Facebook has agreed to a $52 million court settlement to compensate content moderators who suffered mental trauma from the graphic and violent images they were required to review, plaintiff lawyers said Tuesday.
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Bangladesh sees highest 19 coronavirus deaths in a day
Bangladesh saw a big jump in the coronavirus cases on Wednesday as the health authorities confirmed the detection of 1162 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 17,822.
Cobain ‘Unplugged’ guitar up for auction
Decades after grunge’s reluctant poster boy took his own life, Kurt Cobain’s guitar played during his legendary MTV Unplugged performance is hitting the auction block at a starting estimate of $1 million.
DU not to go for online classes now
DHAKA, May 12: Dhaka University (DU) has decided not to go for online classes now considering the incapability of a large number of students to attend the classes as many of them may not have proper internet access during their…
Premier League gets green light for June re-start
Premier League clubs received a boost to their hopes of completing the season on Tuesday as the government published a “roadmap” that could see the return of elite sport in England from June 1.
WHO urges ‘extreme vigilance’ as countries exit lockdown
The World Health Organization on Monday hailed dwindling COVID-19 infection rates and deaths in some countries, but called on nations to show “extreme vigilance” as they begin loosening their restrictions.
Coronavirus: 1,878 policemen infected in Bangladesh
A total of 1,878 policemen were infected with coronavirus as of Tuesday while performing their duties during the pandemic.
Khulna farmers in distress with bumper yield of watermelon
Despite bumper production of watermelon in Dakope upazila of Khulna, frustration has gripped the growers as they are fearing huge losses for lack of buyers and low prices due to coronavirus outbreak.
Tara Sutaria reveals being on a diet
Tara Sutaria made her debut last year with Punit Malhotra’s Student Of The Year 2. Soon after, she was seen with Sidharth Malhotra in Milap Zaveri’s Marjaavan.
Kushtia boro paddy farmers eye bumper yield
Farmers in Kushtia are expecting a bumper production of Boro paddy this season as they brought vast tracts of land under cultivation exceeding the target despite labour crisis due to shutdown enforced following coronavirus pandemic.
European leagues move at different speeds toward restart
As European leagues prepare to return from the enforced coronavirus break, screening tests are revealing cases in various championships, although, as yet, not calling into question plans to resume playing.
114 stranded Bangladeshis return from London
Dhaka, May11: The government today brought back 114 stranded Bangladeshi nationals from London by a special chartered flight of Biman Bangladesh airlines amid flight suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman dies of corona symptom in Sylhet
A woman who had been suffering from fever and cold related problem died at Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital in Sylhet city on Sunday night.
China’s ground zero reports virus infections
China reported a second day of new cases of coronavirus in Wuhan on Monday after a month without new infections at the pandemic’s global epicentre, offering a stark warning of the dangers of a fresh wave.
Little Richard, rock’s flashy founding father, dies
Little Richard, whose outrageous showmanship and lightning-fast rhythms intoxicated crowds with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,” has died. He was 87 years old.
Boro paddy procurement begins in Khulna through mobile app
Procurement of Boro paddy directly from farmers began on Sunday using mobile app ‘Krishoker Hasi’ in Khulna.
Virus delays early ice melt challenges Arctic science team
They prepared for icy cold and trained to be on the watch for polar bears, but a pandemic just wasn’t part of the program.
PM receives donations for relief fund
Over 55 government agencies, public and private organisations, and educational institutions on Sunday provided donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the poor affected by COVID-19 fallout.
Gausia market workers stage protest demanding arrears
Shop employees of Gausia market staged demonstrations and blocked Mirpur Road for an hour on Sunday demanding their arrears.
Coronavirus cases reach 14,657 in Bangladesh; 14 more die
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surged to 14,657 on Sunday after the health authorities announced the detection of 887 new patients in 24 hours.
China greenlights reopening of entertainment venues
China’s top decision-making body has given the green light for cinemas, entertainment venues and sports facilities nationwide to reopen after several months of closures.
Barca return to training as La Liga eyes restart
Barcelona returned to training on Friday after the La Liga champions allowed their stars to enter their facility to prepare for a potential restart to football in Spain. Lionel Messi and company took the fields at Joan Gamper training centre…
Army’s vegetable procurement reduces farmers’ woes
When vegetables growers of Kushtia were passing days in great worries about marketing of the produces, the army came forward to give them relief to some extent by buying vegetable directly from the field.
17 new coronavirus cases in Cumilla, Laxmipur
Seventeen coronavirus cases were confirmed from Cumilla and Laxmipur in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning.
Coronavirus: 17 policemen recover in Gopalganj
Seventeen policemen of a single police station recovered from coronavirus while 63 members of law enforcement finished 14-day quarantine in Muksudpur upazila of Gopalganj on Saturday.
Coronavirus cases jump to 13,770 in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus cases surged to 13,770 on Saturday after the health authorities announced detection of 636 new patients in the last 24 hours.
Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
From India to Argentina, untold millions who were already struggling to get by on the economic margins have had their lives made even harder by pandemic lockdowns, layoffs and the loss of a chance to earn from a hard day’s…
India to accept quarantine to save Aussie Test series
India’s cricket team is prepared to undergo quarantine to salvage a money-spinning Test series against Australia, a top official said Friday, but there was less optimism about this year’s Twenty20 World Cup taking place Down Under.
Madonna says she has had COVID-19
Madonna said Thursday she has had the coronavirus and that it was why she had to cancel a concert in Paris in February, though she is not currently sick.
China, S. Korea see new virus cases as world lockdowns ease
China and South Korea both reported more coronavirus infections Friday after reopening economies damaged by devastating outbreaks. Around the globe, governments are opting to accept the risks of easing pandemic-fighting restrictions that left huge numbers of people without income or…