Dhaka, July 22: Pakistan premier Imran Khan Wednesday called Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over phone and wanted to know about the coronavirus situation in Bangladesh.
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Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 2,744 new cases, 42 more deaths
Bangladesh on Wednesday recorded 42 more deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the death tally to 2,751.
No special train during Eid: Minister
Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan on Tuesday said no arrangements have been taken to operate special trains ahead of Eid-ul-Azha this year.
Jute harvesting goes on in Rajshahi division
Rajshahi, July 21: Harvesting of jute is progressing fast everywhere in all eight districts under Rajshahi division in the current season with a prediction of better yield despite the present novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
BUP emerges as pioneer in running virtual classes
Dhaka, July 21: State-run Bangladesh University Professionals (BUP) appears to have achieved a mark of excellence amid the COVID-19 pandemic through introducing online classes from the very beginning of the its (disease) outbreak in the country.
COVID-19 cases reach 9,484 in Khulna division
Khulna, July 21: With detection of 280 more positive cases in last 24 hours till Tuesday’s noon, the total number of COVID-19 infected patients in the division reached 9,484, said a COVID-19 quarantine and isolation related daily report here Tuesday.
One new dengue case reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
One new dengue case was reported in the country on Tuesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 3057 new cases, 41 more deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday announced 41 more deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the death tally to 2,709.
‘Ensure journalists’ professional safety during Covid-19’
Journalists and eminent educationists in a joint statement on Sunday urged the government, private sectors along with media owners and editors, to ensure journalists’ safety during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Flood situation worsens in Faridpur, Kurigram
Sufferings of the flood-hit people has been intensified with deterioration of overall flood situation in Faridpur and Kurigram districts.
BSCIC to ensure uninterrupted supply of salt during Eid
Dhaka, July 20 – Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) has taken initiative to ensure uninterrupted supply of salt at dealer, wholesaler and retailer level for proper preservation and processing of sacrificial animal skins during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
Only one quarter of Japanese want Olympics next year: poll
Just one in four people in Japan want to see the coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Games held next year, with most backing either further delay or a cancellation, a new poll shows.
Jute harvesting gets momentum in Narsingdi
Narsingdi, July 20 – Harvesting of jute got momentum in all the six Upazilas of Narsingdi district following adequate rainfall in the recent days as farmers in some cases are now engaged in separating fibres from their harvested jute plants…
Covid-19: 2,928 new cases, 50 more deaths in Bangladesh
Bangladesh on Monday recorded 50 more deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 2,668. Besides, the health authorities reported 2,928 new cases after testing 13,362 samples in the period, bringing the total cases to…
Father, daughter go missing in Sunamganj boat capsize
A man and his three-year-old daughter went missing when a boat sank in Shoitankhali Haor in Dharmapasha upazila of the district on Saturday night.
NESCO staff dies of Covid-19 in C’nawabganj
An employee of Northern Electricity Supply Company Ltd (NESCO) of Chapainawabganj died of coronavirus at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital early Sunday.
5,730 people granted bail in 5 days
A total of 5,730 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual courts across the country in three days from July 12 to July 16.
Aubameyang stuns City as Arsenal reach record FA Cup final
Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s “great chemistry” as the secret to their shock 2-0 win over Manchester City as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired his club to a record 21st FA Cup final.
Town protection embankment collapses in Faridpur
Faridpur, July 19: Twenty-two meters of town protection embankment in Bilgozaria area of Sadiqpur village in Sadar upazila collapsed here this morning due to rise of flood water.
Unremitting water triggers flood in Ganges basin
Rajshahi, July 19: The incessant onrush of water from upper catchment over the past one week has triggered a flood situation in char (riverbed) and other low-lying areas in Ganges Basin .
Two US astronauts to come home on SpaceX ship on August 2
The two US astronauts who reached the International Space Station (ISS) on board the first crewed US spacecraft in nearly a decade will leave for Earth on August 1, NASA’s chief said Friday.
Bangladesh to resume cricketing activities Sunday
Dhaka, July 18: Ending a four-month long agonizing hiatus, cricketing activities in the country is set to begin Sunday, albeit in limited scale at four different venues across the countries.
Quader for bringing back patients’ confidence in hospitals
Dhaka, July 18: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Saturday called upon the authorities concerned to bring back the patients’ confidence in hospitals ensuring proper health environment during the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
Aman paddy cultivation begins in Panchagarh
Panchagarh. July, 18: Farmers in the district have started cultivation of Aman with much enthusiasm .
Sporadic erosion: Flood situation improving in B’putra basin
Rangpur, July 18: As the flood situation continues improving, sporadic incidents of riverbank erosion have been reported from fewer places during the last 24 hours ending at 9am today in the Brahmaputra basin.
Bangladesh hits 2 lakh-mark in corona cases
Bangladesh crossed the grim milestone of 2 lakh coronavirus cases on Saturday with no visible sign of decline in the virus infections.
Bangladesh’s coronavirus cases near 200,000
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Bangladesh inched closer to 200,000 on Friday with the health authorities confirming 3,034 new cases.
Flood water submerges 11,682 ha of croplands in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, July 17: Around 11,682 hectares of croplands have become submerged by the floodwaters in different districts under Rajshahi division till Wednesday last, officials said.
Govt working to tackle COVID-19 situation: Health Minister
Manikganj, July 17: Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said the government is working relentlessly to tackle COVID-19 in the country as he was addressing a discussion on his father late Colonel Maleque’s 20th death anniversary at Gorpara here…
‘Nonajoler Kabbo’ wins Torino Film Lab Audience Design Fund
Culture Desk Young director Rezwan Shahriar Sumit’s first feature film Nonajoler Kabbo (The Salt in our Waters) won the prestigious Torino Film Lab Audience Design Fund of €45,000.