Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reaffirmed that the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine will be rolled out on Thursday next (April 8) as per the schedule.
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Rajshahi road crash leaves 2 dead
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Bangladesh offers support to Afghanistan for development
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Launch Capsize: 23 more bodies recovered, Death toll now 29
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Shop owners, workers’ demo protesting closure of markets
Shop owners and employees of New Market and adjacent shopping malls staged demonstrations for the second consecutive day on Monday protesting the closure of shopping malls
Tangia Zaman Methila wins Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020
Dhaka, Apr 4: Beauty pageant Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020 crowned Tangia Zaman Methila as the winner on Saturday.
Bangladesh Mission, ICCR jointly host cultural prog in Delhi
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US-Bangladesh Business Council to be launched April 6
Dhaka, Apr 4 : US Chamber of Commerce will virtually launch US-Bangladesh Business Council on Tuesday to strengthen the trade, commerce and investment relations between the two countries.
Ekushey Book Fair to remain open from 12 to 5pm
Dhaka, Apr 4 : The ongoing Amar Ekushey Book Fair will remain open from 12 to 5 pm every day amid the countrywide seven-day lockdown enforced by the government to fight the 2nd wave of Covid-19.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 7,087 cases, 53 more die
Dhaka, Apr 4 : Bangladesh recorded 7,087 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning which is the highest number of infections since the pandemic began.
Awami League MP Aslamul Haq dies
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Sunday’s professional MBBS final exams postponed
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Covid: Cumilla sees 5 deaths, 92 new cases in 24 hours
At least five people have died from complications of Covid-19in Cumilla in the past 24 hours, pushing the death toll in the district to 296, health officials said Saturday.
Hefazat mayhem: Fugitive accused held in Rangamati
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Child Daycare Centre Bill 2021 placed in Parliament
The Child Daycare Centre Bill 2021 was placed in Parliament on Saturday to support the children of professionals and working women as the number of nuclear families is increasing day by day.
Chandpur: Restaurant, party host fined for violating Covid norms
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Japan confirms largest-ever loan package to Bangladesh
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Mongla Port Authority Bill proposes tougher punishment for pollution
The ‘Mongla Port Authority Bill, 2021’ was placed in Parliament on Saturday with a provision for tougher punishment for polluting the environment.
Covid-19: Dhaka records 6,000+ cases for 2nd straight day
Bangladesh has recorded more than 6,000 new coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day as the country ramps up efforts to contain the virus’ transmission.
Father, daughter killed in Pabna road crash
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Auto-rickshaw driver’s body found in Chandpur
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Chattogram EC official dies of Covid-19
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3 Rohingyas killed in Ukhiya fire
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‘Pracheer Periye’ publication aired on Autism Awareness Day
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Cosmos Dialogue on Dhaka-Washington ties premieres Saturday
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Dhaka bans passenger entry from Europe, 12 other countries
In an effort to contain Covid-19 in the country, the civil aviation regulator on Thursday banned the entry of passengers from all European nations, except the UK, and 12 other countries
Leader’s Summit on Climate: Kerry due Apr 9 to invite Hasina
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Avoid public gatherings, wear masks to fight Covid surge: PM
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Covid surge: Tourist spots in Sylhet closed for 2 weeks
All tourist spots in Sylhet district have been shut down for the next two weeks to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus, officials said Thursday.