Dhaka, Dec 17 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,192 on Thursday morning, with reports of 36 more deaths in 24 hours, the health authorities said. The mortality rate now stands at 1.45%, according to the Directorate General of Health…
Month: December 2020
Dhaka-Delhi 39-point joint statement
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Bangladesh and India on Thursday issued a 39-point joint statement as Prime Ministers of the two countries held virtual talks on Thursday, described by both sides as ‘comprehensive’ touching upon all aspects of bilateral relations and…
Seven documents signed during Hasina-Modi virtual summit
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated Delhi’s commitment and continued effort to complete the Interim Water Sharing arrangement for the Teesta River at the Bangladesh-India virtual summit and assured that India would support effective…
IBBL inagurates Fatehabad Bazar Agent Banking Outlet
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has inaugurated Fatehabad Bazar Agent Banking Outlet under its Cumilla Cantonment Branch on 17 December 2020, Thursday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank inaugurated the outlet as the chief guest.
IBBL organizes discussion and doa on Victory Day
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion meeting and doa on the occasion of Victory Day on 16 December 2020, Wednesday at virtual platform. Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, PhD addressed the program as Chief Guest.
Injured Australia opener Warner targets Boxing Day Test return
ADELAIDE, Australia – Star Australian batsman David Warner Thursday said he was aiming to play the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne, calling his injury-enforced absence from the opening clash in Adelaide “devastating”. Warner limped out of Australia’s second…
India win toss, bat in first Test against Australia
ADELAIDE, Australia – India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat in the opening day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide on Thursday. The Indians won their maiden series in Australia in 2018-19, including victory at the Adelaide…
Khulna, Chattogram vie for Bangabandhu T20 Cup glory
DHAKA —Gemcon Khulna is determined to come all guns blazing despite the absence of their key player Shakib Al Hasan as they take on Gazi Group Chattogram in the final of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup tomorrow (Friday) at the Sher-e-Bangla…
Bangabandhu V-Day Gymnastic held
DHAKA- The day-long Bangabandhu Victory Day Gymnastic Competition was held today at National Sports Council (NSC) gymnasium in the city, said a Bangladesh Gymnastic Federation (BGF) press release. NSC director (sports) Shah Alom Sardar formally inaugurated the meet as the…
Mahmudullah urges players to focus on own game
DHAKA – Gemcon Khulna skipper Mahmudullah Riyad urged his players to focus on their own game instead of thinking how strong their rivals Gazi Group Chattogram is. Khulna will take on Chattogram in the final of Bangabandhu T20 Cup tomorrow…
Covid, Campus and Caution
M Zahidul Haque AFTER a long break, universities world over are preparing to re-open their campuses for the students, teachers and other auxiliary staff. In some cases, halls/dormitories have also been unlocked for student’s entry. Universities in Bangladesh are also…
IBBL inaugurates 2000th Agent Banking Outlet
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated 2000th agent banking outlet along with 127 agents across the country. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the agent outlets on 13 December 2020, Sunday at a virtual platform…
কতিপয় ধর্ম ব্যবসায়ীর কাছে ধর্ম লিজ দেয়া হয়নি – তথ্যমন্ত্রী
ঢাকা, ১৩ ডিসেম্বর – ‘কতিপয় ধর্ম ব্যবসায়ীর কাছে ইসলাম ধর্ম লিজ দেয়া হয়নি’ বলেছেন তথ্যমন্ত্রী ও আওয়ামী লীগের যুগ্ম সাধারণ সম্পাদক ড. হাছান মাহ্মুদ। আজ রাজধানীতে জাতীয় প্রেসক্লাবে মুজিববর্ষ উপলক্ষে বঙ্গবন্ধু সাংস্কৃতিক জোট আয়োজিত কৃতী শিল্পী সম্মাননা ও ‘বাঙালির তীর্থভূমি’…
Tune Food, Nature, Human Rights to Offset Ecological Crises
The COVID-19 pandemic, global warming and the dramatic loss of biological diversity are clear manifestations of the ecological crises that threaten humanity and the planet. The 2020 issue of the Right to Food and Nutrition Watch entitled, “Overcoming ecological crises:…
All recent expulsions in Gonoforum ‘ineffective’: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Dec 13 – As part of an apparent move to keep his party united, Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday said all the recent expulsions and counter expulsions within the party due to misunderstandings among its leaders are…
‘One-party rule’ on its way out: Oli Ahmed
Dhaka, Dec 13 – President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Oli Ahmed on Sunday placed a 22-point proposal for’ restoring’ peace and good governance in the country as he expects the ‘one-party rule’ will end very soon.
