The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Bangladesh as health authorities detected 1,908 new cases across the country in 24 hours until Saturday, taking the total to 460,619.
Year: 2020
29 new dengue cases reported in 24 hours
The health authorities recorded 29 new dengue cases in 24 hours until Saturday morning. Currently, 88 dengue patients are receiving treatment at hospitals across the country.
Disney to lay off 4,000 more employees amid pandemic
The Walt Disney Co. announced plans to lay off 4,000 more employees largely due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran’s president vows revenge over slain military scientist
Iran’s president vowed Saturday to exact revenge over the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s disbanded military nuclear program as he joined other officials in blaming Israel for the slaying.
“Govt syndicate” behind price hike: Manna
Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Saturday alleged that the “government-backed syndicate” has raised the prices of daily essentials to make a quick buck, inflicting suffering on people.
Bus plunges into ditch in Gopalganj leaving 4 dead
Four people were killed and 20 others injured as a ‘rashly driven’ bus plunged into a roadside ditch in Tungipara upazila on Gopalganj-Patgati road in Gopalganj on Saturday morning.
Gallery Cosmos artworks depict Sheikh Hasina’s eventful life
Marking the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – Gallery Cosmos organized an exclusive Art Camp titled ‘Sheikh Hasina: On the Right Side of History’ on Friday in collaboration with Cosmos Atelier71 and supported…
ভাস্কর্য বিরোধী মিছিলে পুলিশী হামলার নিন্দা -আইএবি
শুক্রবার বাদ জুম’আ বায়তুল মোকাররমে মুর্তিবিরোধী মিছিলে পুলিশের হামলার তীব্র নিন্দা ও প্রতিবাদ জানিয়েছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর কেন্দ্রীয় প্রচার ও প্রকাশনা সম্পাদক মাওলানা আহমদ আবদুল কাইয়ূম।
বঙ্গবন্ধুকে নিয়ে সব ষড়যন্ত্রের জবাব জনগণ দেবে – মন্ত্রী
ঢাকা ২৭ নভেম্বর – মুক্তিযুদ্ধ বিষয়ক মন্ত্রী আ ক ম মোজাম্মেল হক বলেছেন, প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার নেতৃত্বে বাংলাদেশ যখন বঙ্গবন্ধুর স্বপ্নের সোনার বাংলা হওয়ার দ্বারপ্রান্তে, তখন স্বাধীনতাবিরোধীরা কোনো ইস্যু না পেয়ে বঙ্গবন্ধুর ভাস্কর্য নিয়ে ইস্যু তৈরির পাঁয়তারা করছে। বঙ্গবন্ধুকে নিয়ে…
All statues will be torn down: Hefazat
Hathazari, (Chittagong) Nov 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh would be run following the Medina Charter. There can be no statues in the country if it is governed based on the document.
Iran scientist linked to military nuclear program killed
An Iranian scientist that Israel alleged led the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s was “assassinated” Friday, state television said. Israel declined to immediately comment on the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who Israeli Prime…
Sustainable steps help farmers gain positively amid Covid-19
By Stella Paul HYDERABAD, India, Nov 26 2020 (IPS) – As India continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and a growing number of deaths, farmers here have been fighting a battle of their own against volatile pricing, uncertain demand…
Does WFP Deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
By Jan Lundius ”If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? And if not now, when? That which is hateful to you, do not do to your…
Millions of New Poor Are on the Way – Who Cares?
By Roberto Savio ROME, Nov 26 2020 (IPS) – The recent meeting of the G20 – scheduled to take place in Riyadh but held virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic – has been an eloquent example of how the world…
Green Climate Fund approves USD 1.1 billion for 16 projects
Delhi, 27 Nov (Indrajit Bose) — The Board of the UNFCCC’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved with conditions, USD 1.1 billion for 16 funding proposals at its 27th meeting held virtually from 9-13 November. Three funding proposals from Burundi, Sudan…
Aly Zaker a glittering star in cultural arena: BNP
Expressing shock over the death of Ekushey Padak recipient and noted actor Aly Zaker, BNP on Friday said he was a glittering star in the cultural arena of Bangladesh.
18 new dengue cases reported in Bangladesh
The health authorities recorded 18 new dengue cases in 24 hours until Friday morning. Currently, 82 dengue patients are receiving treatment at hospitals across the county.
Global Covid-19 cases cross 61 million, deaths 1.43 mn
The confirmed Covid-19 cases across the globe surpassed 61 million on Friday.
Misrule may invite famine-like situation in Bangladesh: BNP
BNP senior leader Selima Rahman on Friday warned that the country may face a famine-like situation in the days to come due to the government’s ‘misrule and failures’ to deliver.
Ekushey Padak winner actor, director Aly Zaker passes away
Ekushey Padak recipient Aly Zaker, a member of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 76.
Bangladesh reports 20 coronavirus deaths, 2273 new cases
Bangladesh on Friday reported 20 coronavirus deaths and 2,292 new cases in 24 hours until morning amid apprehensions of another major virus outbreak in the winter months.
UN: Economic cost of Israeli occupation in Gaza is $16.7 bn
Geneva, 26 Nov (Kanaga Raja) – The cumulative economic cost of the Israeli occupation in Gaza on account of prolonged closure and economic and movement restrictions as well as military operations during the period from 2007-2018 is estimated at $16.7…
Junk Agroecology Greenwashes Destructive Agribusiness Agenda
A recent report, “Junk Agroecology: The corporate capture of agroecology for a partial ecological transition without social justice” examines three major worldwide public-private initiatives driven by Nestle, Pepsico, Cargill, Unilever, and the World Economic Forum: (i) The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative,…
Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House
Donald Trump has said he will leave the White House if Joe Biden is formally confirmed as the next US president by the electoral college. The president has refused to accept defeat in the 3 November vote, and told reporters…
Dhaka to work closely with London in the journey to COP-26
Dhaka, 26 November – State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam on Wednesday expressed his expectation for strong engagement of UK both for CVF and GCA South Asia. He manifested Bangladesh’s strong interest to work closely with the UK…
ঢাকা সিটি কর্পোরেশনের হাতে খালের দায়িত্ব দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত
ঢাকা, ২৬ নভেম্বর – রাজধানীর খালের দায়িত্ব সিটি কর্পোরেশনের হাতে দিতে নীতিগত সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া হয়েছে বলে জানিয়েছেন স্থানীয় সরকার মন্ত্রী মোঃ তাজুল ইসলাম। মন্ত্রী আজ মন্ত্রণালয়ের স্থানীয় সরকার বিভাগের সম্মেলন কক্ষে এ লক্ষ্যে আয়োজিত এক সভা শেষে সাংবাদিকদের ব্রিফিংয়ে এ…
8 iconic mosques in 8 BD divs with Saudi support soon: PM
Dhaka, Nov 26 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said eight ‘iconic mosques’ with modern facilities will be constructed in the country’s eight divisions with Saudi Arabia’s assistance.
Journalist Humayun Sadek Chowdhury dies
Senior journalist and permanent member of Jatiya Press Club Humayun Sadek Chowdhury passed away on Thursday. He was 60.
BFF President Kazi Salahuddin tests positive for Covid-19
Dhaka, Nov 26 – President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and legendary footballer Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin has tested positive for Covid-19.
BNP blames “ruling party-backed miscreants” for slum fire
Dhaka, Nov 26 – Terming mysterious the fire incidents in three slums of the capital in 27 hours, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the “ruling party-backed miscreants” did it in an effort to grab…