Health authorities of the country detected 2582 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday after testing 15,204 samples in the last 24 hours.
Month: September 2020
Govt to build a poverty-free knowledge-based society: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the aim of her government is to build a poverty-free, educated, developed, qualified and prosperous nation imbued with knowledge.
Sardar Sarovar Creates avoidable flood disaster in Gujarat
September 2, 2020 SANDRP Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) operators are operating the dam callously, almost cruelly, without consideration of the impact of the operation in the downstream area. Till Saturday-Aug 29, 2020 early, they were not releasing any water from…
Bangladesh to provide 50,000 mt fertilizers to Nepal
Dhaka, Sep 1 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh will provide 50,000 metric tonnes of fertilizers to Nepal for meeting its demand.
Curtain falls on original Star Cineplex with eviction notice
Dhaka, Sep 1 – The day of September 1, 2020, will forever be remembered as a gloomy day for the movie-lovers in Bangladesh – as the Star Cineplex, known as the very first branch of modern cineplex in the country…
TIB criticises re-registration plan of online portals
Dhaka, Sep 1 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the government directive to all national dailies and TV channels for getting their respective online news portals registered separately.
BNP wants a strong move to ‘restore’ democracy
Dhaka, Sept 1 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged their party leaders to take a vow to overcome the challenge of ‘restoring’ democracy at any cost adopting a time-befitting political strategy.
Innocent Zahid released from jail after 20 years
Khulna, Sept 1 – Innocent Sheikh Zahid, who was in jail for the last 20 years on the charge of killing his wife and child, was released from the jail finally on Monday night. Sheikh Zahid, 50, walked out from…
Bangladesh to play two series against New Zealand next year
DHAKA —Bangladesh is all set to play two series against New Zealand next year after those were postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. New Zealand was due to be in Bangladesh in this year’s August-September for two-match Test series.…
Mushfiqur’s foundation aids flood-affected people in Bogra
DHAKA —The Mushfiqur Rahim Foundation, owned by the senior national cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim, has distributed relief items among 300 flood-affected families in Sariakandi, Bogra, which is the wicket-keeper batsman’s own district. Mushfiqur confirmed the matter on his verified Facebook page…
Mominul misses training due to stomach upset
DHAKA —Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque missed the individual training, arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) due to stomach upset. Mominul Haque who has been sweating hard at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium was not seen for the last two…
Bangabandhu an inexhaustible source of inspiration: Russell
DHAKA – State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP said Bangabandhu was an inexhaustible source of inspiration for oppressed, exploited and denied people around the world, a Press release said. He was speaking as the chief…
Bangladesh sets standards for fabric mask production
Bangladesh has established minimum requirements for the production of non-medical fabric masks for community use, making an important step towards safe and regulated production of masks and providing essential guidelines to local manufacturers, RMG sector and NGOs to join the…
Stocks maintain four-day positive trend
DHAKA, Sept 1, 2020 (BSS) – Country’s both the stocks registered gentle correction today ending the winning streak of last fourth sessions as risk-averse investorsrushed for profit booking.
Fakhrul expects govt to extend Khaleda’s temporary release
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday hoped that good sense will prevail upon the government to consider the application submitted by her family seeking extension of her temporary release.
Undernourished people likely to rise up to 132 mn this year
The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization forecasts that the number of undernourished people will increase by up to 132 million in this year.
Forex reserves hit record high over $39 billion
DHAKA, Sept 1, 2020 (BSS) – The country’s foreign exchange reserves has touched a new record of US$39.04 billion amid coronavirus crisis.
Arms Case against Papia, her husband: Rab official testifies
Shafiqul Islam, deputy assistant general (DAD) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), a plaintiff in the arms case filed against expelled general secretary of Jubo Mohila League Narsingdi district unit Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman Sumon, testified before…
Bangladeshi girls win seed money for green urban dev project
A group of five Bangladeshi girls beat out competition from around the world with their idea for a project aimed at green urbanisation, bringing home the prize of HK$20,000 as seed money from global charity foundation 24 Hour Race.
Bangladesh reports 35 more virus deaths, 1,950 new cases
Dhaka, Sep 1: Bangladesh on Tuesday reported 35 more coronavirus deaths and 1,950 cases. Now, the death tally reached 4316 while the positive cases 3,14,946.
Bangladesh declares one day mourning for Pranab Mukherjee
DHAKA, Sep 1: The government has announced one day National Mourning on Wednesday, the 2nd September 2020, in honour of the memory of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
BNP pays homage to Zia on founding anniversary
BNP on Tuesday paid homage to its founder Ziaur Rahman marking its 42nd founding anniversary.
Chargesheet accepted against ex-DIG prison Bazlur Rashid
A Dhaka court on Tuesday accepted the charge sheet against suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons Bazlur Rashid in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
83 Vietnam, Qatar returnees shown arrested
Police have shown 83 Bangladeshis, returned from Vietnam and Qatar two weeks ago, arrested.
One held with 50,000 Burmese Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Monday night arrested a youth and seized 50,000 Yaba pills from Rahmater Beel area of Ukhia Upazila in Cox’s Bazar district.
Govt to decide about Khaleda on health condition: Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Monday said the government will take the decision on extending BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s temporary release after considering her health condition and reviewing the application submitted by her family.
IBBL opens 100th sub-branch, 43 agent banking outlets
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited on Monday inaugurated its 100th, 101st and 102nd sub-branches as well as 43 agent banking outlets across the country. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the sub-branches and agent outlets…