Dhaka, Apr 23 : A total of 167 incarcerated children have been granted bail by juvenile courts across the country in the last eight working days through virtual hearings amid the countrywide strict lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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Covid-19: Bangladesh records 88 deaths, 3629 new cases
Bangladesh recorded 88 coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours until Friday morning as the country grapples to tackle the second wave of the virus.
Met office predicts rain, thunder showers in country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday predicted rain, thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind at a few places across the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am.
Hasina places 4 suggestions to deal with climate challenge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday put forward four suggestions to global leaders to fight climate change challenges with a strong collective response.
Lockdown: Pvt cars rise on Dhaka roads
The movement of private vehicles has increased significantly over the last few days even with the government extending the ongoing lockdown for another week to counter the rising Covid-19 cases.
Another top Hefazat leader arrested
Dhaka, Apr 22 : Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Thursday arrested another top leader of Hefazat-e-Islam in connection with the vandalism carried out by the outfit’s supporters across the country against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bangladesh visit last…
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 98 deaths, 4014 new cases
Dhaka, Apr 22 : Ninety eight more people died of Covid-19 in 24 hours until Thursday morning amid a sharp rise in the number of deaths from the deadly virus.
‘Shishu Bokta’ Rafiqul put on 7-day remand
Dhaka, Apr 22 : A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Rafiqul Islam Madani, popularly known as Shishu Bokta, on a 7-day remand in a case filed under the Digital Security Act for delivering ‘anti-state and provocative’ speeches.
Covid situation in BD unlikely to improve before June: Experts
Dhaka, Apr 22 : Bangladesh is unlikely to see any improvement in the Covid-19 situation before June next as the country is still in the grip of its second wave, predicted a group of local and international health experts.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 95 more die with infection rate falling
News Desk Bangladesh registered 95 more Covid-related deaths in 24 hours until Saturday that pushed up the total number of fatalities to 10,683.
Dhaka airport goes to dogs, literally!
Dhaka, April 21 : The Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s security is in safe paws — thanks to a pack of specially trained dogs that keep a strict vigil on the country’s busiest airport .
Banshkhali incident: Judicial investigation demanded
Dhaka, Apr 21 : Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP), a platform of over a dozen labour rights bodies, on Wednesday demanded judicial investigation into the killing of five workers of a coal-fired power plant at Banshkhali in Chattogram to ensure…
Ex-DUCSU VP Nur sued under Digital Security Act in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Apr 21 : Former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur was accused in another case under the Digital Security Act in Rajshahi on Wednesday for allegedly hurting religious sentiment. Jubo League’s Rajshahi city unit Joint General Secretary Towrid Al Masud…
Journo held under DSA in Khulna
Khulna, Apr 21: Aby Taiyab, the Khulna Bureau Chief of NTV news, has been arrested in connection with a case filed under the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA).
Another top Hefazat leader held in city
Rab arrested Maulana Ataullah Amin, assistant general secretary of Hefazat’s Dhaka Metropolitan Unit and joint secretary general of Bangladesh Khilafat Majlish, from the city’s Mohammadpur area early Wednesday.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: PM allocates Tk 10.50cr for the poor
Dhaka, Apr 21: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday allocated Tk 10.50 crore in favour of deputy commissioners of the country to provide assistance to the poor, distressed and insolvent people who have been affected due to the ongoing lockdown…
Fire breaks out at Uttara slum in Dhaka City
A fire broke out at a slum in the city’s Ranavola area of Uttara sector-10 on Wednesday .
Why FBCCI’s failure to halt polls won’t be declared illegal: HC
Dhaka, Apr 20 : The High Court (HC) on Tuesday issued a rule seeking explanation as to why the inaction of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) to halt its election process should not be declared illegal.
Bank borrowers’ repayment relaxed until June 30
Dhaka, Apr 20 : Bank borrowers can repay their loans until June 30 instead of the earlier deadline of March 31 without being defaulters.
Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over Dhaka, Barishal divn
Dhaka, Apr 20 : Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Dhaka and Barishal divisions and it may continue, Met office said on Tuesday.
3 including ex-army official arrested for torturing woman in Faridpur
Faridpur, Apr 20: Three including a former army official have been arrested at Boalmari Upazila in Faridpur on grounds of brutally torturing an elderly woman on Monday.
Hefazat leader Qurban Ali Kasemi arrested in Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 20 : Mawlana Qurban Ali Kasemi, Vice-President of Hefazat-e-Islam and Joint Secretary General of Khilafat Majlish, was arrested from Dhaka’s Basabo area on Tuesday.
US-Bangla to operate special flight from Saturday
Dhaka, Apr 20 (UNB) – US-Bangla Airlines is going to start a weekly special flight on Dhaka-Guangzhou route from Saturday. Civil Aviation Authority has permitted the airline to run this flight maintaining special health protocols.
Dhallywood superstar Alamgir hospitalised with Coronavirus
Dhaka, Apr 20 : Nine-time National Award winner actor Alamgir has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19. His wife and eminent singer Runa Laila shared the news via a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon.
Govt considering to relax lockdown before Eid
The government is mulling to relax lockdown before Eid-ul-Fitr taking into consideration the people’s lives and livelihoods, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said Monday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports record 112 daily deaths
Bangladesh again broke all previous records of Covid-19 deaths registering 112 fatalities in a 24-hour period until Monday morning.
B’baria violence : 12 more Hefazat supporters held over
Twelve more people were arrested in the past 24 hours over the vandalism and arson carried out by Hefazat-e-Islam activists and supporters in Brahmanbaria last month, police said Monday.
Tigers reach Kandy for Sri Lanka Tests
Dhaka, Apr 19 : Bangladesh national team have reached Sri Lanka’s Kandy to play a two-match Test series against the hosts. Bangladesh’s media manager Rabeed Imam who is travelling with the team in the island nation confirmed this on Monday.
Walton offers big discounts on online purchases
Dhaka, Apr 19 : Walton is offering big discounts on the online purchase of its electronic products, home and kitchen appliances, and IT devices.
Mamunul put on 7-day remand in vandalism case
A Dhaka court on Monday placed Mamunul Haque, the controversial Joint Secretary General of Hefezat-e-Islam, on a 7-day remand.