The Daily Sky

Cabinet gives nod to death penalty for rape

Staff Correspondent: The cabinet has given final approval to the revised draft of the Prevention of Violence against Women and Children Act, 2000, with the provision of death penalty as

Covid virus ‘survives for 28 days’ in lab conditions

FBD Desk: These results highlight the need to wash hands as well as touchscreens regularly The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens

Rape incidents continue amid widespread protests

Staff Correspondent: Despite widespread protests against rape and the government’s plan to toughen the law in this regard, the incidents of rape, gang rape and molestation never seem to decline

Journalist hacked to dead in Narayanganj

Narayanganj Correspondent: A journalist of a local newspaper was hacked to death by some unidentified miscreants in Geodhara area of Bandar in Narayanganj on Sunday night. The deceased was identified

Asian markets rise on growing hopes for US stimulus

FBD International Desk: Optimism that US lawmakers will eventually pass a new stimulus package lifted Asian markets Monday, with the White House ramping up its offer and Donald Trump insisting

Claiming Covid-19 ‘immunity,’ Trump ready for election fight

FBD International Desk: US President Donald Trump on Sunday declared himself immune to Covid-19 and ready for a fight as his White House race against surging rival Joe Biden enters