Dhaka, Dec 27 – Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Sunday said that aiming to remove the shortage and control prices in the rice markets, the government is going to purchase 5 lakh metric tonnes of rice.
Month: December 2020
Bangladesh Covid-19 update: 24 more deaths, 1049 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Covid-19 fatalities in Bangladesh surged to 7,452 with 24 more deaths recorded in 24 hours until Sunday morning. The mortality rate stood at 1.46 percent, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Mild cold wave sweeps Rangpur division, 8 districts
Dhaka, Dec 27 – A Mild to moderate cold wave which is sweeping over Rangpur division and eight other districts may continue, Met office said on Sunday.
IBBL inaugurates Rohitpur Sub-branch
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has opened Rohitpur Sub-branch under its Zinzira Branch in Dhaka on 23 December 2020. Md. Mosharraf Hossain, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank inaugurated the Sub-branch as chief guest.
Shanaka shines as Sri Lanka reach 396
CENTURION, South Africa – Dasun Shanaka hit an aggressive 66 not out before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 396 on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. Shanaka, 29,…
‘Mujib Barsho’ Senior/Junior Taekwondo kicks off
DHAKA – ‘Mujib Barsho’ Trust Bank 18th Senior/ Junior Taekwondo Competition has begun from today (Sunday) at National Sports Council Gymnasium, said a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release. Major General Mohammad Enayet Ullah, the current adjutant general of Bangladesh…
‘Bangabandhu Tour-de-CHT Mountain Bike Competition’ begins tomorrow
DHAKA – A three-day ‘Bangabandhu Tour-de-CHT Mountain Bike Competition-2020’ will begin tomorrow with the participation of 100 cyclists. The competitors will cover a distance of about 300kms from Sajek, Rangamati to Thanchi, Bandarban from December 28 to 30. The Ministry…
Shakib only Bangladeshi player to find place in ICC ODI XI of decade
DHAKA – Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was the only Bangladeshi player to find the place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI XI of the decade. Based on the performance of the past decade, the ICC announced the XI…
8-year old girl gang-raped and killed in Bogra
Bogra, Dec 26 – An 8-year old girl, Tabassum, was killed after allegedly being raped by a group of youths over a feud between two families in Nasratpur village of Dhunte in Bogra. Police blame the killing on a dispute…
Woman killed for dowry in Magura, husband on the run
Magura, Dec 26 – A 20-year-old woman has been killed allegedly by her husband for dowry in Raipur village of Mohammadpur Upazila.
Bangladesh Covid-19 update: 30 die, 834 new cases in 24 hrs
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Covid-19 fatalities in Bangladesh rose to 7,428 with 30 more deaths recorded in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
Garment workers block road demanding dues in Gazipur
Gazipur, Dec 26 – Traffic on Dhaka-Gazipur road came to a halt for one hour as the workers of a garment factory at Laxmipura area under Gazipur City Corporation blockade road for the third consecutive day on Saturday, demanding payment…
DU seeks opinion of teachers, students on TSC reconstruction
Dhaka University, Dec 26 – Dhaka University (DU) authorities have sought opinion from the teachers and students of the university on TSC’s ‘overall development and expansion initiatives’ amid criticism from different corners.
Govt indulged in corruption over vaccine procurement: BNP
Thakurgaon, Dec 26 – Slamming the government for not making clear its corona vaccine policy to people, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government has indulged in graft over vaccine procurement.
Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to ‘kindness of strangers’
LONDON (AP/UNB) — One of the traditional fixtures of any Christmas Day is to see Queen Elizabeth II and her family go to church. Not this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that.
Actor Abdul Kader loses battle with cancer and Covid-19
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Popular actor Abdul Kader passed away at a hospital in the capital on Saturday at the age of 69. His daughter-in-law Zahida Islam Jamie confirmed the matter to media.
Noted dancer, actor Zinnat Barkatullah in ICU
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Eminent actor and internationally renowned dance icon Zinnat Barkatullah was shifted to ICU at a city hospital on Saturday.
‘Mujib Barsho’ Senior/Junior Taekwondo begins tomorrow
DHAKA – ‘Mujib Barsho’ Trust Bank 18th Senior/Junior Taekwondo Competition Begins from tomorrow at National Sports Council Gymnasium, said a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release. Major General Mohammad Enayet Ullah, the current adjutant general of Bangladesh Army, is expected…
Second archery academy inaugurated in Chuadanga
DHAKA – The second archery academy inaugurated today in Chuadanga district stadium by the cooperation of Chuadanga District Sports Association (DSA)said a Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF) press release today. Organised by Teerondaz Sangsad and Chuadanga Archery Club, BAF general secretary…
Rahane’s captaincy, bowlers’ show get Australia out for 195; India 36/1 on Day 1
MELBOURNE – Jasprit Bumrah’s menace was matched by Ravichandran Ashwin’s guile as an inspired India led by Ajinkya Rahane shot out Australia for a sub-par 195 to dominate the opening day of the second Test here on Saturday. India then…
Three matches of ‘Mujib Barsho‘ Services Kabaddi decided in opener
DHAKA – Three matches of the ‘Mujib Barsho‘ Services Kabaddi league were decided on the opening day (Saturday) at Kabaddi Stadium in the city. On the day, Bangladesh Navy beat Bangladesh Fire Service by 64-22 points, Bangladesh Jail defeated Bangladesh…
Pope on Christmas: Vaccines for all; needy, vulnerable first
VATICAN CITY (AP/UNB) — Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line should be the most vulnerable and needy, regardless of who holds the patents for…
Harder lockdown paralyses daily life in Germany
Monowara Begum Moni The Stuttgart Rail Stations remain always full of passengers on and off. Now they are empty due to lockdown imposed by the government. However, the COVID ‘mutation’ from the UK made everyday life in Germany even more…
2 Sitakunda cops arrested for looting Tk 2.8 lakh
Chittagong, Dec 25 – Two policemen posted at the Sitakunda Police Station have been arrested and later suspended for mugging a man in the area.
Dhaka, Delhi agree to joint patrolling to end border deaths
Dhaka, Dec 25 – India and Bangladesh have decided to conduct joint night patrols in vulnerable areas along the border in order to bring down frontier killings to zero. The two countries share a 4,096km-long international border.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 20 deaths, 1163 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 25 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,398 on Friday with 20 more deaths recorded in the past 24 hours amid apprehensions that winter could complicate the coronavirus situation.
Snake venom worth Tk 75 crore seized in Dhaka
6 snake venom racket members held Dhaka, Dec 25 – Six members of an international racket dealing in snake venom were arrested from Dhaka’s Dakshinkhan, along with venom worth Tk75 crore, on Thursday.
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold to billionaire
LOS ANGELES (AP/UNB) — Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle. Burkle views the 2,700-acre property in Los Olivos, near Santa Barbara, as a land banking opportunity, his spokesman said Thursday…
Navy, Air Force reach final of V-Day Hockey
DHAKA – Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force reached to the final of Victory Day Hockey competition after winning their respective matches today at Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here. The final will be held on Sunday (December 27) at…
National School Football final tomorrow
DHAKA – Chhagalnaiya Govt. Pilot High School of Feni take on Bagerhat Multipurpose Collegiate School, Bagerhat in the final match of the National School Football tournament scheduled to be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the outer stadium in Paltan. The match…