As businesspeople have been permitted to keep shopping malls and markets open on a limited scale from Sunday, some of them reopened their shops in different parts of the country, including Dhaka and Chattogram, while some kept their businesses shut…
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Bangladesh to open 16 more coronavirus testing labs soon
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said that sixteen more testing labs will be set up soon for coronavirus testing.
Govt trying to reopen some sectors gradually: PM
Mentioning that people are suffering a lot due to the COVID-19 shutdown, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government is trying to reopen some sectors gradually so that the poor can earn their livelihoods.
Little Richard, rock’s flashy founding father, dies
Little Richard, whose outrageous showmanship and lightning-fast rhythms intoxicated crowds with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,” has died. He was 87 years old.
Boro paddy procurement begins in Khulna through mobile app
Procurement of Boro paddy directly from farmers began on Sunday using mobile app ‘Krishoker Hasi’ in Khulna.
Virus delays early ice melt challenges Arctic science team
They prepared for icy cold and trained to be on the watch for polar bears, but a pandemic just wasn’t part of the program.
PM receives donations for relief fund
Over 55 government agencies, public and private organisations, and educational institutions on Sunday provided donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the poor affected by COVID-19 fallout.
Gausia market workers stage protest demanding arrears
Shop employees of Gausia market staged demonstrations and blocked Mirpur Road for an hour on Sunday demanding their arrears.
Coronavirus cases reach 14,657 in Bangladesh; 14 more die
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surged to 14,657 on Sunday after the health authorities announced the detection of 887 new patients in 24 hours.
বাংলাদেশীরা উদ্যমশীল: করোনার পরাজয় সুনিশ্চিত
এম জাহিদুল হক স্বভাবগতভাবেই বাংলাদেশীরা খুব পরিশ্রমী এবং উদ্যমী ৷ সাধারণ মানুষরা যে কোনো পরিস্থিতিতেই নিজে পরিশ্রম করে জীবন-জীবিকা নির্বাহে সচেষ্ট ৷ বর্তমানে করোনাভাইরাস প্রতিরোধে লকডাউন এর জন্য খেটে খাওয়া মানুষদের প্রায় সব কর্মস্থানই বন্ধ রয়েছে৷ অনেকেরই চাকুরী চলে গেছে…
১০ মে বিশ্ব মা দিবস-২০২০: দারিদ্র বিমোচনে স্বপ্ন মা
এএইচএম নোমান বৈশ্বিক গজব-আজাব করোনাভাইরাস দূর্যোগ, ধনী দেশ থেকে ধেয়ে আসা আহজারীর বিপরিতে উন্নয়নশীল দেশ আমাদের বুক ধরপর কি কম? দেশে পুষ্টিহীন দরিদ্র জনগোষ্টি ধুকে ধুকে পরপারে সিকি-আধা-বারো-ষোলআনা মরার মিছিল কি কমছে? এই ধন সম্পদ এবং মানব সম্পদ বৈষ্যম্যের মিছিল…
Police constable died Saturday: Death toll of policemen 7
Dhaka, May 10 – Another policeman died from coronavirus while performing duties in the city. Constable Jalal Uddin Khoka, 48, a member of Traffic East Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), died at 7:10 pm on Saturday while being treated…
Global Coronavirus death toll reaches 280,431
Dhaka, May 10 – The global death toll from coronavirus pandemic reached 280,431 as of Sunday morning. Since first reported in China in December last year, coronavirus has infected 4,100,729 people globally, according to Worldometer.
3 White House virus task force members in quarantine
Washington, AP/UNB, May 10 – Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Schoolboy killed in Manikganj lightning strike
Manikganj, May 10 – A schoolboy was killed in a lightning strike in Kharia village in Harirampur Upazila on Saturday evening.
The digital divide widens amid global COVID-19 lockdown
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, May 8 2020 (IPS) – The digital divide has become more pronounced than ever amid the global coronavirus lockdown, but experts are concerned that in the current circumstances this divide, where over 46 percent of…
Black Americans bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession
May 10 2020 (IPS) – As the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in April, many Americans were shocked by the extent that black Americans were being disproportionately impacted: higher infection rates, more deaths and greater job loss.
Taskin reveals the story behind ‘Mashkin’ celebration
DHAKA – Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed’s chest-bump celebration with Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was one of the talking points during the 2015 World Cup. The duo however later celebrated in this style on many occasions, prompting the fans to name this…
BCB provides support to people in need
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has provided 15,000 relief packs containing essential grocery items and soaps to the people in need across the country. The Media and Communication Committee of BCB informed this through a press release. BCB Director and MP…
Samsung brings Galaxy M31 with extra facilities
Samsung Bangladesh has launched Galaxy M31, the #MegaMonster with some extraordinary facilities. The smartphone designed with a monstrous 6,000 mAh battery to let users’ stream, play, and capture for longer than ever, said a press release on Saturday. Galaxy M31…
Bangladesh sees a blessing in delayed T20 World Cup
DHAKA – With the future of ICC T20 World Cup in Australia in next October-November is at stake, Bangladesh found some blessings in this as they would get the service of the ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan if the third…
Mushfiqur pairs up with Shakib’s Foundation to help poor people
Bangladesh former captain Mushfiqur Rahim paired up with the foundation of Shakib Al Hasan to help the poor people of Bogura, Mushfiqur’s native town. In a video message published by Shakib Al Hasan’s Facebook page, Musfhqiur Rahim said, “Shakib and…
The Global Resilience Imperative
By Johan Rockström and Ottmar Edenhofer POTSDAM – As the COVID-19 crisis passes and governments try to shore up collapsing economies, many will be tempted to roll back their climate and nature commitments. They should resist that impulse. This century…
Climate Action Can Help to Fight Pandemics
By Aaron Bernstein BOSTON – The COVID-19 crisis has brought economies around the world to a standstill. Huge swaths of manufacturing have been idled, and sectors such as aviation and tourism are largely shuttered. Amid all the economic ruin, some…
Biodiversity or Bust
By Tudor Alexis TORONTO – The blame game has begun. The number of COVID-19 victims is still unknown, but there is a stream of hate and misinformation pervading timelines. The damage of disinformation and the virus itself to families and…
Business Leaders Commit to a Clean Economic Recovery
By Bertrand Piccard LAUSANNE – The COVID-19 crisis is far from over. Yet, even as people continue to transmit the coronavirus and the death toll mounts remorselessly, pressure for a return to normal is already growing in some quarters.
No waiver of goods storing charge at Ctg port after May 16
CHATTOGRAM, May 9, 2020 (BSS) – The waiving of goods storing charge at Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) yard would not be extended after May 16, CPA chairman Commodore Abul Kalam Azad told BSS.
Bangladesh Army installs disinfection tunnel in Chuadanga
Members of Bangladesh Army installed a disinfection tunnel at Shaheed Hasan Chattar area of Chuadanga town on Saturday to contain the spread of coronavirus.
RMG workers demand wages, Eid bonus by 25 Ramadan
Garment workers movement’ a platform of garment workers,demanded payment of wages and Eid bonus by 25th Ramadan.