Cyclone ‘Amphan’ is likely to make landfall on the coast by 8pm tonight, with a 180-200 kph wind speed at its centre.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
BNP asks its men to stand by people facing Cyclone Amphan
As the country braces for Super Cyclone ‘Amphan’ amid coronavirus pandemic, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday asked their party leaders and activists to stand by people to be affected by the natural disaster.
Cyclone Amphan: PM asks AL men to stay beside people
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies to stand beside people as they brace for cyclone Amphan.
65-day fishing ban in Bay begins from Wednesday
The 65-day ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal will begin from Wednesday.
Banks to remain open Friday, Saturday
Banks have been asked to continue operation on Friday (May 22) and Saturday (May 23) in the industrial areas to facilitate payment of wages to garment workers before Eid and also continue export import activities.
GP pays another Tk 1000 crore to BTRC
Private mobile operator Grameenphone (GP) on Tuesday deposited another Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) as ordered by the apex court.
2 million coastal people evacuated to shelters: Minister
The people living in coastal regions of the country will be evacuated to shelters by Tuesday evening, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman.
4,042 granted bail from virtual court on Tuesday
A total of 4,042 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual courts across the country on Tuesday.
NEC approves Tk 2.05 trillion ADP for 2020-21
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) involving Tk 205,145 crore for the 2020-21 fiscal year with focus on transport, education, health and agriculture sectors.
Dhaka reports more 21 corona deaths, 1251 new cases
Bangladesh saw another big jump in coronavirus cases with the detection of 1,251 more patients in a span of 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 25,121.
BNP’s persistent lies tantamount to criminal offences: Hasan
Slamming BNP for its criticisms of the government, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Monday said the party’s persistent lies are equal to criminal offences.
Grameenphone to deposit Tk 1000 crore to BTRC
Private mobile operator Grameenphone (GP) said it will deposit Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) within May 31 as ordered by the apex court.
Eid shopping in BD gains pace at the cost of social distancing
People out on Eid shopping at markets and shops in Dhaka are too reluctant about maintaining the recommended physical distance to protect themselves and others from coronavirus infection.Traders said they frequently request customers to maintain the health guidelines but their…
PM provides financial support to 6,970 more Qawmi madrasahs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has provided financial assistance of Tk 8.63 crore for more Qawmi madrasas across the country ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
65-day fishing ban in Bay: 23,497 mts VGF rice for fishermen
The government has allocated 23,496.98 metric tonnes of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme to assist the families of 4, 19,589 fishermen in 44 upazilas of 12 districts and Chattogram city during the period when fishing in the…
Record spike in 1,602 new corona cases, 21 deaths Monday
Bangladesh’s coronavirus cases soared to 23,870 with the detection of 1,602 new patients in the last 24 hours till Monday morning.
HC Judge tests positive for coronavirus
A Judge of the High Court Division is undergoing treatment at the Combine Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka as he has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Corona hospital with 2000-bed isolation unit opens in Dhaka
The world’s second-largest hospital dedicated to treating coronavirus patients opened its doors on Sunday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital.
Dhaka wins case against Niko but co ‘declared bankrupt’
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid attributed the government’s win in the case against the Canadian gas company Niko Resources for Tangratila Gas field blowout to coordinated efforts of all.
Corona check-posts set up at Dhaka’s entry and exits points
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has further strengthened its monitoring by setting up check-posts at the exit and entrance points of the capital to strictly restrict the movement of people ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Dhaka reports highest 1273 new corona cases,14 deaths
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus cases soared to 22,268 on Sunday with the detection of 1,273 new cases.
5,000 medical technologists to be recruited soon
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said the recruitment process of 5,000 new medical technologists is underway to strengthen the medical sector.
Top China expert warns of potential second coronavirus wave
BEIJING, May 17, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – China faces a potential second wave of coronavirus infections due to a lack of immunity among its population, its government’s senior medical advisor has warned.
Govt appoints Shibli Rubayat as BSEC Chairman
DHAKA, May 17, 2020 (BSS) – The government has appointed Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, who teaches banking and insurance at Dhaka University, as chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for the next four years.
Five bank officials among 11 virus positive in Munshiganj
Eleven people, including five bank officials, were diagnosed with Covid-19 in the district in the last 24 hours till Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 365.
BAF aircraft leaves for Maldives with 11 doctors, equipment
A C-130B transport aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force left Dhaka for Maldives on Saturday with daily essentials as souvenir and 11 Bangladeshi doctors who could not join their workplace in Maldives due to coronavirus situation.
Online Eid Shopping in BD for Men, Women and Children
After the month-long fasting of Ramadan, Eid-al-Fitr, the largest ceremony of Muslims brings us immense joy and happiness. And whenever we think about celebrating Eid the desire of shopping for family-members appears into our mind.
Suspected terrorist killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Maheshkhaliapara area of Teknaf upazila early Saturday.
8 houses, orgs fined Tk 24,000 for having Ades larvae
Mobile courts, in their separate drives, fined eight houses or establishments Tk 24,000 for having the larvae of dengue virus-carrying Aedes mosquito on their premises in different parts of the city under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
Taposh takes over as Dhaka South City Corpn Mayor
Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh took over as new Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Saturday.