Dhaka, June 30 – Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) is going to set up a 15-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at its hospital in the capital’s Dhanmondi area to treat coronavirus-infected patients at the initiative of its founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury.
Month: June 2020
Economic ties to enter ‘significant new stage’- China envoy
Dhaka, June 30 – With annual GDP growth of more than 6 percent for many years, Bangladesh will remain one of the most dynamic economies in South Asia and the world, says China. Bangladesh can benefit hugely from the vast…
Thousands flee fearing Myanmar military operation
Yangon, AP/UNB, June 30 – Thousands of people in western Myanmar have been fleeing their villages over the past week after an evacuation order from officials due to clashes between the government and ethnic rebels.
Barcelona and Juventus confirm Arthur, Pjanic swap deal
MADRID – Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo will join Juventus at the end of the current season, with Miralem Pjanic moving in the opposite direction, the two clubs announced on Monday. Barcelona said they had paid 60 million euros ($67.4m) plus…
BFF takes proactive approach for women’s football
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football (BFF) has taken a proactive approach to continue for the development of women’s football in Bangladesh, according to an article received from Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today afternoon. Amidst the concerning COVID-19 pandemic, which saw…
Women’s cricketers to be added in BCB corona app next week
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to add the women cricketers in their COVID-19 WELLNESS app, which was introduced to monitor the health and mental well-being of players during the ongoing pandemic. BCB’s Manager Management Information System…
Pakistan and England cricketers pass latest virus tests
SOUTHAMPTON, England — The England and Pakistan cricket squads passed their latest coronavirus tests. All 20 players and 11 staff in the Pakistan squad have tested negative for COVID-19 since arriving on Sunday, the England and Wales Cricket Board said…
2204 recommended for public service from 38th BCS
The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday published the final results of the 38th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations recommending 2,204 candidates for appointment to different cadres.
Army Chief inaugurates tree plantation programme
Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed on Tuesday inaugurated a tree plantation programme, marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Life expectancy in Bangladesh rises to 72.6 years
DHAKA, June 30, 2020 (BSS) – The life expectancy rate at birth has increased to 72.6 years in the country in 2019 from 72.3 years one year ago with women enjoying three years more longevity than men.
Witness testimony on Buriganga launch capsize Wednesday
DHAKA, June 30, 2020(BSS) – The probe body, formed to investigate the incident of launch capsize in the Buriganga River, will take the testimony of witnesses at Sadargaht here tomorrow.
Buriganga ferry launch capsize death toll climbs to 33
The death toll from the launch capsize in the Buriganga River climbed to 33 with the recovery of another body from the river near Shyambazar on Tuesday.
IOC Middle East FZE, RR Holdings ink LPG joint venture deal
IOC Middle East FZE, Dubai and RR Holdings Ltd, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, the holding company of Beximco LPG of Bangladesh, on Tuesday signed an agreement for the formation of a 50:50 joint venture company for LPG business in Bangladesh.
40pc corona beds still vacant: Health Minister
Mentioning that some 14,000 beds have been designated for Covid patients in the country’s hospitals, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday said 40 percent of those are still vacant.
‘Jute mill closure blueprint to revive West Bengal’s mills’
Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, on Tuesday urged the government to back off from its decision to shut down state-owned jute mills.
Australia postpone Zimbabwe one-day series in August
Australia on Tuesday postponed the one-day international series against Zimbabwe in August, the latest sporting fixtures to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
3.3 million tonnes of Boro rice produced in Rangpur
RANGPUR, June 3: The farmers produced 3.3 million tonnes of clean Boro rice (4.9 million tonnes of paddy) during the just-ended Rabi season in all eight districts under two agriculture regions in Rangpur division.
YouTube shuts down far-right channels
YouTube on Monday shut down six far-right channels for violating rules against “supremacist” content, booting videos by David Duke, Stefan Molyneux and Richard Spencer.
Bangladesh adopts Taka 5.68 trillion budget for 2020-21
Dhaka, June 30: The Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) Tuesday passed the Taka 5.68 trillion national budget for the next fiscal year (2020-21) with a target of attaining 8.2 percent GDP growth through continuing the momentum of the economy with all required…
After six months, worst of pandemic ‘yet to come’: WHO
The coronavirus pandemic is “not even close to being over”, the WHO warned , as the global death toll passed half a million and cases surged in Latin America and the United States.
Country reports largest daily rise with 64 deaths
Bangladesh has reported highest number of deaths in a single day from COVID-19.
Man rescued alive 13 hours after the sinking of the launch
Dhaka, June 30 – Divers on Monday night rescued a man who survived in the water for nearly 13 hours after a launch-capsize incident on Buriganga River in the morning.
CanSino’s virus vaccine approved for military use in China
CanSino Biologics company of China on Monday announced that a Covid-19 vaccine they have developed is safe and somewhat efficient.
Iran sues Trump for killing Gen Soleimani
Xinhua/UNB – US President Donald Trump and a number of officials were sued by Iran for their involvement in the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani.
New Flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ noted in China
A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say.
BCB cynical to host Women’s U19 WC in scheduled time
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is not so hopeful to host maiden Women’s Under-19 World Cup in scheduled time due to the outbreak of Covid-19. The first edition of the tournament was slated to be held in February-March…
Booters urge BFF boss to take steps to retrieve their money from clubs
DHAKA – The national booters in a exchange of view meeting with Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin urged the BFF boss to take proper step about retrieving their remaining contractual money from the clubs of the Bangladesh…
FA Cup: Arsenal vs Man City, Man United vs Chelsea in last 4
LONDON — The two most successful teams in the FA Cup have avoided each other in the semifinals after Sunday’s draw. Arsenal, a 13-time champion, will play Manchester City, and 12-time winner Manchester United faces Chelsea. The matches will take…
I’m well but not tested negative: Mashrafe
Dhaka — Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza ruled out a rumour regarding being to be negative in coronavirus test. He confirmed that he is doing well but not tested negative yet. Mashrafe is tested positive for coronavirus on June…
Food is best vaccine against chaos, insists UN WFP chief
29 June 2020 – Tens of millions more people are likely to go hungry this year because of the COVID-19 crisis, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday, as it announced plans for a massive boost to its…