With the 1,592 new Covid-19 patients detected in the last 24 hours the total number of infections in the country rose to 3,25,157 against 16,29,312 tests Sunday.
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Reasons behind N’ganj mosque aircon blasts still unclear
Although two days have elapsed since the horrific blasts at a mosque in Narayanganj, it is yet to be unearthed what actually caused the explosions that killed 24 people and injured many more.
Bangladeshi Boy Zareef youngest Jury of UN art contest
Saied Muhammad Zareef Saleh, who is only 13-years-old, has become the youngest jury member of the International Art Contest ‘The Future We Want’.
Flood water in Ganges basin starts receding
RAJSHAHI, Sept 6, 2020 (BSS) – Overall flood situation has started improving in the Ganges basin as water level in many of its rivers and tributaries has been declining for the couple of days in wake of reduction of onrushing…
Natural pest management becomes popular in Aman rice farming
RANGPUR, Sept 6, 2020 (BSS) – The natural methods of pests’ management like perching and light trap are becoming popular among farmers while farming Transplanted Aman rice in Rangpur agriculture region.
New armed group ARA in Rakhine to protect Rohingya rights
A new armed group, named Arakan Rohingya Army (ARA), has emerged in Myanmar for what they say to protect the rights of persecuted Rohingyas.
Excessive trans-fats in Dalda oil a public health threat: study
The partially-hydrogenated oils (PHO), popularly known as Dalda or Bonospoti Ghee, contain excessive trans-fatty acid (TFA) in the capital as its average level is the five times the global standard, putting the public health at the dire risk of cardiovascular…
Sector Commander Abu Osman Chowdhury passes away
DHAKA, Sept 5, 2020 (BSS) – Lt. Col. (retd) Abu Osman Chowdhury,commander of sector-8 during the 1971 Liberation War, was laid to eternal rest after Asr prayers with full state honor at Banani Military Graveyard here.
40 Rohingya leaders in Bhasan Char to see facilities created
Rohingya leaders from Cox’s Bazar camps visited Bhasan Char on Saturday to see facilities over there as the government has planned to relocate some 1 lakh Rohingyas to the island, aiming to ease the pressure on Cox’s Bazar camps.
Vested quarters trying to divert UNO attack case: BASA
Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) has alleged that some quarters are out there to divert the attack on Ghoraghat UNO Wahida Khanam to a different direction by claiming that it was an ‘isolated and burglary’ incident.
Trial run of river vessel between Bangladesh, India starts
CUMILLA (DAKSHIN), Sept 5, 2020 (BSS) – The trial run of river vessel between Bangladesh and India started today as a vessel carrying 10 tons of cement reached Sonamura Port of Tripura from Daudkandi of Cumilla through the Gomti River.
Probe body formed over Narayanganj Mosque AC blast incident
NARAYANGANJ, Sep 5, 2020 (BSS) -Narayanganj district administration has formed a five-member probe committee to investigate the incident of AC blast at the Baitul Salah Jame Mosque in Sadar upazila.
Covid-19: Dhaka reports 35 more deaths, 1,950 new cases
The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh rose to 4,447 on Saturday as the health authorities recorded 35 more deaths in the last 24 hours.
Govt suspends Khaleda’s jail term for more 6 months: Quader
DHAKA, Sept 4, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the government has suspended punishment for BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia for more six months on humanitarian ground considering her health condition amid the corona virus…
Bangladesh reports 1,929 new cases; 29 deaths in 24 hours
Coronavirus testing laboratories in Bangladesh have tested 16,05,111 samples as of Friday and found 3,21,615 or 20.04 percent positive for the deadly virus.
Flood situation in Ganges basin still remains steady
RAJSHAHI, Sept 4, 2020 (BSS) – The overall flood situation in the Ganges basin remained stable for the third consecutive day today as the water level in some of the rivers recorded either declining or rising trends.
92 online news portals of print dailies get govt approval
DHAKA, Sept 4, 2020 (BSS) – The government today gave primary approval to 92 online news portals across the country.
Walton sells 700,000 fridges in 3 months
Walton, the local electronic giant, sold out seven lakh units of refrigerator in the domestic market in three months from May to July.
Unicef to lead Covid-19 vaccines global procurement, supply
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said it will be leading procurement and supply of COVID-19 vaccinations to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to initial doses when they are available.
UNO Wahida’s condition stable after surgery: Doctor
The condition of Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam, who suffered serious injuries in an attack by miscreants on Thursday, is now stable, said a physician at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital.
Nayeemul Abrar’s death: Anisul Hoque, 4 others get bail
A Dhaka court on Thursday granted bail to five people, including Anisul Hoque, associate editor of Prothom Alo, in a case filed over the death of Nayeemul Abrar Rahat, a student of Dhaka Residential Model College, from electrocution.
By-election to Dhaka-5, Naogaon-6 on Oct 17
By-elections to two parliamentary constituencies – Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6– will be held on October 17 next, according to a schedule declared by the Election Commission on Thursday.
PR banning Rag Day celebration misrepresented: Dhaka Varsity
Amid huge criticism, Dhaka University authorities on Thursday issued another notice saying that Wednesday’s press release banning Rag Day celebration on the university campus was misrepresented.
Three cousins drown in Kurigram
Three cousins drowned in a river at Collegepara village of Roumari upazila on Thursday.
Flood situation in Ganges basin remains steady
RAJSHAHI, Sept 3, 2020 (BSS) – The overall flood situation in the Ganges basin remained stable for the second consecutive day today as the water level in the rivers recorded either declining or rising conditions.
Coronavirus a dire threat to refugee education: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, predicts that the potential of millions of young refugees living in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities will be further threatened unless immediate and bold action is taken by the international community to beat…
‘Silent famine’ in country: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that people are facing a very tough time now as a ‘silent famine’ has been prevailing in the country due to the fallouts of coronavirus and floods.
Sanitation workers at risk of Covid-19 in BD, 3 SA countries
Sanitation workers in Bangladesh and three other South Asia countries are working amid the Covid-19 pandemic with little protective equipment and poor access to handwashing and cleaning facilities, according to a new report from WaterAid.
Another murder case filed against OC Pradeep
Former officer-in-charge (OC) of Teknaf Model Police Station Pradeep Kumar Das and four other policemen have been made accused in another murder case filed by a woman with a Chattogram court on Wednesday.
25 freed Bangladeshi fishermen return home from India
Over two dozens of Bangladeshi fishermen, detained in Assam, returned home on Wednesday.