To stop the frequent rape incident and other forms of violence against women, Bangladesh National Women Lawyers Association (BNWLA) recommended ensuring survivor-centric comprehensive legal assistance to women and children rape survivors -- including psycho-social services, women and child-friendly legal aid services, and if applicable, safe shelters having women and child-friendly environment.

A Dhaka court yesterday fixed January 11 for hearing on charge framing in a case filed against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee and five others for embezzling Tk 1.27 crore from Islamic Foundation’s Zakat Fund.

Police recovered body of a government official from the capital’s Moghbazar area yesterday morning.

Chairman of JKG Healthcare Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury has sought bail from the High Court in a case filed on charge of issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.

Another 250kg bomb was found buried at the construction site of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's 3rd terminal today.

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marin Schuh and Project Officer-in-charge of the water and sanitation sector of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Dhaka Fanny Nesen have visited the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) headquarters.

Syed Mahbub-e-Khuda Dewanbagi, known as Dewanbagi Pir, died at a hospital in Dhaka this morning.

Police recovered body of a government official from Dhaka’s Mogbazar area this morning.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) conducted a drive against illegal food stands, installations, and parking on the Manik Mia Avenue bicycle lane yesterday.

A Supreme Court lawyer yesterday served a legal notice on the government, asking it to arrange for necessary number of medical equipment at public hospitals across the country in 15 days in order to accurately diagnose diseases and provide proper treatment to patients.

Eleven additional deputy inspector generals of police have been recommended for promotion to the rank of deputy inspector general yesterday.

Eleven eminent citizens yesterday demanded arrest of those who misinterpreted Kushtia police superintendent’s recent remarks on sculpture vandalism issue and threatened him, saying his remarks were in support of independent Bangladesh, achieved through the Liberation War.

Speakers at a webinar yesterday said ownership of land is the key stumbling block for women’s empowerment in agriculture. In Bangladesh, only 15.8 percent of rural land is owned by women, and only one-fourth of that land is effectively owned by them.

Inspector General of Police Dr Benazir Ahmed has categorically said there is no room for drug-addicts in police force.

Like developed countries, as part of a soft approach to eliminate militancy, Bangladesh is going to start an institutional deradicalisation process.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the government will introduce activities of virtual courts at district level during this coronavirus situation to ensure judicial services for justice seekers.

A programme celebrating the 100th printing of Anisul Haque’s Ma was held at Baatighar Dhaka, Bishwo Sahitya Kendra, on Friday. Organised by Somoy Prokashon, the programme included a book signing event with Anisul Haque, followed by a virtual session that was streamed live on Facebook.

The country’s people especially from northern and southwestern regions are suffering the most due to bone-chilling cold coupled with dense fog.

The seven affiliated colleges of Dhaka University have planned to take their previously suspended examinations from January 14 and honours fourth year exams from January 25.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami yesterday laid emphasis on an increased collaboration between Bangladeshi and Indian