Three youths armed with sharp weapons allegedly attacked a Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal leader at a tea stall near his house in Barisal late on Thursday night, leaving him seriously injured.
Month: February 2021
MP Papul’s conviction: Govt receives verdict copy
The government has recently received the copy of a 61-page verdict of Bangladeshi MP Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul’s conviction in Kuwait in a case related to human trafficking, residency visa trading and money laundering.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Daily infection rate rises, fatalities fall
Bangladesh saw a decline in Covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours until Friday morning but the daily infection rate jumped slightly.
Shakib to skip Sri Lanka Tests to play in IPL
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has decided to skip the Test series against Sri Lanka to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Miller launches Share America’s Bengali language website
To celebrate International Mother Language Day 2021 and in honour of Bangladesh’s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence, U.S. Ambassador Earl Miller officially launched ShareAmerica’s Bengali language website (share.america.gov/bn/) on Thursday.
Highest-ever fund promised to IFAD to tackle hunger, poverty
US$3.8 billion, that’s how much the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will now be able to invest in the world’s rural poor.
Seven Food Justice Actions in Honor of World Justice Day
In celebration of the United Nations’ World Day of Social Justice on February 20th, Food Tank is highlighting seven ways you can fight for justice in food and agriculture.
South Africa’s Morris smashes IPL auction record with $2.25 mn fee
CHENNAI, India – South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris on Thursday became the most expensive player bought for the Indian Premier League when Rajasthan Royals paid $2.25 million for him. The fee smashed the record $2.2 million paid for Yuvraj Singh…
National women’s handball final tomorrow
DHAKA – Bangladesh Ansar will take on Naogaon District Sports Association(DSA) in the final match of EXIM Bank 31st National Women’s Handball competition scheduled to be held tomorrow (Friday) at Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad Stadium in Narail. The match kicks off…
BCB president hopeful of quelling Bangladesh’s Test problem
DHAKA –The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon expected that the ongoing problem of the Bangladesh national cricket team will not be difficult to solve even though the team is now going through a rough phase. Bangladesh cricket…
State Minister for Sports receives COVID-19 vaccine
DHAKA – State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP today received COVID-19 vaccine at Sheikh Russel Gastroliver Hospital in the city. After receiving the vaccine, the State Minister felt better as no side effects were aroused.…
Prof Anisuzzaman’s 84th birth anniversary today
Thursday marks the 84th birth anniversary of the Ekushey Padak winner late national professor Anisuzzaman, one of the most prolific and respected Bangladeshi academics.
Barishal University students continue protests for 2nd day
Students of Barishal University staged demonstrations for the second consecutive day on Thursday to press home their six-point demand.
Man crushed under train in Khulna
A man was crushed under the wheels of a train at Khulna Railway Station on Thursday morning.
The identity of deceased could not be known yet.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: New cases, fatalities fall slightly
Fifteen more coronavirus-related deaths and 391 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours until Thursday morning.
IPL 202: Shakib back in Kolkata Knight Riders
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), his old team, for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Vaccination in Bangladesh: FM says over 15 lakh received shots so far
More than 15 lakh people have got vaccinated against Covid-19 in Bangladesh since the country launched vaccination drive on February 7, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday.
Curb food adulteration with an iron hand: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to curb food adulteration in Bangladesh with an iron hand alongside creating awareness among businesspeople against such offences.
Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020 announces top 50 contestants
Beauty pageant competition Flora Bank Miss Universe 2020 has announced the names of its top 50 contestants.
Edible oil prices upped in line with int’l market trend
The National Committee on Daily Essential Commodity Marketing and Distribution has re-fixed the prices of edible oil, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday.
BB reserve heist probe report submission deferred again
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday fixed March 31for submission of the probe report in the case filed over Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place in 2016.
Hearing against Sayeedi, 5 others for embezzlement deferred
The Special Judge Court-1 of Dhaka yesterday could not record the depositions of the witnesses against six accused including convicted war criminal Delwar Hossain Sayeedi in a case filed on the charge of embezzling money of Islamic Foundation (IF) Zakat fund.
Suu Kyi in Closed-Door Court sans Lawyer, Protests Continue
Myanmar’s top generals have begun the process to prevent Aung San Suu Kyi – the country’s popular civilian leader – from ever holding political power. Both she and President Win Myint were arraigned in a closed-door court session via video link Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Crop Innovation Mitigating Climate Crisis Impact in Africa
African smallholder farmers have no choice but to adapt to climate change: 2020 was the second hottest year on record, while prolonged droughts and explosive floods are directly threatening the livelihoods of millions.
Leveraging AI to Fight Climate Change
International organisations, researchers and data scientists say artificial intelligence (AI) and big data are critical to combat years of promises but inadequate action on the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises.
Military coup in Myanmar
Claiming allegations of election fraud as a basis for a coup the military has detained top civilian leaders of the former government, including the State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi who was head of government and the President, Win Myint.
Prince Philip, 99, in hospital ‘as a precaution’
The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening “as a precautionary measure” after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace has said.
IBBL Rajshahi Zone holds Business Development Confce
The Rajshahi Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized Business Development Conference through a virtual platform on 16 February 2021.
RUJA holds discussion meeting on Dr. Zoha
Rajshahi University Journalist Association (RUJA) Wednesday arranged a discussion program marking the death anniversary (February 18) of the first martyred intellectual of Bangladesh Dr. Shamsuzzoha at the Botany department of the university.
Japan starts vaccine rollout with healthcare workers
TOKYO – Japan began vaccinating healthcare workers against the coronavirus on Wednesday, rolling out a cautious inoculation programme with just over five months until the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Japan has so far approved only the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, and started administering…