Traffic movement on Chattogram-Khagrachhari highway remained suspended since Saturday morning as a tense situation has been prevailing at Hathazari in Chattogram since Friday’s clash.
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WB okays $250 million for Bangladesh to COVID-19 pandemic respond
Dhaka, Mar 27 : World Bank has approved $250 million to help Bangladesh create more and inclusive jobs and effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic for a faster recovery and stronger resilience to future crises.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 3-month high 39 deaths
Coronavirus claimed 39 more lives in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours until Saturday, a record number of deaths in the past three months.
Govt trying to suppress new generation: Dr Zafrullah
Gonoshasthya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Saturday alleged that the government is trying to suppress the new generation in ‘Pakistani style’.
Shakib reaches Kolkata to play IPL
Dhaka, Mar 27 : Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan reached Kolkata to play the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
PM shocked at death of Namita Ghosh
Dhaka, Mar 27: Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent singer and vocalist of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra Namita Ghosh.
Anjan Chy, Mofizur Rahman elected President, SG of AOAB
Dhaka, Mar 27 : Newly elected committee of Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB) has taken over the charge for 2021-2023.
Act responsibly to make independence meaningful: President Hamid
Dhaka, Mar 26 : President Abdul Hamid on Friday urged the people to carry out their respective duties with honesty, integrity and sincerity to make independence meaningful and disseminate its benefits among the mass people.
Modi calls for unity to fight against common threats
Dhaka, March 26: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for unity to fight against the ideologies and forces behind inhuman acts like terrorism saying they are active even on Friday.
UNHCR wishes peace, prosperity for Bangladesh
Dhaka, Mar 26: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has wished peace and prosperity for the next 50 years saying he is sure it will become one of the great first centuries of any nation.
Voice for genocide’s global recognition rings throughout Bangladesh
Dhaka, Mar 26 : More than 1,500 anti-war crimes campaigners in Bangladesh took to the streets to press home their demand for getting the recognition of March 25 as the international genocide day by the United Nations.
Bangladesh a country of great hope, opportunity: Biden
Dhaka, Mar 26: US President Joseph R. Biden has said Bangladesh is an example of economic progress and a country of great hope and opportunity.
India needs to play leading role in building vibrant S Asia: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said India, being the largest country in the region, needs to play a pioneering role in building a stable and politically and economically vibrant South Asia.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports highest daily cases in 9 months
Dhaka, Mar 26: Bangladesh on Friday reported its highest daily coronavirus cases since July last year. The health authorities confirmed 3,737 cases in the last 24 hours, highest since July 2 last year when the country reported 4,019 cases. On…
1 killed , 10 injured in Santhia clash over dominance
Pabna, Mar 26 : A person was killed and 10 others got injured in a clash between two rival parties over establishing dominance in Shanthia at Pabna. Five of them were admitted in hospital with severe injuries.
4 killed as truck hits two auto-rickshaws in Chittagong
Chittagong, Mar 26: Four passengers were killed and three more were injured as two CNG auto-rickshaws were hit by a truck at Rangunia Upazila on the Chattogram-Kaptai Road.
KOICA provides online training on eye disease prevention in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Mar 25 : Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Inje University Busan Paik Hospital concluded a month-long online capacity building training programme on Thursday.
Rohingya Camp Fire: Australia announces additional $10mn aid
Dhaka, Mar 25 : Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women Marise Payne on Thursday announced an additional $10 million in emergency assistance from the existing humanitarian budget to those affected by the fire at Cox’s Bazar Rohingya…
NBR to prioritize local industries in 2021-22 budget
Dhaka, March 25 : National Board of Revenue (NBR) will prioritize local industries in the upcoming budget to strengthen the country’s economy.
Journalist Abhijit unveils ‘Photo Book’ ahead of Modi’s visit
Dhaka, Mar 25 : Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, veteran Kolkata journalist Abhijit Dasgupta has launched a “Photo Book” containing over 150 rare photographs of Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971.
’50 Springs of Freedom’ art camp to begin in Chattogram
Dhaka, Mar 25 : As part of the year-long special events and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Independence, Gallery Cosmos is arranging an exclusive Art Camp titled ’50 Springs of Freedom’ on Friday, also the Independence Day of…
Modi to bring 12 lakh more vaccine doses as gift for Bangladesh
Dhaka, Mar 25 : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring 12 lakh more Covid-19 vaccine doses as gift during his visit to Bangladesh on Friday. Director of Non-Communicable Diseases (NDC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and…
BNP brings changes to Independence Day prog
Dhaka, Mar 25 : BNP on Thursday brought changes to its programmes to celebrate the 50th Independence Day on Friday due to worsening Covid situation and different restrictions imposed by the government.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 3-month high 34 deaths
Coronavirus claimed 34 more lives in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Thursday, a record number of deaths in the past three months.
Two youths killed at village arbitration in Munshiganj
Munshiganj, Mar 25: Two youths were hacked to death allegedly by their rivals during a village arbitration over a trifling matter at Uttar Islampur in Munshiganj district town on Wednesday night.
Torch relay for Tokyo Olympics kicks off
Tokyo, Mar 25 : The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics began its 121-day journey across Japan on Thursday and is headed toward the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23.
AstraZeneca confirms strong vaccine protection after US rift
Mar 25 : AstraZeneca insisted Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its disputed U.S. study, the latest in an extraordinary public rift with American officials.
Global Covid cases rise for fourth straight week
Dhaka, Mar 25 : Covid-19 cases continued to rise around the world for a fourth week in a row, with around 3.3 million new cases reported in the past one week, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
One minute ‘blackout’ at 9 pm on March 25 night
Dhaka, Mar 24 : One-minute ‘Blackout’ will be observed across the country from 9 pm to 9:01 PM on March 25, marking the Genocide Day.
Modi due Friday to join 10-Day celebration
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here on Friday as the two countries plan for taking the time-tested historical relations to a new height with focus on all areas of cooperation.