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Violence Against Women on The Rise in Kushtia
19 women take life, 65 attempt suicide last month
Alleged suicide by women due to domestic violence is increasing in Kushtia.
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A reformer policeman
13 Kushtia drug traders surrender, begin new life: Mirpur pourasabha declared drug-free zone
It was a simple incident but could be an eye opener for many in eliminating drug trade and use. Thirteen drug traders surrendered to police yesterday, saying 'no' to the illegal and heinous work.
 
'Forcing' Hindu Girl to Change Religion, Marry
Four lawyers among seven chargesheeted in Satkhira
Seven people including four lawyers were chargesheeted yesterday for their involvement in allegedly abducting a minor Hindu girl, forcing her to change her religion and marry a man.
 
Release of Hasina demanded
Satkhira District Awami League (AL) and Satkhira District Bar Association, in two separate statements issued yesterday, have demanded immediate and unconditional release of former prime minister and Awami
 
Community policing begins in Pabna
Community policing has been launched here aiming at curbing criminal activities and improving law and order situation in the district.
 
Khulna JP leader jailed for extortion
Khulna city Jatiya Party leader Anwar Hossain Shona was given two and a half years' rigorous imprisonment in an extortion case Metropolitan Magistrate Atiqul Haque of Speedy Trial Tribunal also fined
 
Tk 13 lakh for repair of Kuakata dam
Water Development Board, as an emergency step, has decided to allot Tk 13 lakh for repair of damaged portions of Kuakata flood control embankment.
 
'Enact law to ensure rights of Harijans'
Speakers at a rally held at Bishnupur Christian Mission School in Kaliganj upazila yesterday urged the government to enact law to ensure basic rights of the Harijan community.
 

 
   
 
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