A total of 37 judges and 101 staff of subordinate courts and 38 officials of the Supreme Court were infected with coronavirus while working for the virtual court as of Monday.
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Two more UP chairmen suspended over relief scam
Two more union parishad chairmen have been suspended for alleged irregularities in cash aid disbursement and relief distribution among destitute people amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dhaka announces $50,000 contribution to Global Goal mission
Bangladesh has announced a contribution of US$50,000 expressing solidarity for the development of safe and effective vaccines.
Treat all patients equally: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday called upon the hospital authorities to provide medical services to all patients equally.
Declare COVID-19 vaccines global common good: Global leaders
Some 105 global leaders including 18 Nobel Laureates have signed a call initiated by Yunus Centre to declare COVID-19 Vaccines as a global common good.
Foreign missions anxious over operation clearance in Myanmar
Diplomatic Missions of Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and the USA in Myanmar have expressed deep concern over the reports of Myanmar Military’s clearance of operations in Rakhine and Chin States.
Govt has no roadmap to tackle corona: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the government neither has any roadmap nor effective plan to prevent coronavirus.
Three suspected robbers killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Three suspected robbers have been killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in different parts of Sundarbans.
Govt to procure paddy directly from farmers
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Md Zakir Hossain on Saturday said the government is all set to procure paddy directly from farmers after a selection process through lottery.
BNP strongly criticises raising of utility tariff every year
BNP on Saturday alleged that the government has taken a move to raise the tariffs of electricity and fuel every year to “boost ruling party leaders’ deposits with Swiss banks through plundering”.
Floods inundate Sunamganj town; 250 Kurigram villages
Flash floods triggered by onrush of water from the upstream and heavy rains have inundated low-lying areas in different upazilas in Sunamganj district.
Things you must avoid right after eating meal
Consumption of a balanced diet is the key to health. Besides this, drinking adequate water, taking shower, getting proper sleep, doing regular work outs are essential to keep your body sound, functional, and healthy. However, sometimes these actions can defer…
RU teacher suspended for derogatory FB posts on Nasim
The Rajshahi University authorities suspended Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department assistant professor Kazi Jahidur Rahman after his arrest on charge of making derogatory remarks about late Awami League leader Muhammad Nasim on Facebook.
Bangladesh reports 3,504 virus cases, 34 deaths in a day
A total of 1,33,978 in 7,12,098 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Brahmaputra, Dharla flowing above danger level in Kurigram
Brahmaputra and Dharla rivers flowed above the danger level in Kurigram on Friday, inundating char areas.
Job creation, inclusive growth must in recovery strategy
Amid the growing impact of COVID-19 on the country, a recent study says job creation and inclusive growth must be the centerpiece of the recovery strategy.
Viber cuts business ties with Facebook
Rakuten Viber, one of the world’s leading messaging apps for free and secure communication, has cut all business ties with social media giant Facebook aiming to protect its one billion users.
107 killed in Thunderstorms, lightning in two Indian states
Lightning strikes have killed 107 people in India’s Bihar and Uttar Pradesh states on Thursday.
Gas supply restored in Mirpur after fire in Shewrapara line
Gas supply was restored in the city’s Mirpur and adjoining areas at 1pm on Friday after completion of repair works at the gas pipeline.
DU student’s death: Husband, father-in-law on remand
A court on Friday sent two accused on a fresh three-day remand in Natore after hearing the case over the death of Dhaka University student Sumaiya.
9,869 Bangladesh policemen Coronavirus infected
A total of 9,869 members of Bangladesh police were infected with coronavirus across the country until Friday morning.
13pc people lost jobs in BD due Covid-19 pandemic: BIDS
About 13 percent people have become unemployed in the country due to Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).
Explain uncensored content on web platforms, Robi, GP asked
The Information Ministry on Thursday sought explanation over the uncensored content of web series and other genres that are published on largely unregulated internet platforms, from the two leading mobile operators Robi and Grameenphone (GP) within seven days.
Coronavirus testing facility to be expanded to all districts
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said coronavirus testing facility will gradually be expanded to all the districts.
Industrialist Hasan Jamil dies of Covid-19
Industrialist Hasan Jamil Sattar, 70, died on Thursday at a Dhaka hospital after being infected with COVID-19.
Action soon against staff involved in inflated electric bill
Power Division will take punitive action within 7 days against staff involved in preparing inflated electricity bills.
Education hours declined by 80pc due to school closure
Since schools have shut down, there has been a significant reduction in the total time students spend studying from 10 hours to merely 2 hours a day, a staggering drop by 80 percent, according to a recent study by the…
Most Rohingyas unaware of Covid-19: Survey
Most of the Rohingyas living in Cox’s Bazar camps are not aware of Covid-19 and its intensity, according to a survey jointly conducted by KNH Germany and Samaj Kallyan O Unnayon Sangstha (SKUS).
Tea habit can help ensure sound heart: Research
A recent study claims to have found that the habit of taking tea has significant impact in reducing the risk of heart attack or other heart related complexities.
Online agro market hortexbazarbd.com launched in Dhaka
An online market for agricultural products, hortexbazarbd.com, was launched, aiming to develop the market of quality vegetables and fruits as well as create scope for increasing export of agro goods.