Bangladesh’s coronavirus fatalities reached 5,660 on Sunday with the deaths of 14 more patients in the last 24 hours until morning.
Month: October 2020
BNP slams EC for ‘subservient role’ in by-election
BNP on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission has ‘deceived people once again with its inactive and subservient role’ during Saturday’s by-polls to Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 seats.
Dhaka under pressure against Rohingya relocation plan: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said there is a pressure on the government by the international NGOs, including UNHCR, against Bhasan Char relocation though some Rohingyas are willing to go there to enjoy wonderful facilities for them.
Khaleda not free to receive advanced treatment: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said their party chief Khaleda Zia is not free enough to receive advanced treatment as she has been released from jail only to stay in her house based on some conditions.
Inside the wilds of curiosity
Sudhirendar Sharma Literature has stayed aloof in generating environmental consciousness, leading to inter-generational disconnect in transferring the subtleties of inter-dependence on nature and myriad other life forms.
Taiwan: New Delhi celebrates, Beijing urges caution
Mohammad Zainal Abedin India seems to have dug a new ditch in its relations with China which is clearly exposed by celebrating the national day of Taiwan in Indian capital on October 10.
IBBL achieves two VISA awards
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has achieved the ‘Excellence in Product Innovation’ and ‘Excellence in Prepaid Card Business’ awards conferred by VISA, a global payment service provider.
Dhaka ranks worst in global air quality index Sunday morning
Dhaka, Oct 18 – Dhaka, one the most polluted cities in the world, ranked worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday morning. It had a score of 188 at 10:24am. The air was classified as ‘unhealthy’.
Unified voice of Myanmar neighbours must for Rohingya return
Dhaka, Oct 18 – The United States has sought an equal role from Myanmar’s all neighbours with “broad and unified voice” so that Rohingyas can get the confidence back to return to their homeland without any fear of further deportation.
AL’s Monirul Islam declared winner in Dhaka-5 by-election
Dhaka, Oct 17 – Awami League candidate Md Kazi Monirul Islam was unofficially elected in Dhaka-5 by-polls held with the use of EVMs amid the low turnout of the voters on Saturday. Kazi Monirul Islam won the election beating his…
Minimising Covid-19 Impact on Food System
M Zahidul Haque RECENTLY the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced a new plan to transform the world’s food systems. Emphasizing the importance of food system he said that the issue will be culminated in a major summit scheduled to…
Pakistan’s ‘Gul-dozer’ calls time on topsy-turvy journey
RAWALPINDI – Pakistan bowler Umar Gul, who earned the nickname ‘Gul-dozer’ for his rattling of stumps, has called time on his 17-year cricket career. With no crowds to bid farewell to the national hero because of coronavirus restrictions, the Twenty20…
Bowlers outshine batsmen at first leg of BCB President’s Cup
DHAKA – The bowlers’ performance in the ongoing BCB President’s Cup was encouraging, specially when it was predicted that they would feel rust because of the Covid-19 that left them stranded at home for much of the time in the…
Government to take steps to bring back golden past of shooting: Russell
DHAKA – State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP today said the government will take all steps to bring back the golden past of shooting. He was speaking as the chief guest during the inauguration ceremony…
BCB to find players capable for national team
DHAKA – The BCB President’s Cup is the platform for the players to justify their capability to adapt to different roles for the national team, said chief selector Minhajul Abdein Nannu. He said the players should emphasize on the tournament…
Dhaka, others request India for Covid vaccine trials: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there are requests from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Qatar and Bhutan for clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine.
BCB President’s Cup: Nazmul XI sniffs final after demolishing Mahmudullah XI
DHAKA – Youngster Afif Hossain played a scintillating 98-run knock as Nazmul XI demolished Mahmudullah XI by 131 runs to make a giant stride towards of the final of the BCB President’s Cup. In reply of Nazmul XI’s 264-8, Mahmudullah…
অধ্যাপক হেমায়েত উদ্দিন জীবন, কর্ম শীর্ষক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর সিনিয়র নায়েবে আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ ফয়জুল করীম, শায়েখে চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ইসলামপন্থার রাজনীতিতে এটিএম হেমায়েত উদ্দিন ছিলেন সর্বজনগ্রাহ্য ও বর্ষিয়ান জননেতা। তিনি আধিপত্যবাদ ও সম্প্রসারণবাদী বিরোধী আন্দোলনের অন্যতম পুরোধা ছিলেন। ইসলাম, দেশ ও মানবতার পক্ষে সংগ্রাম করে…
নিত্যপন্য সিন্ডিকেটের কাছে সরকার অসহায়: ডাঃ ইরান
নিত্যপন্য নিয়ন্ত্রনকারী সিন্ডিকেট চক্রের কাছে সরকার অসহায় মন্তব্য করে বাংলাদেশ লেবার পার্টির চেয়ারম্যান ডাঃ মোস্তাফিজুর রহমান ইরান বলেছেন, সরকার জনগনের ভোটে নির্বাচিত না হওয়ায় তাদের নির্দেশনা কার্যকর হচ্ছে না।
রাশিয়ায় বাংলাদেশের রাষ্ট্রদূতের পেট্রোজাভোদস্ক মাস পরিদর্শন
মস্কো, ১৭ জুন- রাষ্ট্রদূত কামরুল হাসানের নেতৃত্তে এক প্রতিনিধিদল পেট্রোজাভোদস্ক মাস পরিদর্শন করেন। কারখানা পরিদর্শনের বাংলাদেশী প্রতিনিধিদলে ছিলেন রাশিয়ার নিযুক্ত বাংলাদেশের পারমাণবিক শক্তি বিষয়ক পরামর্শক শুভাশিস সরদার,এবং রোসাট্ম রাষ্ট্রীয় কর্পোরেশনের পক্ষ থেকে প্রতিনিধিদলের নেতৃত্ত দেন মি সেরগেই স্ত্রেলতসভ , ডেপুটি…
SCC mayor Ariful Haque hospitalised for chest pain
Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) mayor Ariful Haque was admitted to a hospital in the city on Saturday.
New Zealand’s Ardern headed for landslide win and 2nd term
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was headed for a landslide win and a second term in office Saturday in New Zealand’s general election.
Vegetable prices skyrocketing, potatoes costs ‘double’
Defying the government’s fixed rate of Tk 30 per kg, traders are selling potatoes at double prices in the kitchen markets of the capital, pinching the pockets of customers.
Democracy must be functional: Dr Kamal
Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said democracy must be made functional so that the country’s people can exercise their basic rights.
Low turnout in by-polls: CEC puts forward host of reasons
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Saturday explained the reasons behind the low turnout of voters in the by-elections to Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 constituencies saying that there was no chance for the change in the government with the by-elections.
20 hurt as anti-rape long march comes under attack in Feni
A long march protesting the growing incidents of rape, sexual harassment and violence against women, came under attack in Feni injuring 20 people including journalists on Saturday.
Govt will tackle further spread of Covid-19: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said Bangladesh will be able to prevent the further spread of the Covid-19 in the coming days.
Three killed as train hits private car in Jashore
Three people including a child were killed and three others injured as a train tit a private car in Vangagate area of Noapara in Abhaynagar of Jashore on Friday.
Food Systems need to Mimic Nature
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, Oct 16 2020 (IPS) – Despite the World Food Programme (WFP) being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its work in addressing global hunger, sustainable food systems expert Emile Frison believes a lot more…
UN Survives a World Turned Upside Down
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Oct 16 2020 (IPS) – As the United Nations plans to commemorate its annual UN Day, come October 24, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is presiding over a world body which has remained locked down since last…