The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the largest decrease in global economic activity on record. But the drop in carbon dioxide emissions has been only temporary.
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Stop people from dumping Covid-19 victims’ bodies into Ganga
India’s federal government has asked states to check the practice of dumping bodies of COVID-19 victims into the river Ganga, as the country struggles in a devastating second wave of infections.
Rare fishing cat captured in Chattogram village
A rare fishing cat, locally known as ‘mechho bagh’, was captured in Azimnagar village of Fatikchhari Upazila on Monday night.
Two dolphins found dead on Kuakata beach
Two dolphins were found dead on Kuakata beach on Sunday and Monday.
FM Momen terms China’s remarks on Quad very regrettable
Terming Chinese envoy’s recent remarks very regrettable, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said Bangladesh maintained a non-aligned and balanced foreign policy and it will decide what to do following those principles.
Dhaka’s first metro train makes short exhibition trip
After a long journey from Japan to India, the first six cars of the Dhaka metro rail have marked their first media exhibition with a short debut trip at the depot in Uttara’s Diabari.
Planet-friendly milk: Singapore firm makes dairy with algae
The world-first algae milk uses a fraction of the energy, water and land as cow’s milk, but is just as nutritious, says its inventor.
2021 EducationUSA Academy Connects Program: US Embassy Dhaka
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 EducationUSA Academy Connects college preparatory program.
IBBL Shari’ah Supervisory Committee meeting held
A meeting of the Shari`ah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Tuesday, 11 May 2021 at virtual Platform.
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.
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 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.
খালেদা জিয়াকে চিকিৎসার জন্য বিদেশ নেয়ার প্রয়োজন আছে কি না
তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রী ড. হাছান মাহ্মুদ বলেছেন, ‘বেগম খালেদা জিয়াকে আদৌ বিদেশ নিয়ে যাবার প্রয়োজন আছে কি না সেটিই এখন বড় প্রশ্ন।’
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
‘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.
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).
Our Humanity; Our Identity
Identity politics has been on the ascendancy in many parts of the world in the last few decades. Its relationship to ethnicity, culture and religion is what concerns us at this point.
Premier Bank’s 9th EGM and 22nd AGM held on digital platform
The Premier Bank Limited held its 9th EGM and 22nd Annual General Meeting online on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 11 AM and 11:30 AM, respectively.
BCL Rajshahi University & City Units clash at RU, 3 hurt
At least 3 officials were injured in a clash at Rajshahi University between Bangladesh Chhatra League, Rajshahi University unit and the Rajshahi City Unit on Thursday.
Islami Bank Capital Management Limited holds AGM
The 11th Annual General Meeting of Islami Bank Capital Management Limited (IBCML) was held on Tuesday, 4 May 2020 on a virtual platform.
The Climate Tipping Point We Want
Now that the direct economic costs of climate action have declined, the debate is shifting to the political and social difficulties of moving away from fossil fuels and toward a low-carbon, high-efficiency world.
Building a Nature-Positive Economy
The planet’s ecosystems are nearing critical tipping points, with extinction rates 100-1,000 times higher than they were a century ago. Our current economic system has put natural resources under ever-increasing pressure.
Refugee Kids Say How Education Helped Put Trauma Behind Them
Chuol is grateful that despite the trauma she has already experienced in her young life, she is able to continue her education in the refugee camp. Learning has given her a reason to wake up every day.