Dhaka, Aug 2: The holy Eid-ul-Azha, one of the greatest religious festivals of Muslim Ummah, was celebrated on Saturday in a somber mood due to the coronavirus pandemic across the country.
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4 more drown in flood, taking death toll to 135
At least four people drowned in floodwaters, two each in Kurigram and Tangail districts, according to the health authorities’ daily update on Saturday.
Dhaka North City uses mobile app for animal waste disposal
Dhaka, Aug 01 – The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has introduced a mobile app to expedite the process of cleaning up the city following the blood and gore spilled during the ritual of sacrifice and urged city dwellers to…
Covid-19 testing halved in a month despite rise in cases
Dhaka, Aug 01 – The health authorities reported 21 new deaths from coronavirus and 2,199 new cases on Saturday as the country celebrated Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of Muslims.
Take immediate steps to tackle floods, help victims: BNP
Dhaka, Aug 01 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday called upon the government to take immediate steps to tackle the floods shunning its “attitude of negligence” towards the miseries of victims.
গিরিদর্পণ সম্পাদক এ কে এম মকছুদ আহমেদের সাংবাদিকতায় ৫০ বছর
মনসুর আহম্মেদ: পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রামের সাংবাদিকতার প্রতিকৃত,চারণ সাংবাদিক, নতুন সংবাদকর্মী তৈরির কারিগর যাই বলা হোক না কেন, সব কিছুকেই ছাড়িয়ে পাহাড়ের সাংবাদিকদের কিংবদন্তি হয়ে উঠেছেন রাঙ্গামাটির প্রবীণ সাংবাদিক রাঙ্গামাটি প্রেস ক্লাবের সাবেক সভাপতি, দৈনিক গিরিদর্পণ পত্রিকার সম্পাদক একেএম মকছুদ আহমদ। পার্বত্য…
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in Bangladesh
Dhaka, August 01 – Eid-ul-Azha, the festival of sacrifice, is being celebrated in Bangladesh as the country grapples with the Covid-19 outbreak and floods inflict untold sufferings to hundreds of thousands of people.
PM greets countrymen on Eid-ul-Azha
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended her heartiest greetings to the people of the country on the eve of the Eid-ul-Azha, urging them to devote themselves to ensuring the welfare of the country and its people by upholding the spirit…
Month of mourning begins Saturday
Dhaka, Aug 1: The month of mourning began today(Saturday) for the nation to recall once again the most brutal assassination in its history and renew the pledge to safeguard perpetually the country’s independence and sovereignty.
Holy Eid-ul-Azha today
Dhaka, Aug 1: The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, is being celebrated across the country today with due solemnity and religious fervour.
এতিম গরিবদের বঞ্চিত করে দাম নির্ধারণ: চামড়া শিল্প ধ্বংসের মুখে
– ইসলামী আন্দোলন ঢাকা মহানগর দক্ষিণ ঈদুল আযহা উপলক্ষে কোরবানির পশুর চামড়ার দাম গত বছরের চেয়ে ২৩ থেকে ২৯ শতাংশ কমিয়ে নির্ধারণ করায় গভীর উদ্বেগ ও ক্ষোভ প্রকাশ করে ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ ঢাকা মহানগর দক্ষিণ সভাপতি মাওলানা মুহাম্মদ ইমতিয়াজ, সেক্রেটারী…
27,000 sacrificial animals sold online ahead of Eid
Dhaka, July 31 – A total of 27,000 sacrificial animals have been sold online across the country. The information was revealed through a joint online press conference of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh on Friday.
Lower courts, tribunals to resume regular work from Aug 5
Dhaka, July 31 – The Supreme court on Thursday announced the restoration of regular activities with physical presence of stakeholders at all lower civil and criminal courts and tribunals from August 5.
