C-sections greatest burden in childbirth expenses: icddr,b
Dhaka, Apr 19 (UNB)- Families may be spending the highest amount from their pockets for…
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Brunei’s new stoning law
This month, the Sultanate of Brunei confirmed plans to impose a new penal code with brutal punishments.…
Housewife burnt to death in Chattogram
Chattogram, Apr 18 (UNB) – A housewife was burnt to death in a fire that…
Changes in rainfall patterns affecting people’s livelihood
DHAKA, April 17, 2019 (BSS) – Experts here today observed that the rainfall patterns are…
Ensure Justice for Murdered Female Student | HRW
(New York) – The Bangladesh government should thoroughly investigate the murder of a madrassa student and fairly prosecute all…
Brunei Sharia: Stoning for homosexuality, extramarital sex
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr 15 2019 (IPS) – Over a week ago – on April 3…
Civil Society seeks ‘togetherness’ against challenges
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Apr 16 2019 (IPS) – Increasingly facing restrictions and assault, civil…
PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Mujibnagar Day
Dhaka, Apr 17 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday paid tributes to Father of…
Timely action could have averted Nusrat murder: NHRC
Dhaka, Apr 16 – Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Kazi Reazul Hoque…
US: Assange’s possible extradition threatens journalism: HRW
‘Hacking’ Charges Could Expand to Standard Investigative Reporting Practices The extradition of Julian Assange from…
Mujibnagar Day Wednesday
Dhaka, Apr 16 (UNB) – The historic Mujibnagar Day will be observed on Wednesday, marking…
HRW calls for ensuring justice for Nusrat
Dhaka, Apr 16 (UNB) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said the government of Bangladesh…
Female magistrates to record testimonies of rape victims: SC
Dhaka, Apr 16 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s top court says it wants female magistrates to record…
Civil society under attack in name of counter terrorism
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 2019 (IPS) – Counterterrorism measures are not only affecting extremist groups, but…
Nusrat’s death part of ‘serious slide’ in law and order:BNP
Feni, Apr 13 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday alleged that the…
BNP complains of evil efforts’ to protect Nusrat’s killers
Dhaka, Apr 13 – BNP on Saturday alleged that ‘evil efforts’ are on to protect…
Pahela Baishakh being celebrated across Bangladesh Sunday
Dhaka, Apr 14 – Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, is being celebrated…
Boisabi Utsab begins in Rangamati
Rangamati, Apr 12 (UNB) – Boisabi Utsab, the biggest traditional festival of tribal people, began…
Driver held for harassing CU student on moving bus
Chattogram, April 13 (UNB) – Police arrested a bus driver on Friday night in a…
Helper ‘tries’ to strangle CU girl on moving bus
Chattogram, Apr 12 (UNB) – The helper of a bus reportedly tried to strangle a…
Those responsible for Nusrat murder to face punishment: PM
Dhaka, Apr 12 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said every person involved…
It’s time to bring menstrual awareness to workplaces
Menstruation clearly makes for a substantial part of life, so why is it still taboo…
Pahela Baishakh in fashion
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year turned out to be one…
BNP demands exemplary punishment of Nusrat’s killers
Dhaka, Apr 11 (UNB) – Demanding exemplary punishment of those who killed madrasa student Nusrat…
Tearful adieu to Feni madrasa girl Nusrat
Feni, Apr 11 (UNB) – Madrasa girl Nusrat Jahan Rafi who died after being set…
Feni Madrassa girl Rafi’s letter that was never sent
“I will make an example of him, such that other perverts like him may learn…
Once ‘world’s new superpower,’ civil society faces many odds
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 10 2019 (IPS) – A former UN Secretary-General, the late Kofi Annan, once…
Francophonie prize-winning ceremony Friday
Every year, the Francophone community celebrates and promotes worldwide the use of the French language…
যৌন হয়রানির দায়ে ফেনী মাদরাসা অধ্যক্ষের শাস্তি দাবী
-ইশা ছাত্র আন্দোলন যৌন হয়রানি আজ মহামারি আকার ধারণ করেছে। একের পর এক যৌন হয়রানি…
Burn victim Feni madrasa girl Rafi dies at DMCH
Dhaka, Apr 10 (UNB) – After fighting for her life for five days, madrasa girl…