Dhaka, Apr 24 : The 8th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse, the worst-ever tragedy in the country’s multi-billion-dollar ready-made garment (RMG) industry, is being observed on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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No assignments for secondary school students
News Desk The Bangladesh government has suspended all assignment activities for students of classes VI to IX across schools in the country in view of the worsening situation of Covid-19.
Dhaka is world’s most polluted city
Dhaka, Apr 24 : The densely populated capital of Bangladesh has once again topped the list of world cities with the worst air quality. Dhaka’s air quality index (AQI) at 6.29 am read 489, considered ‘severe’.
TSC Renovation: How will the new look be?
Dhaka University, Apr 23 : The Teacher-Student Centre, popularly known as TSC on the Dhaka University (DU) campus, was established in 1961. It is set to be renovated keeping its old structure as part of the university’s birth centenary celebrations…
1.1m Bangladeshis talking of climate change on FB
Over 1.1 million Bangladeshis have been talking about environmental conservation on Facebook in the past three months.
Lockdown: Shops, shopping malls to reopen Apr 25
Shops and shopping malls will be allowed to remain open from 10 am to 5 pm from April 25 amid the lockdown enforced by the government to contain the Coronavirus transmission.
11 burnt in Narayanganj gas leak explosion
At least 11 people, including a three-month-old, have sustained burn injuries following a gas leak explosion at a building in Narayanganj’s Fatullah.
Hefazat leader detained in Faridpur
A Hefazat leader in Faridpur was arrested in connection with the attack at Faridpur’s Bhanga police station.
167 juveniles secure bail from virtual courts amid lockdown
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.
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.