The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life for more than 460,000 Rohingya children living in Cox’s Bazar district, says UNICEF on Monday.
Year: 2020
No new law scrapping those of Bangabandhu era: Cabinet
The cabinet has decided not to formulate new laws scrapping the old ones either enacted or promulgated from January 1, 1972 to August 5, 1975, during the rule of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Russian space firm starts work on new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket
The Samara-based Progress Space Rocket Center is carrying out work jointly with the Energia Space Rocket Corporation on the conceptual design of a new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket, the Progress Space Rocket Center’s press office told TASS at the Army-2020 international…
JUST administrative building to be under lockdown on Aug 27
The administrative building of Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) will be put under lockdown from August 27 as some employees of the university were diagnosed with Covid-19.
Bangladesh reports 42 COVID-19 deaths, 3,784 cases Monday
Dhaka, Aug 24: Bangladesh today recorded 42 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 3,784 fresh cases overnight.
PM recalls Ivy ’s contributions to all democratic movements
Dhaka, Aug 24:Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday paid rich tributes to Awami League leader Ivy Rahman on her 16th martyrdom anniversary, recalling her outstanding contributions to country’s all democratic movements.
Govt forms Tk 7 bn fund for jobless overseas workers
Dhaka, Aug 24: The government has formed a Taka 7 bn fund for rehabilitation and re-employment of the jobless overseas workers as more than 78,000 Bangladeshis have lost their jobs and returned to the country from 26 foreign nations in…
Flood level in Ganges basin continues to surge
Rajshahi, Aug 24: Water levels in many of the rivers in the Ganges basin were recorded a rising trend today like the previous couple of days because of onrushing of floodwater from upstream hilly catchment areas continuously.
Monjurul Islam invited as Juror of Bettiah Int’l Film Festival
Dhaka, Aug 24 – Bangladesh government’s feature film fund wining scriptwriter and filmmaker Monjurul Islam Megh has been invited as a member of Jury of the Bettiah International Film Festival (BIFF) 2020.
মংলা-খুলনা রেললাইন প্রকল্প: ১০ বছরেও কাজ শেষ হয়নি
মংলা বন্দর থেকে সড়কপথে যোগাযোগ বৃদ্ধির লক্ষ্যে খুলনা পর্যন্ত ৬৫ কিলোমিটার রেলপথ নির্মাণ প্রকল্প নেয়া হয় ২০১০ সালে। শুরুতে তিন বছরের মধ্যে ওই প্রকল্পের সকল কাজ শেষ করার সময় নির্ধারণ করা হয়। কিন্তু চলতি বছরের জুলাই পর্যন্ত তিন দফা সময়…
অপরূপ প্রকৃতির প্রতিচ্ছবি ভুতিয়ার পদ্ম বিল
আপনি নৌকায় বসে আছেন। চারি ধারে পানি। চলছে ডিঙ্গি নৌকা। পানির শব্দ আসছে কানে। বইছে ঝিরঝিরে বাতাস। আকাশে মেঘ-রৌদ্রের ছন্দে কখনও রোদ কখনও বৃষ্টি। দূর থেকে দেখলে মনে হবে যেনো রঙ্গের মেলা বসেছে। জলজ ফুলের রানী খ্যাত পদ্মফুল সারিসারি আর…
সোনার বাংলা গড়ার প্রচেষ্টায় প্রকৌশলীদের আরো অবদান রাখতে হবে
ঢাকা, ৮ ভাদ্র ( ২৩ আগস্ট) : বিদ্যুৎ, জ্বালানি ও খনিজ সম্পদ প্রতিমন্ত্রী নসরুল হামিদ বলেছেন, সোনার বাংলা গড়ার প্রচেষ্টায় প্রকৌশলীদের আরো অবদান রাখতে হবে। বিদ্যুৎ খাতের প্রকৌশলীদের জনগণের সরাসরি উন্নত সেবা দেওয়ার সুযোগ রয়েছে। এই সুযোগ কাজে লাগিয়ে দেশ…
Free journo Kajol immediately: Artists, activists, family
Dhaka, Aug 24 – Artistes and cultural activists on Sunday demanded immediate release of photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol who has been languishing in jail in cases filed under the Digital Security Act.
