Rajshahi University has opened its new official Facebook page. University vice-chancellor Professor M Abdus Sobhan on Wednesday inaugurated the Facebook page named “University of Rajshahi” in the conference room of vice-chancellor’s house.
Year: 2020
Identify masterminds of UNO attack: PM
Assuring that the culprits will be punished, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said a thorough investigation is being carried out to identify the masterminds of the attack on Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam.
Indictment hearing in Khaleda’s Gatco graft case on Oct 13
DHAKA, Sept 09, 2020 (BSS) – A Dhaka court today fixed October 13 to hold hearing on charge framing in Gatco graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
BNP wants govt to lift travel restriction on Khaleda
BNP on Wednesday demanded the withdrawal of restriction on its ailing Chairperson Khaleda Zia from going abroad for treatment.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 41 deaths, 1827 cases in 24 hours
Bangladesh’s Covid-19 death toll surged to 4,593 on Wednesday after the health authorities announced deaths of 41 more patients.
Ronaldo at the double, France see off Croatia in World Cup final repeat
PARIS – Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning brace to take him to 101 international goals for Portugal in a 2-0 victory over 10-man Sweden in the Nations League on Tuesday, while France won a repeat of the 2018 World Cup…
Liverpool, Man City face tough battle from Premier League challengers
LONDON – Liverpool and Manchester City remain the teams to beat after three seasons of total dominance but a rejuvenated Manchester United and free-spending Chelsea could force themselves into a four-way race for the title. AFP Sport looks at how…
Eminent Bangladesh actor KS Firoz passes away
Veteran Bangladeshi actor KS Firoz, known for portraying versatile characters in television, theatre and films, passed away on Wednesday at CMH at the age of 76.
COVID-19 could reverse progress in cutting child deaths
The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record last year – down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990 – but COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn…
11 dead in Netrakona engine boat capsize
At least 11 people, including five minors and three women, drowned after a trawler capsized on Gumai River of Netrakona’s Kamlakanda upazila on Wednesday morning.
BCB support staff test negative for COVID-19
DHAKA — All of the eight support staff of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), who gave their sample on Tuesday found negative for COVID-19, much to the relief of the board. “All of the support staff who gave their sample…
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East for peace, reports AP.
Mithun, Gibson gives their sample for corona test
DHAKA —National cricketer Mohammad Mithun and fast bowling coach Ottis Gibson on Wednesday gave their sample for the COVID-19 test ahead of the Sri Lanka tour. Mithun’s sample was not collected with 17 other players on Monday while Gibson reached…
BFF election: No objection lodge on nomination papers
DHAKA – No objection was lodged over the nomination papers which were submitted by the candidates to contest the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) election. “Today the time limit for filing objections on nomination papers was 3 pm and no…
Biplob aiming to win place in Bangladesh Test team
DHAKA, Sept 9, 2020 (BSS)—Leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob who shot into the limelight through some excellent performance in T20 cricket, now sets his eye to win a place in Bangladesh’s Test team. Knowing that Bangladesh has been searching for a…
Care for Poorest, Underserved Children for a Better World
By Stella Paul IPS senior correspondent Stella Paul interviews KERRY KENNEDY, president of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights, about why allocating funding for the poorest and most underserved children is a vital component of creating a better world.
Over 1 mln Children Could Die for COVID-19 Economic Crisis
By Stella Paul IPS senior correspondent Stella Paul interviews Nobel Laureate KAILASH SATYARTHI on the eve of Fair Share for Children Summit, a global virtual conference in which Nobel Laureates and world leaders are calling for the world’s most marginalised…
Global death toll from coronavirus 896,127, cases 27.4 mn
The global total death toll from Covid-19 claimed to 896,127 as of Wednesday morning, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) .
Tea shop owner gunned down in Rangamati by miscreants
Rangamati, Sept 09 – A man was shot to death by miscreants at Ghilachhari in Naniarchar upazila of Rangamati district on Tuesday night.
Bangladeshis for Biden National Council launched in US
South Asians for Biden has launched ‘Bangladeshis for Biden National Council’ to Mobilize the Bangladeshi-American Community Ahead of Presidential Election.
Key neuron for sleep regulation identified
Shanghai, Xinhua/UNB, Sept 08 – Chinese researchers have identified a specific neuron that plays a key role in regulating sleep, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
Bangladesh prepares guideline to run schools
Dhaka, Sept 08 – The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has prepared a guideline for running schools maintaining proper health protocols amid the risk of coronavirus infections.
No way of govt changeover without polls: Quader
DHAKA, Sept 8, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today called upon the BNP to wait until the next parliamentary elections if it wants changeover of government.
Bangladesh finds 36 Covid-19 deaths 1,892 cases in 24 hours
Six months after Bangladesh announced the detection of its first coronavirus patients, the number of officially confirmed Covid-19 cases inched closer to 3.3 lakh on Tuesday.
Cricketers’ individual training at SBNCS resumes tomorrow
DHAKA —The cricketers are set to restart their individual training programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS), arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) from tomorrow (Wednesday)after a five-day long gap. The training programme was halted as a precaution…
Shakib’s presence could have made Hyderabad favourite in IPL: Harsha Bhogle
DHAKA — Popular cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle believes Sunrisers Hyderabad could be dubbed as outright favourites to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year if Shakib would have been in the team. Shakib who is now serving the ban…
ICC urged to quickly prosecute guilty Myanmar Army men
The International Criminal Court (ICC) should swiftly prosecute two Myanmar Army soldiers who have confessed to their involvement in massacres, rape, and other crimes against Rohingya in Myanmar, and the court should facilitate witness protection for them, said Fortify Rights…
Opener Saif, trainer Lee tests positive for COVID-19
DHAKA — Bangladesh national cricket team’s Test opener Saif Hassan and head of physical performance Nicholas Lee have been tested positive for coronavirus. A total of 24 players and supporting staff on Monday gave their sample to test, from which…
BFF Election: all candidates submit nomination papers
DHAKA – All the candidates, who collected nomination papers in the last three days to contest the much-hyped Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) election, have submitted their nomination paper at BFF Bhaban today. All the forty nine nomination papers (three candidates…
Climate change: Global Centre on Adaptation opens in Dhaka
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday hoped that the regional office of the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) in Dhaka will serve as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ and a solution-broker for climate adaptation measures in the South Asia region.