Another man died of dengue in Khulna on Tuesday while the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) confirmed 75 deaths after reviewing 126 cases out of 224 reports.
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Dhaka joins global Partnership 4 Green Growth Forum
Bangladesh joined the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G), which was officially announced on Monday at an event held in New York on the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly.
Islamic University Proctor quits amid BCL protest
The proctor of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia quit on Sunday night amid protests by a faction of Bangladesh Chhatra League activists.
Drive to continue until graft, drugs uprooted: Obaidul
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the ongoing drives against corruption, drugs and criminalisation will continue until the menaces are uprooted.
143 Shaheed Minars inaugurated in Habiganj
Local parliamentarian Md Abu Jahir inaugurated 143 newly-built Shaheed Minars at government primary schools in the district on Monday.
At least 7 killed as school collapses in Kenya’s capital
A school collapsed in Kenya’s capital on Monday morning, and officials said at least seven children were killed.
461 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
A total of 461 new dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours till Monday morning.
Afghan Rashid Khan uncertain for final of tri-series
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan is uncertain for the final of the ongoing tri-series against Bangladesh, which will be played on September 24 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Rashid sustained a hamstring injury in the last league-phase game of…
430 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
A total of 430 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till Sunday morning, indicating a slight improvement of the situation.
GK Shamim: The rise of village man to urban ring leader
Son of a schoolteacher from Sonargaon upazila, Golam Kibria Shamim aka GK Shamim, who was arrested along with FDRs worth Tk 165 crore, around Tk 1.8 crore in cash and a large stash of dollars, became the ‘king’ of extortion…
Talks with Cameron: Suu Kyi lies over Rohingyas’ identity
Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, during her conversation with former British prime minister David Cameron, claimed that Rohingyas are not from her country but are Bangladeshis, reports Newsweek. Cameron unveiled a new book on Thursday about his time…
Milan Fashion: J-Lo struts updated jungle dress at Versace
Jennifer Lopez won Milan Fashion Week on Friday, wowing the crowd at Versace when she emerged wearing a version of the jungle dress that nearly broke the internet almost 20 years ago.
408 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Two dengue-infected people, including a college student, have died in Kushtia and Mymensingh districts while a total of 408 new dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country.
Kopotakkho River in Khulna no more a source of life
The peace and tranquility of the Kopotakkho River that inspired Michael Madhusudhan Dutta to pen a famous tribute (Kopotakkho Nod) in the 19th century is today nowhere to be found along its course.
Finance £6bn UK fund for BD, other climate vulnerable countries
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Saturday said the United Kingdom (UK) would be spending some 6 billion pounds to help Bangladesh and other vulnerable countries combat climate change with adaptation and mitigation.
Google green energy buys boost ‘carbon-free’ portfolio
Google on Thursday announced a record-high boost to its green electricity purchases, saying the deals will spur construction of millions of solar panels and hundreds of wind turbines.
German aerial artist ties knot hanging on high-wire
Everyone dreams of a unique wedding to make their D-Day a memorable one. But German aerial artist Anna Traber took things to a whole new level after she tied the knot with her partner Sven Lier at a ceremony, literally…
Rituparna Sengupta in Bangladeshi film ‘Jam’
Entertainment Desk Indian actress Rituparna Sengupta will be seen in a Bangladeshi film, Jam. She reached Dhaka recently in order to begin shooting of the film. She will be busy shooting till September 26.
Literature, cultural competition held at MIST
Entertainment Desk The Inter-university Literature and Cultural Competition ‘AUNKUR 2019’ was held for the third time at the premises of Military Institute of Science and Technology(MIST) to enrich Bengali literature and culture yesterday.
Mermaid Beach Resort VS. Mermaid Café Chill n Grill
Growing up in Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar has been one of those places where our family visited frequently. Jhaobon, Poushee, Dhanshiri were embedded in our everyday menu.
Suicide bomb in southern Afghanistan, kills at least 20
A powerful early morning suicide truck bomb devastated a hospital in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing as many as 20 people and wounding more than 90 others, an official said.
No Britney Spears, no decisions made at closed court
A hearing Wednesday on the future of the court conservatorship that for 11 years has controlled the money and affairs of Britney Spears ended with no decisions made and no appearance from the pop star.
‘Rupali Guitar’ unveiled in Chattogram
The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) on Wednesday opened the sculpture of a ‘Rupali Guitar’ in memory of legendary guitarist and singer Ayub Bachchu, in city’s Prabartak intersection.
Biman flight makes emergency landing at Dhaka airport
Technical glitch forced a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines to make an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday morning.
Mother, two children hacked to death in Narayanganj
A woman and her two daughters were hacked to death by miscreants at Siaikhoa in Siddhirganj upazila on Thursday morning.
Dhaka ranks 7th worst in Wenesday Air Quality Index
Bangladesh’s capital was ranked seventh worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning.
Another 160 BD workers sent back home from Saudi Arabia
About 160 Bangladeshi workers, sent back home from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night amid a crackdown on undocumented workers, said they had been forced to return despite having valid documents.
Booming Bollywood comes home for ‘Oscars’ 20th edition
Mumbai hosts the “Bollywood Oscars” for the first time in India in 20 years this week with the megastars, movers and shakers of a booming Hindi film industry celebrating another bumper year, including in huge markets like China.
‘Lord of the Rings’ show to start filming in New Zealand
US-based streaming giant Amazon announced Wednesday its big-budget “Lord of the Rings” series will within months start filming in New Zealand, home to Peter Jackson’s movies of the fantasy epic.
Steps taken for safe habitat for native birds
Earthen pitchers on trees are being used as to make safe habitat for native species of birds at different places including ‘Jatisangha Shishu Park’ and ‘Zero Point’ area in the city.