Gopalganj, July 12: Some 15 more people have contracted coronavirus in last 24 hours in Gopalganj, taking the total cases from the deadly virus to 1,001 here.
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Coronavirus: 78 Armed Forces members die, 4,675 recover
Dhaka, July 12: Some 78 members of the Armed Forces have, so far, died of the novel coronavirus.
Sherpur cattle farmers unnerved due to mass spread of LSD virus
While the human beings are grappling with novel coronavirus, domestic cattle in Sherpur and some other districts of the region are battling against the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), a highly contagious disease.
Groundnut brings smiles to Manikganj farmers’ faces
Manikganj, July 11: The farmers of char areas of Daulatpur, Shibalaya and Harirampur Upazilas of Manikganj district are happy with the bumper output of groundnut as harvesting of the cash crop has completed on the barren char lands during the…
Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ TV spinoff set in Gotham coming
No casting, title or expected broadcast date have been announced “The Batman” universe is expanding, with a TV series set in Gotham City’s police department that will explore corruption, streaming platform HBO Max said on Friday.
The quest to find signs of ancient life on Mars
Mars may now be considered a barren, icy desert but did Earth’s nearest neighbour once harbour life? It is a question that has preoccupied scientists for centuries and fired up sci-fi imaginings.
Bogra Rural Dev Academy DG Aminul Islam dies of Covid-19
Rajshahi, July 11: Director General (DG) of Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura Aminul Islam passed away after being infected with Covid-19 at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) Saturday morning.
COVID-19 cases cross 3,900 in Rangpur division
Rangpur, July 11: The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases crossed the 3,900 mark as 89 new patients were diagnosed as positive during the last 24 hours till 8 am Saturday in Rangpur division.
Asian Cricket Council working to reschedule T20 Cup
The Asian Cricket Council said Thursday they were working to reschedule the postponed Asia Cup T20 tournament in Sri Lanka in June 2021.
COVID-19 cases in Rajshahi division reach 8,025
Rajshahi, July 10: With detection of 239 new more positive cases in seven districts on Thursday, the total number of COVID-19 infected patients in Rajshahi division reached 8,025, said a COVID-19 quarantine and isolation related daily report here on Friday.
Mindfulness meditation helps sleep better at night
Sleep disturbances, like having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, affect millions of people around the world.
Agrani Bank branch in Kushtia put under lockdown
Local administration has put Agrani Bank Kumarkhali branch under lockdown as five employees of the bank tested positive for coronavirus recently.
Faridpur Zila Parishad chairman dies from coronavirus
Faridpur Zila Parishad Chairman and Awami League district unit vice-president Md Lokman Hossain Mridha died from coronavirus at a city hospital on Friday morning. He was 77.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 37 more deaths, 2,949 new cases
Bangladesh on Friday reported 37 more deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19), mounting the total death toll to 2,275.
‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera missing, feared drowned
“Glee” star Naya Rivera is missing and feared drowned at a California lake, local officials said, with rescuers to continue a search for her on Thursday.
JS passes bill extending age limit of central bank governor
Dhaka, July 9: ‘Bangladesh Bank (Amendment) Bill, 2020’ on Thursday was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad aiming to raise the age limit for appointing Bangladesh Bank governor to 67 years.
Auto promotion news is a rumor: Education Ministry
Dhaka, July 9: The Ministry of Education has said that the news of auto promotion of students without exams is a rumor.
2 new dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
Two new dengue cases were reported in the country on Thursday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
No sacrificial animal import this year: Minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Thursday said the government won’t allow import of sacrificial animals on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Bangladesh reports 41 COVID-19 deaths, 3,360 fresh cases
Dhaka, July 9: Bangladesh today recorded 41 coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 3,360 fresh cases overnight. The recovery count rose to 84,544 after another 3,706 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period, a top health official said.
New study warns of brain damages linked to COVID-19
A new study has found that infection with COVID-19 can lead to brain damages, including delirium and nerve damage.
Re-excavation works of four canals on in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, July 8: The four canals re-excavation works are progressing fast, expecting to get more cultivable land around canals’ both sides by stopping existing water logging problem after completion of works which can help increase production in the region, sources…
315 stranded Bangladeshis return from Dubai, Singapore
DHAKA, July 8: A total of 315 stranded Bangladeshi have arrived here from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore by two separate chartered flights of US-Bangla airlines, one of the country’s private carriers.
Bill placed for BB governors’ age limit to 67 years
The Bangladesh Bank (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was placed in Parliament on Wednesday to extend the age limit of the governor of the central bank to 67 years.
Govt facing pressure to bring expatriate workers: PM
Mentioning that there is a diplomatic pressure on Bangladesh for bringing back Bangladeshi expatriate workers from the Middle East countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said her government has taken multifaceted diplomatic initiatives to deal with it.
Veteran journalist DP Barua passes away
DHAKA, July 8: Nonagenarian journalist and former chief editor and managing director of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Deba Priya Barua passed away Wednesday morning at his Maghbazar residence.
18,000 tonnes of chili expected to be produced in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, July 7: Around 18,000 tonnes of summer green chili is expected to be produced from 8,700 hectares of land in all eight districts under Rajshahi division during the current Kharif-1 cropping season.
World Cup 2022 organisers to cut staff: sources
The organisers of the 2022 World Cup will lay off an undisclosed number of staff as gas-rich Qatar cuts costs amid the coronavirus economic downturn, several sources have told AFP.
Uber introduces rental service for customers
Ride sharing company Uber on Tuesday started 24/7 rentals service ‘Uber Rentals’ allowing riders to book a car and its driver for several hours at a stretch and make multiple stops on a journey.
Buriganga capsize probe committee report to disclose
Dhaka, July 7: The probe committee report on the launch capsize on the river Buriganga will be disclosed formally here Tuesday as the death toll due to the launch accident reached to 34.