Dhaka, June 29 – The death toll from Monday’s launch capsize in the Buriganga River near Shyambazar, close to Dhaka Sadarghat Inland Water Transport Authority terminal climbed to 32 with the recovery of two more bodies late in the afternoon.…
Month: June 2020
Dhaka Power Distribution Co to conclude inflated bills probe
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd (DPDC) will complete its departmental investigation by Tuesday into issuing inflated electricity bills to a large number of consumers.
Stand by poor during virus crisis; Quader asks youth leaders
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday urged the youth leaders to stand by the poor people during the coronavirus crisis.
Bangladesh to recruit 2000 doctors, 4000 nurses: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday told Parliament that the government will recruit 2,000 doctors and 4,000 nurses to ensure healthcare services for the Covid-19 patients.
UN bodies give agro-machinery, seed to Cox’s Bazar farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), on Monday distributed agricultural machinery and rice seed as part of a joint emergency…
Javed Patwary new Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
The government has appointed former police chief Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary as the next Ambassador of Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia.
Mobile courts to ensure health rules at cattle haats: Taposh
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Monday said mobile court drives will be conducted to ensure proper maintenance of health guidelines at the cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
37 judges of BD subordinate courts Coronavirus infected
A total of 37 judges and 101 staff of subordinate courts and 38 officials of the Supreme Court were infected with coronavirus while working for the virtual court as of Monday.
Rolling Stones warn Trump of legal action over song use
British rock legends The Rolling Stones have threatened legal action against Donald Trump for the US president’s use of their song You Can’t Always Get What You Want at campaign rallies.
Cholesterol-lowering drugs help reduce COVID-19 deaths
Commonly used cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may help reduce the death rate of COVID-19 patients, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism.
PM expresses govt. determination in implementing budget
Dhaka, June 29: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday said her government was determined to implement the national budget for the coming 2020-21 fiscal despite the coronavirus hurdles as many analysts feared it could be a tough job because of continued…
Windies coach Simmons in short-term self-isolation
West Indies coach Phil Simmons is in short-term self-isolation after being allowed to attend the funeral of his father-in-law and has since twice tested negative for coronavirus, team chiefs said Sunday.
Bangladesh reports 45 more virus deaths, highest 4014 cases
Dhaka, June 29: Bangladesh Monday recorded 45 more deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) overnight, and 4014 fresh cases, the highest in a single day.
Journalist Mozammel Huq dies of coronavirus
Dhaka, June 29 : Ajker Surjodoy chief editor and freedom fighter journalist Khondaker Mozammel Huq (Gedu chacha) died at a city hospital on Monday (Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun).
25 dead as ferry launch sinks after collision in Buriganga
Dhaka, June 29 – At least 25 people including four women and two children died as a launch, carrying about 70 passengers, capsized in the Buriganga River near Shyambazar on Monday morning.
State-owned jute mills to be shut for restructuring: Minister
Dhaka, June 29 – State-owned Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) will be halting operations to stop piling up losses, said Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi on Sunday.
Bashundhara to set up bag making plant at PowerPac Econ Zone
Dhaka, June 28 – PowerPac Economic Zone Private Limited signed a Land Lease Agreement (LLA) with Bashundhara Industrial Complex Limited (BICL) to provide 30 acres of land for a bag manufacturing plant at Mongla economic zone.
Liberation War Minister Mozammel’s wife dies from Covid-19
Dhaka, June 29 – Laila Arzumand Banu, wife of Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, died from coronavirus on Monday morning. She was 71.
Consumer habits shaped by pandemic, set to stay: Mastercard
Dhaka, June 29 – The way we shop is changing and how we pay is evolving. As COVID-19 alters our daily lives, consumers in Asia Pacific are rapidly going digital with purchases of everything from groceries to movies in a…
Global coronavirus cases pass 10 mn, fatalities cross 0.5 mn
Dhaka, June 29 – The confirmed global Covid-19 cases surpassed 10 million with over 500,000 fatalities as of Monday morning. Besides, over 5 million people have made recovery from the coronavirus, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University…
Cannabis a ‘probable tool’ to fight COVID-19: Report
Researchers in Canada say they are considering Cannabis as a potentially valuable tool to fight against COVID-19. Researchers Olga and Igor Kovalchuck have reportedly been developing and testing a novel cannabis strain for years, except with the goal of creating…
Jamal, Sabina feel proud & honor
DHAKA – Both Jamal Bhuyan and Sabina Khatun the captain of their respective Bangladesh national football team feels very proud and honor after the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) made them brand ambassadors of country’s grassroots football. “I just want to…
‘ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা আইন মত প্রকাশের স্বাধীনতার বড় অন্তরায়’
বহুল বিতর্কিত ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা আইনের অপপ্রয়োগ ও অপ ব্যবহারের মাধ্যমে জাতির বিবেক হিসাবে বিবেচিত সৎ, নির্ভীক, নিরপেক্ষ ও আপোষহীন পেশাদার সাংবাদিকদের কণ্ঠরোধ করার অপচেষ্টা চলছে। ঠুনকো অজুহাতে দৈনিক ইনকিলাব সম্পাদক এ.এম.এম বাহাউদ্দীনের বিরুদ্ধে ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা আইনে মামলার নিন্দা জানিয়ে প্রেরিত…
Bangladesh plans ‘series by series’ to thrive in Test cricket
DHAKA —Bangladesh is expected chose to stick to some small plan as part of their strategy to thrive in the Test cricket, a format in which they often find them in vulnerable state. The Tigers basically want to plan for…
Indonesia officially announces 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup venues
JAKARTA – The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has officially picked six out of the 10 potential sports stadiums on the shortlist for the forthcoming 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be staged in the country, an official has said.…
Two more UP chairmen suspended over relief scam
Two more union parishad chairmen have been suspended for alleged irregularities in cash aid disbursement and relief distribution among destitute people amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dhaka announces $50,000 contribution to Global Goal mission
Bangladesh has announced a contribution of US$50,000 expressing solidarity for the development of safe and effective vaccines.
Treat all patients equally: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday called upon the hospital authorities to provide medical services to all patients equally.
Declare COVID-19 vaccines global common good: Global leaders
Some 105 global leaders including 18 Nobel Laureates have signed a call initiated by Yunus Centre to declare COVID-19 Vaccines as a global common good.
Foreign missions anxious over operation clearance in Myanmar
Diplomatic Missions of Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and the USA in Myanmar have expressed deep concern over the reports of Myanmar Military’s clearance of operations in Rakhine and Chin States.