Covid-19 claimed 11 more lives and infected another 446 in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Monday morning, showing higher rates both in death toll and infection than that of Sunday.
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Fall in Bangladesh’s export, govt expenditure a big concern: CPD
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a civil society think tank, has said the decline in government’s expenditure and fall in export have been the major concerns and discomfort for the country’s economy.
How did PK Halder flee abroad, inquires HC
The High Court on Monday inquired how Proshanto Kumar Halder fled the country although his passport had been seized.
One to die, five get life term for killing Kishoreganj farmer
A court here on Monday sentenced a man to death and five others to life term imprisonment in a case for killing a farmer nearly five years back.
Time to assess what we’ve done for the people: President Hamid
President Abdul Hamid on Monday said the time has come to evaluate how much has been done or is being done for the welfare of the people of the country.
India offers Covid vaccine for Bangladesh army
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami on Monday said India has offered Covid-19 vaccine shots for Bangladesh Army.
Hasan Shikdar new Rajuk Chairman
The government has appointed Dr Sayeed Hasan Shikdar, chief (additional secretary) of the Planning Division as the new chairman of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk).
West Indies complete clean sweep of Bangladesh
Bangladesh on Sunday endured its second defeat in the two-match Test series against the West Indies despite a late heroic display from Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Bangladesh, Brazil to build stronger economic ties in post-Covid era: Envoy
Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Joao Tabajara de Oliveira Junior has said Bangladesh and Brazil can make a stronger alliance on trade and economic front.
Couple burn to death in Pirojpur fire
A couple was burn to death in a fire which broke out at a house in Mathbaria upaizla of Pirojpur district early Sunday.
PM Hasina: Other countries also offering vaccines
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said many countries have expressed their interest to provide Covid-19 vaccines to Bangladesh
One shot dead in Chattogram municipality polls violence
A man was shot dead and two others were injured in a clash between the supporters of two councillor candidates during the Patiya municipality election in Chattogram on Sunday.
Godkhali flower traders fret over declining prices
Jashore, Feb 14 (UNB): Traders at Bangladesh’s largest flower market in Jashore’s Godkhali are upset with low demand and declining prices as the nation welcomes Pahela Falgun and celebrate Valentine’s Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. Godkhali florists usually have buoyant…
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 8 more die, 326 get infected
Dhaka, Feb 14 (UNB): Bangladesh recorded eight more Covid-19-related deaths and 326 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning, showing a little bit of rise in infection rate. With the fresh figures, the death toll from the…
1st Bangladeshi knowledge sharing social platform VoB starts journey
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) : Valor of Bangladesh (VoB), a knowledge sharing social platform, has started its journey. This is the first of its kind in Bangladesh and an initiative of Lighthouse Bangladesh, said a media release on Saturday. VoB…
Journalist Shaheen Reza Noor passes away
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB): Shaheen Reza Noor, eminent journalist and former president of Projonmo ’71, has passed away. He was 66. Shaheen Reza, a former journalist of the Daily Ittefaq and son of martyred journalist Sirajuddin Hossain, breathed his last…
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 13 deaths, 291 new cases recorded
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) : Covid-19 fatalities in Bangladesh rose to 8,266 on Saturday as the health authorities recorded 13 more deaths in 24 hours till morning. “The mortality rate is now 1.53 percent,” the Directorate General of Health Services…
Mehidy becomes fastest Bangladeshi to reach 100 Test wickets
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB): Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the right-arm off-spinner and all-rounder, has become the fastest Bangladeshi bowler to take 100 Test wickets. He is the fourth Bangladesh bowler to take 100 or more scalps in Tests. Mehidy bagged his…
6 held over mugging of Tk 35 lakh in city
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB): Detective Branch (DB) members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested six people in connection with the snatching of Tk 35 lakh from Shahbagh area of the capital. The arrestees are Mazharul Islam alias Rakib, Md.…
Namaz-e-janaza of Zianul Haque Sikder held
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB): Namaz-e-janaza of Sikder Group’s chairman Zianul Haque Sikder was held at Sikder Medical College campus in the city after Johr prayers on Saturday. Many people including politicians, ministers, members of parliament and Dhaka South City Corporation…
Remembering Humayun Faridee
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB): The ninth death anniversary of iconic Bangladeshi actor Humayun Faridee is being observed on Saturday. The Ekushey Padak winning legendary artiste breathed his last on February 13, 2012, in Dhaka at the age of 59. Several…
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Death toll reaches 8,253
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Bangladesh reported five new Covid-19 deaths until early Friday, including four in Dhaka, taking the national tally to 8,253. The fatality rate stood at 1.53%, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. However, the daily…
Islamabad keen to boost ties with Dhaka exploring untapped potential
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui has said his country wants to boost ties with Bangladesh by exploring untapped potential and reviving all the old connections saying Pakistan can benefit from Bangladesh’s development. “I’m…
Ban v WI Dhaka Test: Bonner, Da Silva, Joseph propel tourists to 409
Dhaka, Feb 11 (UNB): Superb batting display by West Indian batsmen helped the tourists post 409 in their first innings on the second day of Dhaka Test against Bangladesh. Consistent performance by Nkrumah Bonner (90), Joshua Da Silva (92) and…
Leading fashion players implement circular systems in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Over 30 renowned fashion brands, manufacturers and recyclers are collaborating in a new initiative to capture and reuse textile waste in Bangladesh. Global Fashion Agenda on Thursday announced the participants of the Circular Fashion Partnership, including…
Walton mobile offers 21 pc discounts, free air ticket on Valentine
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB) : Bangladeshi electronics band Walton is conducting a special campaign centering the upcoming Valentine’s Day. Under the campaign titled ‘Valentine’s Couple Deal’ customers are getting 21 percent discount along with the chance of getting Dhaka-Cox’s bazar-Dhaka…
Driver’s assistant hacked to death inside bus in Khulna
Khulna, Feb 12 (UNB): The assistant of a driver was found dead inside a bus in Khulna on Friday. Md Sabbir, 26, a resident of Bagerhat, worked for ‘Shohag Paribahan’. His body was recovered from the bus in Shibbari More…
Zahid Gogon’s ‘Prem Puran’ to be released on LagVelki
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Marking Pahela Falgun and Valentine’s Day, aspiring young filmmaker Zahid Gogon directed short-film ‘Prem Puran’ is set to release Friday on LagVelki.com, country’s first pay-per-view movie OTT platform. Produced under the banner of Film Mistri production,…
Six Bangladeshis die in Saudi sofa factory fire
Dhaka, Feb 11 (UNB) : Seven workers, including six Bangladeshis, were killed in a fire that broke out at a sofa factory at Heraj Market adjacent to Al Khalil road of Medina city early Wednesday. Quoting the local police station,…
DMP finishes Ekushey February security preparations
Dhaka, Feb 11 (UNB): Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has completed security preparations ahead of the Ekushey February and the International Mother Language Day, which will be observed on Feb 21. The information was revealed at a coordination meeting on safety…