The government has extended the ongoing lockdown by another week until May 30 allowing public buses to run at half of their capacities considering the current coronavirus situation in the country.
Month: May 2021
Bank transaction hours from 10 am to 2:30 pm until May 30
Banks’ transaction hours have been raised by half an hour as they will now operate from 10 am to 2:30 pm from May 24 to until May 30.
17 India returnees test positive for Covid-19
Seventeen Bangladeshis, who returned home from India through Benapole land port from April 26 to May 22, have tested positive for Covid-19.
Journalist Rozina Islam freed under bail until July 15
A Dhaka court on Sunday granted ad-interim bail to Prothom Alo senior reporter Rozina Islam until July 15 in a case filed under the Official Secrets Act.
Train, bus, launch services to resume with norms Monday
Twenty eight pairs of trains will run from Monday across the country after suspension of the services for over one month as part of the government restrictions on people’s movement to stem the coronavirus transmission.
ARB College SC go goal feast in women’s football
DHAKA – Shaheda Akter Ripa and Anuching Mogini slammed brilliant hat-tricks each as Ataur Rahman Bhuiyan College Sporting Club crushed Kanchijhuli Sporting Club by 11-0 drubbing in a match of the Women’s Football League held Saturday at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy…
SDGs: Greater urgency needed to meet environmental goals
Countries are on track to miss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to environmental protection, two UN entities warn in a new report issued on Saturday to coincide with the International Day for Biological Diversity.
Bangladesh stresses on developing young players with WC in mind
DHAKA—With 2023 World Cup in mind, Bangladesh team management is mulling all ODI series including this three-match series against Sri Lanka as a chance to develop the young players as the senior players won’t be around there within two or…
Domingo warns Tigers against complacency
DHAKA—Head coach Russell Domingo cautioned Bangladesh against complacency ahead of the three-match ODI series against the visiting Sri Lanka, stating that despite being inexperienced, the Island nation has some excellent players who can take away the game if they are…
Khaled Mahmud tests Covid-19 positive
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Khaled Mahmud Sujon tested positive for Covid-19 and currently has been in isolation at his home.
Alesha named Bangladesh cricket’s title sponsor till 2023
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named Alesha Holdings Limited as the title sponsor of all home series of the Tigers for the coming two years.
নারায়ণগঞ্জে নৌকাভাসানে সাউন্ডবাংলা-ঈদআড্ডা অনুষ্ঠিত
নারায়ণগঞ্জে নৌকাভাসানে সাউন্ডবাংলা-ঈদআড্ডা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে। মানবাধিকার বাংলাদেশ-এর মহাসচিব সংবাদযোদ্ধা সোনিয়া দেওয়ান প্রীতির সভাপতিত্বে এতে প্রধান অতিথি ছিলেন মাদক বিরোধী সচেতন নাগরিক সমাজ-এর আহবায়ক বদরুল হক।
Improving Nutrition for Working Women, Mothers in RMG Sector
a new partnership will help tackle undernutrition in the ready-made garment (RMG) industry by introducing essential nutrition services and support for working mothers and pregnant women in PVH suppliers’ factories in Bangladesh.
Half of global GDP at risk due to nature loss, analyst says
According to a recent World Economic Forum report, transitioning towards nature-positive economic models in key sectors could provide almost 400 million jobs and over $10 trillion in annual business value by 2030.
The Right to Disability-Inclusive Health Sans Discrimination
Despite clear legal obligations, persons with disabilities continue to experience discrimination in their access to health.
Bangladesh urgently seeks 1.6mn AstraZeneca doses from UK
After its request to the United States, Bangladesh has urged the United Kingdom (UK) to help it by providing vaccine doses to meet its emergency needs as the second dose vaccination is disrupted in Bangladesh.
Efforts to resume tripartite talks over Rohingya repatriation
Efforts are underway to resume tripartite talks among Bangladesh, China and Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation even though the negotiation with Myanmar remains halted for a long time.
Cyclone brewing over Andaman Sea ‘may hit Bangladesh coast’
A low pressure area is brewing over the North Andaman Sea and the adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal, which could intensify into a cyclonic storm, the Met office has said.
Small energy efficiency group can reduce energy costs
Speakers at a webinar on Saturday advised the country’s textile and garment factory owners to adopt the concept of Small Energy Efficiency Working Group (SEEWG)” to reduce their energy costs
Ready to stand with BD, S Asian countries to defeat pandemic: China
China has said it will continue to support Bangladesh’s fight against COVID-19 and is willing to facilitate the discussion of cooperation in “vaccine filling” between Chinese and Bangladeshi companies.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees rise in daily deaths
Bangladesh logged 38 more coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, taking the country’s fatalities to 12,348.
Europe to soon feast on luscious Bangladeshi mangoes
The supple flesh and intense flavour of the luscious mango from Bangladesh’s Satkhira district are all set to drive Europeans mad.
Exploring the Rules of Transboundary Infrastructure
Over 100 participants took part in the event, which was co-organised by GWP and the International Water Law Academy (IWLA) of Wuhan University.
Israel and Hamas claim victory as fragile ceasefire holds
Thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank poured onto the streets to celebrate the ceasefire, waving flags and flashing the “V” sign for victory.
Youth Launch ‘Stronger Campaign’ for UN Biodiversity Day
The Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) has put leaders and policymakers on notice that they are not willing to listen to the same conversations, suggestions and unmet promises, as the world faces a biodiversity crisis.
UN: Half of population in CAR facing acute food insecurity
Almost half of the population in the Central African Republic (CAR) are likely to suffer from high levels of acute food insecurity between April and August of this year
Ceasefire can’t hide scale of destruction in Gaza, UN warns
The humanitarian community has welcomed the ceasefire agreed in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel but warned that the destruction in Gaza will take years, if not decades, to fix.
has not officially sought any change in Test serres schedule: ECB
New Delhi- The BCCI has not made any official request to alter the schedule for India’s five-Test series against England for completing the postponed IPL, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
Zidane delight for Benzema ahead of Liga title end game
MADRID – Zinedine Zidane expressed delight on Friday at his Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema’s France recall ahead of La Liga’s final round of matches with Real in contention to retain the title.
Two matches of women’s football to be held tomorrow
DHAKA – Two matches of the Women’s Football League will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamalapur.