Work on Qatar’s World Cup stadiums and mega-projects linked to the tournament have continued apace despite tough social distancing rules to stem the spread of coronavirus among the largely migrant workforce.
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GP, BRAC launch “Dakche Amar Desh” to support poor
Dhaka, April 25: Grameenphone and BRAC teaming up on Friday launched an initiative titled “Dakche Amar Desh” to stand beside the vulnerable and most affected people in this deadly COVID-19 gripped situation.
288 expatriate workers return from Oman
Dhaka, 25: A total of 288 expatriate Bangladeshi workers returned home from Oman by a special chartered flight on Friday night.
Tom Hanks writes to bullied boy called ‘Corona’
Hollywood megastar and coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks has written a comforting letter to a bullied Australian boy called Corona and gifted him a cherished typewriter bearing the same name.
Netflix banks on vast production line to weather pandemic
While coronavirus has brought Hollywood to a halt, Netflix has enjoyed record success. But will the streaming giant’s well-stocked slate of future shows be enough to maintain that growth?
France testing whether nicotine could prevent coronavirus
Nicotine could protect people from contracting the coronavirus, according to new research in France, where further trials are planned to test whether the substance could be used to prevent or treat the deadly illness.
Cricket chiefs still planning for T20 World Cup this year
Global cricket chiefs said planning for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup in Australia was still going ahead as scheduled after they discussed the huge disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.
Muslims mark Ramadan with unprecedented virus lockdowns
Muslims around the world began marking Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown on Friday with unprecedented bans on family gatherings and mass prayers, while a pushback in some countries has sparked fears of a surge in infections.
7th anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy; No progress in trial
Dhaka, 24: Today (Friday) is the 7th anniversary of Rana Plaza collapse, the worst-ever tragedy in the country’s multi-billion dollar ready-made garment industry.
Birdem’s ICU locked down after 4 test Covid-19 positive
Dhaka:23-The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Birdem General Hospital has been put under lockdown after 3 patients tested positive for Covid-19. The lockdown was imposed on Tuesday.
HBO Max streaming service to launch May 27
Streaming platform HBO Max — expected to be a major player in the crowded online entertainment market — will launch on May 27, WarnerMedia announced Tuesday.
Female-centric ‘Star Wars’ series in works: reports
A new female-centric “Star Wars” television series is being developed for the Disney+ streaming platform, according to Hollywood trade reports Wednesday. The show from Leslye Headland, co-creator of Netflix drama “Russian Doll,” would be Disney’s latest bid to expand the…
Nation-backed hackers tune attacks to COVID-19 fears: Google
Google on Wednesday warned that nation-backed hackers are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to target health care organizations and those working to fight the pandemic.
Family man Woakes ready for ‘quarantine’ Tests
England paceman Chris Woakes believes players will accept being “quarantined” if that helps Test cricket resume following the coronavirus outbreak.
Body buried by UNO, OC after Alems refuse to hold janaza
Dhaka-23: Mujibnagar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Usman Gani, Upazila Health and Family Planning officer Dr Rezwan Ahmed and Mujibnagar Police Station OC Abdul Hashem along with five local youths buried the body of Idris Ali Shah, who died at Meherpur…
করোনা আক্রান্তদের জন্য বাড়িদেওয়ার ঘোষণা দিয়েছেন ন্যান্সি
করোনাভাইরাসে আক্রান্ত মানুষের সেবা দিতে নেত্রকোনায় নিজ বাড়ি ছেড়ে দেওয়ার ঘোষণা দিয়েছেন কণ্ঠশিল্পী নাজমুন মুনিরা ন্যান্সি। বিষয়টি নিশ্চিত করেছেন এই কণ্ঠশিল্পী নিজেই।
Malaria drug for COVID-19 showed no benefit
A malaria drug widely touted as a potential cure for COVID-19 showed no benefit against the disease over standard care — and was in fact associated with more deaths, the biggest study of its kind showed Tuesday.
IGCC announces online workshop on music, dance
Dhaka, April 22 – The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of High Commission of India here has announced commencement of online workshops on Music and Dance.
US Olympic trials set for June 2021 in Eugene
The United States track and field trials for the Tokyo Olympics will take place on June 18-27 next year following the postponement of the Games due to the coronavirus pandemic.
301 US citizens leave by 4th chartered flight
Dhaka, April 22 – A total of 301 US citizens left here after midnight as the US government arranged the fourth chartered flight for those who opted to go back home on their personal choice amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 virus cases: Stop retail sales, Dhaka Karwan Bazar asked
Dhaka, April 22 – The authorities concerned have imposed restrictions on retail sales at Karwan Baza to prevent the spread of virus as three coronavirus infected patients were found there.
Boro paddy harvesting starts in Netrakona haor areas
Netrokona, April 21 – The harvesting of Boro paddy started in the haor areas of Netrakona district in the current week.
La Liga, Spanish FA agree training restart protocol
La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have agreed a return to training protocol for professional players in the country after the coronavirus outbreak, the Spanish National Sports Council (CSD) announced on Monday.
Facebook launches app for livestream gaming
Facebook on Monday launched a standalone gaming app, allowing users to create and watch livestreams of games in a challenge to the Amazon-owned Twitch platform.
Dhaka joins OIC EC’s meet over COVID-19 Tuesday
News Desk Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an extraordinary foreign ministerial level meeting of its Executive Committee (EC) as a part of its effort to address issues of COVID-19 pandemic via video conferencing Tuesday.
Deepika to discuss mental health during lockdown
Deepika Padukone has been an active participant in propagating mental health and spreading information about causes, triggers and resolutions about the same.
Press council issues letters for journos incentives
Dhaka, April 21 – Bangladesh Press Council on Monday sent letters to all deputy commissioners to make a special list of journalists to bring them under special stimulus facilities in the wake of coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Aamir Khan contributes to PM-CARES Fund
The outbreak of the coronavirus has forced the entire nation of India to be in a state of lockdown. Though most people are relaxing at home with their families, there are several others who are fighting for basic needs.
Australia for independent probe into global virus response
Australia on Sunday called for an independent investigation into the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, including the World Health Organization’s handling of the crisis.
Writer Deon Meyer looks back at his 2016 virus thriller
South African novelist Deon Meyer wished the deadly virus wrecking havoc in his 2016 thriller “Fever” had not turned into an eerily accurate depiction of the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world.