Sylhet, Sept 04 – Police arrested a UP member from Gopal area of Sylhet Sadar Upazila for allegedly raping a teenage girl at Lalabazar in Dakshin Surma on Thursday night.
Year: 2020
Mobile X-Ray van to detect TB among Rohingyas
Cox’s Bazar, Sept 04 – National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTP) and BRAC jointly launched a high-tech mobile x-ray van to detect TB among Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar. To speed up the unique initiative, BRAC will implement the medical service programme…
Attack on UNO an ominous sign: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 04 – Denouncing the nasty attack on Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam, BNP on Friday said it is an ominous sign for the country.
7,000 health workers die globally from Covid-19: AI
At least 7,000 health workers have died around the world after contracting COVID-19, said a new analysis by Amnesty International.
Govt suspends Khaleda’s jail term for more 6 months: Quader
DHAKA, Sept 4, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the government has suspended punishment for BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia for more six months on humanitarian ground considering her health condition amid the corona virus…
Bangladesh reports 1,929 new cases; 29 deaths in 24 hours
Coronavirus testing laboratories in Bangladesh have tested 16,05,111 samples as of Friday and found 3,21,615 or 20.04 percent positive for the deadly virus.
Flood situation in Ganges basin still remains steady
RAJSHAHI, Sept 4, 2020 (BSS) – The overall flood situation in the Ganges basin remained stable for the third consecutive day today as the water level in some of the rivers recorded either declining or rising trends.
92 online news portals of print dailies get govt approval
DHAKA, Sept 4, 2020 (BSS) – The government today gave primary approval to 92 online news portals across the country.
Walton sells 700,000 fridges in 3 months
Walton, the local electronic giant, sold out seven lakh units of refrigerator in the domestic market in three months from May to July.
Unicef to lead Covid-19 vaccines global procurement, supply
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said it will be leading procurement and supply of COVID-19 vaccinations to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to initial doses when they are available.
UNO Wahida’s condition stable after surgery: Doctor
The condition of Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam, who suffered serious injuries in an attack by miscreants on Thursday, is now stable, said a physician at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital.
‘Hidden’ Costs of Our Food Systems
By Zoltán Kálmán ROME, Sep 3 2020 (IPS) – Five years after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda we are far from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the recently launched SOFI Report (The State of Food Security…
Music Collective ‘Megative’ Dubs Out the Negative
By SWAN PARIS, Sep 2 2020 (IPS) – Even as their income dries up and their touring opportunities disappear because of the Covid-19 pandemic, some artists are using their work to call out injustice, criticize inept leaders and spark social…
Nepal Welcomes Qatar Labour Reform
By Upasana Khadka KATHMANDU, Aug 31 2020 (IPS) – Even as Nepali workers stranded overseas face confusion and uncertainty during the Covid-19 crisis, labour reforms in Qatar – including an increase in the minimum wage announced in Doha on Sunday…
Qatar Accuses UAE of Racial Discord in UN’s Highest Court
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, Sep 3 2020 (IPS) – Qatar officials reiterated their claim on Wednesday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) be held responsible for their “discrimination” against Qatari citizens, as the third day of public hearings proceeded…
শরীয়তপুর আ’লীগ 2 গ্রুপের পাল্টা-ধাওয়া, শতাধিক ককটেল বিষ্ফোরণ
শরীয়তপুরের নড়িয়া উপজেলায় আধিপত্য বিস্তারকে কেন্দ্র করে আওয়ামী লীগের দুই গ্রুপের ধাওয়া পাল্টা ধাওয়ার ঘটনা ঘটেছে। এসময় প্রায় দুই শতাধিক ককটেল বিষ্ফোরণ ঘটেছে বলে জানিয়েছেন প্রত্যক্ষদর্শীরা। পরে পরিস্থিতি নিয়ন্ত্রণ করতে ফাঁকা গুলি ছোঁড়ে পুলিশ।
Attack on UNO Wahida: Prime suspect held in Dinajpur
Dinajpur, Sept 04 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and police in a joint drive arrested the prime suspect of the attack on Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam from Kaliganj in Hili area of Dinajpur district early…
Nayeemul Abrar’s death: Anisul Hoque, 4 others get bail
A Dhaka court on Thursday granted bail to five people, including Anisul Hoque, associate editor of Prothom Alo, in a case filed over the death of Nayeemul Abrar Rahat, a student of Dhaka Residential Model College, from electrocution.
By-election to Dhaka-5, Naogaon-6 on Oct 17
By-elections to two parliamentary constituencies – Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6– will be held on October 17 next, according to a schedule declared by the Election Commission on Thursday.
PR banning Rag Day celebration misrepresented: Dhaka Varsity
Amid huge criticism, Dhaka University authorities on Thursday issued another notice saying that Wednesday’s press release banning Rag Day celebration on the university campus was misrepresented.
Three cousins drown in Kurigram
Three cousins drowned in a river at Collegepara village of Roumari upazila on Thursday.
Flood situation in Ganges basin remains steady
RAJSHAHI, Sept 3, 2020 (BSS) – The overall flood situation in the Ganges basin remained stable for the second consecutive day today as the water level in the rivers recorded either declining or rising conditions.
Coronavirus a dire threat to refugee education: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, predicts that the potential of millions of young refugees living in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities will be further threatened unless immediate and bold action is taken by the international community to beat…
Inter-district Poomsae Taekwondo competition begins
DHAKA – The Inter-district Poomsae Taekwondo competition began today at the national sports council gymnasium maintaining the government’s heath protocol, a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release said today. Walton High-tech Industries Limited executive director and head of the department…
BCB condoles death of former Women’s team coach David Capel
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed its deep condolence at the demise of former head coach of Bangladesh Women’s Team David Capel. Capel, 57, breathed his last at his home in Northampton, UK today after a long battle with illness.…
Youth hockey team’s preparation camp likely to begin from Oct. 1
DHAKA – The youth hockey team’s preparation camp ahead of the Bangabandhu U-21 men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey will likely begin from October 1. “We have fixed a tentative date for the youth hockey team’s preparation camp…. the tentative date…
Election commissioner announce schedule of BFF polls
DHAKA – The three-member election commission for Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), led by chief election commissioner Mejbah Uddin, today announced the schedule of BFF polls. As per the polls schedule, nomination form will be distributed from September 5-7 (11 am…
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 32 die in 24 hrs, 2,158 new cases
Health authorities of the country detected 2,158 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday after testing 14,422 samples in the last 24 hours.
Ghoraghat UNO injured in attack, airlifted to Dhaka
Dinajpur, Sept 03 – Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam and her father were injured in an attack by miscreants at her residence in Ghoraghat Upazila in Dinajpur early Thursday.
Myanmar urged to ensure all Rohingya can vote in Nov polls
14 Rohingya-led refugee organisations call on Myanmar Union Election Commission for the right to vote. Fortify Rights on Thursday said the government of Myanmar should ensure all voting-age Rohingya—including refugees in Bangladesh—have the right and opportunity to vote in the…