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PM orders feasibility study of reinstating universal stipend for girls

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered a feasibility study to restore universal stipends for female students from sixth grade to graduation.

Two bodies including a housewife recovered from separate places in Sripur

Police have recovered the bodies of housewife Shanta Akhter and electrocuted Palash from two separate locations in Gazipur's Sreepur district in a single day. The police are investigating the incident.

Two elephants die in safari park, then 'Samrat-Niharkoli' returned

The Forest Department has returned 'Samrat' and 'Niharkoli' to their caretakers after two elephants died within a day at Gazipur's Sreepur Safari Park.

Young man leaves weapon at opponent's house, calls police, hangs himself

Banned Chhatra League leader's name on Savar family card recruitment list

The name of banned former Chhatra League leader Yusuf Kabir Utsud in the list for appointing supervisors for the family card program in Savar Union has raised questions and anger among locals.

From Struggle to Parliament: The Story of Ali Nawaz Mahmud Khayyam

Explore the life and political career of Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam, Rajbari-1 MP, from his early years and local leadership to national service.

DB SI Matiur receives award for achievements in drug recovery and crime control

DB SI Matiur Rahman has received a special award from Dhaka District Police for his important role in recovering drugs, arresting accused and maintaining law and order. Read the detailed news.

Senjuti to lead BNP's July-August celebration committee in Savar, objections from a section of protesters

Savar Correspondent: Discussion and criticism have arisen among a section of students and public participating in the movement over the appointment of Senjuti Hossain as the convener of BNP's July-August mass uprising celebration committee in Dhaka-19 (Savar-Ashulia) constituency.

Father Arrested Over Death of 7-Month-Old Baby After Alleged Assault in Dhaka

A 7-month-old baby has died in Dhaka’s Turag area following an alleged incident linked to a family dispute. The child was reportedly taken from her mother’s arms and thrown to the ground. Police have arrested the baby’s father, Kabir Hossain, in connection with the incident.

Chhatra Dal holds protest march and rally against banned Chhatra League's misdeeds and terrorist activities in Savar

Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal held a protest march and rally in Savar demanding prevention of possible sabotage and instability centered on the founding anniversary of the Awami League. The program was organized in the Pakija More area of Savar on Monday afternoon.

Four people, including a father and son, died while trying to rescue a goat that had

fallen into an abandoned well in Madhupur upazila of Tangail. The incident took place on Saturday morning in Telkir Jolai village of Arankhola union of the upazila.

Newly formed Savar Municipal Chhatra Dal's joyous procession

A joyous procession was held in Savar on the initiative of the newly formed Municipal Chhatra Dal. The procession started from Yamin Chattar in Savar on Friday afternoon and circled various important roads on the Dhaka-Aricha highway. Later, the procession ended with a short rally in front of Savar New Market.

Clash over dominance in Narsingdi, youth killed in shooting

A youth named Anik (20) was shot dead in a clash between two parties in Raipura, Narsingdi. At least 10 others were injured in the incident.

Allegations of selling soil in Ashulia pond excavation project worth crores

In Ashulia, Savar, there have been allegations of irregularities and selling soil in the government allocation worth crores of taka, centered on a controversial pond excavation and beautification project, which is currently under court proceedings. The incident has created intense anger among the locals and they have staged protests and human chains.

The temperature of Bashundhara is increasing, we need to be more aware

The temperature of our beloved saint Bashundhara is increasing. This is a disease. It should be given medicine. When we have a fever, we put jalpatti on our head, wash our head, give paracetamol-quinine so that the temperature decreases and becomes normal, so that there is no danger. But if the abnormal temperature of the world increases, it is very dangerous.

BNP leader attacked over photo-taking dispute, 4 Jubo Dal activists expelled

A BNP leader was attacked over a row over taking photos while standing in the front row at a political event in Narayanganj. Four Jubo Dal activists have been expelled from the party for their involvement in the incident.

Passenger bus sinks after losing control at Daulatdia ferry terminal

A bus of the 'SB Super Deluxe' transport company from Kushtia to Dhaka lost control and fell into the Padma River at Ferry Terminal No. 7 in Daulatdia on Friday morning (June 5). However, major loss of life was averted as there were no passengers on the bus at the time of the accident.

Rickshaws, autorickshaws and vans are getting legalization, registration and licensing system is coming

Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Abdus Salam has announced plans to bring rickshaws and autorickshaws under registration and licensing to build a disciplined transport system in the capital. He said that registration, numbers and licenses will be issued through the City Corporation to specify the identity and activities of the drivers.

Legal notices for the death of 6 newborns, demand action against those responsible and compensation

A legal notice has been sent demanding action against those responsible for the death of six newborns and the illness of several children at the maternity and neonatal ward of Ad-Din Hospital in the capital's Moghbazar and compensation for the affected families. At the same time, instructions have been sought to strengthen security, emergency medical care and monitoring systems in maternal and neonatal wards of all hospitals in the country.

Imam arrested for raping disabled child in Kishoreganj

A seven-year-old disabled child has been accused of raping a disabled child inside a mosque in Kuliarchar upazila of Kishoreganj. Police have arrested a local imam in this incident. The incident is said to have taken place at Paschim Tarakandi Jame Mosque in Ramdi Union of the upazila on Sunday (May 24) afternoon.

Controversy over the accused's photo in Aminul Haque's election festoon

There have been allegations of creating confusion by spreading a photo of an election festoon on social media centered on the accused in the child murder case in the capital's Pallabi.

9-year-old child raped while picking mangoes

A 9-year-old child has been allegedly taken to a secluded place by threatening her and attempting to misbehave with her in a village in Saltha upazila of Faridpur. Local sources said the incident took place on Saturday (May 23) afternoon. The child is a student of a local women's madrasa.

Forensic report finds evidence of rape in Ramisa murder case

Important progress has been made in the investigation into the much-discussed murder of child Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur, in the capital. Sources involved in the investigation said that new information about the incident has emerged in the latest forensic examination report.

Prime Minister drives domestically-made electric vehicles

The Prime Minister inspected the country's electric vehicles (EVs) and praised the progress of the domestic auto industry and assured necessary support.

Savar Municipality Fishermen's Party reception held, call for unity and organizational strength

A reception program was held at the initiative of Savar Municipality Fishermen's Party. Various leaders and activists from the political and social arena and local people participated in the program organized at a community center in Ulail of the municipal area.

Auto driver beaten to death for not paying 10 taka extortion

A case of beating an autorickshaw driver over a mere 10 taka extortion has created a sensation in Sonargaon, Narayanganj. It is alleged that the auto driver Mominul Mia (40) died while undergoing treatment two days after being seriously injured in an attack by a local extortion gang. When the news of his death spread, angry locals and relatives took to the roads to protest.

Allegations of selling children in Siddhirganj: Three arrested including father

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has uncovered the mystery of a sensational incident in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, on charges of selling their own children for trafficking. In this incident, two children were rescued safely and three people, including their father, were arrested. The incident has sparked widespread discussion in the area.

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