Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Bangladesh reported five new Covid-19 deaths until early Friday, including four in Dhaka, taking the national tally to 8,253. The fatality rate stood at 1.53%, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. However, the daily…
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Islamabad keen to boost ties with Dhaka exploring untapped potential
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui has said his country wants to boost ties with Bangladesh by exploring untapped potential and reviving all the old connections saying Pakistan can benefit from Bangladesh’s development. “I’m…
Ban v WI Dhaka Test: Bonner, Da Silva, Joseph propel tourists to 409
Dhaka, Feb 11 (UNB): Superb batting display by West Indian batsmen helped the tourists post 409 in their first innings on the second day of Dhaka Test against Bangladesh. Consistent performance by Nkrumah Bonner (90), Joshua Da Silva (92) and…
Leading fashion players implement circular systems in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Over 30 renowned fashion brands, manufacturers and recyclers are collaborating in a new initiative to capture and reuse textile waste in Bangladesh. Global Fashion Agenda on Thursday announced the participants of the Circular Fashion Partnership, including…
Walton mobile offers 21 pc discounts, free air ticket on Valentine
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB) : Bangladeshi electronics band Walton is conducting a special campaign centering the upcoming Valentine’s Day. Under the campaign titled ‘Valentine’s Couple Deal’ customers are getting 21 percent discount along with the chance of getting Dhaka-Cox’s bazar-Dhaka…
Driver’s assistant hacked to death inside bus in Khulna
Khulna, Feb 12 (UNB): The assistant of a driver was found dead inside a bus in Khulna on Friday. Md Sabbir, 26, a resident of Bagerhat, worked for ‘Shohag Paribahan’. His body was recovered from the bus in Shibbari More…
Zahid Gogon’s ‘Prem Puran’ to be released on LagVelki
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Marking Pahela Falgun and Valentine’s Day, aspiring young filmmaker Zahid Gogon directed short-film ‘Prem Puran’ is set to release Friday on LagVelki.com, country’s first pay-per-view movie OTT platform. Produced under the banner of Film Mistri production,…
Dhaka University to expel 7 students over admission fraud
Dhaka University, Feb 12 — Dhaka University (DU) authorities have recommended the expulsion of seven students for their alleged involvement in admission test forgery and digital fraudulence.
Dhaka world’s second-most polluted city on Friday
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to dominate the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
The move to convict Trump may fail but, will the damage heal
Mostafa Kamal Majumder A high political drama is now on in the US Capitol Hill as Democrats in the US Senate are seeking a conviction for former President Donald Trump against his second impeachment in the House while Republicans are…