Colombo, AP/UNB, Aug 05 – Voting to elect a new Parliament was underway in Sri Lanka on Wednesday. It is expected to give strong support to the powerful and popular Rajapaksa brothers.
Month: August 2020
Global Covid-19 death toll crosses 700,000, infected 18.5 mn
Dhaka, Aug 05 – The global Covid-19 deaths surpassed 700,000 on Wednesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. In the morning, data compiled by JHU showed the globally confirmed cases rising at 18,540,119.
Beirut blast of stored explosives: 70 dead, thousands hurt
A large blast in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has killed at least 70 people and injured more than 4,000 others, the health minister says. Videos show smoke billowing from a fire, then a mushroom cloud following the blast at the…
Golden Globes voters hit with antitrust lawsuit
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.
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.
Be alert against Aug 15, 21 conspirators: Quader
Dhaka, Aug 03 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has urged all to remain alert against the anti-development force saying the conspirators of August 15 and August 21 are still continuing their evil efforts.
Mild heat wave sweeping over Bangladesh, Met offfice says
Dhaka, Aug 03 – A mild heat wave is sweeping over parts of the country including Dhaka, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said Monday.
ACC seeks info from Mugda hospital, Hotel Super Star
Dhaka, Aug 03 – The Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday sought various information and records from the managing director of Hotel Super Star Ltd and the director of Mugda 500-bed General Hospital, including the accommodation and meals of doctors,…
BNP condemns ex-major killing, wants killer identified
Dhaka, Aug 03 – Condemning the killing of a retired ‘Major of Bangladesh Army on Marine Drive Road in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf, BNP on Monday demanded that the real culprits be identified through a credible process.
EU provides Tk 10 mn for flood victims in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Aug 03 – The European Union is providing EUR 100,000, almost Tk 10 million, in humanitarian aid funding to assist the most vulnerable communities in response to severe flooding that has affected nearly one-third of Bangladesh.
WFP, Oxfam, Green Delta Insurance to help protect labourers
Dhaka, Aug 03 – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Oxfam Bangladesh and Green Delta Insurance Company Ltd have launched a new insurance scheme to protect casual agricultural labourers in Bangladesh from floods during this monsoon.
Noble Peace Prize winner politician John Hume dies
London, Ap/UNB, Aug 03 – Politician John Hume, who won Nobel Peace Prize for working to end violence in his native Northern Ireland, has passed away.
Actress Bijori Barkatullah’s father dies of coronavirus
Culture Desk Md. Barkatullah, noted television personality and father of popular actress Bijori Barkatullah, has died of coronavirus.
Flood situation in Ganges basin shows falling trend
Rajshahi, August 3 – Flood situation has been improving in the region for the last couple of days as water recession continues in many rivers in the Ganges basin for the fifth consecutive day Monday.
Smuggled goods worth Tk 504 mn seized in July
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in separate drives recovered drugs and other smuggled goods worth Tk 504 million from the bordering areas of the country in the month of July.
Karnaphuli Tunnel Project makes “breakthrough” amid Covid-19
Karnaphuli Tunnel Project has achieved a “breakthrough” with the completion of the left line despite the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Bangladesh national killed ‘by BSF’ along Thakurgaon border
A Bangladeshi national was reportedly beaten to death by the members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from a river near Ratnai border in Baliadangi upazila on Monday.
Covid-19: 1,356 new cases detected in Bangladesh, 30 die
The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh reached 3,184 on Monday with the death of 30 more patients in the last 24 hours.
A Marshall Plan for Planetary Health
by Tolullah Oni CAMBRIDGE – The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of the significant flaws in our urban infrastructure, and highlighted our lack of attention to how human health, natural systems, and the built environment interact to determine planetary health.…
The True Price of Pesticides Is Unaffordable
by Layla Liebetrau NAIROBI – A mounting body of evidence suggests that industrial agriculture is failing the planet and its people. In particular, harmful chemical pesticides increasingly threaten the environment and public health.