Bangladesh recorded 211 Covid-19 related deaths on the 38th epidemiological week till Sunday morning.The country, in the meantime, saw 26 more deaths, 1,544 new cases and 2,179 recoveries from Covid-19 in 24 hours.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
Walton Offers to Exchange Old TVs with New Ones
Since the invention in the late 19th to early 20th century, television opened the door of endless amusement to humankind. A television (TV) not only makes your family moments more enjoyable but also enhances the aesthetics of your home. The…
Scientists find Covid-19 genetic material in BD wastewater
A team of scientists from Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) and North South University (NSU) has claimed to make the first and successful attempt to detect SARS-CoV-2 viruses’ genetic material in the sewage water.
Covid-19: 32 more die, 1567 infected in Bangladesh in 24 hrs
Bangladesh registered 32 more deaths and 1,567 new cases and 2,051 recoveries from coronavirus in 24 hours till Saturday morning.
BNP protests Mahfuz Anam’s article on democracy
BNP on Friday strongly protested a recent article written by The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam about the party’s role during the August-21 grenade attack, 2004 and branded him as a ‘kingpin’ of democracy killers’ in Bangladesh.
BNP for united movement to ‘protect democracy’
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said media freedom and democracy in Bangladesh ‘cannot be protected’ without a united movement.
Allama Shah Ahmed Shafi laid to rest
Allama Shah Ahmed Shafi, Hathazari Madrasah rector and chief of Hefazat-e-Islam, was laid to rest at Hathazari Madrasah graveyard in Chattogram on Saturday afternoon.
Bangladesh sees 22 Covid-19 deaths; 1,541 cases on Friday
Twenty-two more Covid-19 deaths were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, pushing up the death tally to 4,881.
Striking forces formed for Kashimpur jail security
Four striking forces have been formed to ensure security of the Kashimpur Central Jail at the directive of the prison administration.
Tragic: Mother sells newborn to pay hospital bills
A woman, who gave birth at a clinic in Gaibandha, sold her baby for Tk 16,000 to foot her medical bills.
Turbulent Teesta wreaking havoc to Kurigram, Gaibndha
Several hundred houses, important establishments and educational institutions have been gobbled up by the Teesta River as its bank erosion has taken a serious turn at Kashimbazar point in Gaibandha and Ulipur’s Bazra union point in Kurigram.
Allama Shafi resigns from Hathazari Madrasa
Allama Shah Ahmed Shafi, the director-general of Hathazari Madrasa, has stepped down.
Bangladesh to pay Tk2.25 tln in debt servicing in 3 years
The government will pay an estimated Tk 2,256.7 billion as interest on loans in the next three fiscals including the current one.
Equal pay must for a world of dignity, justice for all: UN
The United Nations is marking the first-ever International Equal Pay Day on Friday drawing attention to the gender pay gap and the systemic inequalities it is rooted in.
Health Ministry did well in dealing with pandemic: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the Ministry of Health showed its enough efficiency in checking the Covid-19 pandemic in the country by properly taking necessary measures in time.
Barapukuria case against Khaleda: Charge hearing Nov 17
A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed November 17 for hearing on charge framing in Barapukuria coalmine corruption case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and 10 others.
Low-lying areas inundated as Teesta, Dharala swell again
The waters in the Teesta and Dharala rivers Kurigram and Lalmonirhat districts started to rise again for continuous rains and upstream water, submerging the low-lying and char areas.
Onion export ban an Indian plot: Zafrullah
Gonoshasthya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Thursday said India should be given a strong message as it is “trying to disturb Bangladesh’s economy”.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 36 deaths; 1593 cases overnight
The total number of people who recovered from Covid-19 crossed the 2,50,000-mark in Bangladesh on Thursday as health authorities reported the recoveries of 2,443 patients in 24 hours till Thursday morning.
Footprints dating back 120,000 years found in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has announced the discovery of ancient human and animal footprints dating back more than 120,000 years in Tabuk in northern Saudi Arabia, reports Xinhua.
No ME peace without solving Palestinian problem: Russia
MOSCOW, Sept 17, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Russia said on Thursday it would be a “mistake” to think lasting peace in the Middle East could be secured without resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Coronavirus: Global cases reach 29,760,579; deaths 939,175
Global coronavirus cases surged past 29,760,579 as of Thursday morning, according to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Bangladesh economy relatively in good shape: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh’s economy is more or less in a good shape now although the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to it as elsewhere in the world.
75th session of UNGA begins in largely virtual format
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16, 2020 (BSS/PTI)- The landmark 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly has commenced amidst the devastating coronavirus pandemic, with the world leaders set to meet virtually for the first time in the UN’s 75-year history…
Bangladesh importing onion from Turkey, Egypt
The government has decided to import onion from multiple sources to ensure enough supply of the popular cooking ingredient in the local markets.
COVID-19: Bangladesh reports 21 deaths; 1,615 fresh cases
DHAKA, Sept 16, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh today recorded 21 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 1,615 fresh cases overnight.
Dhaka to send workers to 6 more countries
The government has taken an initiatives to send workers to six new countries as a part of efforts to export manpower to alternative labour markets.
Bangladesh accidents killed 553 in August
Accidents on roads, railways and waterways killed at least 553 people and injured 669 others last month, passengers’ welfare body Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity said Wednesday.
DSE key index crosses 5,100-mark
DHAKA, Sept 15, 2020 (BSS) – The benchmark index of country’s prime bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today exceeded 5,100-mark after more than a year buoyed by some regulatory measures and gradual improvement of economic activities onslaught of COVID-19.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 43 deaths; 1,724 new cases Monday
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw a rise in both the number of coronavirus deaths and new reported cases.The health authorities announced 43 deaths in the past 24 hours, pushing the death tally to 4,802.