DHAKA — Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan provided an ambulance to a social organization, named MASTUL in a bid to help them in burial process of deceased Coronavirus patients. MASTUL has completed the burial of 19 deceased Corona patients by…
Month: July 2020
Dhaka North City fines 85 establishments having Aedes larvae
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Monday found Aedes mosquito larvae at 85 houses and establishments on the third day of its combing operation launched to protect the city dwellers from dengue.
HC orders probe into hospitals refusing treatment claims
The High Court on Monday issued five directives asking the authorities concerned to look into allegations that some hospitals were turning away patients without providing them any treatment.
BNP leaders only making speeches on TV: Info Minister
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Monday said the whole country is watching that BNP is not in the field but its leaers are giving speeches on televisions from their homes.
Two suspected criminals killed in ‘Dhaka gunfight’
Two suspected criminals were killed in an alleged gunfight with Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in the city’s Khilkhet area on early Monday.
Minister wants free or low-cost internet to students
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Monday urged mobile phone operators to provide either free internet or low-cost packages to students to help them continue online education amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Singer Andrew Kishore passes away
Popular Bangladeshi singer Andrew Kishore passed away on Monday evening at a clinic in Rajshahi city.He has been undergoing treatment at a clinic run by his doctor sister and her husband at Mohishbathan area.
Andrew Kishore’s condition critical, put on life support
Popular Bangladeshi singer Andrew Kishore was put on life support as his physical condition worsened on Monday.
Ecnec approves Tk 2,744 cr for 9 projects
Dhaka, July 6: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) today approved a total of nine projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 2,744.44 crore including one for dredging Dhepa and Gorveswari River with Taka 327.27 crore.
Shakib provides ambulance for burial of corona victims
Dhaka, July 6: Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan provided an ambulance to a social organization, named MASTUL in a bid to help them in burial process of deceased Coronavirus patients.
Floodwater continues receding in B’putra basin
Rangpur, July 6 : Floodwater continues receding from inundated low-lying and char areas alongside all major rivers improving flood situation in the Brahmaputra basin in the last 24 hours ending at 9 am Monday.
Bangladesh wins 2 Int’l Blockchain Olympiad awards
Dhaka, July 6: Two Bangladeshi teams which participated for the first time in the ‘International Blockchain Olympiad Award (IBCOL) 2020’ competition have won two out of six main awards.
High transport costs hit Thakurgaon sweet pumpkin farmers
Thakurgaon, July 06 – Despite bumper yield of sweet pumpkins, farmers in Thakurgaon are counting losses as high transport costs are preventing them from marketing their produces all over the country, forcing some of them to sell at low prices…
Scientists Raise Alarm About Airborne Threat of Coronavirus
A report in The New York Times says a group of 239 scientists from 32 countries will publish an open letter to the World Health Organization in a scientific journal this week. The scientists want WHO to revise its recommendations…
Saudi Arabia has issued health protocols for Hajj pilgrimage
The restrictions announced Sunday by the kingdom’s Center for Disease Prevention and Control are designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Health system has collapsed, alleges BNP
Dhaka, July 06 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that people are being deprived of medical services as the country’s health sector has collapsed due to corruption by the “government”.
Global Covid-19 infections top 11.4 mn; deaths 533,684
Dhaka, July 07 – The confirmed coronavirus cases reached 11,409,805 globally with 533,684 deaths and more than 6.1 million recoveries as of Monday morning.
Coronavirus, unemployment strip Dhaka City of its attraction
Dhaka, July 06 – Although some 2,000 people used to move to Dhaka every day from across Bangladesh seeking a better life barely six months back, many are now leaving the capital, in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
Sri Lanka batsman Mendis arrested over fatal crash
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis was arrested Sunday after being allegedly involved in a fatal crash with a cyclist, who died instantly, just outside the country’s capital Colombo, police said. The 25-year-old batsman was driving an SUV at…
BCB to give equipment to players for training at home
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has planned to buy fitness training equipment for the players who don’t have the luxury to train at their home. The cricket apex body noticed that while some players have the facilities to…
It’s an immense honour to be on Wisden’s list: Shakib
DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan expressed his pleasure to be on the Wisden’s prestigious list, which ranked him 2nd Most Valuable Player (MVP) in ODI and sixth best in Test cricket. “It’s an immense honour for me…
BFF to launch coaching qualification re-validation scheme
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will be launching a world-recognised coaching qualification re-validation scheme, according to an article received here from BFF today. The scheme is central to the BFF technical department’s coach education overall aim to develop,…
When women and children cannot escape their abusers
By Sabine Saliba BEIRUT, Jul 3 2020 (IPS) – Reports of escalating violence against women and children made the news almost every day in March and April following the announcement of lockdowns to control the spread of Covid-19. The main…
Unearthing past without discrimination
Sudhirendar Sharma National chauvinism does not go very far – even where it goes it only acts as a delusive will-o’-the wisp.
4 held for looting valuables from Walton showroom in Dhaka
Police in a drive arrested four people in connection with a case filed over theft of valuables from a showroom of Walton, from Dhaka and South Keraniganj.
Dhaka North City finds Aedes larvae at 99 establishemnts
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Sunday found Aedes mosquito larvae at 99 houses and establishments on the second day of its combing operation launched to protect the city dwellers from dengue.
WHO stops hydroxychloroquine lopinavir/ritonavir trials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has accepted the recommendation from the Solidarity Trial’s International Steering Committee to discontinue the trials of hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir to treat COVID-19 patients.
‘COVID-19 transmission limited in Rohingya camps’
Speakers at a virtual discussion lauded the government’s early planning and joint efforts with the UN and humanitarian partners to limit the transmission of coronavirus in the congested Rohingya camps, saying that this story must be heard globally.
DNA linked to Covid-19 common in Bangladeshis
The variant of the genes responsible for the coronavirus disease were passed on to humans by the Neandarthals, is very common in Bangladeshis, according to a new study.
Crowding during upcoming Eid must be avoided: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said crowding and gathering during the upcoming Eid need to be avoided at any cost.