DHAKA, Aug 21, 2020 (BSS) – The Awami League today paid tributes to the victims of August 21 grenade attack by placing wreaths at the memorial in front of AL’s central office at Bangabandhu Avenue in the city.
Month: August 2020
Dhaka reports 39 Covid-19 deaths, 2,401 new cases Friday
Health authorities in Bangladesh on Friday reported 2,401 new Covid-19 patients which took the number of total cases to 2,90,360 since the first detection of the disease in the country on March 8.
Khaleda, her son behind Aug 21 attack: PM
Recalling the barbaric carnage, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday alleged that then PM Khaleda Zia staged the August 21, 2004 grenade attack as carrying out killings is their habit.
Aug 21 was political plot to bury BNP leadership: Gayeshwar
BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Friday said the August-21 grenade attack on an Awami League rally in the capital was a ‘political weapon’ to bury BNP leadership and create a ground for the 1/11 political changeover in 2007.
Don’t be Hoodwinked by Trump’s UAE-Israel ‘Peace Deal’
Co-Written by Medea Benjamin and Ariel Gold “HUGE breakthrough today,” crowed Donald Trump on Twitter as he announced the new peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deal makes the UAE the first Gulf Arab state…
Bangladesh, South Korea explore opportunities in tourism
Tour operators from Bangladesh and South Korea at a webinar have discussed ways to explore tourism opportunities, highlighting the scopes that South Korea offers.
Two gold nuggets worth $350,000 found in Australia
Two gold nuggets worth around A$350,000 (£190,000; US$250,000) have been discovered by a pair of diggers in southern Australia.
Water level in Ganges basin continues to swell
Rajshahi, Aug 21: Water level in many of the rivers in Ganges basin has been swelling continuously for the last couple of days because of onrushing of floodwater from upstream hilly catchment areas caused by heavy downpour.
Two killed in Sirajganj road crash
Sirajganj, Aug 21: Two people have been killed as a passenger bus and a pick-up van collided head-on in Sadar upazila of Sirajganj.
500 stranded Indian nationals return home thru Benapole
Some 500 Indian nationals have returned home through Benapole international check post in the last two days until Friday.
Paturia-Daulatdia launch services resume
Manikganj, Aug 21: Launch services on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes resumed on Friday morning, after a 24-hour of suspension due to inclement weather.
Appeal to BD Govt to Release 255 Returnee Migrant Workers
In the 18 August 2020 edition of the online newspaper, The Daily Star, it was reported that at least 255 Bangladeshi migrant workers who have completed their quarantine for COVID-19 after their deportation from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, are now…
Aug 21 attack was imposible sans BNP-Jamaat govt patronage
Dhaka, Aug 21 – Recalling the barbaric carnage, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said it was not possible to carry out an attack like that of August 21, 2004 had there been no direct patronage from the then BNP-Jamaat…
Call Rohingya persecution genocide: Rights, faith groups
This week, Refugees International welcomed two important demonstrations of support for our campaign to urge Secretary Pompeo to call Myanmar’s crimes against the Rohingya genocide: one from a group of prominent legal and human rights experts and the second from…
I Came to Qatar to Pursue My Dreams, But it’s a Nightmare
By A Kenyan Migrant Worker DOHA, Aug 19 2020 (IPS) – Like thousands of migrant workers from Africa and Asia, I am finally in the land of my dreams, Qatar. I knew working here would be tough, but I thought…
Iran nuclear deal: European nations ‘siding with ayatollahs’ – Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused European allies of “siding with the ayatollahs” after they said the US could not reimpose sanctions on Iran.
Faith Groups – Ask US Govt call Rohingya repression Genocide
“Refugees International welcomes a powerful letter from a group of faith-based organizations to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to publicly declare that the Myanmar military committed genocide against the Rohingya people.
Islami Bank holds 37th AGM: 10% cash dividend approved
The 37th Annual General Meeting of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 20 August 2020, Thursday at virtual platform.
Pakistan’s 10-year run under threat in final Test
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom – Pakistan head into Friday’s third Test at Southampton facing a first series defeat against England in 10 years. The tourists are 1-0 down in a three-match campaign after a three-wicket defeat in the first Test at…
Discarded by Spain and Real Madrid, Lopetegui finds salvation at Sevilla
COLOGNE, Germany – Two years on from the embarrassment of being sacked as coach of his country on the eve of a World Cup, Julen Lopetegui has rebuilt his reputation to take Sevilla back to a sixth Europa League final…
Khawaja must oust Smith or Warner to earn Aussie recall: Langer
SYDNEY – Dropped Usman Khawaja will need to oust either Steve Smith or David Warner to get back into Australia’s white-ball side, coach Justin Langer said Thursday. The 33-year-old, Australia’s senior batsman while Smith and Warner served one-year bans for…
38 cricketers to undergo COVID-19 test thrice before SL tour
DHAKA—All of the 38 players, who will be in the preliminary squad for the Sri Lanka bound national team must undergo COVID-19 test thrice before heading to the Island nation, said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The squad though will…
Dhaka Stock Exchange ends week on gaining streak
DHAKA, Aug 20, 2020 (BSS) – Country’s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed week carrying the gaining streak of previous session.
BNP speaking for Bangabandhu’s killers: Info Minister
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said BNP and its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir are speaking on behalf of the killers of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Fake Covid-19 certificates: Sabrina, 7 others charged
A Dhaka court on Thursday framed charges against eight people including JKG Health Care Chairman Dr Sabrina Sharmin Hussain in a case accusing them of issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.
Country facing political disaster alongside corona: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the country is now facing a ‘political disaster’ alongside natural calamity coronavirus.”Bangladesh is now facing two disasters — one is natural or Covid-19 and another is political,” he said.
Promote small investors: PM tells Economic Zones Authority
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the Bangladesh Export Zone Authority (BEZA) to promote small entrepreneurs, particularly the young generation, alongside attracting foreign investment.
Bangladesh reports 41 corona deaths, another 2,868 cases
Bangladesh’s coronavirus fatalities soared to 3,822 on Thursday after the health authorities announced 41 new deaths.
HC rejects Shipra’s plea seeking action against cops
The High Court on Thursday rejected a writ petition seeking action against two policemen who had posted Shipra Rani Devnath’s personal photos on Facebook with provocative comments.
Railway relaxes NID rule for travelling, buying tickets
Dhaka, Aug 20: Bangladesh Railway has relaxed the rule that made it mandatory for the passengers to show National Identity Card (NID) while buying train tickets and travelling.