Sylhet Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized special Business Development Conference virtually on 22 June 2020, Monday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the conference as chief guest.
Day: June 23, 2020
‘It’s waistcoat, not Mujib coat’: BNP MP Harun
Harunur Rashid, BNP’s MP from Chapainawabganj-3, on Tuesday said some media wrongly reported that he joined parliament wearing a ‘Mujib coat’, but it was a ‘waistcoat’.
On the Outside, Looking In: America in the Era of George Floyd
“Do I think that the U.S. is a racist country? Oh yes. Yes. This is a country that was built on that premise of the negation of humanity of part of its people.” —Faustin Linyekula “I think the United States…
Extreme weather ‘record’ likely in Arctic Circle: WMO
23 June 2020 – Reports that temperatures in a Russian town in the Arctic Circle likely reached a record 38C (100.4F), last weekend, have been approved by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) pending final verification, it said on Tuesday.
18 Bangladeshi players in CPL T20 draft
DHAKA – A total of 18 Bangladeshi players including two surprising names–Nasum Ahmed and Mehedi Hasan Rana found a place in the players’ draft of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The draft will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) as the six…
World No.1 Novak Djokovic, wife test positive for COVID-19
BELGRADE – Men’s world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus after taking part in a tennis exhibition series he organized. “The moment we arrived in Belgrade we went…
Corona test in NY: Fobana sets exemple of community service
The third anti-body test program organized by FOBANA (Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America) will be held in front of the Jamaica Muslim Centre on June 26. Its first and second anti-body test programs were held at Brookline and…
More virus positives won’t stop Pakistan tour, says Giles
A top English cricket official says Pakistan’s tour of England could still go ahead even if more players from the travelling party test positive for the coronavirus. Three members of Pakistan’s extended 29-man squad — Haider Ali, Haris Rauf and…
COVID-19: Bangladesh-New Zealand series postponed
Dhaka —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said they have postponed the home series against New Zeland which was scheduled to take place in August-September this year The decision was taken after a joint discussion with the New Zealand Cricket, said…
Bangladesh’s liberation AL’s biggest achievement: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the achievement of Awami League through its sacrifice and endurance is the Liberation of Bangladesh.
Corona infection growing at geometric rate: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the coronavirus infection is increasing at a geometric rate in Bangladesh due to the country’s poor testing capacity and the government’s failure to tackle the situation.
Bangladesh corona tests 644,011; confirmed cases 119,198
A total of 1,19,198 in 6,44,011 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
UN probes reports on record Arctic heat in Siberia
The United Nation weather agency has been investigating media reports suggesting the Arctic Circle has recorded a new record high temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius amid a heat wave and prolonged wildfires in eastern Siberia.
Hajj pilgrims can take back registration money: Govt
The pilgrims who paid for the registration of Hajj this year will be able to take back their money if necessary, said the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday.Ministry secretary Nurul Islam confirmed the matter and said the registration money…
Coronavirus cases surge as many countries lift lockdowns
Amid the worsening coronavirus situation, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is showing a surge on Tuesday in many countries including the US where lockdowns have been lifted.In parts of Western Europe, the coronavirus cases remained stable or are going…
BNP MP Harun demands removal of Health Minister over virus
Harunur Rashid, BNP’s MP from Chapainawabganj-3 constituency, on Tuesday demanded the removal of Health Minister Zahid Maleque and bringing competent and committed persons in key posts of the health sector to face the coronavirus situation.
নিউইয়র্কে অ্যান্টিবডি টেস্ট কর্মসূচি: মানব সেবায় ফোবানার অনন্য দৃষ্টান্ত
আগামী ২৬ জুন জ্যামাইকা মুসলিম সেন্টারের সামনে ফোবানার তৃতীয় অ্যান্টিবডি টেস্ট কর্মসূচি অনুষ্ঠিত হবে। প্রথম দফায় তারা ব্রুকলিনে অ্যান্টিবডি টেস্ট সমাপ্ত করে দ্বিতীয় দফায় জ্যাকসন হাইটস এলাকায় এই কর্মসূচি পালন করেন। ব্রুকলিনে অ্যান্টিবডি টেস্ট অনুষ্ঠিত হয় গত ৫ জুন। দ্বিতীয়…
Air Transport (Montreal Convention 1999) Bill placed in JS
The Air Transport (Montreal Convention 1999) Bill 2020 was placed in Parliament on Tuesday to pave the way for an air passenger to get some US$ 160,000 (Tk 1.4 crore) as compensation in case of death.
Virus cases top nine million, says WHO
Global coronavirus infections topped nine million on Monday as the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic was accelerating and Saudi Arabia said it would allow a “very limited” number of pilgrims to the hajj next month.
Aush paddy cultivation continues in Manikganj
MANIKGANJ, June 23: The cultivation of Aush paddy is going on full swing in all seven upazilas of the district and will continue till 1st week of July.
China launches final satellite to complete rival to GPS
China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its homegrown geolocation system designed to rival the US GPS network, marking a major step in its race for market share in the lucrative sector.
Three Pakistan cricketers test positive for coronavirus
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Monday that three players have tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the team’s tour of England next month.
Film, TV personalities debate on web series censorship
Culture Desk Three web series – Shihab Shaheen’s 14th August, Sumon Anowar’s Sadar Ghater Tiger, and Wahid Tarek’s Boomerang, have recently come under fire for their alleged depiction of gratuitous violence and objectionable sexual scenes.
Body parts mystery: Helal killed dissected to loot his money
Dhaka, June 23 – Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has unearthed the mystery behind the sensational Helal murder case under Dakkhin Khan Police Station in the capital.
BD Red Crescent opens new isolation centres for Rohingyas
Cox’s Bazar, June 23 – Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has launched two new isolation and treatment centres (Field hospitals) to treat the growing number of Covid-19 patients in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar adjacent to host communities.
Hajj to be ‘very limited’ with those living in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian government on Tuesday announced that Hajj will be ‘very limited’ this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with people already living in the KSA allowed to take part in the pilgrimage.
Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze
US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on some green cards and suspended visas for other foreign workers until the end of 2020. High-skilled tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and top executives will be affected.
বাংলাদেশে করোনা মহামারি সংক্রান্ত পূর্বাভাস ব্যর্থ হলো যে কারণে
গত এপ্রিল মাসে সিঙ্গাপুরের একটি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের গবেষকরা বিশ্বব্যাপী করোনাভাইরাসের সংক্রমণ কবে শেষ হবে তা নিয়ে একটি প্রজেকশন দিয়েছিলেন। সেই প্রজেকশনে বাংলাদেশে করোনাভাইরাসের সম্ভাব্য সমাপ্তি নিয়ে একটি সময়চিত্র দেয়া হয়েছিলো।
Blown-out oil well in Assam bursts into flames
Residents, evacuated earlier, now fear their homes may be ablaze The oil well in Baghjan, eastern Assam, that had blown out on May 27 burst into flames in the afternoon of June 9. Eyewitnesses reported a big blast followed by…