By Xari Jalil Mar 13 2020 (IPS) – Unpredictable weather patterns in the form of excessive or prolonged rainfall are wreaking havoc for farmers across Pakistan as sowing and harvesting periods are severely affected.
Day: March 14, 2020
A great equaliser
by Branko Milanovic @BrankoMilan Branko Milanovic writes that the coronavirus is reminding some of the world’s privileged what it is like to experience its daily stigmas.
New Zealand abandons ODI, T20 series over virus concerns
Sydney (AP/UNB) — Australia’s one-day international series against New Zealand has been abandoned after the New Zealanders had to rush home due to coronavirus precautions. The New Zealand government announced Saturday that all incoming passengers would be subject to a…
Dhaka Premier League begins Sunday amid coronavirus fear
Dhaka — Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, the most competitive domestic cricket event of the country, is all set to begin from Sunday amid the fear of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) which has forced to postpone many sporting events around the…
Expecting from me to surpass Mashrafe overnight is unfair: Tamim
Dhaka —Newly appointed ODI captain of Bangladesh Tamim Iqbal, in this first media interaction after taking over captaincy from Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, said on Saturday it will be unfair to expect from him overnight to surpass Mashrafe. The southpaw batsman…
Apple temporarily shuts stores outside China to fight virus
Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
Salahuddin wins Sikder Group Independence Cup Golf Tournament 2020
Dhaka – Maj Gen SM Salahuddin Islam has become the champion in the Sikder Group Independence Cup Golf Tournament 2020, scored 6 under par 66, at Kurmitola Golf club (KGC) in the capital on Friday. Abdul Aziz Jorge became the…
Five killed in Bagerhat bus-truck collision
Five people were killed and 12 others injured after a bus collided head on with a rod-laden truck on Khulna-Mawa highway in Kakdanga area in Fakirhat upazila.
Spl body to keep essentials’ prices stable during Ramadan
The government has formed a special committee to keep the prices of daily essentials stable during the holy month of Ramadan, said Commerce secretary Md Jafar Uddin on Saturday.
Covid-19: DU Pharmacy Dept prepares low-cost hand sanitiser
Students and teachers of Dhaka University’s Pharmacy Faculty have prepared low-cost hand sanitiser, aiming to prevent the spread of infectious coronavirus or COVID-19.
No coronavirus patient in Bangladesh now: IEDCR
With the last of the coronavirus patients testing negative, no one in Bangladesh is currently infected with COVID-19, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) said Saturday.
Coronavirus outbreak made Pakistan tour tough: Nazmul
Dhaka — Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon on Saturday said the 3rd and final phase of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh National cricket team is now very tough due to spread of coronavirus globally. “The final decision…
‘First human trials of coronavirus vaccine within days’
As deadly coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, strategies for developing a safe and effective vaccine are rapidly moving forward, according to reports carried by various global news media.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years prison
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape after giving a rambling court statement sympathizing with men accused of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo era.
All must act together to slow spread of coronavirus: UN chief
UN Secretary General António Guterres has urged the global community to work together to slow the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 and look after each other.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh orders compulsory quarantine for returnees
People coming to Bangladesh from infected countries will be kept in compulsory quarantine, Health Minister Zahid Maleque announced Saturday.
5th Cosmos Art Echo session postponed
The 5th Cosmos Art Echo session has been postponed following growing concern of novel coronavirus or COVID-19.
Google building self-check website for coronavirus
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that internet giant Alphabet is creating a website where people will be able to check whether they have symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
New Zealand abandon Australia cricket tour
New Zealand abandoned their one-day cricket tour of Australia on Saturday after Wellington tightened border restrictions to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Bill Gates says he is stepping down from Microsoft board
Redmond, Wash. AP/UNB, March 14 – Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Friday he is stepping down from the company’s board to focus on philanthropy.
Trump declares emergency; world steps up fight against virus
Washington, AP/UNB, March 14 – The United States declared a state of emergency Friday as many European countries went on a war footing amid mounting deaths as the world mobilized to fight the widening coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Europe now epicentre of the pandemic, says WHO
Europe is now the “epicentre” of the global coronavirus pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization says. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to use aggressive measures, community mobilisation and social distancing to save lives.
Cross-border train, bus services to India suspended
Dhaka, March 13 – Following India’s decision suspending all visas, barring a select few categories, the existing Indo-Bangla cross-border passenger train and bus services will remain suspended from March 15 to April 15.
Covid-19 patient cured one improving, a third in hospital
Dhaka, March 13 – A Bangladeshi, among the three infected patients, has recovered fully from the coronavirus infection, has returned home, Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) said on Friday adding that all the returnees from abroad were…
RAB arrests mobile banking fraud gang leader
Dhaka, March 13 – The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested the leader of an alleged fraud gang, who used to embezzle money from mobile banking users in the capital Mirpur area.