Online Certificate Program on Global Compact for Migration
Online Certificate Programme on Global Compact for Migration (GCM) Learn, Act and Change. Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA), Manila, Philippines, Cross Regional Center for Refugees and Migrants (CCRM), Beirut, Lebanon, Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), New Delhi,…
BNP’s demand: Take steps to protect media industry
Dhaka, Aug 24 – Observing that the newspaper industry is now on the brink of ruination due to coronavirus pandemic, BNP on Sunday demanded the government take effective steps to protect it.
Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant fire ’caused by sabotage’
Iran’s nuclear body has said that a fire last month at a major nuclear facility at Natanz was caused by sabotage. But the Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation (IAEO) did not say who they believe is behind the incident.
Remembering Abdus Shahid, Abul Kalam
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The demise of Abdus Shahid, Joint Chief News Editor of NTV channel, and a dedicated journalist union leader on Sunday, the 23rd of August came as a great shock to me like other members of the journalist…
IBTRA organizes workshop on International Factoring
Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) organized a daylong workshop titled “International Factoring” on 22 August 2020, Saturday on a virtual platform. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of IBBL addressed the inaugural session as chief guest.
BAF general secretary Chapal infects with COVID-19 positive
DHAKA – Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF) general secretary Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapal infected with COVID-19 positive, a BAF press release said today. Chapal, who has been feeling unwell for the past few days, gave a sample for COVID-19 test…
24pc female online entrepreneurs shut businesses in June
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Though the online sales of health products and daily essentials were booming due to COVID-19, the ongoing pandemic has taken its heavy toll on the online retailers of fashion, cosmetics, and other imported products, says a…
Rubel eying to make a Test comeback in Sri Lanka
DHAKA —Bangladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain has set his target to make a comeback in the longer version format during the side’s three-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Despite establishing him one of the best bowlers of the country in…
BCB looking for a batting coach for all format of cricket
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has planned to appoint a batting coach for the national team for a long term and for all formats of cricket. The post of the batting coach went vacant after the resignation of Neil…
Farmers Bank loan scam: Regent Group’s Shahed lands in jail
Dhaka, Aug 23 – A Dhaka Court on Sunday sent Regent Hospital chairman Mohammad Shahed to jail in a case filed for misappropriating Tk 2.71 crore from Farmers Bank.
State Minister for Sports inaugurates skill aid of Bangladesh program
DHAKA – The State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP inaugurated a virtual skill aid of Bangladesh program on Saturday evening, a Ministry of Youth and Sports press release said today. Skill Aid works to increase…
Govt emptied public coffer, alleges BNP
Dhaka, Aug 23 – BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has emptied the national exchequer and bankrupted the country’s economy to meet the budget deficit.
No Tajia procession, rally in open space: Dhaka Police chief
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam on Sunday directed DMP officials to take initiatives not to hold Tajia processions and rallies in open spaces on Ashura which falls on August 30 to prevent the spread…
OC Pradeep, wife sued in graft case
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 23 – The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed a case against former Officer-in-Charge of Teknaf Model Police Station Pradeep Kumar Das and his wife for amassing wealth worth Tk 4 crore from unknown sources.
Zia behind Aug 15 killings, Khaleda in Aug 21 attack: PM
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday renewed her allegations that Khaleda Zia was involved in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack as her husband Ziaur Rahman was behind the August 15, 1975 killings.
করোনাকালে দেশপ্রেম
শিপন রবিদাস প্রাণকৃষ্ণ পুরো বিশ্ব আজ ভয়ঙ্করভাবে বিপর্যস্ত। করোনা নামক প্রাণঘাতী ভাইরাসটি বিশ্বব্যাপী ছড়িয়েছে। বাংলাদেশে করোনা ভাইরাস শনাক্ত হয় গত ৮ মার্চ। ২৬ মার্চ থেকে দেশে সাধারণ ছুটি ঘোষণা করে লকডাউন পরিস্থিতি সৃষ্টি করা হয়। ফলে কর্মহীন হয়ে পড়ে লাখ…
Bangladesh sees 34 virus deaths, 1973 new cases on Sunday
Dhaka, Aug 23: Bangladesh on Sunday reported 34 more COVID-19 deaths, raising the tally to 3,941.