RANGPUR: Strict implementation of the job quota fixed by the government must be ensured in government, nongovernment and private organisations for mainstreaming of the physically challenged people, reports BSS. Human rights activists and leaders of different organisations working for welfare of the…

A high school headmaster was arrested for beating some students yesterday in Shatkhira town. Police said Abu Taher, headmaster of Karima Secondary School, beat at least 10 students for their inability to memorise math formula. Emdadul Haque sheikh, officer-in-charge of Sadar police station, said the…

A devastating fire destroyed cotton at a warehouse in Baburhat BSCIC Shilpa Nagari early yesterday. A cotton-laden truck parked near the warehouse of M/s Dhali Cotton Mills was also burnt down by the fire. Fire station official Ratan Kumar Nath said all the fire men from two fire stations rushed to…

Shariatpur: Robbers looted valuables from six shops injuring two people, including one with bullet, in Gosairhat Bazar of Gosairhat upazila early yesterday, reports UNB. Mofazzal Hossain, officer-in-charge of Gosairhat police station, said a gang of robbers numbering 11-12 broke into six shops, including…