Bangladesh on Thursday recorded death of 39 more people from coronavirus, mounting the total fatalities 2,496. Besides, 2,733 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases to 1,96,323.
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COVID-19 cases jump to 4,445 in Rangpur division
Rangpur, July 16: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients jumped to 4,445 with 147 new positive cases reported during the last 24 hours till 8 am today in Rangpur division.
Tk 474 mn fish dev project being implemented in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, July 16: A fish development project is being implemented in Rajshahi division aimed at boosting production of fish along with enhancing its productivity and habitat development.
PM launches plantation of 10 mn saplings
Dhaka, July 16: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday inaugurated the distribution and plantation of one crore saplings across the country as a part of the celebration of “Mujib Borsho” (Mujib Year).
Suspected robber killed in Noakhali ‘gunfight’
Noakhali, July 16 – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion at Sukhchar in Hatia Upazila of Noakhali district early Thursday.
Covid-19 scam: Shahed, Pervez put on10-day remand
Dhaka, July 16 – A court here on Thursday placed Regent Hospital Chairman Mohammad Shahed and managing director Masud Parvez on a 10-day remand each in a case over issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.
IBBL inaugurates its Bauphal sub-branch in Patuakhali
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Bauphal sub-branch at Hospital road, Patuakhali Sadar under Patuakhali Branch on 14 July 2020, Tuesday. Md. Aminur Rahman, Executive Vice President and Head of Barisal Zone of the Bank inaugurated the sub-branch as the…
Fazle Kabir reappointed BB governor for next 2 years
Dhaka, July 15 – The government has reappointed Fazle Kabir as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank for the next two years until July 3, 2022.
Professor Arefin Siddique made BSS Chairman
Dhaka, July 15 – Noted educationalist and former Dhaka University vice-chancellor Prof Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of national news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).
Over 100 thousand BD workers await flights abroad: Baira
Dhaka, July 15 – More than 100 thousand Bangladeshi workers are stranded due to coronavirus outbreak and waiting to leave the country, said Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (Baira) on Wednesday.
Fire at Chittagong port shed
Chittagong, July 15 – A fire broke out at a shed of Chattogram Port on Wednesday afternoon. According to fire service sources, the fire broke out at Shed No 3 of Jetty No 2 of the port around 4:15 pm.
Shahed arrested based on info by Regent MD: Rab DG
Regent Hospital Chairman Mohammad Shahid was arrested based on the information given by the hospital’s managing director Masud Parvej, said Director-General of Rapid Action Battalion Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.
Fahim Saleh: Life of a star in business world ended too soon
Fahim Saleh was found murdered at his apartment in New York on Tuesday. His gruesome death came as a shock for everyone. The limbless, headless torso of the millionaire tech entrepreneur was found inside his swanky Manhattan condo Tuesday afternoon…
Eid: Public transport movement to be suspended for 9 days
Transport movement will remain suspended for nine days before and after Eid-ul-Azha, aiming to contain the spread of coronavirus.
PM to inaugurate plantation of 10 mn saplings Thursday
Dhaka, July 15: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to inaugurate the distribution and plantation of one crore saplings across the country Thursday as a part of the celebration of “Mujib Borsho” (Mujib Year).
Singer Andrew Kishore buried
Rajshahi, July 15: Legendary playback singer Andrew Kishore was buried amid paying last respect by scores of people to him at his hometown Rajshahi city Wednesday.
Floodwaters inundate fresh areas in Brahmaputra basin
Rangpur, July 15: The flood situation deteriorated further Wednesday following inundation of fresh areas as major rivers, excepting Teesta, marked rise to flow above their danger marks (DM) at nine points in the Brahmaputra basin.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 33 deaths, 3,533 new cases
Bangladesh on Wednesday witnessed death of 33 more people from coronavirus, taking the total fatalities 2,457. Besides, 3,533 fresh cases were reported during the period, pushing the total cases to 193,590.
Uber enlists 5000 vehicles since resuming services in Dhaka
Dhaka, July 15 – Uber on Tuesday announced that it has enlisted 5000 vehicles on its platform to provide convenient and affordable transportation for riders, along with creating livelihood opportunities for its drivers, after a lengthy lockdown.
PM mourns death of Shajahan Siraj
Dhaka, Jul 15 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of valiant Freedom Fighter Shajahan Siraj.
BNP pays last respect to Shahjahan Siraj
Dhaka, July 14 – BNP on Tuesday paid last respects to former minister and freedom fighter Shahjahan Siraj. On behalf of the party, its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paid tributes to its late leader as his body was…
Dead, injured turtles keep washing up Cox’s Bazar beach
Cox’s Bazar, July 15 – A number of turtles have been found dead in the Cox’s Bazar sea beach over the last several days. Many injured turtles have been found lying on the beach, raising concerns over their safety.
Led Bulb warehouse gutted in city fire
Dhaka, Jul 14 – A warehouse of LED bulbs was badly damaged in a fire that broke out at Dhaka’s Bongshal on Tuesday night.
Regent Hospital chairman Shahed arrested
Dhaka, July 15 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion arrested the chairman of Regent Hospital Shahed from Satkhira district early Wednesday over the issuance of fake coronavirus certificates from the hospital.
Tiger population at risk in Sundarbans: 38 die in 20 years
Dhaka, July 14 – A total of 38 tigers died in the last 20 years in Bangladesh part of the Sundarbans. Within a gap of five months, the Forest Department found two dead tigers one in the Sundarbans West Andharmanki…
Shahjahan Siraj loses long battle with cancer
Dhaka, July 14 – Former Forest and Environment Minister and BNP leader Shahjahan Siraj died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 77.
Archbishop Moses Costa’s dies; PM shocked
Dhaka, July 14 – Archbishop Moses Costa of Chittagong died on Monday at a hospital in Dhaka after suffering a series of strokes. He was 69.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 3,163 new cases; 33 more die
Coronavirus death toll in Bangladesh mounted to 2,424 on Tuesday with 33 new fatalities in the last 24 hours. Besides, 3,163 fresh cases were reported during the period, pushing the total cases to 190,057.
775,000 tonnes of Aman rice production target for Khulna
Khulna, July 14: A target of producing over 7.75 lakh tonnes of clean Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) rice has been fixed from 2.97 lakh hectares of land for Khulna agriculture region this season.
Flood situation worsens in Brahmaputra basin
Rangpur , July 14: The flood situation worsened further marooning over five lakh people in seven northern districts with significant improvement in Nilphamari during the last 24 hours ending at 9 am in the Brahmaputra basin.