The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged celebrities, especially the Bollywood stars to stop participating in any advertisement that can Chinese products.
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Liverpool take centre stage as title countdown recommences
Liverpool can close to within one win of a first league title in 30 years when the English champions-elect return to action for the first time in three months against local rivals Evert on on Sunday.
Bogura archeologist dies with Covid-19 symptoms
An additional director of Bogura Archeology Department died with coronavirus symptoms while undergoing treatment at the isolation unit of Mohammad Ali Hospital in the district on Saturday night.
Cobain ‘Unplugged’ guitar sells for record $6 million
The guitar that grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain played during his legendary 1993 MTV Unplugged performance sold Saturday for a record $6 million, the auction house said.
1.41 lakh tonnes of jute output likely in Rajshahi division
Around 1.41 lakh tonnes of jute are expected to be produced from 1.19 lakh hectares of land in all eight districts in Rajshahi division during the current season.
Begum Sufia Kamal’s 109th birth anniversary observed
Dhaka, June,20 – The 109th birth anniversary of poet Begum Sufia Kamal was observed on Saturday.
Virtual court hearing: 39,202 get bail in 25 days
A total of 39,202 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual courts across the country till Thursday.
‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘Alien’ star Ian Holm dies
Oscar-nominated British actor Ian Holm, famed for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters “Lord of the Rings” and “Alien”, died on Friday aged 88, his agent said.
US Open will work with wheelchair players on 2020 event
The US Tennis Association, accused of discrimination after calling off its annual US Open wheelchair events, agreed to work with players regarding details of a 2020 competition.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 3,240 new cases, 37 more die
Bangladesh on Saturday reported 3,240 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1,08,775. In the last 24 hours, 37 more patients died from the virus infection, raising the death toll to…
Teesta water flowing above danger level in Nilphamari
The water level of the Teesta River in Nilphamari is flowing above the danger level following heavy rainfall and onrush water from upstream.
Batman, Kim Kardashian headed to Spotify podcasts
Spotify has penned a podcast deal with DC Comics — home to Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman — bringing scripted superhero episodes to the audio streaming platform.
Boro yield exceeds target in Jamalpur
Jamalpur, June 19: The output of Boro paddy has exceeded the fixed target in the district this year, officials said.
Global virus death toll passes 450,000: AFP tally
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 450,386 people since the outbreak began in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP as of 1900 GMT on Thursday.
Chinese mainland reports 32 new confirmed COVID-19 cases
Chinese health authority said Friday that it received reports of 32 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Thursday, of which 28 were domestically transmitted and four were imported. Of the domestically transmitted cases, 25 cases were reported in…
Sahara Khatun’s health condition worsens, taken to ICU
Former Home Minister and Awami League presidium member Advocate Sahara Khatun has been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of United Hospital following deterioration of her condition.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 45 more die, new cases 3,243
Bangladesh on Friday recorded 45 deaths from coronavirus in the span of 24 hours, raising the death toll to 1,388.
Covid-19: Dhaka reports 3,803 new cases, 38 deaths in 24 hrs
The health authorities on Thursday announced the detection of 3,803 new patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 1, 02,292 in Bangladesh.
Asian shares slip as global rally eases off the accelerator
Shares were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after another day of wobbly trading on Wall Street as markets eased off the accelerator following their big rally.
Google boosts racial equity program pledge to $275 mn
Google on Wednesday announced a $175 million package to support black business owners, startup founders, job seekers and developers, along with an array of racial equity initiatives at the technology giant.
All-time record Aush rice output likely in Rangpur region
The farmers are expecting an all-time record output of the short duration Aush rice after exceeding its fixed farming target by 6.73 percent during this off-season in Rangpur agriculture region.
Study shows how quickly coronavirus spreads at home
The novel coronavirus is twice as infectious within households than similar diseases such as SARS, with a substantial number of additional infections spreading before a COVID-19 sufferer shows any symptoms, according to modelling released Thursday.
Bangladesh Art Week virtual charity auction on Friday
Following the resounding success of a nine-day long (March 6-14) art exhibition titled “Ora Egaro Jon”, Bangladesh Art Week has announced their first virtual charity auction for the benefit of artists, musicians, sportsperson and support staff affected by COVID-19.
PM for strengthening Navy to protect country’s sea areas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the need for strengthening Bangladesh Navy further in a bid to protect the country’s vast maritime area.
Harry Potter star Emma Watson joins fashion giant Kering
Emma Watson, the actress and activist who made her name as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” films, joined the board of the French fashion giant Kering Tuesday, in a major coup for the world’s second biggest luxury group.
Google boots far-right site from ad platform
Google on Tuesday confirmed that it booted one far-right website from its ad platform and put another on notice for hosting “dangerous and derogatory” comments about civil rights protests.
BD ranks 2nd in access to power from off-grid solar
Dhaka, June 17: Bangladesh has made a remarkable success in power sector as it secured the second position with accessing eight percent power from off-grid solar solutions under the current government.
North Korea says it’s sending soldiers to joint border sites
North Korea said Wednesday that it will send soldiers to now-shuttered inter-Korean cooperation sites in its territory and reinstall guard posts and resume military exercises at front-line areas, nullifying tension-reducing deals reached with South Korea just two years ago. The…
GK’s antibody kit ineffective: BSMMU
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) found the antibody testing kit developed by Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) as ineffective in detecting coronavirus.
Covid-19: BD reports 4,008 new cases, 43 deaths in 24 hrs
The health authorities in Bangladesh on Wednesday announced the detection of 4,008 new patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 98,489.