As coronavirus keeps moving fast, the death toll from the deadly virus in Bangladesh hit 314 with 16 more deaths being reported in the last 24 hours till Saturday.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
Can conventional mass media survive corona?
Can conventional mass media survive the epidemic is a question that affects everyone. It’s not about professionals being dumped in their mid career but about the quality and access to information for all.
Vegetable gardening at 650,000 house courtyards planned
In line with the government’s directive of making the best use of every inch of land to tackle the possible food crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture has planned to cultivate vegetables at the courtyards of 650,000…
Number of coronavirus infected policemen crosses 2,000
Despite having all necessary precautions, 2,141 police members got infected with coronavirus as of Friday.
Suspected drug trader killed in city ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab ) at TNT Bottola in the city’s Banani area early Friday.
Tearful adieu to Prof Anisuzzaman
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman was laid to eternal rest with state honour on Friday.
Jum’a prayer at offered at Baitul Mukarram mosque on Friday
National Mosque Baitul Mukarram draws a huge crowd, particularly during Jum’a prayers, in normal time. But the onslaught of highly contagious coronavirus has changed everything – from our daily life to how people offer prayers.
Surge of 1201 corona cases, 15 deaths in Bangladesh Friday
Bangladesh on Friday saw another surge in coronavirus cases as 1202 more people tested positive in the span of 24 hours, raising the total cases to 20,065.
Corona virus may never go away, says WHO
WASHINGTON – As people around the world wonder when the coronavirus might go away, experts say: Maybe never.
PM launches cash disbursement for 5m poor families
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the disbursement of Tk 1,250 crore cash aid for five million poor families hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
General holiday extended till May 30
The ongoing general holidays to curb the transmission of coronavirus have been extended till May 30 in the face of continued loss of life and progressively higher number of infections detected across the country.
Public transport shutdown for corona extended till May 30
The public transport services will remain suspended across the country until May 30 in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, said the Roads and Highways Division (RHD) said on Thursday, in line with the government’s general declaration to…
Coronavirus sample testing to be increased to 15,000 a day
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said that the number of coronavirus sample tests will be increased to 15,000 soon.
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman passes away
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman died of old age complications at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka on Thursday. He was 83.
Bangladeshi father-daughter sequence coronavirus genome
A Bangladeshi father-daughter doctor duo successfully sequenced the genome of coronavirus which could potentially help develop a vaccine for our own population.
Fakhrul meets Khaleda, briefs her on BNP activities
Forty-eight days after her conditional release, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has talked to her party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and gave him some instructions to strengthen further the party’s relief activities.
Corona infected policemen in Bangladesh now 1,926
A total of 1,926 police members got infected with coronavirus as of Wednesday. Meanwhile, among the total coronavirus-infected police members, 907 are from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) alone, sources at Police Headquarters told UNB.
1,013 get bail on day 2 of virtual hearing
Another 1,013 people were granted bail on the second day of virtual court hearing on Wednesday.Md Saifur Rahman, Special Officer of High Court Division, confirmed the matter.On the first day, 144 people were granted bail.
Bangladesh seeks 2-year duty-free RMG market access to US
Bangladesh has sought a two-year duty-free access for its readymade garment products to the US market as the coronavirus pandemic put the major export-earning sector in trouble amid cancellations of global orders.
General holidays to be extended until May 30: Minister
The government is extending the ongoing general holidays until May 30 to curb the transmission of coronavirus as it continues to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day across Bangladesh.
e-commerce has a billion-dollar market: Tipu Munshi
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday called upon all involved in e-commerce to maintain their service quality for creating its good image as it has a billion-dollar market.
3 fishing cat cubs rescued in Cumilla
Police have rescued three rare fishing cat cubs, locally known as ‘Mecho Bagh’, from Changaon Noapara village in Laksham upazila on Monday and handed these over to the forest department.
Fire at Rohingya camp burns shops, houses
A fire gutted 362 makeshift houses and 60 shops at Kutupalong Lambashia Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila early Tuesday.
HC in virtual hearing asks for protecting Halda dolphins
In its first virtual hearing, the High Court on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to immediately take necessary steps to protect dolphins in the Halda River in Chattogram’s Raozan upazila and stop their killings.
Planning Commission finalises Tk 2 trillion ADP
The Planning Commission on Monday finalised the annual development programme (ADP) involving Tk 205,145 crore for the next 2020-21 fiscal year.
Barisal lawyers’ rally protest virtual court proceedings
Lawyers in Barishal on Tuesday brought out a procession in the court premises area of the city protesting virtual judicial activities.
Bangladesh general holiday likely to be extended until Eid
As coronavirus cases continues to soar in Bangladesh, the government is likely to extend the ongoing general holidays again until the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation in a bid to prevent the transmission of the deadly coronavirus.
Dhaka reports 969 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths
With the detection of 969 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday, the total number of such cases in Bangladesh stood at 16,660, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
US provides medical logistics to Fire Service
The United States on Monday provided essential medical logistics to Fire Service and Civil Defense (FSCD) as part of US assistance to Bangladesh’s COVID-19 response efforts.
Stop sacking media staffs and pay arrears: Info Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday requested the owners of media houses to stop sacking their employees and pay their arrear salary and allowances.