Eid celebrated in Jhenaidah, Lalmonirhat, Laxmipur Villages
Dhaka, July 31 – In keeping with Saudi Arabia time, residents of a number of villages in Jhenaidah, Laxmipur and Lalmonirhat are celebrating the Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of the Muslims.Saudi Arabia and a number of countries across the…
IBBL inaugurates its Motkhola Bazar Sub-branch in Kishoreganj
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Motkhola Bazar sub-branch under Kotiadi Branch on 26 July 2020, Sunday. Nur Mohammad, Member of Parliament, Kishoreganj- 2 inaugurated the sub-branch as chief guest.Muhammad Solaiman, Executive Vice President and Head of Mymensing Zone of…
Floodwater rises again: River erosion washes away joy of Eid
Flood situation in the Brahmaputra and the Ganges basis deteriorated was water levels started rising afresh. While hundreds of thousands of people have been marooned in floodwater, many homes have been washed away by riverbank erosion and strong currents of…
Dhaka Pallabi Police Station blast: Three on 14-day remand
Dhaka, July 30 – Three people arrested in connection with an explosion inside the Pallabi Police Station that left four cops injured, were put on 14-day remand by a Dhaka court on Thursday.The accused Rafikul Islam, Shahidul Islam and Mosharraf…
Bangladesh’s health system has collapsed: Fakhrul
Dhaka, July 30 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that people now cannot have their confidence in the country’s health system as it has completely collapsed.“Babu’s (Shafiul Bari Babu’s) death in such a way has exposed…
Bangladesh 4th worst-hit in lead-exposure child deaths
UNICEF, Pure Earth call for urgent action to abolish dangerous practices, informal recycling of lead acid batteriesBangladesh is the fourth most-seriously hit in terms of the number of children affected as lead poisoning is affecting them on a massive and…
59 members of ‘dope gangs’ arrested in Dhaka
Detectives in separate drives arrested 59 members of ‘dope gangs’ from different parts of the capital on Thursday.Police also recovered foods mixed with sedatives and knives from their possession, said DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Md Walid Hossain.Among the arrestees, 16…
2 new dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday reported two new dengue cases in the country in the last 24 hours.Currently, six patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the capital and outside Dhaka, according to a daily…
PM mourns death of ex- Labour minister Mannan’s wife
Dhaka, Jul 30: Awami League president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Noor Meher Mannan, wife of former Labour Minister, one of the organisers of the Liberation War and ex-…
6 Eid Jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram mosque
Dhaka, July 30: In compliance with hygiene rules and maintaining social distancing, a total of six Eid congregations will be held at the National Baitul Mukarram Mosque celebrating Eid-ul Azha on August 1.“Like every year, a total of six Eid…
Next Climate V Forum conf in Dhaka: Ban Ki-moon tells Hasina
Dhaka, July 29 – The next Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) conference will be held in 2021 commemorating the “Mujib Borsho” (Mujib Year), said CVF President Ban Ki-moon.“CVF President and ex-UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called up Sheikh Hasina around 6:10…
Closure of educational institutions extended again until Aug 31
Dhaka, July 29 – The government has again extended the closure of all the educational institutions of the country until August 31 considering the coronavirus situation.Mohammad Abul Khayer, public relations officer of the Education Ministry, confirmed the matter on Wednesday.On…
Someshwar Oli features in five tv dramas this Eid
Dhaka, July 29 – Lyricist Someshwar Oli is all set to enjoy this Eid featuring in five different tv drama with his lyrical words for different singers.All the dramas, for which Someshwar Oli took up his pen, are directed by…
Tourist information centres to be set up in all div cities
Dhaka, July 29 – State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali on Wednesday said a tourist information centre will be set up in each of the divisional cities, aiming to make information of tourist destinations available.He revealed…
Dhaka North City Polls: Tabith for seeking all related docs
Dhaka, July 29 – Nearly six months after the polls, defeated BNP mayoral candidate Tabith Awal on Wednesday filed a petition with the election tribunal seeking a directive to the returning officer for providing him all the necessary documents related…
Dr. Nilufa Islam takes over as regional chair GWP South Asia
Dr. Nilufa Islam, Vice President of BWP and Former Director General of WARPO has taken over the position of the Regional Chair of GWP-South Asia to continue the remaining tenure of late Dr. Khondaker Azharul Haq.Please note that during the…
IBBL inaugurates its Wireless Moor Sub-branch in Dhaka
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Wireless Moor sub-branch under Mouchak Branch, Dhaka on 27 July 2020, Monday. Mrs. Zaman Ara Begum, Director, Padma Islami Life Insurance Ltd & Distinguished Academician inaugurated the sub-branch as chief guest.Presided over by Md.…