Coronavirus cases have been reported at slaughterhouses in Austria, after outbreaks at meat-processing plants in Germany. The German interior minister is advocating for free COVID-19 testing.
Month: July 2020
Democracy Books Disappear from Hong Kong Libraries
HONG KONG – Books written by prominent Hong Kong democracy activists have started to disappear from the city’s libraries, online records show, days after Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the finance hub.
Virtual courts to be used in special situation: Law Minister
Dhaka, July 05 – Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said virtual courts will be used in special situations.
Global confirmed Covid-19 cases cross 11mn; deaths 530,110
Dhaka, July 05 – The global Covid-19 confirmed cases reached 11,239,378 on Sunday morning while deaths from the disease topped 530,110, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Tk16,000 fined for violating COVID-19 guidelines in Khulna
Khulna , July 5: Mobile courts here conducted drives in different areas including wards 17 and 24 of Khulna metropolis, declared as red zone, filed nine cases against different shops, business outlets and fined around Taka 16,000 for flouting coronavirus…
Five more die with fever, cold-related problems in Comilla
Five people, including a woman, died with fever and cold-related problems at Comilla Medical College Hospital in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning.
Begum Int’l Sufi Festival, 2020 begins Friday
A month-long international Sufi festival, organised by Begum Restaurant and Gallery, will begin on Friday.
Sri Lanka batsman Mendis arrested over fatal crash
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.
DCCI shocked at death of Syed Jamaluddin Haider
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) expressed deep shock at the demise of its former senior Vice President Syed Jamaluddin Haider.
BD reports 55 COVID-19 deaths, 2,738 new cases
The death toll from Covid-19 in Bangladesh has reached 2,052 with the death of 55 more patients in a span of 24 hours.
The magic of 24th June: Water Worship around the World
July 4, 2020 SANDRP “Sao Joao, Sao Joao, Viva Sao Joao!” The shouts were followed by unbelievably loud splashes in a red laterite well. The well itself was decked up like a bride. All along the way to Siolim in…
The Horizon Sessions: The Nationals 2nd week virtual concert
A three-week-long virtual concert series styled as ‘The Horizon Sessions’ started its second week with a special concert ‘The Horizon Sessions: The Nationals’ on Friday, aimed to collect charity donations to support the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Super Cyclone Amphan…
Allow Eid holiday for RMG workers in phases: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday urged Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association ( BKMEA) to issue Eid-ul-Azha holidays to readymade garment workers in phases.
Dhaka for collective voice of most corona vulnerable nations
Bangladesh has called upon the Commonwealth leaders to become the collective and common voice of the most vulnerable countries and help address current challenges.
China goods, services trade surplus tops 60b US dollars
International goods and services trade surplus in China stood at 424 billion yuan (about 60 billion U.S. dollars) in May, according to official data.
4 Dhaka Power Co officials suspended over inflated bills
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd (DPDC) has suspended four of its officials after they were found to be involved in bill inflating activities in a primary investigation.
Bangladesh sees 3,288 new virus patients, 29 deaths Saturday
Health authorities on Saturday reported the death of 29 more people due to deadly COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, which is the lowest number of death in a day that the country registered since June 1.
President, PM greet US President
Dhaka, July 4 – President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have greeted US President Donald Trump on the occasion of 244th Anniversary of the Declaration of the United States of America.
Wari under lockdown for 21 days from Saturday
Dhaka, July 4 – Wari area of the capital will be put under lockdown for the next 21 days from Saturday to prevent the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). All preparations for the lockdown have already been completed, councillor of ward-41…
Preventive measures let no death from dengue this year
Dhaka, July 4: No death from dengue has been reported so far as the government took time befitting measures to destroy Aedes mosquito this year while the number of dengue-infected patients was over one lakh and over 150 people died…
Govt procures 74,864 tonnes of boro rice in Rajshahi div
Rajshahi, July 4 – As part of its ongoing Boro rice procurement drive, the government has, so far, purchased 74,864.20 tonnes of the newly harvested boro rice in all eight districts under Rajshahi division during the current season despite the…
Chittagong University under lockdown for 14 days
CU Correspondent The authority of Chittagong University (CU) has put its campus under 14-day lockdown.
Joint secy of Jute Ministry dies of coronavrus
Dhaka, July 4 – Khurshid Alam, joint secretary to the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, has died of COVID-19.
Animal rights groups hail Nagaland dog meat ban
The Indian state of Nagaland has banned the import, trading and sale of dog meat, in a move celebrated by animal rights activists. The north-east state’s government announced the ban following a sustained campaign by animal welfare groups.
Move to gear up revenue mobilization in Bangladesh
The government has planned a series of programmes to enter a new era of taxation from 2020-21 FY in the run-up to achieving Vision 2041 and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Global Covid-19 deaths surge to 524,614; infected cases 11mn
The number of deaths, caused by coronavirus across the world, reached 524,614 as of Saturday morning.
Accountability essential for Myanmar for atrocities: UK
UK’s International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French has said accountability for atrocities is essential for Myanmar to move towards peace and stability.
Germany approves coal phaseout by 2038
German lawmakers have backed a legislative package to end the use of coal in less than two decades. But activists have decried the measures, saying they aren’t bold enough to mitigate the impact of climate change.
শেখ সুলায়মান বিন আবদুল আযীয-এর ইন্তেকালে পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
সৌদি আরবের সবচেয়ে বড় ইসলামিক ব্যাংক “আল রাজী” এর মালিক এবং বড় খেজুর বাগান “রাজী বাগান” এর মালিক শেখ সুলায়মান বিন আবদুল আযীয-এর ইন্তেকালে ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই ও নায়েবে আমীর মুফতী…
Man City lay down Liverpool marker with 4-0 rout
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Jurgen Klopp admitted Manchester City are the one side capable of “smashing” his newly-crowned Premier League winners after Liverpool’s first match since becoming English champions ended in a 4-0 thrashing at the Etihad. City sent a…