Dhaka, Apr 16 : The medical team of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday added a new medicine to her treatment for coronavirus infection after reviewing the final report of her CT scan test, said BNP Vice Chairman Dr AZM…
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Lockdown day 3: Dhaka streets largely deserted
Dhaka, Apr 16 : The streets of capital Dhaka were largely deserted on the third day of a nationwide ‘strict’ lockdown compared to the first two days.
Alarm for Bangladesh : Covid’s daily death toll hits new record
Dhaka, April 16 : Bangladesh broke its previous records of single-day death count with 101 fatalities in 24 hours until Friday morning although the number of new cases remained below the 5,000 mark.
Gas cylinder explodes in Bogura; 4 burnt
Bogura, Apr 16 : At least four people, including three members of a family were burnt as a gas cylinder exploded at a house in Bogra’s Sherpur on Friday.
Robi to stand beside underprivileged people during Ramadan
Dhaka, Apr 15 : Robi has come up with an innovative Iftar donation campaign to stand with the underprivileged people of the society in the holy month of Ramadan.
Govt bans fishing in Bay of Bengal for 65 days
Dhaka, Apr 15 : The government has imposed a 65-day ban on fishing off the Bay of Bengal to try and preserve the fish stock and boost their breeding.
Women need targeted support to tackle COVID-19 impact
Dhaka, Apr 15 : Speakers at a virtual dialogue on Thursday said fiscal measures would be more effective in easing the burden of the coronavirus pandemic on women than monetary measures.
160 million knocks for movement pass in 46 hours
Dhaka, Apr 15 : The movement pass app launched by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to facilitate emergency travel during the 8-day strict lockdown has received almost 160 million knocks/hits within just 46 hours.
Cricketer Saif Hassan eager to prove himself
Sports Desk Saif Hassan, a right-handed top-order batsman said he is eager to do well for the national team in Sri Lanka series if he gets the chance to play.
Khaleda suffered from low fever, condition still stable: Doctors
Dhaka, Apr 15 : The condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was infected with coronavirus, is still stable, but she is now suffering from low fever, her medical team said Thursday.
4 lakh Yaba pills seized in Teknaf
Cox’s Bazar, Apr 15 ; Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 4 lakh Yaba pills during a drive at Lela canal point of the Naf River in Teknaf upazila on Thursday.
Bashundhara’s ‘vanished’ 2000-bed hospital was ‘too costly’ to keep running
Dhaka, Apr 14 : Director General of the Health Services Professor ABM Khurshid Alam has slammed the media on recent reporting over scarcity of resources in the health sector, particularly dedicated Covid-19 hospitals.
Ex-law minister Abdul Matin Khasru dies
Dhaka, April 14 : Former law minister and valiant Freedom Fighter Abdul Matin Khasru passed away on Wednesday afternoon at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. He was 72.
Ex-law minister Abdul Matin Khasru on life support
Dhaka, Apr 14: Former law minister and current president of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Abdul Matin Khasru was put on life support at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Tuesday as his condition deteriorated.
Expats to receive better services abroad with easier access
Dhaka, Apr 14 : Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has said the expatriate Bangladeshis living abroad will receive necessary services more easily and Bangladesh Missions abroad will ensure better services for the expatriates.
Bangladesh put under complete lockdown amid Covid spike
Dhaka, Apr 14 : The government has enforced a fresh strict lockdown for eight days from Wednesday in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.
Pandemic dampens Pahela Boishakh celebrations in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 14 : For the second year in a row, Pahela Boishakh celebrations remained muted across Bangladesh due to the lockdown enforced by the government to curb the rising cases of Covid-19.
Bangladesh inks over $1 b deal with WB for COVID-19 pandemic
Dhaka, Apr 14 : The government of Bangladesh signed three financing agreements totaling $1.04 billion with the World Bank to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and to build resilience to future crises including vaccination against COVID-19.
Fresh lockdown : Experts skeptical about having any great result
Dhaka, Apr 13 : A fresh lockdown with harsher measures is going to be enforced in the country from Wednesday in an effort to rein in Covid transmission, but experts say the lockdown is unlikely to help reap any great…
National award-winning music director Farid Ahmed dies
Dhaka, Apr 13 (UNB) – Renowned music director Farid Ahmed passed away at a hospital in the capital on Tuesday. The music director was put on life-support at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Square Hospital on April 11. He…
US Congressman Evans, Congresswoman Scanlon greets PM
Dhaka, Apr 13 : Congressman Dwight Evans (Democrat-Pennsylvania 2nd District) and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (Democrat-Pennsylvania 5th District) have congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the independence of…
5-kilometre tailback on Dhaka-Chattogram highway
Cumilla, Apr 13 : A 5-kilometre long tailback has been created on Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Burichong upazila in Cumilla district ahead of a fresh lockdown to be imposed from Wednesday.
Facebook supports COVID-19 health awareness, vaccine rollout in BD
Dhaka, Apr 13 : Facebook has partnered with Bangladesh’s ICT Division and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to announce a campaign to raise awareness about COVID-19 and help Bangladeshis get vaccinated.
South Asian Govts must ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines: AI
Dhaka, Apr 13 : Governments in South Asia must ensure that vulnerable groups are not excluded from access to COVID-19 vaccines, said Amnesty International.
Lockdown: 8 special parcel trains to operate from Wednesday
Dhaka, Apr 13 : Bangladesh Railway will operate eight special parcel trains on different routes to transport agricultural goods and other products during the countrywide lockdown to prevent the transmission of Coronavirus. Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujon in a…
2 shot dead in separate incidents in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar, Apr 12 : Two people were gunned down in Pekua and Teknaf upazilas of Cox’s Bazar district early Monday.
New BGMEA office bearers announced
Dhaka, Apr 12 : The Election Board on Monday declared new office bearers of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) with Faruque Hassan as the new President.
Symphony launches home delivery service
Dhaka, Apr 12 : Local mobile phone manufacturer Symphony has launched an e-commerce and home delivery service amid a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases and fresh nationwide restrictions.
BSCIC to introduce one-stop services
Dhaka, Apr 12 : Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Business Automation Ltd to introduce one-stop services.
National Moon sighting committee to sit Tuesday
Dhaka, Apr 12 : The National Moon Sighting Committee will sit on Tuesday to ascertain the commencement of holy Ramadan, the lunar month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence.