Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from the Buriganga River on Monday.
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Sylhet coronavirus cases reach 9,369
With detection of 70 new coronavirus patients, the number of confirmed cases rose to 9,369 in the Sylhet division on Monday.
DU student ‘kills self’ in Barishal
A student of Dhaka University (DU) reportedly took his own life at his room in Barishal town on Monday.
2 new dengue cases recorded
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has registered two new dengue cases in the past 24 hours until Monday morning.
Bikers share rides ‘going beyond rules’ for survival
Dhaka, Aug 17 – On-demand ride-sharing platforms have seen a dramatic rise since 2016 as a means of living for many and a support for a faster commuting across the capital until Covid-19 pandemic hit the country hard in March.…
Sinha murder: Writ against posting Shipra’s photo on FB
Dhaka, Aug 16 – A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking action against the two policemen who had posted Shipra Rani Devnath’s personal photos on Facebook with provocative comments.
AL trying to belittle BNP’s founder Zia, says BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the ruling party is trying to belittle their party founder Ziaur Rahman by resorting to a ‘false’ campaign against him.
Dhaka reports 32 Covid-19 deaths; 2024 new cases on Sunday
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Health authorities in Bangladesh on Sunday reported the death of 32 patients from Covid-19 spiking the total deaths to 3,657 on the 150th day after the country reported the first death from the disease on March…
Biman to reissue tickets for trips halted over Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to reissue tickets to those passengers who had bought return tickets on Dhaka-Dubai and Dhaka-Abu Dhabi routes but could not travel due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Cops who fail dope test will lose jobs: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam on Sunday said the suspected police personnel will have to undergo dope tests and those who fail it will lose their jobs.
Cox’s Bazar tourist spots, facilities to reopen Monday
Sea beaches, tourist spots and hotels-motels in Cox’s Bazar municipality area will reopen on a limited scale for tourists on Monday after about a five-month closure due to COVID-19 pandemic, official News Agency BSS reported on Sunday.
Two motorcyclists killed in Dhamrai road accident
Savar, Aug 16: Two people were killed and 10 others injured as a passenger bus hit a motorcycle at Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka on Sunday morning.
59 cops to donate plasma in fight against Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 16: Some 59 police personnel of Bogura who made full recoveries from Covid-19 will donate their plasma to help others fight against the virus infection.
13 pairs of passenger trains resume operation
Thirteen pairs of passenger trains resumed operation from Sunday on different routes to make services more functional amid Covid-19 pandemic, said Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan.
3 missing tourists found dead in Feni river
The bodies of three tourists, who went missing while swimming in Feni River on Saturday, were recovered from the river in Companiganj upazila of Noakhali on Sunday morning.
Flood water remains steady in Ganges basin
Rajshahi, Aug 16: The overall flood situation in the Ganges basin remained almost steady for the second consecutive day Sunday as the water level has declined or went up at many of its river points during the past 24 hours…
4 new dengue patients detected: DGHS
Four new dengue cases were recorded in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning, the health authorities said.
14 sailors rescued as lighter vessel with wheat sinks in Bay
Chittagong, Aug 16 – Fourteen crew members who remained missing since a lighter vessel carrying 2000 tons of wheat sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday morning were later rescued by a fishing boat. Zahid Hossain, manager (operation) of…
Corona test must for travellers in Dhaka not accepted abroad
Monowara Begum Moni If you want to travel abroad from Bangladesh you have to take a covid-19 test, it’s a new rule of the Bangladesh Government which has been implemented after a travel scandal during the corona pandemic.
PM donating house to beggar who gave his savings for others
Dhaka, Aug 15 – The Sherpur beggar, who has earned praise for providing his savings for helping Covid-19-hit people, has drawn the attention of the Prime Minister and is going to receive a modern house as a gift from her…
BNP marks Khaleda’s birthday with doa and milad mahfil
Dhaka, Aug 15 – BNP on Saturday arranged a doa and Milad mahfil seeking early recovery and long life of its chairperson Khaleda Zia on her 76th birthday.
Gonoshasthaya plasma centre opens
Dhaka, Aug 15 – A plasma and blood donation centre set up by Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital in memory of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was opened on Saturday.
Bangladesh’s coronavirus deaths reach 3,625
Dhaka, Aug 15: The country reported 34 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, raising the total fatality number to 3,625.
Flood water remains stable in Ganges basin
Rajshahi, Aug 15 : The overall flood situation in the Ganges basin remained almost stable as the water level has slightly declined or went up at many of its river points during the past 24 hours after a continuous recession…
One more dengue patient detected in 24 hrs
One new dengue case was recorded in the last 24 hours until Saturday morning. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said 16 patients are currently undergoing treatment at hospitals.
Curtain rises on virtual exhibition on Bangabandhu
Marking National Mourning Day and the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first-ever virtual art, photography and multimedia exhibition on Bangabandhu, titled ‘BRAVE HEART’, got underway on Friday.
National Mourning Day being observed
Dhaka, Aug 15: The nation is observing Saturday the National Mourning Day with paying rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 45th martyrdom anniversary.
Ekushey Padak winning artist Murtaja Baseer dies of Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Renowned artist Murtaja Baseer died after contracting coronavirus at a private hospital in the capital on Saturday morning. He was 88.
Mourning Day: PM pays homage to Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday paid rich tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking the 45th anniversary of his martyrdom and the National Mourning Day.
বংগবন্ধুর প্রতি বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে তাঁর আত্মার শান্তি কামনা – ঐক্য ন্যাপ
জাতির জনক বংগবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের এর শাহাদত বার্ষিকীতে এর সভাপতি বর্ষীয়ান রাজনীতিবিদ পংকজ ভট্টাচার্য ও সাধারণ সম্পাদক এডভোকেট আসাদুল্লা তারেক এক যুক্ত বিবৃতিতে বংগবন্ধুর প্রতি বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে তাঁর আত্মার শান্তি কামনা করেন । নেতৃবৃন্দ ঐ দিন বংগবন্ধুর পরিবারের…