DHAKA – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set some directions for the host countries to arrange the matches of AFC cup in centralized venues. “The AFC has given some directions to the interested host countries or clubs which want…
Month: July 2020
Sri Lanka says WC cricket fixing probe dropped for lack of evidence
COLOMBO – Sri Lankan police on Friday dropped a match-fixing investigation into the 2011 World Cup final saying they found no evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win. “We questioned three — two players and the chief selector –about…
ICESCO, FIFA launch Chinese version of video thanking healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight
RABAT – The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) launched the Chinese version of a video where former and current football stars express their thanks and appreciation to healthcare workers…
Huawei pilots 5G unmanned vehicle at Thai smart hospital
Huawei, together with Thailand National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Communication (NBTC) and Siriraj Hospital, has initiated ‘Unmanned Vehicle Pilot Project Driving Thai Healthcare to 5G Era’ to pioneer the use of the unmanned vehicle for the first time at smart hospital…
German lawmakers for discontinuing coal use as energy source
Germany lawmakers of the lower house of parliament on Friday voted to finalise the country’s long-awaited phase-out of coal as an energy source by 2038.
Green jobs, closing gender, digital gaps key issues for work
Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General has said that four key issues frame the agenda for future of work — digital transformation, green jobs, reliance of adaptive techniques, and closing the gender gap in jobs.
11,302 Bangladesh policemen Coronavirus infected
A total of 11,302 members of Bangladesh Police were infected with Covid-19 across the country until Friday morning.Among the total cases, 7,327 policemen have made full recovery so far, said sources at the Police Headquarters.
BD 8th in global weekly increase in Covid-19 cases: WHO
Bangladesh on Friday ranked 8th in the global weekly increase in new coronavirus cases, according to World Health Organization (WHO).
40 Bangladesh judges infected with Covid-19
A total of 40 judges, 136 staff of subordinate courts and 45 officials of the Supreme Court were infected with coronavirus while working for the virtual court as of Friday.Seventeen judges have recovered till Friday, said Md Saifur Rahman, special…
282 tested positive for COVID-19, 3 die in Ctg
Chittagong, July 3: A total of 282 people were detected positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours after testing 1,323 samples at six COVID-19 laboratories in Chattogram district.
Virtual court hearings: 4,960 people granted bail in 3 days
A total of 4,960 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual courts across the country in three days from June 28 to July 2.
Flood situation remains mostly steady in B’putra basin
Rangpur, July 3: The flood situation remained mostly steady following little ups and downs in water levels of major rivers during the last 24 hours ending at 9 am today in seven northern districts on the Brahmaputra basin.
BSMMU starts COVID-19 treatment Saturday
Dhaka, July 3: A 370-bed ‘Corona Centre’ will open at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) tomorrow for providing treatment to the coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.
Bangladesh reports 42 COVID-19 deaths, 3,114 fresh cases
Dhaka, July 3; Bangladesh Friday recorded 42 coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 3,114 fresh cases overnight. The recovery count rose to 68,048 after another 1,606 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period, a top health official said.
Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passes away
Legendary choreographer Saroj Khan, who made some of the biggest Bollywood stars dance to her steps in iconic numbers like “Hawa Hawai”, Dhak Dhak and Ek Do Teen , died of cardiac arrest early on Friday morning. She was 71.
Lab tests to solve mystery of dead Botswana elephants
Botswana is investigating “completely unprecedented” deaths of hundreds of elephants since May. The government said three laboratories in Canada, South Africa and Zimbabwe would be asked to “process the samples taken from the dead elephants”.
New coronavirus strain spreads faster than original: study
The current dominant strain of COVID-19 is three to six times as infectious as the original variation, a new study has suggested. The new strain is, however, not more severe.
Senior journalist Faruk Quazi passes away
Dhaka, July 03 – Faruk Quazi, a veteran journalist and former Chief of Correspondents of United News of Bangladesh (UNB), passed away at his residence on Friday. He was 71.
Global Covid-19 death toll 520,634; infected cases 10.8 mn
Dhaka, July 03 – With the sharp rise in infections in many countries, the global coronavirus cases have soared to 10,836,500 on Friday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Memorable days: 5th Parliament opens orientation for new MPs
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The fifth Parliament elected under the interim government of Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed on 27 February 1991 had a host of new members to the Parliament. The election was like a festival with all parties taking part in…
Nafees Iqbal overcomes Coronavirus
DHAKA – Former Bangladesh opener Nafees Iqbal and his family members have been tested negative for the Covid-19, much to the elation of the fans. In a voice message, Nafees, the elder brother of Bangladesh’s ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal expressed…
BCB keeps venues prepared for resumption of cricket
DHAKA – As part of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)’s continuing efforts at facilitating its exit strategy following the disruption to programmes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, major international and first class venues of the country have been undergoing constant…
Dua mahfil held in BFF for sports Covid-19 victims
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has arranged a dua mahfil today (Thursday) seeking salvation of departed souls of Swadhin Bangla football team player late Lutfar Rahman and other Covid-19 victims. The dua Mahfil was held at BFF Bhaban…
Bhutan Royal society for Nature mourns Dr Azharul Haq
Royal Society for Protection of Nature of Bhutan is deeply saddened by the demise of Dr. Khondaker Azharul Haq, the Chairperson of Global Water Partnership South Asia Subcontinent. A thousand butter lamps were lit this morning at Changangkha Lhakhang in…
Sign pledge for Covid-19 Vaccine as Global Common Good
Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus urged the global population to sign the pledge, 111 world eminent personalities made earlier, to declare the Covid-19 vaccine as ‘Global Common Good’.
BNP turns down budget terming it as ‘unimplementable’
BNP on Thursday formally turned down the national budget for 2020-21 fiscal year, saying it is “unimplementable’ at this time of coronavirus pandemic.
State Minister of Water Resources Zahid Faruk virus infected
State Minister for Water Resources Ministry Zahid Faruk has been infected with Covid-19.Asif Ahmed, Public Relations Officer of Water Resources Ministry, confirmed the matter on Thursday.
Drive soon to free rivers surrounding Dhaka: LGRD Minister
LGRD minister Md Tajul Islam on Thursday said that the government will soon launch a drive to free rivers surrounding Dhaka from pollution and illegal occupation to increase navigability.
Tearing budget copy shows BNP’s audacity: Hasan Mahmud
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said that tearing apart of budget copy in front of the parliament is the expression of BNP’s audacity.
Decision to shut down 25 state-owned jute mills finalised
The government has decided to shutdown production of 25 state-owned jute mills under Bangladesh Jute Mill Corporation (BJMC) by providing 100 percent dues of the workers of the mills.