A total of 703 insolvent students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) will get interest-free loans to purchase smartphones to enable them continue their online academic activities amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Day: November 22, 2020
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 38 deaths, 2060 new cases
Bangladesh reported 38 more Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours until early Sunday, taking the fatalities to 6,388.
In blistering ruling, judge throws out Trump suit in Pa.
A federal judge issued a scathing order Saturday dismissing the Trump campaign’s futile effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania, shooting down claims of widespread irregularities with mail-in ballots.
One killed as train hits truck in Jessore
A truck driver was killed, and his assistant injured as a train hit his vehicle at Murli railway crossing of Khulna-Benapole highway on Saturday.
BNP plans year-long Golden Jubilee of Independence programs
Dhaka, Nov 22 – BNP senior leader Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday said their party will celebrate the golden jubilee of the country’s independence with a year-long programme in 2021, aiming to ‘restore the original spirit’ of the Liberation…
21 more dengue cases confirmed in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported 21 new dengue cases until early Sunday, amid the Covid-19 outbreak, taking the total number to 84.
Make people aware of “distorted” independence history: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged the party leaders and activists to seize the opportunity to make people aware of the “distorted” history of the country’s independence on the eve of its golden jubilee.
Bangladesh to achieve electricity for all by December
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that the country will achieve the target of access to electricity for all by December this year.
Govt paid special attention to keep people safe from coronavirus: PM
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday assured the people that the government has paid special attention to keeping them safe from coronavirus amid apprehensions of worsening virus situation in winter months. She said the government will…
Bangladesh HC calls money launderers ‘enemies of state’
Dhaka, Nov 22 – The High Court on Sunday sought information on money launderers it termed “national traitors” and “enemies of the state” who should be brought to book.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership RCEP augurs hope
By Chandra Muzaffar Amidst of the gloom generated by the twin health and economic crises, the birth of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a ray of light auguring hope.
10 BD cops lose job, 18 suspended for failing dope tests
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has terminated 10 policemen and suspended 18 more for failing dope tests.
Armed Forces Day celebrated
The Armed Forces Day was celebrated across the country on Saturday, marking the establishment of the Bangladesh military during the Liberation War.
Bangladesh believes in peace but ready to protect itself: PM
Dhaka, Nov 21 – Bangladesh always believes in peaceful coexistence with all neighbours, but it is also ever ready to protect its sovereignty from any aggressive attack, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
আইএবি’র পৌরসভা ও ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ নির্বাচনে অংশগ্রহণের সিদ্ধান্ত
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মজলিসে আমেলার সভায় আগামী পৌরসভা ও ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ নির্বাচনে অংশ গ্রহণের নীতিগত সিদ্ধান্ত গ্রহণ করা হয়। সভায় বলা হয়, পৌরসভা ও ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ নির্বাচনে জনগণ ভোট দিতে না পারলে এবার তৃণমূল থেকে ভোটাধিকার প্রতিষ্ঠার দাবিতে আন্দোলনের ডাক…