Dhaka, May 14 – The world economy has been projected to shrink by 3.2 percent wiping out nearly four years of output gains as economic activities around the world comes to grinding halt against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Year: 2020
Bangladeshi father-daughter sequence coronavirus genome
A Bangladeshi father-daughter doctor duo successfully sequenced the genome of coronavirus which could potentially help develop a vaccine for our own population.
Covid-19: C’wealth Health Ministers convene virtually 14 May
By William Ellis TORONTO, May 13 2020 (IPS) – The Coronovirus pandemic has been an unforgiving test of advanced economies. Health systems in the United States, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK have been put under immense pressure, with shortages…
Housing is both a prevention & cure for Covid-19
By Maimunah Mohd Sharif and Leilani Farha NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 2020 (IPS) – Public health officials are calling the “stay home” policy the sacrifice of our generation. To flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections, this call of duty is…
Human health risks linked to wildlife trade practices
By Steven Broad Cambridge, UK, May 2020 (IPS) – At the time of writing, the COVID-19 pandemic is raging worldwide, causing human mortality and socio-economic disruption on a massive scale and it appears highly likely that profound impacts will continue…
Bangladeshi father-daughter sequence coronavirus genome
A Bangladeshi father-daughter doctor duo successfully sequenced the genome of coronavirus which could potentially help develop a vaccine for our own population. A team of eight Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) researchers, led by Dr Sejuti Saha, worked on mapping…
Former U19 pacer Asik tests positive for Covid-19
DHAKA – Former Under-19 fast bowler Ashikur Rahman Mojumder was admitted into the hospital after being tested positive for Covid-19. A lanky pacer Ashikur played Under-19 World Cup in 2002 but a back pain cut short his promising career. “I…
National booters continue relief for Covid-19 cases
DHAKA – The national booters continued their great job as they have distributed today relief of one week of food wage bag among the 150 under privileged poor family affected by COVID-19. The Bangladesh national football team players Topu Borman,…
BCB to review contracts of coaches
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will review the contract of the coaches if it is necessary in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak that left the world at stalemate. All of the coaches of the national team returned…
Land tax payment deadline extended till June 15
The Land Ministry has further extended the deadline for paying the current year’s land development tax till June 15 amid the coronavirus outbreak. The ministry issued an order on Wednesday in this regard, said a press release. According to the…
Fake bidding forces suspension of auction for Mushfiqur’s bat
Auction for the bat of Mushfiqur Rahim, what he used to smash the first-ever double-ton for Bangladesh back in 2013 against Sri Lanka, has been suspended indefinitely due to countless fake bidding. Mushfiqur was the first Bangladeshi cricketer to announce…
Fakhrul meets Khaleda, briefs her on BNP activities
Forty-eight days after her conditional release, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has talked to her party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and gave him some instructions to strengthen further the party’s relief activities.
Corona infected policemen in Bangladesh now 1,926
A total of 1,926 police members got infected with coronavirus as of Wednesday. Meanwhile, among the total coronavirus-infected police members, 907 are from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) alone, sources at Police Headquarters told UNB.
1,013 get bail on day 2 of virtual hearing
Another 1,013 people were granted bail on the second day of virtual court hearing on Wednesday.Md Saifur Rahman, Special Officer of High Court Division, confirmed the matter.On the first day, 144 people were granted bail.
Bangladesh seeks 2-year duty-free RMG market access to US
Bangladesh has sought a two-year duty-free access for its readymade garment products to the US market as the coronavirus pandemic put the major export-earning sector in trouble amid cancellations of global orders.
General holidays to be extended until May 30: Minister
The government is extending the ongoing general holidays until May 30 to curb the transmission of coronavirus as it continues to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day across Bangladesh.
e-commerce has a billion-dollar market: Tipu Munshi
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday called upon all involved in e-commerce to maintain their service quality for creating its good image as it has a billion-dollar market.
3 fishing cat cubs rescued in Cumilla
Police have rescued three rare fishing cat cubs, locally known as ‘Mecho Bagh’, from Changaon Noapara village in Laksham upazila on Monday and handed these over to the forest department.
One dengue case reported in 24 hrs
One new dengue case was reported in the last 24 hours till 8am on Wednesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28-year-old sumo wrestler dies in Japan from coronavirus
A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died on Wednesday from the coronavirus.
Mild heat wave likely to continue: Met office
Dhaka, May 13 – A mild heat wave sweeping over Khulna and Barishal divisions and the regions of Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Kishoregonj, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Pabna, Feni and Noakhal, may continue, said a met office bulletin on Wednesday.
Archer says Smith blow made him think of Hughes
Jofra Archer said memories of the late Phillip Hughes came into his mind after he bowled a 92 mph bouncer that concussed Australia star Steve Smith during last year’s Ashes.
Facebook to pay $52 mn settlement for trauma
Facebook has agreed to a $52 million court settlement to compensate content moderators who suffered mental trauma from the graphic and violent images they were required to review, plaintiff lawyers said Tuesday.
Bangladesh sees highest 19 coronavirus deaths in a day
Bangladesh saw a big jump in the coronavirus cases on Wednesday as the health authorities confirmed the detection of 1162 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 17,822.
ত্রাণ চোরদের বিরুদ্ধে কঠোর ব্যবস্থা নিতে ব্যর্থ হয়েছে সরকার
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, করোনা মহামারী ব্যবস্থাপনায় সরকারের চরম ব্যর্থতা ফুটে উঠেছে। চিকিৎসা সরঞ্জামের অভাব এবং সুচিকিৎসার অভাবে মানুষ প্রতিনিয়িত মারা যাচ্ছে।
Bangladesh Women team’s World Cup Qualifier postponed
DHAKA -The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally postponed the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the announcement, the tension that was created amongst the Bangladesh Women’s team eventually got over.To qualify for the…
Rohit Sharma to join Tamim’s live show on Friday
DHAKA – India’s marauding batsman Rohit Sharma, considered as the best opener in the contemporary world is all set to join Tamim Iqbal’s live show on Friday night. He will be the seventh guest in Tamim’s live show that created…
Mushfiqur’s historic bat’s price climbs to Tk. 41 lakh
DHAKA – The historical bat of Mushfiqur Rahim, which he used to hit country’s maiden double century in Test cricket, has caught the attention of many in the auction. With two days remaining to finish the auction, the price of…
Zero-tolerance over irregularities in relief work: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against irregularities in relief activities. “Legal, administrative and party actions already taken against irregularities proves it. As the government is in a tough…
63% coastal poor households borrow loan from local lenders
A recent survey finds that about 63% of coastal poor households have borrowed loan from local money lenders at high-interest rates due to absent of institutional credit facilities. The survey also finds 57% of households are suffering from food crisis…