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Shocheton.org, first-ever public registry of sexual offenders launched in Bangladesh

Staff Correspondent: A public registry of sex offenders named Shocheton.org has been launched in Bangladesh to document incidents of sexual offences across the country. The platform, the first of its

Rape investigations to be completed within 15 days, trial in 90 days: Law Adviser

Staff Correspondent: Law enforcement agencies have to complete investigation of rape cases within 15 days and trial in 90 days, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul saidon Sunday (March 9). Speaking to

Travel ban imposed on ex-DAG Rupa

Staff Correspondent: A Dhaka court on Sunday imposed a travel ban on former deputy attorney general (DAG) Jannatul Ferdousi Rupa in connection with graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge

Bangladesh, Kuwait pledge stronger ties in trade, energy and investment

UNB: Bangladesh and Kuwait on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade and economic ties, with a focus on investment, energy, food security and migrant welfare. Newly appointed Ambassador

Train fares increased without prior notice

Staff Correspondent: Passengers traveling on trains using the Jamuna Bridge will have to pay increased fares starting from 19 March, as the authorities have raised ticket prices without any prior

Accused school teacher beaten by public at court premises

5th grader raped in Thakurgaon Staff Correspondent: Mozammel Haque Manik, a teacher at Kachubari Madarganj Government Primary School in Thakurgaon, was arrested on charges of raping a 5th-grade student. While