Japan will have a stronger cooperation with Bangladesh, especially for enhancing regional stability and connectivity in the region, as the development of Bangladesh contributes to the stability of Indo-Pacific region, says a senior official at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Day: February 23, 2021
Mustafizur puts national duty on top
Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman on Tuesday said he will always prefer playing for the national team over anything if the board selects him.
Govt making list of ‘fake’ freedom fighters, alleges BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government is making a list of ‘fake’ freedom fighters comprising Awami League supporters and their relatives who did not join the Liberation War in 1971.
Vaccination 2nd dose to begin in Bangladesh on Apr 7
The administering of the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Bangladesh will begin on April 7 as per the guideline of the World Health Organisation (WHO), said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday.
Misinformation severe deterrence to progress: BIPSS President
President of Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) Major General (retd) ANM Muniruzzaman on Tuesday said fake news and misinformation are severe deterrence to the progress of any nation.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 18 more die, 399 infected
Bangladesh witnessed a rise in Covid-19 related deaths and new cases in the last 24 hours until Tuesday morning.
ADB praises Hasina’s leadership in Covid fight
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday highly praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s dynamic and successful leadership in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and rolling out a nationwide vaccination programme.
Pupil receives 282,000-tk after assault by teacher
Corporal punishment has been kicked about and given another well-deserved beating. This time it was put on the rack, held up to ridicule, and tortured by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
IBBL organizes Discussion, Doa in observance of Shaheed Day
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited held a discussion and doa program on the occasion of Shaheed Day on 21 February 2021 Sunday at virtual platform.
Global Covid death toll nears 2.5 million
Covid continues to devastate countries across the world, as the global death toll from the deadly virus fast nears the grim milestone of 2.5 million.
MP Papul’s parliamentary seat declared vacant
The parliamentary constituency (Laxmipur-2) of Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul has been declared vacant after the independent parliamentarian was sentenced by a Kuwaiti court for criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
Protests swell after Myanmar junta raises specter of force
Protesters gathered in Myanmar’s biggest city on Monday despite the ruling junta’s threat to use lethal force against people who join a general strike against the military’s takeover three weeks ago.
Govt ruined spirit of Amar Ekushey: BNP
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Monday alleged that the government has ‘ruined’ the spirit of Amar Ekushey just ‘to stay in power by force’.
Let Khaleda go abroad for treatment: BNP
BNP on Monday demanded immediate withdrawal of the government’s ban on its ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia from going aboard for the sake of ensuring her right to receiving advanced medical treatment as per her choice.
Grammy-winning duo Daft Punk break up after 28 years
Daft Punk, comprised of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, have had major success over the years, winning six Grammy Awards.
UN Environment Assembly Calls to Make Peace with Nature
Its time for the world to radically change our ways if we are to make peace with the planet and create the environmental conditions so that all of humanity can thrive
Biden mourns 500,000 dead, balancing nation’s grief and hope
President Joe Biden on Monday confronted head-on the country’s once-unimaginable loss — half a million Americans in the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 killed, 23 injured in Sirajganj bus-truck collision
At least five people were killed and 23 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck at Konabari in Kamarkhand Upazila of Sirajganj district on Tuesday.