Moscow, Xinhua/UNB, Aug 17 – Russia has begun production of the first batch of vaccines against COVID-19, its health ministry said in a statement released Saturday.
Month: August 2020
Young man gunned down along Chapainawabganj border
Chapainawabganj, Aug 17 – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh recovered the bullet-hit body of a young man along Shingnagar border in Shibganj upazila on Sunday night.
Bikers share rides ‘going beyond rules’ for survival
Dhaka, Aug 17 – On-demand ride-sharing platforms have seen a dramatic rise since 2016 as a means of living for many and a support for a faster commuting across the capital until Covid-19 pandemic hit the country hard in March.…
‘Make transit for India conditional on water-sharing deal’
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Describing the government’s “Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100” as totally confusing, initiator of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) Dr Nazrul Islam on Sunday said the actual plan needs to be clarified to protect the country’s environment and save…
Sinha murder: Writ against posting Shipra’s photo on FB
Dhaka, Aug 16 – A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking action against the two policemen who had posted Shipra Rani Devnath’s personal photos on Facebook with provocative comments.
AL trying to belittle BNP’s founder Zia, says BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the ruling party is trying to belittle their party founder Ziaur Rahman by resorting to a ‘false’ campaign against him.
Tigers pay glowing tribute to MS Dhoni
DHAKA — The Bangladesh cricketers paid a glowing tribute to former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who on Saturday announced his retirement from International cricket. Ever since he ended his 16-year long illustrious career, social media outlets erupted to pay…
BCB begins COVID-19 test for U19 cricketers
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) started COVID-19 test for the cricketers, who were included in the preliminary squad for a conditioning camp in BKSP. Along with them, the coaching and other staff will also be tested. All of…
Bangladesh chess team finish 9th in FIDE Online Chess Olympiad
DHAKA – Bangladesh chess team finished ninth position in the Pool ‘A’ in Division 2 matches of the FIDE Online World Chess Olympiad held on an online platform on Sunday. Bangladesh chess team secured three game points and seventeen game…
BCB sets up ‘Mujib Corner’ in SBNCS
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has installed ‘Mujib Corner’ at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in remembrance of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Mujib Corner is set up at the first floor of the…
Dhaka reports 32 Covid-19 deaths; 2024 new cases on Sunday
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Health authorities in Bangladesh on Sunday reported the death of 32 patients from Covid-19 spiking the total deaths to 3,657 on the 150th day after the country reported the first death from the disease on March…
Biman to reissue tickets for trips halted over Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to reissue tickets to those passengers who had bought return tickets on Dhaka-Dubai and Dhaka-Abu Dhabi routes but could not travel due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Cops who fail dope test will lose jobs: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam on Sunday said the suspected police personnel will have to undergo dope tests and those who fail it will lose their jobs.
Sherpur beggar gets house as gift from Prime Minister
A beggar in Sherpur, who set a rare example by donating his savings to the government relief fund during the coronavirus pandemic, got a new house on Sunday as a gift from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Cox’s Bazar tourist spots, facilities to reopen Monday
Sea beaches, tourist spots and hotels-motels in Cox’s Bazar municipality area will reopen on a limited scale for tourists on Monday after about a five-month closure due to COVID-19 pandemic, official News Agency BSS reported on Sunday.
Two motorcyclists killed in Dhamrai road accident
Savar, Aug 16: Two people were killed and 10 others injured as a passenger bus hit a motorcycle at Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka on Sunday morning.
59 cops to donate plasma in fight against Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 16: Some 59 police personnel of Bogura who made full recoveries from Covid-19 will donate their plasma to help others fight against the virus infection.
13 pairs of passenger trains resume operation
Thirteen pairs of passenger trains resumed operation from Sunday on different routes to make services more functional amid Covid-19 pandemic, said Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan.
3 missing tourists found dead in Feni river
The bodies of three tourists, who went missing while swimming in Feni River on Saturday, were recovered from the river in Companiganj upazila of Noakhali on Sunday morning.
Flood water remains steady in Ganges basin
Rajshahi, Aug 16: The overall flood situation in the Ganges basin remained almost steady for the second consecutive day Sunday as the water level has declined or went up at many of its river points during the past 24 hours…
4 new dengue patients detected: DGHS
Four new dengue cases were recorded in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning, the health authorities said.
14 sailors rescued as lighter vessel with wheat sinks in Bay
Chittagong, Aug 16 – Fourteen crew members who remained missing since a lighter vessel carrying 2000 tons of wheat sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday morning were later rescued by a fishing boat. Zahid Hossain, manager (operation) of…
Corona test must for travellers in Dhaka not accepted abroad
Monowara Begum Moni If you want to travel abroad from Bangladesh you have to take a covid-19 test, it’s a new rule of the Bangladesh Government which has been implemented after a travel scandal during the corona pandemic.
Epic Games sues Google and Apple over app store bans
Fortnite-maker Epic Games is taking legal action against Google after being banned from the Google Play app store, hours after doing the same with Apple. Apple and Google both removed the hit game from their app stores after Epic Games…
Understanding of De facto one party state with corporatocracy
Dr. Sinha MA Sayeed Nature, contents and contexts of politics, political science and government(s) evolve and move in various and varied moods and modes in the settings of time-space and dimension. All these are topics of social science and necessarily…
Europa League no longer a consolation prize for European giants
COLOGNE, Germany – The Europa League may not be able to match the riches and glamour of the Champions League, but the presence of Manchester United and Inter Milan in the semi-finals is further evidence that Europe’s giants are increasingly…
Tamim, Mustafizur to join individual training tomorrow
DHAKA—Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal and fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman will start the individual training tomorrow along with others as the third phase of the programme begins tomorrow (Sunday) at seven venues across the country. Tamim and Mustafizur, who returned…
BCB eagerly waiting for Shakib in Sri Lanka Test
DHAKA —Shakib Al Hasan’s chance to play at least one Test in Sri Lanka has brightened after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon revealed the ace all-rounder can play cricket immediately after his ban ends. Shakib’s ban will…
BPL, DPL won’t be held without vaccine or improved situation: Papon
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) dismissed any hopes of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Dhaka Premier League (DPL) being held without the vaccine of COVID-19 or the dramatic improvement of the corona situation in the country. While DPL is…
Sports fraternity observes National Mourning Day through various programmes
DHAKA—The sports fraternity on Saturday observed the National Mourning Day 2020 through various programmes. In observance of the day which marked the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) distributed…