Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surged to 14,657 on Sunday after the health authorities announced the detection of 887 new patients in 24 hours.
Month: May 2020
বাংলাদেশীরা উদ্যমশীল: করোনার পরাজয় সুনিশ্চিত
এম জাহিদুল হক স্বভাবগতভাবেই বাংলাদেশীরা খুব পরিশ্রমী এবং উদ্যমী ৷ সাধারণ মানুষরা যে কোনো পরিস্থিতিতেই নিজে পরিশ্রম করে জীবন-জীবিকা নির্বাহে সচেষ্ট ৷ বর্তমানে করোনাভাইরাস প্রতিরোধে লকডাউন এর জন্য খেটে খাওয়া মানুষদের প্রায় সব কর্মস্থানই বন্ধ রয়েছে৷ অনেকেরই চাকুরী চলে গেছে…
১০ মে বিশ্ব মা দিবস-২০২০: দারিদ্র বিমোচনে স্বপ্ন মা
এএইচএম নোমান বৈশ্বিক গজব-আজাব করোনাভাইরাস দূর্যোগ, ধনী দেশ থেকে ধেয়ে আসা আহজারীর বিপরিতে উন্নয়নশীল দেশ আমাদের বুক ধরপর কি কম? দেশে পুষ্টিহীন দরিদ্র জনগোষ্টি ধুকে ধুকে পরপারে সিকি-আধা-বারো-ষোলআনা মরার মিছিল কি কমছে? এই ধন সম্পদ এবং মানব সম্পদ বৈষ্যম্যের মিছিল…
Police constable died Saturday: Death toll of policemen 7
Dhaka, May 10 – Another policeman died from coronavirus while performing duties in the city. Constable Jalal Uddin Khoka, 48, a member of Traffic East Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), died at 7:10 pm on Saturday while being treated…
Global Coronavirus death toll reaches 280,431
Dhaka, May 10 – The global death toll from coronavirus pandemic reached 280,431 as of Sunday morning. Since first reported in China in December last year, coronavirus has infected 4,100,729 people globally, according to Worldometer.
3 White House virus task force members in quarantine
Washington, AP/UNB, May 10 – Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Schoolboy killed in Manikganj lightning strike
Manikganj, May 10 – A schoolboy was killed in a lightning strike in Kharia village in Harirampur Upazila on Saturday evening.
The digital divide widens amid global COVID-19 lockdown
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, May 8 2020 (IPS) – The digital divide has become more pronounced than ever amid the global coronavirus lockdown, but experts are concerned that in the current circumstances this divide, where over 46 percent of…
Black Americans bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession
May 10 2020 (IPS) – As the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in April, many Americans were shocked by the extent that black Americans were being disproportionately impacted: higher infection rates, more deaths and greater job loss.
Taskin reveals the story behind ‘Mashkin’ celebration
DHAKA – Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed’s chest-bump celebration with Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was one of the talking points during the 2015 World Cup. The duo however later celebrated in this style on many occasions, prompting the fans to name this…
BCB provides support to people in need
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has provided 15,000 relief packs containing essential grocery items and soaps to the people in need across the country. The Media and Communication Committee of BCB informed this through a press release. BCB Director and MP…
Samsung brings Galaxy M31 with extra facilities
Samsung Bangladesh has launched Galaxy M31, the #MegaMonster with some extraordinary facilities. The smartphone designed with a monstrous 6,000 mAh battery to let users’ stream, play, and capture for longer than ever, said a press release on Saturday. Galaxy M31…
Bangladesh sees a blessing in delayed T20 World Cup
DHAKA – With the future of ICC T20 World Cup in Australia in next October-November is at stake, Bangladesh found some blessings in this as they would get the service of the ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan if the third…
Mushfiqur pairs up with Shakib’s Foundation to help poor people
Bangladesh former captain Mushfiqur Rahim paired up with the foundation of Shakib Al Hasan to help the poor people of Bogura, Mushfiqur’s native town. In a video message published by Shakib Al Hasan’s Facebook page, Musfhqiur Rahim said, “Shakib and…
The Global Resilience Imperative
By Johan Rockström and Ottmar Edenhofer POTSDAM – As the COVID-19 crisis passes and governments try to shore up collapsing economies, many will be tempted to roll back their climate and nature commitments. They should resist that impulse. This century…
Climate Action Can Help to Fight Pandemics
By Aaron Bernstein BOSTON – The COVID-19 crisis has brought economies around the world to a standstill. Huge swaths of manufacturing have been idled, and sectors such as aviation and tourism are largely shuttered. Amid all the economic ruin, some…
Biodiversity or Bust
By Tudor Alexis TORONTO – The blame game has begun. The number of COVID-19 victims is still unknown, but there is a stream of hate and misinformation pervading timelines. The damage of disinformation and the virus itself to families and…
Business Leaders Commit to a Clean Economic Recovery
By Bertrand Piccard LAUSANNE – The COVID-19 crisis is far from over. Yet, even as people continue to transmit the coronavirus and the death toll mounts remorselessly, pressure for a return to normal is already growing in some quarters.
No waiver of goods storing charge at Ctg port after May 16
CHATTOGRAM, May 9, 2020 (BSS) – The waiving of goods storing charge at Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) yard would not be extended after May 16, CPA chairman Commodore Abul Kalam Azad told BSS.
Bangladesh Army installs disinfection tunnel in Chuadanga
Members of Bangladesh Army installed a disinfection tunnel at Shaheed Hasan Chattar area of Chuadanga town on Saturday to contain the spread of coronavirus.
RMG workers demand wages, Eid bonus by 25 Ramadan
Garment workers movement’ a platform of garment workers,demanded payment of wages and Eid bonus by 25th Ramadan.
Essential goods transfer from India to BD by train begins
The first freight train loaded with onions was handed over by Indian Railway to Bangladesh Railway authorities at Gede (India) – Darsana (Bangladesh) interchange point on Saturday.
Turkey to take Rohingya issue to UNSC
Turkey has assured Bangladesh of raising the Rohingya issue at the next meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) as Rohingya problem remains unresolved putting much burden on Bangladesh.
Budget should no more allow black money whitening: CPD
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Saturday recommended raising the tax-free income threshold level from Tk 250,000 to Tk 350,000 and not keeping the provision of black money whitening facility in the national budget for 2020-‘21 fiscal year.
Ailing National Prof Dr Anisuzzaman shifted to CMH
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman was shifted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka from another hospital in the city on Saturday after his health condition deteriorated.
China greenlights reopening of entertainment venues
China’s top decision-making body has given the green light for cinemas, entertainment venues and sports facilities nationwide to reopen after several months of closures.
Barca return to training as La Liga eyes restart
Barcelona returned to training on Friday after the La Liga champions allowed their stars to enter their facility to prepare for a potential restart to football in Spain. Lionel Messi and company took the fields at Joan Gamper training centre…
Army’s vegetable procurement reduces farmers’ woes
When vegetables growers of Kushtia were passing days in great worries about marketing of the produces, the army came forward to give them relief to some extent by buying vegetable directly from the field.
17 new coronavirus cases in Cumilla, Laxmipur
Seventeen coronavirus cases were confirmed from Cumilla and Laxmipur in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning.