Bangladesh extends lockdown until May 23
Year: 2021
Now rush to return; river terminals overcrowded again
As Eid holidays are over, now thousands of holidaymakers from south-western districts overcrowded the ferry terminals in a bid to return to Dhaka to join their workplaces.
Mild heat weave sweeps parts of country
A mild heat wave is sweeping Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions, said Bangladesh Metrology Department (BMD).
১০ জন রোহিঙ্গার দেহে করোনা শনাক্ত
শনিবার শনাক্ত হওয়া ২৫ জন করোনা রোগীর মধ্যে ১ জন আগে আক্রান্ত হওয়া পুরাতন রোগীর ফলোআপ টেস্ট রিপোর্ট। বাকী নতুন শনাক্ত হওয়া ২৪ জন রোগীর সকলেই কক্সবাজারের রোগী। তারমধ্যে, ১০ জন রোহিঙ্গা শরনার্থী।
PSG stumbles leave Lille on brink of Ligue 1 title
PARIS – Lille stand tantalisingly close to a first Ligue 1 title in a decade, but Kylian Mbappe is convinced that Paris Saint-Germain will only have themselves to blame if they fail to retain their crown.
South Africa, Australia, Pakistan to tour West Indies
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda– West Indies will prepare for the defence of their T20 World Cup crown with three home series between June and August against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Friday.
Competitors need decision on Olympics, says Federer
GENEVA – Roger Federer said Friday that athletes need a firm decision on whether the Tokyo Olympics are going ahead, with the tennis star saying he was in two minds over the Games.
Japan e-commerce CEO calls Olympics ‘suicide mission’
TOKYO – Holding the Tokyo Olympics this summer would be a “suicide mission” as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world, the head of Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten has warned.
Royal Title on Meghan’s Book
Meanwhile, in order to sell her book, Meghan has used her royal title as inscribed on the cover—“The Bench By Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex”.
Rich countries drained 152 tn from global South since 1960
The drain takes place subtly and almost invisibly, without the overt violence of colonial occupation and therefore without provoking protest and moral outrage.
Rain brings relief to Dhaka dwellers
A light rain coupled with thundershowers drenched Dhaka on Saturday evening, giving its residents some relief from scorching heat.
Senior journalist Feeuri Khondoker passes away
Senior Journalist Feeuri Khondoker died at the Combined Military Hosptal (CMH), Dhaka on Saturday afternoon. He was 70.
“Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale” to screen on May 17 by TV channels
Acclaimed both locally and globally, the docudrama titled “Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale”, will be rescreened on BTV and BTV World at 3:30 pm on her Homecoming Day on May 17.
Covid-19: 22 more lives lost, lowest daily deaths
Covid-19 claimed 22 more lives in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours until Saturday morning which is the lowest daily deaths in nearly two months.
Ongoing lockdown to be extended until May 23
The government is going to extend the ongoing lockdown for another week until May 23 to stem the spread of Covid-19.
‘Golden fibre’ no longer holds glitter for Khulna jute farmers
A major cash crop for over three million small farm households in Bangladesh, jute is no longer considered a ‘golden fibre’ in Khulna.
Another Eid celebrated with prayers in masks
Muslims across Bangladesh celebrated another muted Eid-ul-Fitr Friday without shaking hands and hugging each other thrice after the special prayers amid a host of health protocols put in place during the holiday.
China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from Nepal
China has cancelled attempts to climb Mount Everest from its side of the world’s highest peak because of fears of importing COVID-19 cases from neighbouring Nepal, state media reported.
US Casts 45 Vetoes While Protecting a Client State
The UNSC, the most powerful political body at the United Nations, has largely remained silent or ineffective in resolving one of the longstanding military conflicts in the Middle East involving Israelis and Palestinians.
Myanmar Military And Its Crimes against Children?
In one particularly bloody day in March, Myanmar’s security forces shot and killed at least ten children, some as young as 6, in violent crackdowns against peaceful protests.
Russia’s Sputnik Diplomacy
While Western countries were busy with their own vaccination campaigns, Russia has filled the leadership vacuum in developing countries.
Atletico closing in and tensing up as La Liga title edges closer
MADRID – “If we didn’t suffer, we wouldn’t be us,” Atletico Madrid captain Koke said on Wednesday night but after 36 games and nine months, a 10-point advantage spurned and a two-point advantage left, the trophy was finally in sight.
Liverpool beat Man Utd to boost chances of Champions League return
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Liverpool kept their chances of a place in next season’s Champions League in their own hands with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday. Jurgen Klopp’s men still need to win…
Haaland, Sancho score two each as Dortmund win German Cup final
BERLIN – Jadon Sancho and Erling Braut Haaland both netted twice Thursday as Borussia Dortmund won the German Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win over RB Leipzig to spoil Julian Nagelsmann’s hopes of leaving with a title.
Islami Andolon BD demo against Israeli aggression in Palestine
Islami Andolan Bangladesh staged a protest Friday against the recent Israeli attacks on Palestinians in East Jerusalem that killed more than a hundred people.
Return to Dhaka after lockdown ends: Mayor Taposh
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has urged people who left for their native places to celebrate Eid with their families to return to Dhaka as soon as the
lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Hasina greets freedom fighters on Eid
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday greeted all freedom fighters of the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Putin, UN urge Israel, Palestinians to halt fighting
Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday jointly called for an end to fighting between Israel and Palestinians.
Seven-goal Milan run riot as Juve keep Champions League hopes alive
MILAN – Ante Rebic scored a hat-trick and Theo Hernandez a double as AC Milan thrashed Torino 7-0 on Wednesday to keep their push for a return to the Champions League for the first time since 2014 on track.
‘History maker’ Williams crashes out of Italian Open in 1000th career match
ROME – Serena Williams, playing the 1000th WTA match of her career, crashed out of the Italian Open in the second round on Wednesday, weeks before her bid to make history at Roland Garros.