Dhaka upbeat to win Eliminator game against Barishal
DHAKA —Despite their defeat to Fortune Barishal in the last match of the group phase in a high-scoring game, Beximco Dhaka is confident to keep their Bangabandhu T20 Cup final hope alive as they lock horns the same opponent in…
Tamim undergoes Covid-19 test after falling ill
DHAKA —Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal underwent a Covid-19 test today after falling ill during his side Fortune Barishal’s crucial Bangabandhu T20 Cup match against Beximco Dhaka on Saturday. “Tamim is now quite fine but as a precaution, his sample was…
Khulna expects Shakib to fire in big match
DHAKA – Gemcon Khulna is unfazed by the mediocre performance of their ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as they believe a big player like him will come all guns blazing in the big match. Shakib Al Hasan who returned to…
Favour, bias: Many didn’t get flood relief, Covid-19 support
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Many real poor people and farmers missed out on flood relief and Covid-19 incentive due to favouritism based on kinship and political bias.
Joy lashes at Hefazat: ‘We know how to deal with razakars’
Prime Minister’s ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy has lashed out at anti-liberation elements, saying that their dream to turn Bangladesh into Afghanistan will never be allowed to become a reality.
Captain Mahmudullah misses training ahead of Khulna’s big game
DHAKA – Gemcon Khulna captain Mahmudullah Riyad missed his side’s training session on Sunday ahead of the first qualifier game against Gazi Group Chattogram. Khulna head coach Mizanur Rahman Babul informed he was absent from the training due to a…
Dhaka to ‘raise major issues’ at Hasina-Modi Dec 17 Summit
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Bangladesh will raise all the big issues, including water and border ones, during the virtual meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to be held on December 17, said Foreign Minister…
32 more Covid-19 deaths, 1355 new cases in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Bangladesh on Sunday reported 32 more Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the fatalities to 7,052. Also, 1,355 new cases were reported during the period, pushing the country’s infection tally to 490,533.
Take exams but don’t reopen halls, UGC tells universities
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Public universities can take their semester final examinations at both the graduation and post-graduation levels, but cannot reopen dormitories amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh.
Deal with Serum Institute India inked for Covid-19 vaccine
Dhaka, Dec 13 – The government on Sunday signed an agreement with Serum Institute of India Pvt Limited for procuring Covid-19 vaccine. Under the deal, Bangladesh will import three crore doses of SARS-Cov-2 AZD 1222 (Oxford/Astrazeneca Vaccine), (50 lakh in…
ভাস্কর্য ভাংচুরের প্রতিবাদে সরকারি কর্মকর্তা ফোরামের সমাবেশ
ঢাকা, ১২ ডিসেম্বর – জাতির পিতা বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের ভাস্কর্য ভাংচুর ঘটনার প্রতিবাদে আজ বঙ্গবন্ধু আন্তর্জাতিক সম্মেলন কেন্দ্রে সরকারি কর্মকর্তা ফোরামের উদ্যোগে সমাবেশ অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। সমাবেশে সভাপতিত্ব করেন প্রধানমন্ত্রীর মূখ্য সচিব ড. আহমদ কায়কাউস। স্বাগত বক্তব্য রাখেন বিসিএস এডমিনিস্ট্রেটিভ…
“আলোর স্মরণে কাটুক আঁধার” অনুষ্ঠানে অংশগ্রহণের আমন্ত্রণ
মুক্তিযুদ্ধে হারিয়ে যাওয়া স্বজনদের স্মরণে নারীপক্ষ ১৯৮৮ সাল থেকে বিজয় দিবসের প্রাক্কালে একটি নির্দিষ্ট প্রতিপাদ্য নিয়ে আয়োজন করে আসছে “আলোর স্মরণে কাটুক আঁধার” অনুষ্ঠান। এবারের প্রতিপাদ্য “মুক্তিযুদ্ধ ও ইহজাগতিক রাষ্ট্রের স্বপ্ন”।
Fulfill promises on climate finance, mitigation measures: PM
Dhaka, Dec 12 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all the developed countries to come forward with predictable and promised mitigation measures along with climate finance to combat global warming.
US election is over, but Trump’s attacks will linger
Washington, Dec 12 – The US presidential election 2020 is over. But it is clear that nothing – no fact, no piece of evidence and no court ruling – will dissuade Trump from trying to mislead Americans about Joe Biden’s…