Accused raping, killing Kashmir girl plead not guilty
Eight men accused of raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl pleaded not guilty Monday to the horrific crime that has sparked revulsion and brought thousands to India’s streets in protest.
Four police and a Hindu temple custodian are among those accused of gang raping and killing a Muslim girl from a poor tribe in Jammu and Kashmir state where the highly-charged case has stoked long-simmering religious tensions.
The accused men appeared in court in the city of Kathua on Monday for the first time since being arrested in February for the girl’s murder.
Nepal to sign energy pact with Bangladesh
The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal is preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh to strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries.
Nepal and Bangladesh have been talking on bilateral energy cooperation since the power trade agreement (PTA) was signed with India in 2014. Nepal has identified Bangladesh as a prospective market for hydroelectricity, which is a clean and renewable source of energy.
Following the SAARC member states agreement on ‘SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy 
Bangladesh development update: Building on resilience
Bangladesh is continuing its strong development trajectory, even as the pace of poverty reduction has slowed down, according to a new World Bank report, “The Bangladesh Development Update April 2018.”
Sustained economic growth driven by exports, domestic demand and remittances. Despite challenges, the country maintained robust growth. Its exports have rebounded – primarily led 
by the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector – with a 6.33% growth in FY18, comp...
by the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector – with a 6.33% growth in FY18, comp...
Socio-economic development of Bangladesh
Highlighting achievements of Bangladesh in socio-economic development during the last decade, the Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ahsan said here on Tuesday that Bangladesh got prominent position among the South Asia countries due to women empowerment, disaster management, primary healthcare, sanitation, primary education and economic growth rate.
He said this while speaking in a discussion session on `Socio-Economic Development of 
Bangladesh: A People's March Forward' organized by Bangladesh High...
Bangladesh: A People's March Forward' organized by Bangladesh High...
Myanmar minister assures Rohingya repatriation a priority
A Myanmar minister told Rohingya Muslim refugees in Bangladesh on Wednesday their repatriation was a priority, during the first visit by a top Myanmar official to victims of what the United Nations says was “ethnic cleansing” by the Myanmar army.
Social Welfare Minister Win Myat Aye, who is leading rehabilitation efforts in Rakhine State, met about 50 newly arrived refugees in the Kutupalong refugee camp in southeast Bangladesh, according to Mohammed Shamsud Douza, the deputy Bangladesh government official in charge of the refugees.
Global Money Week 2018 celebrated
Who would not like to save a little extra every month? The British Council recognises the importance of developing responsible spending habits among the youth to ensure sustainable economic growth and to combat poverty in densely populated countries.
In collaboration with the Daffodil family, Bangladesh Skills development Institute, EMK Centre and Bangladesh Bank, the British Council have celebrated Global Money Week (GMW) 2018 from 12-18 March 2018 with an array of activities. This year’s theme was ‘Money Matters Matter’.
It is an annual global celebration, initiated by Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI), with ![]()
