The Met Office has forecast light to moderate rain all over the country during the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims.
Month: May 2021
Sheikh Russel KC to take on Ctg Abahnai tomorrow
DHAKA-Spirited Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra will take on Chittagong Abahani Limited in the second round important match of Bangladesh Premier League football scheduled to be held tomorrow at Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Bamboo bats could revolutionise cricket: study
LONDON- Cricket is a sport defined by tradition, but change may be in store after research suggested bamboo could be an attractive alternative to willow in the manufacture of bats.
Olympic chief’s Japan visit postponed over virus as Games loom
TOKYO – International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach has been forced to postpone a visit to Japan, organisers said Monday, after a coronavirus state of emergency was extended less than three months before the Tokyo Games.
Pakistan win 2nd Test against Zimbabwe by innings to secure series
HARARE – Pakistan won the second Test against Zimbabwe by an innings and 147 runs on Monday to wrap up a two-match series that they dominated.
Bangladesh condemns attacks on Al-Aksa Mosque
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the attacks of terrorist nature and violence unleashed on innocent devotees and civilians at Al-Aksa Mosque compound.
Australia begins vaccinating athletes ahead of Tokyo Olympics
BRISBANE, Australia – Three-time Olympian Cate Campbell expressed relief Monday as the Australian team began being vaccinated against Covid-19 ahead of the Tokyo Games.
Khaleda ‘improving’, not out of ‘danger’ yet: Doctor
Though the health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia improving slowly, she is still not out of danger due to various post-Covid complications, her medical board member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Monday.
20 injured as workers, police clash in Gazipur
At least 20 workers were injured on Monday during a clash with police in Gazipur as they demonstrated for extended Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
Almost 6 million primary, secondary students at learning loss risk
Around 6 million primary and secondary students are at risk of learning loss due to the extended closure of the educational institutions in the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a study report revealed Monday.
Beijing wants Dhaka not to join Quad
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Monday said Bangladesh should not join “Quad”, a US-led initiative, and Dhaka’s relations with Beijing will “substantially get damaged” if it joins it.
Covid-19 death toll in Bangladesh nears 12000
Bangladesh reported 38 more Coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours until Monday morning, bringing the total number of fatalities to 11,972.
5 lakh doses of Chinese vaccine to arrive on May 12
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Monday officially announced arrival of 5 lakh doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine on May 12.
আল-আকসা মসজিদে নামাজরত মুসল্লিদের উপর ইসরাইলী হামলার নিন্দা
ইসলামী আন্দোলনের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করীম, পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই শুক্রবার জেরুজালেমে পবিত্র আল-আকসা মসজিদে নামাজরত মুসল্লিদের উপর ইসরাইলী বাহিনীর বর্বরোচিত হামলায় গভীর উদ্বেগ ও ক্ষোভ প্রকাশ করে এ হামলার তীব্র নিন্দা ও প্রতিবাদ জানিয়েছেন।
IBBL inaugurates its Kotalipara Sub-branch
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Kotalipara Sub-Branch under Gopalganj Branch on Thursday, 6 May 2021. Sheikh Nadir Hossain Lipu, Chairman, Bangladesh Milk Producers Co-operative Union Limited (MilkVita) inaugurated the Sub-Branch as the chief guest.
20- km tailback on Dhaka-Aricha Highway
A 20-km tailback has been created on Dhaka-Aricha ,ohighway due to the mad rush of homebound people ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr defying the restriction on movement amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 56 deaths
Bangladesh reported 56 more Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,386 new cases in a 24-hour period until Sunday morning.
Govt turns down application to send Khaleda abroad
The government on Sunday turned down the application of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s family seeking permission to send her abroad for advance treatment as there is no scope for her to avail of such a scope, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan.
Writ petition filed against tree cutting at Suhrawardy Udyan
A writ petition was filed at the High Court on Sunday to stop tree cutting at historical Suhrawardy Udyan in the pretext of beautification.
People still trying to leave Dhaka defying restrictions
Many people are still making frantic efforts to leave Dhaka to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their families in villages defying a ban on inter-district public transport due to the worsening Covid-19 situation.
BGB posted on Paturia-Daulatdia, Shimulia-Banglabazar routes
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) teams have been deployed on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Shimulia-Banglabazar routes in Manikganj and Munshiganj from Saturday night to control the mad rush of homebound people.
Khaleda Zia’s application now at Home Ministry
The opinion of the Law Ministry on allowing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad was sent to the Home Ministry on Sunday.
50 India returnees put in quarantine in Magura
Magura, May 9 : Fifty Bangladeshi nationals who returned home from India through Benapole on Saturday night have been placed in quarantine in Magura district.
Khaleda Zia tests negative for Covid-19, fluid in lungs
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has tested negative for Covid-19, fighting the deadly virus for 27 days since she had been infected.
77% Bangladeshi returnee migrants struggling to find jobs
Around 77% of the returnee migrants in Bangladesh were struggling to find jobs between April and November last year because of Covid-19 pandemic, says a study.
Shab-e-Qadr to be observed Sunday night
The holy Lailatul Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr, the holiest and most blessed night for Muslims, will be observed across the country on Sunday night with due solemnity and religious fervour.
New Zealand cricketer Seifert positive for coronavirus in India
WELLINGTON – New Zealand batsman Tim Seifert was forced to stay in India after testing positive for the coronavirus as his fellow Kiwi cricketers fled the Covid-19 crisis in India for the Maldives, officials said Saturday.
WHO backs Olympics to make right calls on Covid
GENEVA – The WHO on Friday backed the International Olympic Committee, Japan and host city Tokyo to make the right choices in managing the Covid-19 risks surrounding the pandemic-postponed 2020 Games.
Shakib tests Covid-19 negative after coming from India
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became negative in the first Covid-19 test after coming from India.
33-member picked up for camp of FIFA WC qualifiers
DHAKA- The national teams committee of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today picked up 33-memebr preliminary squad for the national team’s residential training camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar (Qualifiers).