Dhaka, Sept 10 – The key index of country’s prime bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), on Thursday crossed 5,000-mark after 12 months as investors kept running their buying appetite riding on different regulatory moves.
Month: September 2020
Coronavirus global death toll passes 900,000; cases 27.7 mn
Paris, Sept 10 – The global toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 900,000 deaths since it first appeared in China late last year, according to an AFP tally late Wednesday.
WHO for urgent action to avoid trans fat intake deaths
Fifteen countries, including Bangladesh, account for approximately two-thirds of the worldwide deaths linked to trans fat intake, says the World Health Organization’s (WHO) on Thursday.
BNP slams distortion of its MPs’ questions
Dhaka, Sept 09 – Accusing the Parliament Secretariat of violating the Constitution by distorting the questions of its MPs, BNP on Wednesday said the current parliament has turned into a “rubber-stamp”.
Star Cineplex to continue business at Bashundhara City
Dhaka Sept 09 – Star Cineplex, the first-ever international standard multiplex chain in Bangladesh will continue screening movies at Bashundhara City Shopping complex as the mall authorities have stepped back from their previous decision of evicting the multiplex from level…
No idea how Sinha murder probe report leaked: Minister
Dhaka, Sept 07 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday that he doesn’t know how the probe report on the investigation into the murder of Major (retd) Sinha was published in a newspaper.
3 policemen get life term in 1st verdict on custodial death
Dhaka, Sept 09 – In the first verdict under the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention) Act, a Dhaka court on Wednesday sentenced three policemen to life term imprisonment and two police informants to seven years’ jail in a case filed…
IBBL Jashore Zone holds Webinar on Shari’ah Compliance
The Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited recently organized a webinar titled ‘compliance of Shari`ah in the banking sector’. Mohammad Quamrul Hasan, Director of the bank addressed the program as the chief guest. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Additional Managing Director…
RU inaugurates its official facebook page
Rajshahi University has opened its new official Facebook page. University vice-chancellor Professor M Abdus Sobhan on Wednesday inaugurated the Facebook page named “University of Rajshahi” in the conference room of vice-chancellor’s house.
Identify masterminds of UNO attack: PM
Assuring that the culprits will be punished, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said a thorough investigation is being carried out to identify the masterminds of the attack on Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam.
Indictment hearing in Khaleda’s Gatco graft case on Oct 13
DHAKA, Sept 09, 2020 (BSS) – A Dhaka court today fixed October 13 to hold hearing on charge framing in Gatco graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
BNP wants govt to lift travel restriction on Khaleda
BNP on Wednesday demanded the withdrawal of restriction on its ailing Chairperson Khaleda Zia from going abroad for treatment.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 41 deaths, 1827 cases in 24 hours
Bangladesh’s Covid-19 death toll surged to 4,593 on Wednesday after the health authorities announced deaths of 41 more patients.
Ronaldo at the double, France see off Croatia in World Cup final repeat
PARIS – Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning brace to take him to 101 international goals for Portugal in a 2-0 victory over 10-man Sweden in the Nations League on Tuesday, while France won a repeat of the 2018 World Cup…
Liverpool, Man City face tough battle from Premier League challengers
LONDON – Liverpool and Manchester City remain the teams to beat after three seasons of total dominance but a rejuvenated Manchester United and free-spending Chelsea could force themselves into a four-way race for the title. AFP Sport looks at how…
Eminent Bangladesh actor KS Firoz passes away
Veteran Bangladeshi actor KS Firoz, known for portraying versatile characters in television, theatre and films, passed away on Wednesday at CMH at the age of 76.
COVID-19 could reverse progress in cutting child deaths
The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record last year – down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990 – but COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn…
11 dead in Netrakona engine boat capsize
At least 11 people, including five minors and three women, drowned after a trawler capsized on Gumai River of Netrakona’s Kamlakanda upazila on Wednesday morning.
BCB support staff test negative for COVID-19
DHAKA — All of the eight support staff of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), who gave their sample on Tuesday found negative for COVID-19, much to the relief of the board. “All of the support staff who gave their sample…
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East for peace, reports AP.
Mithun, Gibson gives their sample for corona test
DHAKA —National cricketer Mohammad Mithun and fast bowling coach Ottis Gibson on Wednesday gave their sample for the COVID-19 test ahead of the Sri Lanka tour. Mithun’s sample was not collected with 17 other players on Monday while Gibson reached…
BFF election: No objection lodge on nomination papers
DHAKA – No objection was lodged over the nomination papers which were submitted by the candidates to contest the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) election. “Today the time limit for filing objections on nomination papers was 3 pm and no…
Biplob aiming to win place in Bangladesh Test team
DHAKA, Sept 9, 2020 (BSS)—Leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob who shot into the limelight through some excellent performance in T20 cricket, now sets his eye to win a place in Bangladesh’s Test team. Knowing that Bangladesh has been searching for a…
Care for Poorest, Underserved Children for a Better World
By Stella Paul IPS senior correspondent Stella Paul interviews KERRY KENNEDY, president of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights, about why allocating funding for the poorest and most underserved children is a vital component of creating a better world.
Over 1 mln Children Could Die for COVID-19 Economic Crisis
By Stella Paul IPS senior correspondent Stella Paul interviews Nobel Laureate KAILASH SATYARTHI on the eve of Fair Share for Children Summit, a global virtual conference in which Nobel Laureates and world leaders are calling for the world’s most marginalised…
Global death toll from coronavirus 896,127, cases 27.4 mn
The global total death toll from Covid-19 claimed to 896,127 as of Wednesday morning, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) .
Tea shop owner gunned down in Rangamati by miscreants
Rangamati, Sept 09 – A man was shot to death by miscreants at Ghilachhari in Naniarchar upazila of Rangamati district on Tuesday night.
Bangladeshis for Biden National Council launched in US
South Asians for Biden has launched ‘Bangladeshis for Biden National Council’ to Mobilize the Bangladeshi-American Community Ahead of Presidential Election.
Key neuron for sleep regulation identified
Shanghai, Xinhua/UNB, Sept 08 – Chinese researchers have identified a specific neuron that plays a key role in regulating sleep, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
Bangladesh prepares guideline to run schools
Dhaka, Sept 08 – The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has prepared a guideline for running schools maintaining proper health protocols amid the risk of coronavirus infections.