BNP on Sunday picked Salahuddin Ahmed and Sheikh Mohammad Rezaul Islam as its candidates to contest the Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 by-elections respectively billed for October 17.
Day: September 13, 2020
EC follows electoral rules regarding to include Badal’s name in list
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) chief election commissioner Mezbah Uddin Ahmed today said they have included the name of Badal Roy in the final candidate list because the election commission only followed the electoral rules of BFF. “We…
Bangladesh sees 31 corona deaths; 1,476 new cases on Sunday
The coronavirus recovery rate in Bangladesh jumped to 71.3 percent on Sunday with the recovery of 2,372 patients.So far, 240,643 coronavirus patients have recovered.
UGC inks annual performance docs with 15 public universities
Dhaka, Sept 13 – The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh on Sunday signed Annual Performance Agreements (APA) with 15 public universities of the country for the fiscal year 2020-2021 under the Performance Management Framework Policy of the government.
54pc Bangladeshi rural families lack internet access: Survey
Despite the government’s pro-digital approach, 54 percent rural households in Bangladesh do not have access to internet, a new study shows, as experts fear the ‘digital divide’ could hinder e-governance progress.
Landslide kills 9 in Nepal mountains, 22 more missing
Kathmandu, Sept 13 – At least nine people died and 22 went missing in two separate landslides at three settlements in Barhabise Municipality of central Sindhupalchowk district, Nepal in the early morning on Sunday, a senior official at the local…
Dhaka South City to allow only registered rickshaws, vans
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) formally started registration process of non-mechanical vehicles from Sunday.
Bangladesh wants to play SL series with full preparation
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) stressed upon the requirements of playing the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka with full and absolute preparation as they have been out of cricket since the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country…
HC order for Tk 5 lac to mosque AC blast-hit families stayed
Dhaka, Sept 13 – The Appellate Division has stayed the High Court’s order to pay TK 5 lakh to the families of each of the Narayanganj Mosque blast victims.
Onion market may heat up again due to high import price
The prices of onion are likely to increase in the country again as a fallout of its price hike in India.Local traders said the onion prices are set to go up as they have to purchase the bulb at higher…
Six awarded death sentence for killing couple in Tangail
A speedy trial tribunal on Sunday sentenced six people to death for killing a retired teacher and his wife over land dispute in Tangail three years ago.
Omera Gas along with Padma, Meghna, Jamuna to supply LPG
Omera Gas One Ltd, a subsidiary of East Coast Group, has signed separate deals with Meghna, Jamuna and Padma oil companies to set up auto gas stations and supply LPG across the country, aiming to ease people’s sufferings in converting…
Writ against airing Sinha murder probe details not in list
Dhaka, Sept 13 – The High Court on Sunday dropped from its cause list a writ petition seeking restriction on disclosing the details of the investigation of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan murder case to the media.
Govt silent over border killings, alleges BNP
Dhaka, Sept 13 – BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has been playing the role of a “silent spectator” over the killing of Bangladeshis “by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) due to its knee-jerk policy”.
The endearing legacy of the slain prince
Sudhirendar Sharma Dara was a great unifier of religions and essayed his brand of religious liberalism at a time when orthodox Sunni faith was on its ascendancy.
ঢাবি এলাকায় কুকুরের গলায় লাল সবুজ সোসাইটির রিফ্লেক্টিং বেল্ট
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের (ঢাবি) টিএসসি ও কলাভবন এলাকায় ৫০টি কুকুরের গলায় রিফ্লেক্টিং বেল্ট পরিয়েছে স্বেচ্ছাসেবী সংগঠন লাল সবুজ সোসাইটি।
Covid-19: Infectious household medical wastes hazardous
Dhaka, Sept 13 – Medical wastes, including used PPEs masks and sanitizer bottles, are posing a serious threat to public health and environment as those generated outside hospitals and clinics remain without management across Bangladesh.
ইউএস বাংলা অনলাইন প্রেসক্লাবের মাস্ক ও স্যানিটাইজার বিতরণ
করোনাকালীন সময়ে নিউইয়রক প্রবাসীদের সচেতনতা বৃদ্ধি করা ও তাদের মাঝে সুরক্ষা সামগ্রী বিতরণ করছে ইউএস বাংলা অনলাইন প্রেস ক্লাব। নিউইয়রক এইটি সেভেন ডিসট্রিকট এসেমবলি ওম্যান কারিনেজ রিজের সহযোগীতায় তারা এ কর্মসূচি বাসতবায়ন করছে।