Patuakhali
Tears of the rape victim remains unseen
The deteriorating law and order situation in the country has led to a sharp rise in horrifying incidents of rape. Among them, the brutal rape of an 8-year-old child in Magura has shocked the nation. According to research reports from the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), in just January and February of this year, 96 people were raped, including 44 children.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Elevated railway from Bhanga to Payra on cards: Railway minister
The government will construct an elevated railway from Bhanga in Faridpur via Barshal to Payra Port in Patuakhali.
Mild heat wave sweeps 4 districts
Mild heat wave is sweeping Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati and Patuakhali districts, said a Met office bulletin on Tuesday.