Washington, Xinhua/UNB, Aug 04 – A new study says US communities that made using face masks in public compulsory saw a decline in the spread of coronavirus.
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8 injured in Brahmanbaria clash over mobile recharge
Brahmanbaria, Aug 04 – At least eight people, including two women, were injured in a clash at Paschimpara Walishah Mazar area in Nabinagar municipality on Monday afternoon over a trifling matter.
India imposes curfew in parts of Kashmir
Srinagar, AP/UNB, Aug 04 – The authorities have clamped a curfew in many parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday ahead of the revocation anniversary of the region’s special status.
3 cousin sisters drown in Patuakhali
Patuakhali, August 04 – Three cousins drowned at a pond at Karpurkathi village in Bauphal Upazila of Patuakhali on Monday afternoon.
Trump changes stance on Chinese App TikTok
Changing his earlier stance, President Trump gave the go-ahead on Monday for Microsoft to hold negotiations on a potential blockbuster deal to purchase the Chinese-owned video app’s operations in the U.S., The New York Times reported on early Tuesday.
Be alert against Aug 15, 21 conspirators: Quader
Dhaka, Aug 03 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has urged all to remain alert against the anti-development force saying the conspirators of August 15 and August 21 are still continuing their evil efforts.
Mild heat wave sweeping over Bangladesh, Met offfice says
Dhaka, Aug 03 – A mild heat wave is sweeping over parts of the country including Dhaka, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said Monday.
ACC seeks info from Mugda hospital, Hotel Super Star
Dhaka, Aug 03 – The Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday sought various information and records from the managing director of Hotel Super Star Ltd and the director of Mugda 500-bed General Hospital, including the accommodation and meals of doctors,…
BNP condemns ex-major killing, wants killer identified
Dhaka, Aug 03 – Condemning the killing of a retired ‘Major of Bangladesh Army on Marine Drive Road in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf, BNP on Monday demanded that the real culprits be identified through a credible process.
EU provides Tk 10 mn for flood victims in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Aug 03 – The European Union is providing EUR 100,000, almost Tk 10 million, in humanitarian aid funding to assist the most vulnerable communities in response to severe flooding that has affected nearly one-third of Bangladesh.
WFP, Oxfam, Green Delta Insurance to help protect labourers
Dhaka, Aug 03 – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Oxfam Bangladesh and Green Delta Insurance Company Ltd have launched a new insurance scheme to protect casual agricultural labourers in Bangladesh from floods during this monsoon.
Noble Peace Prize winner politician John Hume dies
London, Ap/UNB, Aug 03 – Politician John Hume, who won Nobel Peace Prize for working to end violence in his native Northern Ireland, has passed away.
A Marshall Plan for Planetary Health
by Tolullah Oni CAMBRIDGE – The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of the significant flaws in our urban infrastructure, and highlighted our lack of attention to how human health, natural systems, and the built environment interact to determine planetary health.…
The True Price of Pesticides Is Unaffordable
by Layla Liebetrau NAIROBI – A mounting body of evidence suggests that industrial agriculture is failing the planet and its people. In particular, harmful chemical pesticides increasingly threaten the environment and public health.
Emerging Economies Should Build Back Greener
by Luis Alberto Moreno,Henry M. Paulson, Jr. WASHINGTON, DC – While lockdowns have slowed the spread of the coronavirus in many countries, their economic impact has been devastating. At the same time, with fewer commuters, factories at a standstill, and…
Nature by the Numbers
by Robert Watson NORWICH – When Cyclone Amphan came barreling up the Bay of Bengal this past May, South Asia’s first named storm of the year appeared to pose a massive threat to the people who live on the coastal…
Pandemic Policy Must be Climate Policy
by Renzo Guinto CALAMBA – While the world focuses on the COVID-19 crisis, climate change continues to advance. The consequences are devastating and becoming more so – and that includes for the pandemic response itself.
Indian Premier League set to start next month in UAE
New Delhi, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) — The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be staged in the United Arab Emirates from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10, subject to government approval.
Slump in rawhide prices: CCC removes 15000 pieces from roads
Chittagong, Aug 3 – Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) authorities have removed 15000 pieces of unsold rawhide of sacrificial animals from streets, said councillor Shoibal Das Sumon, president of Waste Management Committee of CCC.
Coronavirus cases worldwide pass 18 million, 687,941 deaths
PARIS, Aug 3 – The number of coronavirus cases recorded worldwide has passed 18 million, according to an AFP tally from official sources at 2240 GMT Sunday.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan recovers from coronavirus
New Delhi, AP/UNB, Aug 03 – Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Sunday after undergoing three weeks of treatment for the coronavirus.
Amit Shah contracts COVID-19
Xinhua/UNB, Aug 03 – India’s Home Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s closest political ally-bar-none, ex-president of the BJP Amit Shah tested positive for COVID-19, he himself confirmed through a tweet on Sunday.
Microsoft to continue talks to buy TikTok’s US operations
US tech giant Microsoft has confirmed that it is continuing talks to purchase the US operations of Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok.
Support breastfeeding for healthier planet: UN
UN has urged communities everywhere to “support breastfeeding for a healthier planet” as the World Breastfeeding Week is underway beginning Saturday.
Victoria state declares disaster, night curfew to be imposed
Melbourne, Aus, AP/UNB, Aug 02 – The premier of Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state has declared a disaster among growing new coronavirus restrictions across Melbourne and elsewhere from Sunday night.
Jubo League leader held in money laundering case
Faridpur, Aug 02 – Police arrested a local Jubo League leader and two others early Sunday from the Faridpur district town in Sadar Upazila in connection with a money laundering case.
21 cops suspended over killing of ex-Army major in Teknaf
Dhaka, Aug 02 – The authorities on Sunday suspended 21 police officers, including the in-charge, of Baharchhara police outpost in connection with the killing of a retired Major of Bangladesh Army on Marine Drive road in Teknaf.
Over 5.4 million affected by adverse effects of flood
Dhaka, Aug 02 – Around 11.14 lakh families have been affected and remain waterlogged, while 135 lives have so far been lost in the current wave of flooding that set in during the last week of June.
Dhaka gets 886 corona cases, 22 deaths in 24 hrs; tests down
Dhaka, Aug 02 – The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh reached 3, 154 on Sunday with the death of 22 more patients in the last 24 hours.
India’s Nagaland conflict: No end in sight
India’s northern Naga tribes have been in a 50-year dispute with authorities over how they are recognized by New Delhi. Despite promises of rapprochement, armed tension continues. Ankita Mukhopadhyay reports from Kohima.