A nine-day group art exhibition titled ‘Guru-Shishya: Shishya-Guru’ 2) will end on Tuesday at Zainul Gallery of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University.
Day: March 9, 2020
Family planned murder of 11-year-old child for money: CID
Parents and relatives of an 11-year-old child planned her death for Tk 30 lakh and killed her by slitting her throat in Narsingdi Sadar upazila in 2015, revealed an investigation of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday.
Mobile courts must stop price hike of masks, hand wash: HC
The High Court on Monday directed the government to operate mobile courts to prevent the price hike of masks, hand wash and sanitizers.
Two Italy- returnees hospitalised with coronavirus symptoms
Two more Italy-returnees were sent to a hospital with the ‘symptoms of coronavirus ‘after their arrival at Hazrat Shahajalal International Airport on Monday.
No panic, avoid mass gathering: PM urges people
In the wake of detection of the first coronavirus cases in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the people of the country not to panic and avoid any mass gathering.
Govt fully ready to tackle coronavirus: Health Minister
Amid growing concern over the outbreak of novel coronavirus in different parts of the world and the detection of three patients in Bangladesh, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said the government is fully ready to tackle the situation.
Lalon Festival begins in Kushtia
Culture Desk Remembering the legendary Baul Lalon Shah, a three-day long Lalon Festival has started from yesterday at the Lalon Akhra in Chheuria, Kushtia.
Sagira Murder: Court takes charges against 4 accused
A court here on Monday took the charges into congnisance against four accused over the murder of housewife Sagira Morshed Salam who was killed 30 years ago in front of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in the city.
Saudi Arabia suspends schools, universities over COVID-19
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that schools and universities in the kingdom are suspended in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
What we learned from women’s Twenty20 World Cup
The Twenty20 World Cup culminated on Sunday with hosts Australia beating India by 85 runs in front of a record crowd for a women’s cricket match in Melbourne.
‘Onward’ tops N.America box office
As the film industry warily watched for any impact from the coronavirus, new Pixar animation “Onward” topped the North American box office this weekend, but with one of the lowest starts of any Pixar/Disney film.
Two killed in Noakhali, Cumilla road accidents
Two persons including a college student were killed in separate road accidents in Noakhali and Cumilla districts today. In Noakhali, college student Naeem, 18, son of M Manik of Iarpur village in Senbag upazila, died on the spot as a…
How World Bank arbitrators mugged Pakistan
By Jeffrey D. Sachs Thanks to the World Bank’s flawed and corrupt investment arbitration process, the rich are making a fortune at the expense of poor countries. The latest shakedown is a $5.9 billion award against Pakistan’s government in favor…
Padma Boat capsize: Bride’s body recovered; death toll 9
Dhaka, March 09 – The body of the missing bride who drowned after two boats capsized in the Padma River on Friday were found on Monday morning, raising the death toll from the incident to nine.
Coronavirus: Bangladeshis asked to avoid public gathering
Dhaka, March 09 – The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has suggested all to avoid unnecessary public gathering to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Virus in BD: School-college closure depends on expert advice
Dhaka, March 09 – Mentioning that they are yet to decide whether educational institutions will be closed down following the detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh, Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel on Sunday said steps will be taken…
BNNRC recognized for 4th time Champions UN WSIS Prizes 2020
The Media development-related initiative of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been recognized for 4th time as Champions in UN World Summit on the Information Society (UN WSIS) Prizes 2020.
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস ২০২০ নারীপক্ষ’র অনুষ্ঠান বাতিল
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস উপলক্ষে ১০ মার্চ রবীন্দ্র সরোবরে অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করেছিলাম কিন্তু অনুষ্ঠান স্থলে মেরামতের কাজ শুরু হওয়ায় রবীন্দ্র সরোবর কর্তৃপক্ষ বরাদ্দ বাতিল করেছে। নারীপক্ষ আগামীকাল ১০ মার্চ ২০২০ পল্লবী ঈদগাহ মাঠ, মিরপুরে একটি অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করেছে কিন্তু বর্তমানে করোনা…
Manu Chao Concert: ‘Sibérie m’était contée’ Asian Tour Mar 11
Alliance Française de Dhaka cordially invites you to a concert by renowned French- Spanish Artist Manu Chao on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 6.30 pm at National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.