Dhaka, Nov 26 – Bhutan will sign the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Bangladesh in December to further enhance trade and commerce between the two countries.
Year: 2020
Global coronavirus cases hit 60 million, deaths 1.42mn
Amid a surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the world, the confirmed Covid-19 cases surpassed 60 million on Thursday, according to the data compiled by John Hopkins University (JHU).
BdeshJaatra: Migration info platform launched in Bangladesh
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Agency for Migration, launched BdeshJaatra, an online information platform that provides information on safe migration, sustainable reintegration, and remittances management for aspirant migrants, migrants abroad, returnees, and their families.
3DOM Japan, Cosmos MOU for electric car plant in Bangladesh
3DOM Inc., a Japan-based smart energy solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cosmos Global Resources Pte Ltd (Cosmos), to launch a joint venture company (JVC) to set up an electric vehicle assembly plant in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh reports 37 Covid-19 deaths, 2292 new patients
Amid the recent resurgence of Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, Bangladesh continues to report an upward trend in both new cases and deaths.
The world mourns a flawed yet beloved genius
Tributes have been pouring in from the world of sport and beyond on news of the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home on the outskirts of Buenos Aires…
Bangladesh sees rise in dengue cases
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday reported 20 more dengue cases in 24 hours.
Anti-corruption drive in AL will continue: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader said the drive Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina started against irregularities and corruption in the party will continue in the future.
Diego Maradona: Argentina legend dies aged 60
Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60.
বঙ্গবন্ধু ইনোভেশন গ্র্যান্ট প্রতিবছর আয়োজন করা হবে
ঢাকা, ২৫ নভেম্বর – তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি প্রতিমন্ত্রী জুনাইদ আহমেদ পলক বলেছেন, বঙ্গবন্ধুর জীবন আদর্শ বর্তমান ও ভবিষ্যৎ প্রজন্মের জন্য অনুকরণীয় দৃষ্টান্ত। তিনি বলেন, তরুণদের অনুপ্রাণিত ও উৎসাহিত করতে চাইলে বঙ্গবন্ধুর জীবন আদর্শ ও রাজনৈতিক দর্শন বর্তমান ও ভবিষ্যৎ…
প্রযুক্তিনির্ভর শিক্ষার ক্ষেত্রে শেখ হাসিনার অবদান কল্পনাতীত
পিরোজপুর, ২৫ নভেম্বর – মৎস্য ও প্রাণিসম্পদ মন্ত্রী শ ম রেজাউল করিম বলেছেন, বাংলাদেশকে বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তিনির্ভর করার জন্য বঙ্গবন্ধুকন্যা শেখ হাসিনা অবিরাম চেষ্টা করছেন।
‘ইসলাম ও মুসলিম উম্মাহর বিরুদ্ধে গভীর ষড়যন্ত্র শুরু হয়েছে’
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ইসলাম ও মুসলিম উম্মাহ বিরুদ্ধে গভীর ষড়যন্ত্র শুরু হয়েছে। একটি মহল ইসলামপন্থিদের বিরুদ্ধে চক্রান্তে মেতে উঠেছে।
PM for skills development to meet world’s future needs
Dhaka, Nov 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has laid emphasis on creating highly skilled manpower to meet the future needs as the world is now talking about the fourth industrial revolution.
Dhaka, Delhi can work together for region’s energy dev : Nasrul
Dhaka, Nov 25 – State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has expressed Bangladesh’s interest to work with India for the development of the energy sector in this region.
IBTRA organizes workshop for Agent Owners
Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) organized a workshop titled ‘Agent Banking Operation’ on 25 November 2020, Wednesday at virtual platform.
BD School admission to all classes thru lottery this yr
New students for different classes of schools, including class I, will be selected through a lottery process this time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni.
Covid-19: Global deaths surpass 1.4 million, cases near 60mn
The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 1,409,301 on Wednesday as the confirmed cases neared six million, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
2 arrested over Magura female farm worker gang rape
Two men accused of gang-raping a woman in Magura Sadar Upazila have been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab).
Bangladesh Biman’s new Dash 8-400 ‘Dhrubatara’ in Dhaka
A brand new Dash 8-400 aircraft – named ‘Dhrubatara’- was added to the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet and reached the capital on Tuesday.
Petrol pump part-timer set afire by coworkers in Dhaka City
A petrol pump operator was set on fire early Tuesday allegedly by a fellow worker in Salauddin Filling Station at Shyampur of the city.
Foreign Minister, Secretary corona positive; no Niger visit
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen have tested positive for Covid-19. They are doing fine and remain in isolation, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Govt took Covid-19 as a means of business: BNP
BNP senior leader Selima Rahman on Wednesday alleged that the government has taken coronavirus pandemic as a “means of business by creating opportunities for traders to plunder public money”.
Global Migrant Festival being held until 29 November
The Global Migrant Festival 2020 is an arts festival held every two years, comprising of thirty online events held over the course of nine days. The Festival is a showcase of diversity, featuring over two hundred participants from around the…
Diana on ‘The Crown IV’ Reminds Us of the Beloved Princess
Rifat Tabassum Netflix is streaming the TV series ‘The Crown’. Written by British dramatist Peter Morgan, it visualizes the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with a series of historical incidents regarding the British Royal family.
Over 50 shanties destroyed in Dhaka’s Kalshi slum fire
Dhaka, Nov 25 – At least 55 shanties were gutted after a fire broke out at a slum in Mirpur’s Kalshi area early Wednesday.
Singapore sends back 15 Bangladeshis for social media posts
Fifteen Bangladeshis, most of whom were working in the construction industry, have been repatriated from Singapore for social media postings in the wake of recent developments in France, the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs disclosed on Tuesday.
US shares set records as investor optimism grows
US shares hit fresh records on Tuesday with the Dow Jones index closing above 30,000 points for the first time amid hopes of a strong economic recovery and end of political uncertainty. The S&P 500 also hit an all-time high…
Greece’s Policy of Exclusion Harms Asylum Seekers, Refugees
Introduction Since the start of 2020, glaring headlines have called attention to the situation at Greece’s borders. For years, Greece has hosted large numbers of asylum seekers and refugees fleeing conflict and poverty, primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Middle…
Oslo, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Budapest for Clean Building
Four leading mayors are initial signatories to the C40 Clean Construction Declaration, pledging to work with industry to halve emissions from construction projects in their cities by 2030
মহাখালী, মোহাম্মদপুরে আগুনে ক্ষতিগ্রস্তদের সাহায্যের দাবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই রাজধানীর মহাখালীর সাততলা বস্তিতে ভয়াবহ আগুন এবং মোহাম্মদপুরে বাবর রোডের বিহারী পট্টি জহুরি মহল্লার পাশের বস্তিতে ভয়াবহ অগ্নিকান্ডের ঘটনায় ক্ষতিগ্রস্তদের প্রতি গভীর সমবেদনা জানিয়েছেন।