The exclusive group of film journalists that awards the Golden Globes was accused Monday of sabotaging non-members while gorging on lavish perks and unparalleled access to Hollywood stars.
Day: August 4, 2020
ADB’s COVID-19 response reaches $9.3b in last six months
Dhaka, Aug 4: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $9.3 billion in financial resources in the last six months since early February when ADB started its initial response to support its developing member countries and the private sector to address…
West Indies T20 series in Australia called off
Australia’s October Twenty20 series against the West Indies was called off Tuesday, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the international sporting calendar.
Flood situation in Ganges basin improves further
Rajshahi, Aug 4: Flood situation has been improving for the last couple of days in the region as water declining continues in many rivers in the Ganges basin for the sixth consecutive day Tuesday.
11 dengue patients undergoing treatment at hospitals
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported one new dengue case in the country on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 50 new deaths
Bangladesh confirmed 50 more deaths from Coronavirus in the last 24 hours until Tuesday morning, the highest since July 26.
Teesta Barrage turns into recreation spot amid virus risk
Lalmonirhat, Aug 04 – Ignoring the risk of coronavirus transmission, a huge number of people are thronging the Teesta Barrage project area in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat, the country’s largest irrigation project to enjoy Eid holiday.
Masks help reduce COVID-19 transmission: Study
Washington, Xinhua/UNB, Aug 04 – A new study says US communities that made using face masks in public compulsory saw a decline in the spread of coronavirus.
8 injured in Brahmanbaria clash over mobile recharge
Brahmanbaria, Aug 04 – At least eight people, including two women, were injured in a clash at Paschimpara Walishah Mazar area in Nabinagar municipality on Monday afternoon over a trifling matter.
India imposes curfew in parts of Kashmir
Srinagar, AP/UNB, Aug 04 – The authorities have clamped a curfew in many parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday ahead of the revocation anniversary of the region’s special status.
3 cousin sisters drown in Patuakhali
Patuakhali, August 04 – Three cousins drowned at a pond at Karpurkathi village in Bauphal Upazila of Patuakhali on Monday afternoon.
Trump changes stance on Chinese App TikTok
Changing his earlier stance, President Trump gave the go-ahead on Monday for Microsoft to hold negotiations on a potential blockbuster deal to purchase the Chinese-owned video app’s operations in the U.S., The New York Times reported on early Tuesday.