Dhaka, Nov 13 (UNB) – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the incidents of torching vehicles in the capital is an act of “sabotage by government agents”.
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Quader says TIB’s study partial, politically motivated
DHAKA, Nov 12, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today described the study report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on good governance in facing coronavirus (Covid-19) as partial and politically motivated.
Noise, light pollution alter bird reproduction: study
A study of the University of Michigan (UM) suggested that human-caused noise and light pollution can harm individual species of bird populations.
Protect society from militancy, terrorism, corruption: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all to protect this society from militancy, terrorism, corruption and drug to utilise the latent and strengthen of the young generation for the development of the country.
BD extends Closure of educational institutions until Dec 19
Amid concerns that there could be a surge in Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh during the upcoming winter months, the government has again extended the closure of educational institutions until December 19, aiming to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Bangladesh may not achieve its 2021 clean energy target
The Bangladesh government’s ambitious target of generating 1152 MW power from wind energy by 2021 seems almost impossible to achieve. Experts attribute this to its failure to showcase the sector’s potential in a credible way before investors.
19 new dengue cases reported in Bangladesh in 24 hours
The number of new dengue p a tients continues to rise in Bangladesh as health authorities said 19people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours until Thursday morning.
Six buses set on fire in Dhaka City in an unexplained attack
At least nine vehicles, including two government staff buses and a BRTC double-decker bus, were set on fire in separate places of the capital on Thursday.
By-polls to Dhaka-18, Sirajganj marred by ‘fraud’: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that voters could not cast votes in the by-polls to Dhaka-18 and Sirajganj-1 as ruling party men captured most polling stations and resorted to various irregularities.
Bangladesh reports I845 new Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths
Bangladesh on Thursday reported I845 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, bringing the caseload to 427,I98. Besides, 13 more patients died from the virus infection during the period which took the fatalities to 6I40.
Bangladesh nods 42.5MW waste to energy power project
The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase on Thursday approved eight procurement proposals, including setting up of a 42.5MW waste to energy power project in Dhaka.
Bangladesh reports 1733 new Covid-19 cases, 19 deaths
Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 1,733 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, bringing the caseload to 425,353. Besides, 19 more patients died from the virus infection during the period which took the fatalities to 6,127.
Apple unveils first Macs built to run more like iPhones
Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and iPads, a move aimed at making it easier for its most popular products to work together.
‘Those responsible for ASP Anisul’s death to be punished’
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday said those responsible for the death of Barishal Metropolitan Police’s (BMP’s) Senior ASP Anisul Karim Shipon will be brought to justice.
Dhaka-18, Sirajganj-1 by-elections Thursday
By-elections to two parliamentary constituencies — Dhaka-18 and Sirajganj- will be held on Thursday with participation of two major parties Awami League and BNP.
Fakhrul showers praises on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday appreciated US leaders Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and said he has become their fan after hearing their victory speeches.
Minerva rewards nostalgic fans with comeback song ‘Doitto’
Minerva, known as one of the top tier heavy metal and groove metal bands in the country, premiered a new song ‘Doitto’ and its music video on its YouTube channel last Friday, that marked a glorious comeback of the band…
Refusing to concede, Trump blocks cooperation on transition
The Trump administration threw the presidential transition into tumult on Monday, with President Donald Trump blocking government officials from cooperating with President-elect Joe Biden’s team and Attorney General William Barr authorising the Justice Department to probe unsubstantiated allegations of voter…
Raihan’s ‘custodial death’: Suspended SI Akbar put on remand
A Sylhet court on Tuesday placed the suspended sub-inspector of Bandarbazar Police Station, Akbar Hossain Bhuiya, on a seven-day remand as he was arrested in connection with the death of Raihan Ahmed in ‘police custody’.
Jim Carrey, as Biden, mocks Trump loss on ‘SNL’
It didn’t take long for “Saturday Night Live” to come up with its comedic take on the presidential election results — complete with Maya Rudolph donning a white suit like Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wore for her acceptance speech.
It’s vital to amend Myanmar’s citizenship laws: UK
The United Kingdom has sought an amendment to Myanmar’s citizenship laws to allow everyone to fully participate in Myanmar’s political process.
Bangladesh records 1699 new cases, 16 deaths from Covid-19
Bangladesh reported 1,699 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours until Tuesday, raising the caseload to 423,620. Besides, 16 more patients died from the virus infection during the period which took the fatalities to 6,108.
Police ASP’s death: 10 hospital staff put on 7-day remand
A Dhaka court on Tuesday put ten staff of Mind Aid Hospital in Adabor on a 7-day remand each in a case over beating Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anisul Karim to death at the hosptial.
Raihan’s death in police custody: Suspended SI Akbar held
Akbar Hossain, suspended sub-inspector of Bandarbazar Police Station who remained fugitive after the death of Raihan Ahmed in police custody, was arrested from Dona bordering area in Kanaighat upazila of Sylhet on Monday.
9 of a family burn injured in Chittagong ‘gas line blast’
Nine members of a family sustained burn injuries when a fire broke out at a house following an explosion reportedly from gas pipeline leakage at Uttar Kattoli in Chattogram city early Monday.
Wear masks at mosques, Islamic Foundation asks Bangladeshis
In an effort to tackle the possible second wave of Covid-19, the Islamic Foundation on Monday urged Muslims to wear masks before coming to mosques to offer prayers.
Collect revenues from Google, Facebook, their ilk: BD HC
The High Court on Sunday issued a 5-point directive to collect all kinds of due revenues, including value added tax (VAT) and tax, from internet based companies including Facebook, Google.
Bangladesh HC provides convict probation option on 3 terms
The High Court on Sunday overturned an appeal seeking cancellation of a five years jail sentence for a convict in a narcotics case, but allowed him to stay with his elderly mother and care for her under three conditions.
Covid I9: Bangladesh records I683 new cases , 25 deaths
Bangladesh reported 1,683 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours until Monday, pushing the caseload to 421,921. Meanwhile, 25 more patients died from the virus infection during the period, taking the fatalities to 6,092.
Chittagong gas fire: Injured woman dies, 8 others burned
A woman, who sustained burn injury after a fire broke out at a house in Uttar Kattoli area, died at Chattogram Medical College and Hospital on Monday.