Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema, has tested positive for COVID-19. His son Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has also been tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, soon after his father Bollywood legend, Amitabh Bachchan tested positive…
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Khilkhet sub-branch under Nikunja Branch at Khilkhet, Dhaka on 9 July 2020, Thursday. Mizanur Rahman, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Dhaka North Zone of the Bank inaugurated the sub-branch as chief guest.
Bangladesh on Saturday reported 2,686 new Covid-19 cases as against 2,949 cases reported on Friday, a drop by 263 cases just in a day. Ordinarily, this would look like an improvement in the coronavirus situation in the country. But when…
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt has hinted he could be tempted out of retirment if former coach Glen Mills asked him. The world 100m and 200m record holder and eight-time Olympic champion told Variety magazine he had…
LONDON – Strawberries and cream are just as much part of the Wimbledon experience as tennis in pristine whites on the lush green lawns of the All England Club. But this year the courts are empty and there is no…
LONDON – Jack Charlton, a member of the England 1966 World Cup winning side and who went on to become a cult hero in Ireland, has died aged 85, his family announced on Saturday. Charlton — elder brother of his…
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is all set to appoint a psychologist, considering the mental health of the cricketers during the time of Covid-19 pandemic. The cricketers have been away from the cricket for the last four months, which…
by Adam Tooze on 6th July 2020 @adam_tooze Adam Tooze argues the European Green Deal and young Europeans’ activism are fostering a virtuous circle favouring more rapid decarbonisation.
Dhaka, July 11- Bangladesh on Saturday registered 2,686 more new cases of the novel coronavirus amid a sharp fall in the last 24 hours as tests were down to 11,000 from 13,000, raising the national tally to 181,129. The country…
Dhaka, July 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the “Dhaka- OIC Youth Capital 2020” on July 27 connectivity youth from the OIC countries and beyond virtually.
Dhaka, July 11 – BNP on Saturday alleged that the government has not taken any initiative to stand by flood-hit people though they are going through serious hurdles.
Dhaka, July 11 – Experts at a webinar on Saturday said Chartered Accountants (CAs) can play a vital role in economic recovery by taking particular care in their conduct and judgments as fair information, accountability, and transparent public finance are…
Dhaka, July 11- Speakers at a virtual discussion on Saturday demanded a special incentive package from the government to overcome the current crisis in the tourism sector in of Cox’s Bazar during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dhaka, July 11 – The global Covid-19 cases have more than doubled in the past six weeks, taking it to over 12 million as of Saturday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University…
Daudkandi, July 11- The bodies of two young men, who went missing after a boat capsized in the Gumti river in Daudkandi Upazila on Friday morning, were retrieved on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Sajib, son of Mozaffar…
Kurugram, July 11 – After showing slight improvement last week, flood situation has deteriorated again in Kurigram and Nilphamari districts as Brahmaputra, Dharla and Teesta rivers are flowing above the danger level.
No casting, title or expected broadcast date have been announced “The Batman” universe is expanding, with a TV series set in Gotham City’s police department that will explore corruption, streaming platform HBO Max said on Friday.
Mars may now be considered a barren, icy desert but did Earth’s nearest neighbour once harbour life? It is a question that has preoccupied scientists for centuries and fired up sci-fi imaginings.
Rajshahi, July 11: Director General (DG) of Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura Aminul Islam passed away after being infected with Covid-19 at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) Saturday morning.
Rangpur, July 11: The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases crossed the 3,900 mark as 89 new patients were diagnosed as positive during the last 24 hours till 8 am Saturday in Rangpur division.
The UN remains split on the way to deliver aid to Syria, with Beijing and Moscow vetoing the latest humanitarian push. The nations disagree on which border crossings should be used and for how long.
The World Health Organization reported Friday that the total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide doubled over the past six weeks.
WASHINGTON, AP, July 11 – President Donald Trump called Roger Stone to inform his longtime political confidant that he would commute his sentence for crimes related to the Russia investigation, Stone told The Associated Press on Friday, just days before…
Istanbul, AP/UNB, July 11 – Turkey has finally announced the reconversion of Istanbul’s sixth-century Hagia Sophia into a mosque and opened it for worship, drawing huge outcry across the world.
Dhaka, July 11 – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to people’s normal life with a growing dependence on virtual platforms as physical distancing is advised by health experts to limit transmission of the coronavirus.
M ZAHIDUL HAQUE AMONG the various strategies so far invented and recommended to beat corona– wearing of a face mask is the number one! Masks help in blocking particle droplets, splashes and other tiny particles containing germ to enter the…
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its East Nasirabad sub-branch under O.R. Nizam Road Branch at East Nasirabad, Chattogram on 9 July 2020, Thursday. Md. Nayer Azam, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Chattogram North Zone of the Bank inaugurated…
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Jul 8 2020 (IPS) – The coronavirus—which has claimed the lives of over 538,000 people and infected more than 11.6 million worldwide—has destabilized virtually every facet of human life ever since its outbreak in late…
DHAKA – The senior booters will sit with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin tomorrow to discuss about the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2020-21 and others issues. The meeting will be held at BFF artificial turf…
Dhaka, July 10 – Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Friday said no one else but the government has uncovered the irregularities committed by Regent Hospital.