The government has allocated 23,496.98 metric tonnes of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme to assist the families of 4, 19,589 fishermen in 44 upazilas of 12 districts and Chattogram city during the period when fishing in the…
Year: 2020
Record spike in 1,602 new corona cases, 21 deaths Monday
Bangladesh’s coronavirus cases soared to 23,870 with the detection of 1,602 new patients in the last 24 hours till Monday morning.
HC Judge tests positive for coronavirus
A Judge of the High Court Division is undergoing treatment at the Combine Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka as he has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Severe cyclone changes course, to cross BD coast late 19 May
Dhaka, May 18 – The cyclonic storm “Amphan” over Southeast Bay and adjoining area moved northwards and intensified into a Very Severe Cyclone Storm over West-central Bay and adjoining South Bay (near Lat 13.4° N & long 86.4° E) 06…
Two top Dhaka South City Corpn officials sacked
Dhaka, May 18 – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Sunday terminated its two top officers on different charges.
Cyclone ‘Amphan’ warning signal hoisted at Rohingya camps
Dhaka, May 18 – With the intensification of an area of low pressure into a severe cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, partners and volunteers in the Rohingya camps have hoisted the “First Flag” of warning.
Mashrafe’s bracelet fetches Tk 4.2m
Dhaka, May 18: The bracelet that hugged Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s wrists for as long as 18 years has been sold for a hefty Tk 4.2 million after a fierce bidding war in an auction.
Hollywood hype machine plots virus-proof red carpets
Red-carpet premieres are the pinnacle of any new Hollywood blockbuster’s publicity blitz.
Albeiro Vargas: a must watch family documentary
If you are not moved by the content of this documentary, check your pulse to see if you are alive Sir Frank Peters And now here’s something that offers respite from the depressing Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic reports… and hope for…
More Bangladeshi citizens likely to return from Malaysia
A special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines is likely to be operated on May 22 to bring back home more stranded Bangladesh citizens from Malaysia.
China’s Hubei reports no new confirmed COVID-19 cases
No new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in central China’s Hubei Province Sunday, the provincial health commission said Monday.
Coronavirus Fear: Thakurgaon markets shut after reopening
The local administration announced closure of all the shopping malls in Thakurgaon again from Monday after reopening on May 10 as shoppers and shopkeepers failed to maintain social distancing rules .
Amazon contractors hit hardest by pandemic
She delivers for Amazon, but Adrienne Williams says the e-commerce and tech giant did not deliver for her. The 42-year-old California single mother is among the legion of drivers for Amazon’s third-party delivery firms which have been struggling amid surging…
Covid-19: Equitable access to tech, medical tools must- CSOs
Open letter to UNITAID, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its member states Civil society concerns regarding lack of governance mechanisms and binding commitments for equitable access and sharing of technology, knowledge and data, management and licensing of intellectual property…
Corona Pandemic and the Workers
M Zahidul Haque DURING this Corona pandemic if one asks a worker-“How are you doing in this corona pandemic?” One would get a common reply with a set of problems—“Not so well; not yet received salary, under landlord’s pressure for…
Top fugitive in Rwanda’s genocide arrested outside Paris
KIGALI — One of the most wanted fugitives in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, a wealthy businessman accused of supplying machetes to killers and broadcasting propaganda urging mass slaughter, has been arrested outside Paris, authorities said Saturday. Felicien Kabuga, who had a…
Lance Klusener appointed Bangla Tigers team director
Former South African cricketer and current coach Lance Klusener has been appointed as the team director of Bangla Tigers, a Bangladesh-based team of Abu Dhabi T-10 League. The fourth season of the league is slated to be played in upcoming…
Missing out on a dinner
Sudhirendar Sharma In the absolute silence enforced by the invisible coronavirus, the thub-thub of my own chest has become a metronome of interesting revelations. I recall how small odours of spices were infused by a clutch of magazines for emerging…
Bangladesh Premier Football League abandoned
DHAKA – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has finally abandoned this season’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in view of the coronavirus epidemic, putting an end to all speculations in this regard. The BFF took the decision unanimously at a virtual emergency…
Tamim behind Soumya Sarkar’s career resurgence
DHAKA -Soumya Sarkar showed his gratitude towards his senior teammate Tamim Iqbal for the resurgence in his career as he almost faded away after having a tremendous start to the International cricket. During the 2015 World Cup, Soumya Sarkar showed…
Kohli is Tamim’s next Facebook Live gues
After opener Rohit Sharma, Indian captain Virat Kohli will be Tamim Iqbal’s next guest on Monday night’s Facebook ‘adda’. The live session will start from 10:30pm. Kohli will go live for the first time on social media on the Tamim’s…
Robi recognized as world’s best socially devoted bran
Robi Axiata Limited has been recognized as the best socially devoted brand in the world for the first quarter (Q1’20) of 2020 by unified social media marketing platform and online analytics organization ‘Socialbakers’. The ranking is based on a company’s…
Corona hospital with 2000-bed isolation unit opens in Dhaka
The world’s second-largest hospital dedicated to treating coronavirus patients opened its doors on Sunday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital.
Dhaka wins case against Niko but co ‘declared bankrupt’
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid attributed the government’s win in the case against the Canadian gas company Niko Resources for Tangratila Gas field blowout to coordinated efforts of all.
Corona check-posts set up at Dhaka’s entry and exits points
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has further strengthened its monitoring by setting up check-posts at the exit and entrance points of the capital to strictly restrict the movement of people ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Dhaka reports highest 1273 new corona cases,14 deaths
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus cases soared to 22,268 on Sunday with the detection of 1,273 new cases.
5,000 medical technologists to be recruited soon
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said the recruitment process of 5,000 new medical technologists is underway to strengthen the medical sector.
Top China expert warns of potential second coronavirus wave
BEIJING, May 17, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – China faces a potential second wave of coronavirus infections due to a lack of immunity among its population, its government’s senior medical advisor has warned.
Govt appoints Shibli Rubayat as BSEC Chairman
DHAKA, May 17, 2020 (BSS) – The government has appointed Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, who teaches banking and insurance at Dhaka University, as chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for the next four years.
Warning signal 4 issued for maritime ports, Odisha Cyclone alert
Dhaka, May 17 – Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local warning signal number 4 as cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’ approaches.