Dhaka, March 10- BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the government tried to hide the presence of coronavirus in the country, but it disclosed the matter as the foreign guests declined to join Mujib Year…
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RU student-adviser relieved of duty
Rajshahi: Rajshahi University Chemistry department professor Laila Arjumand Banu on Sunday has been relieved of the responsibilities of the student adviser post by the university authority.
‘Safety of HR defenders, whistle blowers. Journos priority’
The protection of human rights defenders, whistle blowers and journalists, as well as freedom of expression, information and assembly must be priorities for leaders of the 54 Commonwealth countries who need to work for transparency, good governance and rule of…
Bashundhara Kings brush aside Cumilla United 6-0
Dhaka – National star studded Bashundhara Kings brushed aside Cumilla United by 6-0 goals in the Tricotex Women’s Football League at Kamalapur Stadium here on Monday.
Bangabandhu Cup Golf Open postponed due to Covid-19
Dhaka – The Bangabandhu Cup Golf Open 2020, the US$400,000 Asian Tour event that was poised to become the most lucrative professional golf event in Bangladesh, scheduled for March 25-28 at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka, has been postponed…
Appeal for Khaleda’s release at Law Ministry: Home Minister
Dhaka, March 08 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday said the family’s appeal to temporarily release BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail was sent to the Law Ministry for its legal opinion.
T20 Series: Tigers take 1-0 lead outplaying Zimbabwe by 48 runs
Dhaka — Riding on the fiery batting efforts by Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar, the high-flying Tigers outplayed Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the first match of the two-match T20I series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. Sent into…
Want to cement my place in the team: Soumya Sarkar
Dhaka – After smashing a match-winning knock of 62 off 32 balls against Zimbabwe on Monday evening, Bangladesh top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar insisted that he is only eager to cement his place in the national team. Riding on this knock…
Birth centenary programs rescheduled in public interest: PM
Dhaka, March 09 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government has rescheduled the birth centenary celebration programmes of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman considering people’s welfare following the detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh.
Concerned only about winning a game: Sean Williams
Dhaka – After winning a T20I against Singapore in October 2019, Zimbabwe played seven international matches but failed to win any of them. This has prompted them to be concerned about nothing like coronavirus but winning a game in international…
Panic buying pushes up prices of masks, hand sanitiser
Dhaka, March 09 – The detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh has triggered a panic buying of face masks, toilet paper and hand sanitiser across the country, including the capital, pushing up their prices.
Royal farewell: Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life
It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond? Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will fulfill their final royal commitment when they appear Monday at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London.
Group exhibition “Guru-Shishya: Shishya-Guru” ends Tuesday
A nine-day group art exhibition titled ‘Guru-Shishya: Shishya-Guru’ 2) will end on Tuesday at Zainul Gallery of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University.
Family planned murder of 11-year-old child for money: CID
Parents and relatives of an 11-year-old child planned her death for Tk 30 lakh and killed her by slitting her throat in Narsingdi Sadar upazila in 2015, revealed an investigation of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday.
Mobile courts must stop price hike of masks, hand wash: HC
The High Court on Monday directed the government to operate mobile courts to prevent the price hike of masks, hand wash and sanitizers.
Two Italy- returnees hospitalised with coronavirus symptoms
Two more Italy-returnees were sent to a hospital with the ‘symptoms of coronavirus ‘after their arrival at Hazrat Shahajalal International Airport on Monday.
No panic, avoid mass gathering: PM urges people
In the wake of detection of the first coronavirus cases in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the people of the country not to panic and avoid any mass gathering.
Govt fully ready to tackle coronavirus: Health Minister
Amid growing concern over the outbreak of novel coronavirus in different parts of the world and the detection of three patients in Bangladesh, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said the government is fully ready to tackle the situation.
Lalon Festival begins in Kushtia
Culture Desk Remembering the legendary Baul Lalon Shah, a three-day long Lalon Festival has started from yesterday at the Lalon Akhra in Chheuria, Kushtia.
Sagira Murder: Court takes charges against 4 accused
A court here on Monday took the charges into congnisance against four accused over the murder of housewife Sagira Morshed Salam who was killed 30 years ago in front of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in the city.
Saudi Arabia suspends schools, universities over COVID-19
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that schools and universities in the kingdom are suspended in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
What we learned from women’s Twenty20 World Cup
The Twenty20 World Cup culminated on Sunday with hosts Australia beating India by 85 runs in front of a record crowd for a women’s cricket match in Melbourne.
‘Onward’ tops N.America box office
As the film industry warily watched for any impact from the coronavirus, new Pixar animation “Onward” topped the North American box office this weekend, but with one of the lowest starts of any Pixar/Disney film.
Two killed in Noakhali, Cumilla road accidents
Two persons including a college student were killed in separate road accidents in Noakhali and Cumilla districts today. In Noakhali, college student Naeem, 18, son of M Manik of Iarpur village in Senbag upazila, died on the spot as a…
How World Bank arbitrators mugged Pakistan
By Jeffrey D. Sachs Thanks to the World Bank’s flawed and corrupt investment arbitration process, the rich are making a fortune at the expense of poor countries. The latest shakedown is a $5.9 billion award against Pakistan’s government in favor…
Padma Boat capsize: Bride’s body recovered; death toll 9
Dhaka, March 09 – The body of the missing bride who drowned after two boats capsized in the Padma River on Friday were found on Monday morning, raising the death toll from the incident to nine.
Coronavirus: Bangladeshis asked to avoid public gathering
Dhaka, March 09 – The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has suggested all to avoid unnecessary public gathering to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Virus in BD: School-college closure depends on expert advice
Dhaka, March 09 – Mentioning that they are yet to decide whether educational institutions will be closed down following the detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh, Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel on Sunday said steps will be taken…
BNNRC recognized for 4th time Champions UN WSIS Prizes 2020
The Media development-related initiative of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been recognized for 4th time as Champions in UN World Summit on the Information Society (UN WSIS) Prizes 2020.
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস ২০২০ নারীপক্ষ’র অনুষ্ঠান বাতিল
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস উপলক্ষে ১০ মার্চ রবীন্দ্র সরোবরে অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করেছিলাম কিন্তু অনুষ্ঠান স্থলে মেরামতের কাজ শুরু হওয়ায় রবীন্দ্র সরোবর কর্তৃপক্ষ বরাদ্দ বাতিল করেছে। নারীপক্ষ আগামীকাল ১০ মার্চ ২০২০ পল্লবী ঈদগাহ মাঠ, মিরপুরে একটি অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করেছে কিন্তু বর্তমানে করোনা…