At least four people drowned in floodwaters, two each in Kurigram and Tangail districts, according to the health authorities’ daily update on Saturday.
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10 facts on the new turn in Sushant Singh Rajput case
The Sushant Singh Rajput death case has taken a new turn after a “suspicious transaction” worth Rs15 crore came under the lens of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India.
We must learn to live with this coronavirus: WHO chief
The global coronavirus outbreak is the sort of disaster whose effects will last far into the future, World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Saturday.
PM greets countrymen on Eid-ul-Azha
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended her heartiest greetings to the people of the country on the eve of the Eid-ul-Azha, urging them to devote themselves to ensuring the welfare of the country and its people by upholding the spirit…
US envoy greets Bangladeshis on Eid
Dhaka, August 1: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller has wished everyone good health and happiness on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Facebook quarterly profit rockets despite ad boycott
Facebook reported Thursday that its quarterly profit had nearly doubled and users grew despite a boycott by advertisers and the pandemic-induced economic turmoil.
Month of mourning begins Saturday
Dhaka, Aug 1: The month of mourning began today(Saturday) for the nation to recall once again the most brutal assassination in its history and renew the pledge to safeguard perpetually the country’s independence and sovereignty.
Holy Eid-ul-Azha today
Dhaka, Aug 1: The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, is being celebrated across the country today with due solemnity and religious fervour.
59 members of ‘dope gangs’ arrested in Dhaka
Detectives in separate drives arrested 59 members of ‘dope gangs’ from different parts of the capital on Thursday.Police also recovered foods mixed with sedatives and knives from their possession, said DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Md Walid Hossain.Among the arrestees, 16…
First “Harry Potter” movie to return to China in August
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” the first movie in the popular Harry Potter series, will return to China with a 3D version on Aug. 14.The announcement by the film’s production company Warner Bros via social media came as the…
2 new dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday reported two new dengue cases in the country in the last 24 hours.Currently, six patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the capital and outside Dhaka, according to a daily…
PM mourns death of ex- Labour minister Mannan’s wife
Dhaka, Jul 30: Awami League president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Noor Meher Mannan, wife of former Labour Minister, one of the organisers of the Liberation War and ex-…
6 Eid Jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram mosque
Dhaka, July 30: In compliance with hygiene rules and maintaining social distancing, a total of six Eid congregations will be held at the National Baitul Mukarram Mosque celebrating Eid-ul Azha on August 1.“Like every year, a total of six Eid…
Bangladesh reports 48 COVID-19 deaths, 132,960 recoveries
Dhaka, July 30: Bangladesh Thursday recorded 48 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 2,695 fresh cases overnight.The recovery count rose to 132,960 after another 2,668 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period, a top health official said.“Forty-eight more COVID-19…
First online beauty pageant in Bangladesh begins
Culture Desk Bangladesh is participating in this competition for the first in Miss Earth, an international beauty pageant that has been held in 94 countries for over 20 years. This competition gives priority to the beauty of intellect and conscience…
Scientists revive microbes from 100 million years ago
Scientists have successfully revived microbes that had lain dormant at the bottom of the sea since the age of the dinosaurs, allowing the organisms to eat and even multiply after eons in the deep.Their research sheds light on the remarkable…
NOVOAIR resuming flights to Cox’s Bazar
NOVOAIR will resume flights to Cox’s Bazar from Thursday, the airline said Wednesday.The private airline will operate three daily flights on this route. One way fare starts from Tk3,500 per passenger, NOVOAIR said in a press release.The daily flights will…
Muslims begin hajj pilgrimage
Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday begin the annual hajj, dramatically downsized this year as the Saudi hosts strive to prevent a coronavirus outbreak during the five-day pilgrimage.The hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam and a must for able-bodied Muslims…
Coronavirus: 35 die in 24 hours in Bangladesh
Bangladesh recorded 35 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours until Wednesday morning, pushing up its official death tally to 3,035.During this period, 3,009 new cases were identified after testing 14,127 samples, Additional Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services…
Int’l webinar on ‘online examinations’ held at IU
An international webinar on ‘online examinations’ was held at the Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Wednesday.IU Computer Science and Engineering department organised the programme. It was conducted by the department’s chairman Professor M Aktaruzzaman.IU Vice-Chancellor Professor M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari…
Nisho to play rebellious bachelor
Culture Desk Afran Nisho and Mehazabien Chowdhury will star together in a new drama titled Ekai 100 under CMV banners.Nisho will play a bachelor who increasingly grows frustrated with his landlords and comes to the conclusion that he needs to…
Tigers to prepare for Lanka Test playing against HP team
Dhaka, July 28:Bangladesh is likely to play practice game against the BCB High Performance (HPL) team for their preparation for the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka.But the senior and HP team of Bangladesh will play this practice match in…
Direct Seeded Rice farming reduces 45pc production cost
Rajshahi, July 28: Farming process of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) has reduced production cost by 45 to 50 percent than the conventional system in the Barind area thanks to the blessings of farm mechanization.“We have found the optimistic result in…
Bangladesh-India maintain stronger friendly, warm ties: Quader
Dhaka, July 28: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Tuesday said Bangladesh and India are now maintaining stronger friendly, warm and development-oriented relations than any previous time.“If relations with neighboring countries become friendly and strong, it will be easier…
Flood situation worsens in Ganges basin
Dhaka, July 28:The flood situation has worsened further in the Ganges Basin due to heavy downpour and onrush of water from the upstream, while flood scenario continues to improve in Brahmaputra basin.Continuous rise in water levels of most of the…
Govt working to reopen, modernize BJMC’s mills
Dhaka, July 28: The government is working to reopen Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC)’s recently closed mills on an urgent basis by modernizing and restructuring the jute production system in view of the current market and future prospects of diversified…
Hollywood star Olivia de Havilland dies
Olivia de Havilland, a two-time Oscar winner and one of the last links to Hollywood’s Golden Age, died Sunday at the age of 104.The actress, who starred in blockbusters like “Gone With the Wind” and played opposite such dashing leading…
Bangladesh sees zero new dengue case in 24 hrs
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday reported no new dengue case in the country in the last 24 hours.Currently, three patients are undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital, according to a daily update.The health authorities…
Worthy price of boro great delight to Rajshahi farmers
Rajshahi, July 2: Farmers are now very much pleased with the present lucrative market price for the latest harvested Boro paddy in the entire region including its vast Barind tract.After getting the profitable price of their paddy the farmers are…
New cricket Super League to determine World Cup places: ICC
A new one-day international Super League to determine qualification for the 2023 50-over World Cup will be launched this week, the International Cricket Council announced Monday.World champions England will play Ireland in Southampton on Thursday in the inaugural match of…