Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has seized the COVID-19 pandemic to undermine fundamental principles of democracy and rule of law in a way that is hard to reconcile as necessary for public health.
Day: March 26, 2020
Prudent economic recovery plan must after virus scare: Experts
Dhaka, March 26 – As coronavirus has started taking its toll on the country’s economy alongside the public health, economists think the government needs to immediately work out a well-thought-out recovery plan and action programmes to tackle the toxic impact…
Virus scare: National Mausoleum gets facelift but no visitor
The National Mausoleum was given a facelift as the nation, led by President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was scheduled to pay tributes to the Liberation War martyrs on the occasion of Bangladesh’s 50th Independence and National Day…
Taylor Swift’s publicist takes aim at Kim Kardashian in feud
The Kanye West and Taylor Swift public beef has reignited again with the ongoing feud now involving his wife and Swift’s publicist. Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine, fired back Monday night at Kim Kardashian West, who had defended herself after someone…
BGMEA recommends closure of factories
Dhaka, March 26 – President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq urged the owners to consider the closure of their factories as the nation is fighting to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Rizvi returns home from BNP office after 787 days
After staying for 787 days in the party’s Nayapaltan central office, BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi returned home on Thursday, a day after party chairperson Khaleda Zia was freed from jail for six months. Rizvi left the…
Coronavirus: 2,500 Army members aiding local administration
More than 2,500 members of Bangladesh Army have performed various activities in 61 districts on Thursday to support the local administrations ensure social distancing and keep coronavirus suspects in home quarantine to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. Sources at the…
Corona scare: Dhaka nearly falls silent
As the government-declared 10-day general holiday started on Thursday and a large number of people left the capital amid the growing fear of coronavirus, Dhaka city wore a complete deserted look with only police and army personnel patrolling around. The…
UN launches COVID-19 global humanitarian response plan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday launched a 2-billion-U.S.-dollar global humanitarian response plan to fight COVID-19 in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries.
Fears for civil rights mount amid fight against coronavirus
The orders seem prudent in the bid to thwart the spread of the novel coronavirus: Don’t go out, don’t gather with others and keep your stores closed. But growing segments of the U.S. population say state and federal governments are…
A quarter in divisive politics over Coronavirus: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that a national consensus was needed to beat Coronavirus through awareness.
Pakistan wants stronger ties with Bangladesh: Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said Pakistan desires to further strengthen its relations with Bangladesh based on the principles of mutual respect and understanding.
Bangladesh stops flights to all countries except China, UK
Bangladesh has suspended flights to all countries except the UK and China until April 15 following the global outbreak of coronavirus.
‘Dhaka to win against COVID-19 with support from Beijing’
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Thursday said Bangladesh, with the support from China and other countries, will be able to win against COVID-19.
With 5 new cases 44 now Coronavirus-infected in Bangladesh
Five more people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 disease in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 44, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Thursday.
চিত্রপরিচালক মতিউর রহমান পানু আর নেই
Desk report না ফেরার দেশে চলে গেলেন বিশিষ্ট চলচ্চিত্র প্রযোজক ও পরিচালক মতিউর রহমান পানু (ইন্না…রাজিউন)।
‘Walking Dead’ finale postponed by virus
When will this apocalypse finally be over? That is the question being asked by “The Walking Dead” television fans, after producers revealed they had not been able to finish making the popular zombie show’s series finale due to coronavirus.
Venezuelan communications satellite out of service
Venezuela’s first communication satellite, launched in 2008, is out of service due to a systems failure, the country’s government said Wednesday.
Italian football chief ready to finish season in August
Italian football federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina said Wednesday he was determined that the Serie A season would be concluded even going into August.
Biman extends flight suspension period
News Desk Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the period of ongoing suspension of its all international flights except to the UK due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
Independence Day today
News Desk The Independence and National Day is today. In the wake of the deadly novel coronavirus, the government has suspended all programmes of the day.
Keep Covid-19 from circling back around globe: UN appeal
25 March 2020, Humanitarian Aid To confront the unprecedented worldwide challenge posed by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, top UN officials on Wednesday launched a massive humanitarian appeal to mitigate its impact, particularly on fragile countries with weak health systems.
Jute mill worker killed in Dinajpur cop firing
Dinajpur, March 26 – A jute mill worker was killed as police opened fire during a demonstration by jute mill workers in Biral Upazila on Wednesday night demanding that their arrears be cleared.
PM Hasina declares Tk 50 bn stimulus package for industries
Dhaka, March 26 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday termed the fight against coronavirus a “war” and urged people to stay at their homes to discharge their responsibilities at this critical time.
Coronavirus: Global death toll passes 21,000
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 21,283 globally as of Thursday. It has so far infected 471,053 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Prince Charles tests Coronavirus positive but ‘remains in good health’
The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has announced. Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, a spokesman said, adding that the Duchess of Cornwall, 72, has been tested but…
How to Support Restaurants, Farmers, Workers During COVID-19
Danielle Nierenberg As I wrote to you last week, like so many of you, I’m grounded. Hunkering down with my husband and trying to stay calm and healthy — and I hope you, your friends, and your loved ones are,…
কর্মহীন ও আশ্রয়হীন মানুষের জন্য ফ্রি খাবারের ব্যবস্থা করতে হবে -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, করোনা ভাইরাসের জন্য সারাদেশ লকডাউনের নির্দেশ দেয়া হয়েছে কিন্তু ঢাকাসহ সারাদেশের ভাসমান মানুষের জন্য সরকার কী ব্যবস্থা করেছে?
করোনাভাইরাস প্রতিরোধে ন্যাপের সুরক্ষা সামগ্রী বিতরণ
আজ বুধবার দুপুর ১১ টায় এবং গতকাল বিকাল চারটায় বাংলাদেশ ন্যাশনাল আওয়ামী পার্টি (ন্যাপ) কেন্দ্রীয় নেতৃবৃন্দ কামরাঙ্গীচরের নয়াগাঁও, হাসান নগর, ভিটা বাজার, ভান্ডারি মোড়, চৌরা¯তা মোড়, হাজারীবাগের কোমপানির ঘাট এলাকায় নিম্ন আয়ের মানুষের মধ্যে করোনাভাইরাস প্রতিরোধে সুরক্ষা সামগ্রী হিসেবে ১…
C’wealth develops tracker to help countries monitor coronavirus
The Commonwealth has developed a coronavirus tracker that shows daily cases in member countries. The tracker collects data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and shows the total confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the affected member countries.