Is the heavily-publicized Covid-19 vaccine in danger of being weaponized when over 159,000 Palestinians who have tested positive in Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) are being denied treatment during a deadly pandemic?
Year: 2021
On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus
With the stroke of a pen, Biden ordered a halt to the construction of Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall, ended the ban on travel from some Muslim-majority countries, declared his intent to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization and revoked the approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, aides said.
13 grabbed canals to be restored: Dhaka North City Mayor
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Md Atiqul Islam said illegally occupied parts of 13 canals, which are in the expanded wards of the DNCC, would be recovered.
Biden takes the helm as president facing pandemic, divisions
Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, swearing the oath of office just before noon to take the helm.
Bangladesh economy showed resilience during Covid shock: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh has been able to avert the economic recession due to the Covid-19 pandemic though many countries across the world have suffered the most.
IBBL inaugurates CRM at Pallabi, Dhaka
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated Cash Recycling Machine (CRM) at Rupnagar in Dhaka on Saturday, 16 January 2021.
US Embassy accepting petitions for (Fulbright TEA) FY 2021-22
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) program.
Donald Trump’s farewell: We did what we came to do
US President Donald Trump has made his farewell address before leaving office, saying: “We did what we came to do – and so much more.”
Dhaka ranks world’s ‘most polluted capital city’
Dhaka once again has topped a list of cities with the worst air quality in the world.
Three killed as passenger bus overturns in Faridpur
Three people were killed and 15 others injured after a bus overturned in Bogail area of Bhanga upazila in Faridpur on Wednesday.
Railway official sued over rape in Rajshahi
A case has been filed against an official of Bangladesh Railway, Rajshahi as he allegedly raped a housewife in Boalia area of Rajshahi division town.
Washington DC prepares for Biden inauguration
Security has been ramped up in Washington DC in preparation for an inauguration like no other.
আশকারায় বেপরোয়া মাঠ প্রশাসন, ক্ষমতালিপ্সার শিকার হচ্ছে দেশ
পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেন, আশকারা দিয়ে দেশের জনপ্রশাসনকে বেপরোয়া করে ফেলা হয়েছে। বাংলাদেশের জনপ্রশাসন সম্পর্কে সাধারণ তথ্য যে, অনিয়ম করলে শাস্তি হয় না
Sundarbans poacher held with tiger hide in Bagerhat
A Royal Bengal Tiger hide was seized from Sharonkhola of Bagerhat District Tuesday afternoon.
Zia’s 85th birth anniversary celebrated
BNP and its associate bodies on Tuesday celebrated the 85th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman taking a fresh vow to ‘restore’ democracy in the country.
Tripartite talks: Dhaka’s cautious hope on Rohingya return
The China-Bangladesh-Myanmar meeting was chaired by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui and Myanmar Deputy Minister of International Cooperation Hau Do Suan led the Myanmar side.
Pompeo failure to call attacks on Rohingya genocide deplored
Secretary Pompeo has declined to make a … finding of genocide against the state of Myanmar for its vicious mass attacks against the Rohingya
Tigers seek winning start against Windies
DHAKA – The hosts Bangladesh seeks a winning start to the three-match ODI series as they take on a depleted West Indies in the first match tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh indeed is set to return…
Strike rate question irks Tamim
DHAKA, Jan 19, 2021 (BSS) – Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal was irked by the volley of questions regarding his strike rate in one-day International cricket, which the experts said below par in the context of modern cricket. Starting his…
Injury scares for Soumya ahead of first ODI against W. Indies
DHAKA- Soumya Sarkar who got a new role of batting at No. 7 to provide impetus lower down the order scared the Bangladesh team ahead of the first ODI against West Indies, which will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at the…
Shakib has no problem to bat at No. 4 position: Tamim
DHAKA – Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal claimed that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has no problem in being demoted to middle order position from No.3 where he enjoyed overwhelming success. Tamim said he spoke to Shakib personally and appraised him…
‘Miracle’ at the Gabba as record-breaking India stun Australia
BRISBANE, Australia – India pulled off a record run-chase in a thrilling final session to hand Australia their first defeat at Brisbane’s Gabba ground since 1988 and clinch the four-Test series 2-1 on Tuesday. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant starred with a…
Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna to Earn $14.7B from Vaccines Sales
According to data presented by Finaria.it, BioNTech-Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines sales are expected to generate $14.7bn in revenue by 2023.
Atommash has shipped nuclear equipment to Bangladesh
The Volgodonsk branch of JSC “AEM-technology” manufactured and shipped the internals of the nuclear reactor for the first power unit of the “Rooppur” NPP in Bangladesh.
Govt measures need to be implemented for poverty alleviation
Measures taken by the government need to be implemented to alleviate poverty in the country.
Lebanon: Dire Conditions for Syrian Refugees in Border Town
Syrian refugees in Arsal, a Lebanese town on the border with Syria, do not have adequate shelters to withstand the harsh winter months, Human Rights Watch said today.
President Abdul Hamid at Parliament opening session 2021
Let us all, irrespective of our religion-colour-caste, repay the debt of blood of millions of martyrs through establishment of an exploitation-free society by shunning the differences of party, paths and opinion.
Law to increase financial jurisdiction of lower court judges
A new bill if passed into law will increase the financial jurisdiction of a District Judge to Taka 50 million from the present 0.5 million to hear appeals of civil suits.
Global Joint Effort Must to Secure Equal Access to Vaccines
Recovering better will require concerted efforts to rebuild trust in the institutions of governance, with a renewed commitment to eliminating discrimination
Are water futures the future of water?
Water futures have so far failed to address concerns regarding access to water in developing countries. There is no easy panacea for humanity’s water needs.