The educational institutions across the country are likely to remain shut for more days as a favourable environment has not been created yet to reopen those.
Year: 2020
3 detained for fishing with insecticide inside Sundarbans
The Forest Department detained three people from the Sundarbans early Monday for fishing with insecticide in the mangrove forest’s Dacope upazila part under Khulna.
PM joins global leaders to endorse “Pledge for Nature”
Global leaders including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched “Leaders’ Pledge for Nature: United to Reverse Biodiversity Loss by 2030 for Sustainable Development” on Monday demonstrating their commitment for nature, biodiversity and global goals.
Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka postponed
DHAKA —Bangladesh’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka for three-match Test series was postponed due to the indifference regarding quarantine period issue between the two boards. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon made the announcement on Monday, saying…
Bangladesh to resume cricket with domestic league
DHAKA —After the postponement of Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chalked out the plan to resume the domestic league. The board however is mulling as to how they could bring…
BCB won’t allow Shakib and others to play LPL
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon hinted that Shakib Al Hasan and other Bangladeshi players won’t be allowed to play the Lankan Premier League (LPL) as the players would have to take part in the…
Tigers wish PM on her birthday
DHAKA—The Bangladesh cricketers wished Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her 74th birthday today, saying that her dynamic leadership, vision and dedication continue to inspire them. “Happy birthday.. the architect of Bangabandhu’s dream Sonar Bangla Honoruable Prime Minister Deshratna Sheikh Hasina.…
IBBL Rajshahi Zone organizes webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Rajshahi Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar recently on ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’.
UN officials discuss roadmap to preserve the natural world
28 September 2020 – Top UN officials working to preserve the natural world are urging “action now” ahead of a crucial biodiversity summit this week, where world leaders will reaffirm their commitment to the cause.
Bangladesh moving towards high-value agriculture crops
Dhaka, Sept 28 – As part of its crop diversification and boosting agricultural output in the country, the government is taking region-based projects to promote the cultivation of new and high-value crops, and bringing fallow, char and Haor lands under…
Kurigram flood situation worsens
Kurigram, Sept 28 – Heavy rains and upstream water are worsening the flood situation in Kurigram inundating cropland, houses and cutting off road communication affecting thousands of people.
PM Sheikh Hasina turns 73
Dhaka, sept 28 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also the President of Bangladesh Awami League, has turned 73. She is celebrating her birthday at home for the first time since 2008.
Trump ‘paid $750 in fed income taxes in 2016 and 2017’ – NYT
Donald Trump paid just $750 (£587) in federal income tax both in 2016, the year he ran for the US presidency, and in his first year in the White House, The New York Times says.
15,000ha cropland flooded in Kurigram
About 15,000 hectares of cropland has gone under water in nine upazilas of Kurigram during the fifth phase flooding triggered by onrush of upstream water and heavy downpours.
MC College gang rape: Prime suspect, one accused arrested
The main suspect and another accused in the Sylhet MC College gang rape case were arrested on Sunday morning.The arrestees were identified as Saifur Rahman, son of Tahid of Balaganj upazila and Arjun Lashkar.
Dhaka urges Riyadh to increase flights to carry migrants
Bangladesh has requested the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to increase flights between the two countries so that the expatriates who got stuck here can return to their workplaces smoothly.
Bangladesh reports 32 more corona deaths, 1,275 cases Sunday
Bangladesh recorded 216 Covid-related deaths on the 39th epidemiological week till Sunday morning.
MC College rape: Court records victim’s statement
A Sylhet court on Sunday recorded statement of the victim who was gang raped in MC College on Friday.
Papia’s Arms case: Court to deliver verdict Oct 12
A Dhaka court on Sunday set October 12 for delivering verdict in an arms case filed against Narsingdi’s expelled Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman Sumon.
Modi greets PM Hasina on her birthday
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of her 74th birthday.
17-inch rain in 12 hrs, 100-yr worst, deals Havoc to Rangpur
Rangpur, Sept 27 – 433mm of rainfall recorded from 10 pm on Saturday to 10 am Sunday that inundated most areas of Rangpur district including the city, is the worst in 100 years. The rain triggered flash floods that marooned…
Suarez can take Atletico to a different level, says Simeone
MADRID – Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes Luis Suarez can lift the club to new heights and said his new signing will be in the squad to face Granada on Sunday. Suarez has joined Atletico after being pushed out…
Cold comfort as Roland Garros starts in shadow of coronavirus
PARIS – Roland Garros gets underway in chilly, damp Paris on Sunday still in the grip of the coronavirus which organisers had hoped they would escape by unilaterally pushing back the clay court Grand Slam event by four months. Opening…
Ramos penalty snatches win for Real Madrid over Betis
MADRID – Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty as Real Madrid came from behind to scrape a 3-2 win against 10-man Real Betis, their first La Liga victory of the season. Betis were ahead at half-time after two goals in…
Morgan lauds Gill in Kolkata’s big IPL win
DUBAI – England’s Eoin Morgan heaped praise on young Indian opener Shubman Gill after the batting duo led Kolkata Knight Riders to a comprehensive win in the Indian Premier League on Saturday. Gill and Morgan put on an unbeaten fourth-wicket…
14-day quarantine will affect players’ fitness: Russell
DHAKA — State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell doesn’t see any logic in staying a 14-day quarantine in Sri Lanka, stating that it will affect cricketers’ fitness badly. He echoed the voice of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB),…
IBBL opens 1500th outlet, 84 on agent banking across country
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated 1500th outlet with 84 agent banking outlets across the country. With this, the number of agent outlets of the bank stood at 1566.
BCB to celebrate PM’s birthday with various programmes
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will celebrate the 74th birthday of honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by arranging various programmes. Sheikh Hasina, the eldest of the five children of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Begum Fazilatunnesa,…
Outgoing Indian HC makes farewell call on President
Dhaka, Sept 27 – Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das on Sunday called on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban.
Those defying leadership can leave GF: Reza Kibria
Dhaka, Sept 27 – Gonoforum (GF) General Secretary Dr Reza Kibria on Sunday said some members of their party have tried to tarnish its image by holding an unauthorised meeting in its name. In a press release, he said those…