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60pc of rape victims aged under 18

TDS Desk: Among all age groups, girls in grades 6–10 were subjected to sexual violence the most last year, according to a new media monitoring report by Bangladesh Mahila Parishad.

Bangladesh wants to purchase 12 J-10C fighter jets from China

TDS Desk: The Bangladesh government is interested to purchase J-10C fighter jets manufactured in China for the modernisation of the Bangladesh Air Force. Interim government chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus

Rivers turning into dumping zone for dead bodies

Staff Correspondent: Residents say rivers around Dhaka have become dumping zones for bodies after killings, sparking fear and insecurity among those who use the waterways. In 2024, on average 36

EC clears polls action plan

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has approved an action plan for the 13th parliamentary elections and will announce the roadmap on Thursday, August 28. EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed

If sustainable submersible dams built in haor, agro production will increase: Rizwana

TDS Desk: Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said if sustainable submersible dams are built in haor region, it will increase production in the agricultural sector, ensure the

Letter sent to US State Dept for action over incident at Bangladesh Consulate in NY

TDS Desk: A letter has been sent to the local police, the Mayor’s office and the US State Department, requesting action regarding the incident at the Bangladesh Consulate General in