A recent global survey conducted by the Tällberg Foundation showed widespread enthusiasm for aggressive action to mitigate accelerating climate change.
Day: June 16, 2020
Shakib’s chance to play T20 World Cup brightens
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s possibility to play the World T20 looks bright after the hosts Australia showed its doubt over holding the tournament on time due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC)…
Scrap Digital Security Act: Demonstration held in Shahbagh
A group of protesters demonstrated at Shahbagh area of the capital on Monday seeking cancellation of Digital Security Act after a teacher of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur was arrested for an allegedly ‘derogatory’ Facebook post. Police arrested Sirajum Munira,…
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony for global pandemic
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the…
8th Liberation Docfest Bangladesh-2020 begins virtually
The 8th annual Liberation Docfest Bangladesh-2020, the first of its kind in South Asia, began on Tuesday virtually connecting global film producers and audiences demonstrating that coronavirus pandemic could not stop them from getting connected through minds and hearts. The…
BFF extends contract with coach Jamie Day for 2 year
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) extended the contract of their national football team’s English Head Coach Jamie Day for two years. As per the new deal, Jamie will coach Bangladesh national team till August 2022. In an immediate video message after signing the contract, the 40-year-old English coach said,…
IBBL Chattogram South Zone holds special Business Development Conference
Chattogram South Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized special Business Development Conference virtually on 15 June 2020, Monday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the conference as chief guest. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Muhammad…
বাজেটে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে জাতির সাথে মস্করা করা হয়েছে – আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ ২০২০-২১ অর্থবছরের বাজেট প্রসঙ্গে বলেছেন, বাজেটে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে জাতির সাথে মস্করা করা হয়েছে। করোনার এই কঠিন মুহুর্তে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে এই নির্মম তামাশা জাতিকে হতভম্ব করেছে। গোটা বিশ্ব যেখানে করোনার ভয়াল থাবা…
Rooppur NPP: Support truss installed at Unit-2 reactor building
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant construction touches another milestone with the installation of support truss in the Reactor Building of Unit 2 recently.
5 European companies helping to clean up the oceans
Addressing the environmental impact of CED This week saw the celebration of the 2020 World Ocean Day when world leaders were called upon to protect 30 per cent of our blue planet by 2020. To clean up plastics in oceans,…
Flights on international routes from Bangladesh resume
Flight operations on international routes from Bangladesh resumed on Tuesday after over two months of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
SC gives gen holiday for court officials living in red zones
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday approved general holidays for all the employees and staffs who reside in red zone areas amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Global virus death toll reaches 436,322, cases pass 8 mn
The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed over 436,322 lives globally while the number of confirmed cases has gone up to 8,015,053 as of Tuesday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of the Johns Hopkins University.
BSTI revokes licenses against 8 food products
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has revoked the licenses provided against 8 products of six companies.
Door-to-door medicine delivery service opens in Chittagong
In a bid to mitigate the sufferings of the residents amid the pandemic, the Kotwali Police Station has introduced ‘My Pharmacy’, a door to door medicine delivery service in the district.
Increase testing at Upazila level: Chinese experts
Visiting Chinese medical experts have recommended increasing testing facilities in upazila-level here within the shortest possible time.
Call remittance services essential during crisis time: IFAD
Rome, 16 June 2020 – With the significant decline in money sent home by migrants due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today called for governments across the world to…
Was there slavery in Australia? Yes. It isn’t even debated
Jun 14 2020 (IPS) – Prime Minister Scott Morrison asserted in a radio interview that “there was no slavery in Australia”. This is a common misunderstanding which often obscures our nation’s history of exploitation of First Nations people and Pacific…
Restrictions on movement in Red Zones
Dhaka, June 16 – In an effort to prevent transmission of coronavirus and to improve the situation, the government has issued some directives imposing restrictions on the movement of people. The Cabinet Division issued the directives on Monday which will…
Online news wins subscribers around world but trust low
Increasing numbers of readers are paying for online news around the world even if the level of trust in the media in general remains very low, according to a report published Tuesday.
50,000-year-old lake in India just turned pink
That was the question on people’s minds across India after Lonar Lake in the state of Maharashtra suddenly changed hues in recent days.
Uber launches package delivery service in Dhaka
Uber on Tuesday announced the launch of a new package delivery service called ‘Uber Connect,’ for Dhaka residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: BD reports highest 3,862 cases, 53 deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw a big jump in coronavirus cases after the health authorities confirmed the detection of record 3,862 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 94,481.
Bandarban ward councilor shot to death
Miscreants shot dead a ward councilor of Kuhalong union in Sadar upazila of Bandarban on Monday night.
Covid-19: JPC launches 24hr ambulance service for members
Jatiya Press Club on Tuesday launched 24hours ambulance service for its members during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Why recovery needs to have children at its centre
by Reka Tunyogi on 16th June 2020 @Reka_Tunyogi The pandemic and the lockdown have had serious effects on children’s wellbeing. The EU recovery plan must ensure their specific needs are addressed.
IBBL Rangpur Zone holds special Business Development Confce
The Rangpur Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized special Business Development Conference virtually on 14 June 2020, Sunday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the conference as chief guest. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Muhammad…
Racism and Dominance
By Jan Lundius STOCKHOLM / ROME, Jun 15 2020 (IPS) – The #MeToo movement triggered worldwide protests that hopefully was instrumental in making people better aware of a continuous and often hidden mistreatment of women. Maybe can the current I…