তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রী ড. হাছান মাহ্মুদ বলেছেন, ‘বেগম খালেদা জিয়াকে আদৌ বিদেশ নিয়ে যাবার প্রয়োজন আছে কি না সেটিই এখন বড় প্রশ্ন।’
Month: May 2021
Measures taken to enhance implementation rate of ADP
Dhaka, May 8 : The government is taking a series of measures to enhance the implementation rate of Annual Development Programme (ADP) in an effort to overcome the lack of capability to use project funds and speed up the pace…
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 45 more deaths with 1285 new cases
Dhaka, May 8 : Bangladesh reported 45 more Coronavirus related deaths with 1285 new cases in 24 hours until Saturday morning amid concern after the detection of first case of highly contagious Indian Coronavirus strain in the country.
In ‘monumental’ decision, US shows support for TRIPS waiver
The Biden-Harris administration on 5 May brought about a seismic change in the ongoing discussions on a temporary waiver from certain provisions of the WTO’s TRIPS Agreement in combating the COVID-19 pandemic
Khaleda Zia’s condition improves slightly: Doctor
Dhaka, May 8 : The health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia improved slightly on Saturday, but she still needs the oxygen support as her saturation level still fluctuates due to post-Covid complications, said a member of her personal medical…
Ctg. Abahani go goal feast
DHAKA – Midfielder Rakib Hossain scored a brace as Chittagong Abahani Limited registered a crushing 5-2 goal victory over Saif Sporting Club in the second round of TVS Bangladesh Premier League football held today under the floodlight at Bangabandhu National…
No tree to fell unnecessarily at Suhrawardy Udyan: PD
As the government gives priority to saving trees, no tree will be felled unnecessarily while implementing the mega plan at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan.
‘Rental, quick rental power plant deals can’t be extended’
Although the govt has allowed rental and quick rental power plants on a short-term basis, now their owners are pursuing a long term agreement which cannot be acceptable in any case,
Mad rush of homebound people at Paturia terminal
Paturia ferry terminal saw a mad rush of homebound people ahead of Eid despite a decision of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) to suspend day time ferry services.
Two more Indian Covid strain cases identified in Jessore
Two more confirmed cases of Indian Coronavirus strain have been detected at the Genome Centre of Jessore University of Science and Technology.
Ferry services suspended to contain spread of Covid
Amid a mad rush of home-bound people ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia and Shimulia-Banglabazar routes have been suspended to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Tagore ‘s birth anniversary programme goes online for second year
The 160th birth anniversary of Noble Prize-winning Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore has been observed online on Saturday.
445 India returnees kept at 11 quarantine centres in Khulna
At least 445 Bangladeshis, who returned home from India through the Benapole border till Friday, have been sent to institutional quarantine in Khulna, officials said Saturday.
The Illusion of Digital Inclusion in the Post-COVID World
We are living through a decisive moment. The COVID-19 pandemic’s devasting impact is reaching every corner of the world. As we look back at this period, we will see history divided into a pre-COVID and a post-COVID world.
রমজান মাসে ই’তেক্বাফরত আলেমদের গ্রেফতারে ধর্মপ্রাণ মানুষ বিস্মিত হয়েছে
রমজান মাসে ই’তেক্বাফরত আলেমদের গ্রেফতারে ধর্মপ্রাণ মানুষ বিস্মিত হয়েছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর প্রেসিডিয়াম সদস্য প্রিন্সপাল মাওলানা সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ আল মাদানী।
RU VC left campus after irregular appointment of 141 persons
The outgoing vice-chancellor of Rajshahi University professor M Abdus Sobhan temporarily appointed 141 persons to different positions of the university disregarding prohibitions from the Education Ministry and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
10 India returnees admitted to CMCH
Ten Bangladeshis, who returned from India after treatment, were admitted to the Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on Friday morning.
Fight to save Dhaka’s ‘oxygen bank’
But the historic park seems to be under threat, having already lost a major portion of its green cover to an ongoing redevelopment project.
2 die in Kushtia after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank
Two construction workers died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank at Jugia Palpara in Kushtia on Friday morning.
Khaleda’s fitness to go abroad to assess once permission given
The medical board will decide whether she has the physical fitness to travel abroad once the government permits her to leave the country.
Covid daily deaths toll in Bangladesh drop to 37
Bangladesh on Friday reported the death of 37 more people, including 14 women, from Coronavirus, the lowest since March 28.
Doctors for raising tobacco tax to protect public health
Scores of prominent doctors have urged the government to hike tobacco tax in the budget to protect public health.
Restaurant workers to stage demo Tuesday
Bangladesh Hotel Restaurant Sweetmeat Workers Federation (BHRSWF) will stage demonstrations across the country, including in the capital, on Tuesday demanding their salaries, dues and festival bonus.
Union, Cruz Azul advance in CONCACAF Champions League
LOS ANGELES – Philadelphia Union reached the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League for the first time on Tuesday, drawing 1-1 with Atlanta United to wrap up a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.
Coach Jamie Day to arrive Monday
DHAKA- English-born Bangladesh national football team’s head coach Jamie Day will return to Dhaka from the United Kingdom on Monday (May 10) night after spending his vacation.
Hosting IPL not a mistake, insists India cricket chief
NEW DELHI – India’s cricket chief Sourav Ganguly has defended the attempt to hold the Indian Premier League during the country’s coronavirus emergency, insisting it was not a mistake.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 41 deaths in 24 hours
Amid the declining trend in Covid-19 infections and fatalities after an alarming surge in April, Bangladesh registered 41 coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours until Thursday, pushing up the total fatalities to 11,796.
DU to take exams online if Covid situation remains unchanged
Dhaka University’s Academic Council on Thursday decided to hold the final examinations online from July 1 if coronavirus situation does not improve in the meantime .
President receives 2nd dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Dhaka, May 6 :President Abdul Hamid received the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine at Bangabhaban on Thursday
New Zealand weightlifter set to be first transgender Olympian
WELLINGTON – New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is poised to become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, a move that will reignite debate over the ethics of trans sport.