News in brief
Newborn found dead
Police recovered the body of a newborn from a drain in Hatem Kha area in the city of Rajshahi on Monday morning.
Shadat Hossain, officer-in-charge of Boalia Police Station, said locals spotted the body and informed police in the morning.
Later, police recovered the body and sent it to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH).
4 drugs traders jailed
A mobile court has sentenced four drug-traders including a woman to two years jail in Tanore Upazila of Rajshahi yesterday, police sources here said yesterday.
The convicted persons were identified as Shafiqul Islam, 38, his wife Angura Begum, 25, Raihan Sarder, 25, and Rejaul Karim, 28. Abdur Razzaque, officer-in- charge of Tanore Police Station, said on a tip-off, a police team conducted a sudden raid at Raitan Aksha village and arrested them red-handed. The team recovered some small packets of heroin from their possessions.
Afterwards, they were produced before a mobile court along with the seized goods. Executive Magistrate Mamunur Rashid sentenced them to two years jail each. The court also passed an order for destroying the seized drugs instantly.
Daily Shopping opens outlet at Uttara
Daily Shopping has opened its outlet in the capitals Uttara area for selling grocery items.
Saiful Islam, General Manager of Daily Shopping inaugurated its 28th outlet located at Uttara, sector-10, road-2, and house-8, said a press release yesterday. He said customers will get free home delivery for purchasing its commodities from the outlet. They can also purchase products by using their debt and credit cards. Saiful Islam said Daily Shopping is offering membership opportunity to its customers. Besides, Daily Shopping is giving cash discount and special prize offer.
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