The much-anticipated nuclear fuel loading at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully completed. Project sources confirmed the matter on Tuesday afternoon, May 12. The milestone marks a crucial step towards the start of electricity generation.
Two people have died in two separate incidents on the same day at the Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar. One person died in a road accident, while the other died after consuming poison.
An eighth-grade student has been hospitalised with serious injuries after allegedly being beaten by a teacher for failing to read a lesson at Bagduli High School in Pangsha upazila, Rajbari. The incident occurred around 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 12.
Teachers protesting for promotions at Barishal University have decided to continue their 'complete shutdown' programme until their demands are met. On Tuesday, May 12, they also announced their resignation from all administrative positions and called for the removal of the vice chancellor.
Four schoolgirls have gone missing from Bauphal upazila in Patuakhali. The families said the girls left home on Sunday morning saying they were going to school, but no trace of them has been found since.
A 40-year-old mother and her 15-year-old son are taking the SSC (Vocational) exam at the same exam center in Lalpur Upazila of Natore.