Farmers in Kushtia are expecting a bumper production of Boro paddy this season as they brought vast tracts of land under cultivation exceeding the target despite labour crisis due to shutdown enforced following coronavirus pandemic.
Month: May 2020
European leagues move at different speeds toward restart
As European leagues prepare to return from the enforced coronavirus break, screening tests are revealing cases in various championships, although, as yet, not calling into question plans to resume playing.
114 stranded Bangladeshis return from London
Dhaka, May11: The government today brought back 114 stranded Bangladeshi nationals from London by a special chartered flight of Biman Bangladesh airlines amid flight suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman dies of corona symptom in Sylhet
A woman who had been suffering from fever and cold related problem died at Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital in Sylhet city on Sunday night.
China’s ground zero reports virus infections
China reported a second day of new cases of coronavirus in Wuhan on Monday after a month without new infections at the pandemic’s global epicentre, offering a stark warning of the dangers of a fresh wave.
Iranian navy ship Konarak ‘sunk by friendly fire’ from frigate
An Iranian navy “friendly fire” incident in which a ship was sunk has killed dozens of sailors, unofficial reports say.
Coronavirus: not a cinematic work of fiction – what a pity
Coronavirus Covid-19 has given us the rare opportunity of being heroes to our nation without ever (and hopefully never) engaging with the enemy Sir Frank Peters If Coronavirus were vitamin and not a virus, it would have a mass, unprecedented…
Dhaka ranks third worst in air quality on Monday morning
Dhaka, May 11 – Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked third-worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning.
Asymptomatic patients are innocent ‘corona bombs’: Experts
Dhaka, May 11 – As the health authorities are now focusing on detection of those showing symptoms of Covid-19 for isolation from others amid limited testing capacity in the country, experts think silent spreaders have become a bigger problem.
BD HR body to move court over hospitals refusing treatment
Dhaka, May 11 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decided to move the court as it feels the people’s right to medical treatment has been violated.
Global coronavirus death toll 283,860, cases over 4 m
Dhaka, May 11 – The global death tally from coronavirus pandemic reached 283,860 as of Monday morning.
IBBL Shari`ah Supervisory Committee meeting held
An online meeting of the Shari`ah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 9 May 2020, Saturday.
BHF chief to hand over Intensive package for hockey player
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) president and Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat will hand over the intensive package tomorrow (Monday) in order to help the victim hockey players due to COVID-19 situation. The president…
BCB to provide one-time monetary support to 1600 cricketers
DHAKA -The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon decided to provide one-time monetary assistance to country’s cricketers at different level before the Eid-uf-Fitr. This time the BCB would provide the monetary assistance in larger scale as they would…
Expediate VAT collection: NBR asks field offices
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday asked its field offices to formulate a strategy keeping in mind the present condition and expedite the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) and thus achieve the revised revenue collection target. “We’re…
Look at other countries before commenting, Hasan Mahmud
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday asked BNP to look towards other countries including Europe-America, before commenting about coronavirus condition in the country. The minister came up with the remarks in a press briefing at the secretariat.“Before commenting, place your…
Govt of creating scope for spread of the virus: BNP
BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has created a scope for the spread of the deadly coronavirus instead of containing it by easing the shutdown and allowing reopening of businesses. “They relaxed the shutdown and allowed the reopening of…
Growing popularity of Zoom in Bangladesh under COVID-19
Zoom, currently the world’s most popular video calling service, has become a household name in many parts of the globe including Bangladesh during the pandemic of COVID-19. Since so many people have been working from home due to the lockdown,…
Mother’s Day observed in the shadow of pandemic
Mothers in any culture are cited as the source of unconditional love, and in honouring mothers, people honour all women. While some jobholders are getting to enjoy the comfort of home because of the global shutdown, mothers on the contrary…
Govt to recoup losses in fisheries and livestock sectors
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Sunday said the government will take all necessary steps to recoup the losses, caused by coronavirus outbreak, in the Fisheries and Livestock sector.
3 High Court benches formed for hearing cases virtually
The High Court on Sunday formed three separate benches for hearing urgent cases virtually during the ongoing holidays to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
PM receives donations for relief fund
Over 55 government agencies, public and private organisations, and educational institutions on Sunday provided donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the poor affected by COVID-19 fallout.
Some shopping malls reopen amid virus fear
As businesspeople have been permitted to keep shopping malls and markets open on a limited scale from Sunday, some of them reopened their shops in different parts of the country, including Dhaka and Chattogram, while some kept their businesses shut…
Bangladesh to open 16 more coronavirus testing labs soon
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said that sixteen more testing labs will be set up soon for coronavirus testing.
Govt trying to reopen some sectors gradually: PM
Mentioning that people are suffering a lot due to the COVID-19 shutdown, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government is trying to reopen some sectors gradually so that the poor can earn their livelihoods.
Little Richard, rock’s flashy founding father, dies
Little Richard, whose outrageous showmanship and lightning-fast rhythms intoxicated crowds with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,” has died. He was 87 years old.
Boro paddy procurement begins in Khulna through mobile app
Procurement of Boro paddy directly from farmers began on Sunday using mobile app ‘Krishoker Hasi’ in Khulna.
Virus delays early ice melt challenges Arctic science team
They prepared for icy cold and trained to be on the watch for polar bears, but a pandemic just wasn’t part of the program.
PM receives donations for relief fund
Over 55 government agencies, public and private organisations, and educational institutions on Sunday provided donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the poor affected by COVID-19 fallout.
Gausia market workers stage protest demanding arrears
Shop employees of Gausia market staged demonstrations and blocked Mirpur Road for an hour on Sunday demanding their arrears.