Women & Children

Bangladesh plans skills-based education for thousands of out-of-school children

Bangladesh plans skills-based education for thousands of out-of-school children

For thousands of children left behind by poverty, migration, disability or family hardship, the classroom has long been out of reach in Bangladesh. Now, a new government move seeks...

 Feb. 14
Nine-year-old boy beaten to death over betel nut theft in Mymensingh

Nine-year-old boy beaten to death over betel nut theft in Mymensingh

UNB, Mymensingh:: A nine-year-old boy was beaten to death over allegations of stealing betel nuts in Haluaghat in Mymensingh on Friday afternoon.The victim, Imon Mia, was the son of Dulal Mia of Bausha village in Swadeshi Union.According to police and local sources, Imo...

 Feb. 14

Monowara Sikder passes away

Monowara Sikder passes away Mrs Monowara Sikder, wife of the late Zainul Haque Sikder, founder of Sikder Group, passed away on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the United States (Inna lill...

Feb. 12

BNP not to compromise on women rights: Fakhrul

BNP not to compromise on women rights: Fakhrul UNB, Thakurgaon:: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party would remain uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens, particular...

Feb. 09