Commerce minister Tipu Munshi on Thursday hoped that the economy of the country will bounce back at the end of the year as some export products see good demand in the global market amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Flood situation worsens in Madaripur, Kurigram, Sunamganj
Flood situation has taken a severe turn in Madaripur, Kurigram and Sunamganj districts as major rivers adjacent to the districts started to swell again amid the incessant downpour.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 2,856 new cases, 50 more deaths
Bangladesh on Thursday recorded 50 more deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, mounting the death tally to 2,801.
PM opens modern housing for climate refugees in Cox’s Bazar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday opened special structures built under ‘Khurushkul Ashrayan Project’ in Cox’s Bazar for 600 climate refugees.
Dhaka for equitable, affordable access to Covid-19 vaccines
Dhaka, July 19 – The Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Rabab Fatima has highlighted the need for making the Covid-19 vaccines available, affordable and distributing those equitably to all countries that need those most.
Flood situation turns grim in 18 Bangladesh districts
Dhaka July 23 – The overall flood situation in Kurigram, Natore, Bogura and Sherpur districts have deteriorated further due to rise in water levels in various rivers, cutting off road communications at places and leaving thousands of people marooned.
Use modern techniques to save local fish from extinction: PM
Dhaka, July 22 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the people to protect the local species of fish from extinction by using advanced and modern fish farming methods.
Corona may hit Bangladesh harder in winter: Experts
Dhaka, July 22 – As it looks unlikely that coronavirus will disappear until there is a vaccine, experts have warned that the deadly virus may hit Bangladesh even harder in the coming winter. They fear that people may become very…
Fear of death grips people for failure to check corona: BNP
Dhaka, July 22 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the people are suffering from a fear of death due to the government’s failure to tackle the coronavirus situation.
Flyover, underpass work to be suspended for 14 days: Quader
Dhaka, July 22 – Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday instructed the authorities concerned to suspend the ongoing construction work of all flyovers and underpasses in the country for seven days before and after Eid-ul-Azha.
Int’l webinar urges effective training in online education
Professor Dr. Md. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Chairman, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation presented the keynote paper at the international webinar titled ‘Online Learning in Higher Studies: Bangladesh Perspective’…
Shanghai Festival selects Aupee Karim’s film
Culture Desk Aupee Karim starrer Debris of Desire (Mayar Jonjal) has been officially selected at the 23rd Shanghai International Film Festival in the Asian New Talent Award category.
Saima Wazed made CVF ‘Thematic Ambassador’
Dhaka, July 22: Saima Wazed Hossain, Chairperson of the National Advisory Committee on Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Autism, has been chosen as a “Thematic Ambassador” by Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) under the thematic domain of ‘Vulnerability’.
Timing of ongoing floods spared BD from major damages: Nishat
Dhaka, July 22 – Leading water expert Professor Dr Ainun Nishat Wednesday said the timing of the ongoing floods spared the country from greater damages particularly in terms of crop losses despite inflated waters in major rivers, inundating vast areas…
6 Eid Jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
Dhaka, July 22 – A total of six Eid congregations will be held at the National Baitul Mukarram Mosque celebrating the Eid-ul Azha on August 1.
Imran Khan phones Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, July 22: Pakistan premier Imran Khan Wednesday called Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over phone and wanted to know about the coronavirus situation in Bangladesh.
Flood situation worsens in Kurigram, Natore, Sherpur
Dhaka, July 22 – The overall flood situation in Kurigram, Natore and Sherpur districts have deteriorated further due to the rise of river water, cutting off road communications at places and leaving thousands of people marooned and hungry.
Rohingya among 3 suspected criminals killed in 3 ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, July 22 (UNB) – Three suspected criminals, including a ‘Rohingya robber’, were killed in separate gunfights with law enforcers and criminals in Cox’s Bazar, Bogura and in the capital early Wednesday.
Cargo vessel sinks in the Meghna at Chandpur: Crew rescued
Dhaka, Jul 22 – A cargo ship sunk in Meghna River at Harina in Chandpur Sadar Upazila on Tuesday evening, due to heavy current. However, the Coast Guard rescued all the 14 crew members of the ship.
SI suspended over Chittagong teen suicide
Chittagong, July 21 – Sub-Inspector Helal Khan of Double Mooring Police Station was suspended for provoking a teenage boy to take his own life after harassing two female members of his family during a drive in Agrabad of Chattogram city…
Coronavirus: Bangladesh makes wearing masks mandatory
Dhaka, July 21 – The government on Tuesday ordered its citizens to wear masks whenever they go out of homes to limit the transmission of coronavirus. A circular was issued by the health ministry in the afternoon.
PM unhappy at delay in project implementation
Dhaka, July 21 – Expressing dissatisfaction at delay in implementation of development projects, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked different departments concerned to strengthen coordination among them to avert delay in project activities.
No special train during Eid: Minister
Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan on Tuesday said no arrangements have been taken to operate special trains ahead of Eid-ul-Azha this year.
Jute harvesting goes on in Rajshahi division
Rajshahi, July 21: Harvesting of jute is progressing fast everywhere in all eight districts under Rajshahi division in the current season with a prediction of better yield despite the present novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
BUP emerges as pioneer in running virtual classes
Dhaka, July 21: State-run Bangladesh University Professionals (BUP) appears to have achieved a mark of excellence amid the COVID-19 pandemic through introducing online classes from the very beginning of the its (disease) outbreak in the country.
COVID-19 cases reach 9,484 in Khulna division
Khulna, July 21: With detection of 280 more positive cases in last 24 hours till Tuesday’s noon, the total number of COVID-19 infected patients in the division reached 9,484, said a COVID-19 quarantine and isolation related daily report here Tuesday.
One new dengue case reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
One new dengue case was reported in the country on Tuesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 3057 new cases, 41 more deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday announced 41 more deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the death tally to 2,709.
Rainfall likely to continue for 3 more days
Dhaka, July 21 – The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Tuesday forecast that rain or thundershowers may continue over the next 72 hours across the country.
Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum in top 50 thinkers’ list
Dhaka, July 20 – Bangladeshi Architect Marina Tabassum’s name was registered in the list of world’s top 50 thinkers in 2020.