Head-on collision between pickup and truck kills 4 in Netrakona
Four people, including a woman, were killed in a head-on collision between a pickup van and a fertiliser-laden truck in East Dhala, Netrakona. Three others were injured in the accident.
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Case filed over recovery of bomb in Savar, 6-7 accused
A case has been filed in connection with the recovery of a powerful pressure cooker bomb in the Sadhapur area of Savar, Dhaka. The case names six to seven unidentified individuals as accused.
CUET declares all ponds hazardous, warns of punishment for entering water
Following the tragic deaths of three students by drowning in campus ponds, the Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) authority has declared all ponds and ditches on the campus as hazardous. Entering, swimming, or going into the water of these ponds has been completely prohibited until further notice.
Maitree Stambh unveiled in Brahmanbaria to honour Indian soldiers martyred in Liberation War
The 'Maitree Stambh' (Monument of Friendship) constructed in Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria, has been unveiled to commemorate the members of the Indian allied forces who sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War.
Elderly man gets 7 years in jail for attempting to rape child in Faridpur
A court in Faridpur's Madhukhali has sentenced an elderly man, Md Hakim Biswas (58), to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to rape a six-year-old girl. He was also fined Tk 20,000, and in default, he will have to serve an additional three months of simple imprisonment.
Safe environment free from bigotry needed to advance women in sports: Women's Sports Association president
To advance women in sports, it is not enough to simply organise competitions. A safe environment, regular training, necessary sports equipment and family support must be ensured, said Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, president of the Bangladesh Women's Sports Association.
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