A girl who eloped with her so-called lover was allegedly raped by him and his friends for eight days at a house in Kollogram, a suburban area of Sylhet city. Police on Sunday rescued the victim and arrested two people,…
Author: Lutfun Nahar
Global Covid-19 cases top 62.6 million, deaths 1.45 million
The total number of global coronavirus cases exceeded 62.6 million on Monday, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Besides, the deaths have surged to more than 1.45 million, the data shows.
Covid-19 claims 29 more lives in Bangladesh, infects 1788
Bangladesh reported 29 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the country’s fatalities to 6,609.
Covid-19: Global cases exceed 62 million, deaths 1.45 mn
The number of global Covid-19 cases surged past 62 million on Sunday, according to data compiled by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge foundation laid
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a 4.8km double-line dual-gauge Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge aimed at boosting rail communication between the capital and Western zones of the Railway.
3-day crowd-pulling Rash Mela cancelled for Covid-19
In view of the rising Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh, authorities have cancelled the traditional Rash Mela. The crowd-pulling festival was scheduled to begin on Sunday on Dublar Char Island near the Sundarbans.
Yesteryear Bollywood heroine Neetu Singh announces comeback
After a gap of nearly eight years, yesteryear Bollywood heroine Neetu Singh Kapoor is all set to stage a comeback in films.
BNP protests renaming of ‘Mughaltuli Shaheed Zia School’
BNP on Saturday strongly condemned and protested the renaming of ‘Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman High School at Mughaltuli in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), saying it is an act of “political vengeance” of the current government.
Suicide car bomb blast kills 30 cops in E. Afghanistan
At least 30 policemen were killed and over 20 others wounded after a suicide car bomb hit a military camp in Ghazni city, capital of Afghanistan’s eastern Ghazni province on Sunday, a local official confirmed.
Dengue takes hold; 21 cases reported in 24 hrs
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported 21 more dengue cases across the country in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising concerns among doctors and patients.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 36, 1908 new cases overnight
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Bangladesh as health authorities detected 1,908 new cases across the country in 24 hours until Saturday, taking the total to 460,619.
29 new dengue cases reported in 24 hours
The health authorities recorded 29 new dengue cases in 24 hours until Saturday morning. Currently, 88 dengue patients are receiving treatment at hospitals across the country.
Disney to lay off 4,000 more employees amid pandemic
The Walt Disney Co. announced plans to lay off 4,000 more employees largely due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran’s president vows revenge over slain military scientist
Iran’s president vowed Saturday to exact revenge over the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s disbanded military nuclear program as he joined other officials in blaming Israel for the slaying.
“Govt syndicate” behind price hike: Manna
Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Saturday alleged that the “government-backed syndicate” has raised the prices of daily essentials to make a quick buck, inflicting suffering on people.
Bus plunges into ditch in Gopalganj leaving 4 dead
Four people were killed and 20 others injured as a ‘rashly driven’ bus plunged into a roadside ditch in Tungipara upazila on Gopalganj-Patgati road in Gopalganj on Saturday morning.
Gallery Cosmos artworks depict Sheikh Hasina’s eventful life
Marking the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – Gallery Cosmos organized an exclusive Art Camp titled ‘Sheikh Hasina: On the Right Side of History’ on Friday in collaboration with Cosmos Atelier71 and supported…
Aly Zaker a glittering star in cultural arena: BNP
Expressing shock over the death of Ekushey Padak recipient and noted actor Aly Zaker, BNP on Friday said he was a glittering star in the cultural arena of Bangladesh.
18 new dengue cases reported in Bangladesh
The health authorities recorded 18 new dengue cases in 24 hours until Friday morning. Currently, 82 dengue patients are receiving treatment at hospitals across the county.
Global Covid-19 cases cross 61 million, deaths 1.43 mn
The confirmed Covid-19 cases across the globe surpassed 61 million on Friday.
Misrule may invite famine-like situation in Bangladesh: BNP
BNP senior leader Selima Rahman on Friday warned that the country may face a famine-like situation in the days to come due to the government’s ‘misrule and failures’ to deliver.
Ekushey Padak winner actor, director Aly Zaker passes away
Ekushey Padak recipient Aly Zaker, a member of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 76.
Bangladesh reports 20 coronavirus deaths, 2273 new cases
Bangladesh on Friday reported 20 coronavirus deaths and 2,292 new cases in 24 hours until morning amid apprehensions of another major virus outbreak in the winter months.
Global coronavirus cases hit 60 million, deaths 1.42mn
Amid a surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the world, the confirmed Covid-19 cases surpassed 60 million on Thursday, according to the data compiled by John Hopkins University (JHU).
BdeshJaatra: Migration info platform launched in Bangladesh
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Agency for Migration, launched BdeshJaatra, an online information platform that provides information on safe migration, sustainable reintegration, and remittances management for aspirant migrants, migrants abroad, returnees, and their families.
3DOM Japan, Cosmos MOU for electric car plant in Bangladesh
3DOM Inc., a Japan-based smart energy solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cosmos Global Resources Pte Ltd (Cosmos), to launch a joint venture company (JVC) to set up an electric vehicle assembly plant in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh reports 37 Covid-19 deaths, 2292 new patients
Amid the recent resurgence of Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, Bangladesh continues to report an upward trend in both new cases and deaths.
The world mourns a flawed yet beloved genius
Tributes have been pouring in from the world of sport and beyond on news of the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home on the outskirts of Buenos Aires…
Bangladesh sees rise in dengue cases
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday reported 20 more dengue cases in 24 hours.
Anti-corruption drive in AL will continue: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader said the drive Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina started against irregularities and corruption in the party will continue in the future.