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Bangladesh sees 41 more Covid deaths, 1,892 cases Thursday
The recovery rate from Covid-19 in Bangladesh reached 70.14 percent on Thursday as 2,746 patients got cured from the deadly disease in the last 24 hours till 8 am on Thursday, pushing up the number of total recoveries since March…
Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destruction
Wildlife populations have fallen by more than two-thirds in less than 50 years, according to a major report by the conservation group WWF.
Don’t destroy work spirit of law enforcers by criticism: PM
Mentioning that the government is dealing with crimes strongly, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Thursday that the law enforcers should not be criticised in a way that may diminish their work spirit.
Ganges basin flood continues to remain steady
RAJSHAHI, Sept 10, 2020 (BSS) – The overall flood situation in the Ganges basin remained steady today too like the previous couple of days as water level in its rivers and tributaries recorded declining or rising trends this morning.
Narayanganj mosque aircon blasts: Death toll climbs to 29
With the death of another victim at Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute on Thursday, the death toll from the blasts at a mosque in Narayanganj rose to 29.
EC trying to weaken further electoral system: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) is trying to weaken further the country’s ‘already devastated’ electoral process in the name of amending the electoral laws.
Identify masterminds of UNO attack: PM
Assuring that the culprits will be punished, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said a thorough investigation is being carried out to identify the masterminds of the attack on Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam.
Indictment hearing in Khaleda’s Gatco graft case on Oct 13
DHAKA, Sept 09, 2020 (BSS) – A Dhaka court today fixed October 13 to hold hearing on charge framing in Gatco graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
BNP wants govt to lift travel restriction on Khaleda
BNP on Wednesday demanded the withdrawal of restriction on its ailing Chairperson Khaleda Zia from going abroad for treatment.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 41 deaths, 1827 cases in 24 hours
Bangladesh’s Covid-19 death toll surged to 4,593 on Wednesday after the health authorities announced deaths of 41 more patients.
Eminent Bangladesh actor KS Firoz passes away
Veteran Bangladeshi actor KS Firoz, known for portraying versatile characters in television, theatre and films, passed away on Wednesday at CMH at the age of 76.
COVID-19 could reverse progress in cutting child deaths
The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record last year – down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990 – but COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn…
11 dead in Netrakona engine boat capsize
At least 11 people, including five minors and three women, drowned after a trawler capsized on Gumai River of Netrakona’s Kamlakanda upazila on Wednesday morning.
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East for peace, reports AP.
No way of govt changeover without polls: Quader
DHAKA, Sept 8, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today called upon the BNP to wait until the next parliamentary elections if it wants changeover of government.
Bangladesh finds 36 Covid-19 deaths 1,892 cases in 24 hours
Six months after Bangladesh announced the detection of its first coronavirus patients, the number of officially confirmed Covid-19 cases inched closer to 3.3 lakh on Tuesday.
ICC urged to quickly prosecute guilty Myanmar Army men
The International Criminal Court (ICC) should swiftly prosecute two Myanmar Army soldiers who have confessed to their involvement in massacres, rape, and other crimes against Rohingya in Myanmar, and the court should facilitate witness protection for them, said Fortify Rights…
Climate change: Global Centre on Adaptation opens in Dhaka
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday hoped that the regional office of the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) in Dhaka will serve as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ and a solution-broker for climate adaptation measures in the South Asia region.
BD Computer Council wins UN Information Society Award-2020
The Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) of the ICT Division has won one of the world’s most prestigious awards in the field of information technology, the “World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Award-2020”.
HC rejects writ seeking probe into death of 84 elephants
The High Court (HC) on Tuesday rejected a writ petition seeking investigation into the deaths of 84 elephants in Chattogram region.
UNO Wahida’s condition much improved: Doctor
The physical condition of Ghoraghat UNO Wahida Khanam, who is undergoing treatment at National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, has improved much, doctors said on Tuesday.
Trading Corpn of Bangladesh to start selling onion soon
In an effort to keep the supply and price of onion normal in the country, state-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will start selling it soon at a fair price.
KSA asks US for fair, permanent solution for Palestinians
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman told US President Donald Trump that the kingdom is eager to achieve a fair and permanent solution to the Palestinian issue, which he said was the main starting point of the kingdom’s proposed Arab Peace Initiative.
UNO Wahida’s condition now better, says doctor
The physical condition of UNO Wahida Khanam is better now, doctors said Monday.
300 Rohingyas found on beach in Indonesia
Almost 300 Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s Aceh province Monday, reports AP.They were evacuated by military, police and Red Cross volunteers, the authorities said.
Exercise austerity in spending public money: PM
Expressing concern over mobilisation of funds to implement the fiscal budget in this situation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked all to exercise austerity in spending public money.
BNP MPs slam govt for extrajudicial killings
Two BNP MPs on Monday sharply criticised the government for what they said the ongoing “extrajudicial” killings and demanded a statement from the Home Minister whether all citizens of the republic will get the equal scope to take shelter under…
Air pollution causes 7mln premature deaths: UN Chief
Highlighting the dangers posed by air pollution, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said air pollution causes an estimated seven million premature deaths every year.
Chinese Embassy ‘regrets’ sending gift to Khaleda on 15 Aug
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has regretted sending gifts to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on her “fake birthday”, mentioning that it was a “mistake” on their part, says an informed source on Sunday.