The death toll from Covid -19 pandemic stood at 441,439 while the number of confirmed cases has gone up to 8,152, 885 as of Wednesday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Category: Bangladesh
Shakib’s chance to play T20 World Cup brightens
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s possibility to play the World T20 looks bright after the hosts Australia showed its doubt over holding the tournament on time due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC)…
Scrap Digital Security Act: Demonstration held in Shahbagh
A group of protesters demonstrated at Shahbagh area of the capital on Monday seeking cancellation of Digital Security Act after a teacher of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur was arrested for an allegedly ‘derogatory’ Facebook post. Police arrested Sirajum Munira,…
8th Liberation Docfest Bangladesh-2020 begins virtually
The 8th annual Liberation Docfest Bangladesh-2020, the first of its kind in South Asia, began on Tuesday virtually connecting global film producers and audiences demonstrating that coronavirus pandemic could not stop them from getting connected through minds and hearts. The…
BFF extends contract with coach Jamie Day for 2 year
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) extended the contract of their national football team’s English Head Coach Jamie Day for two years. As per the new deal, Jamie will coach Bangladesh national team till August 2022. In an immediate video message after signing the contract, the 40-year-old English coach said,…
বাজেটে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে জাতির সাথে মস্করা করা হয়েছে – আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ ২০২০-২১ অর্থবছরের বাজেট প্রসঙ্গে বলেছেন, বাজেটে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে জাতির সাথে মস্করা করা হয়েছে। করোনার এই কঠিন মুহুর্তে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে এই নির্মম তামাশা জাতিকে হতভম্ব করেছে। গোটা বিশ্ব যেখানে করোনার ভয়াল থাবা…
Rooppur NPP: Support truss installed at Unit-2 reactor building
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant construction touches another milestone with the installation of support truss in the Reactor Building of Unit 2 recently.
Flights on international routes from Bangladesh resume
Flight operations on international routes from Bangladesh resumed on Tuesday after over two months of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
SC gives gen holiday for court officials living in red zones
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday approved general holidays for all the employees and staffs who reside in red zone areas amid the coronavirus pandemic.
BSTI revokes licenses against 8 food products
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has revoked the licenses provided against 8 products of six companies.
Door-to-door medicine delivery service opens in Chittagong
In a bid to mitigate the sufferings of the residents amid the pandemic, the Kotwali Police Station has introduced ‘My Pharmacy’, a door to door medicine delivery service in the district.
Increase testing at Upazila level: Chinese experts
Visiting Chinese medical experts have recommended increasing testing facilities in upazila-level here within the shortest possible time.
Restrictions on movement in Red Zones
Dhaka, June 16 – In an effort to prevent transmission of coronavirus and to improve the situation, the government has issued some directives imposing restrictions on the movement of people. The Cabinet Division issued the directives on Monday which will…
Uber launches package delivery service in Dhaka
Uber on Tuesday announced the launch of a new package delivery service called ‘Uber Connect,’ for Dhaka residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: BD reports highest 3,862 cases, 53 deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw a big jump in coronavirus cases after the health authorities confirmed the detection of record 3,862 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 94,481.
Bandarban ward councilor shot to death
Miscreants shot dead a ward councilor of Kuhalong union in Sadar upazila of Bandarban on Monday night.
Covid-19: JPC launches 24hr ambulance service for members
Jatiya Press Club on Tuesday launched 24hours ambulance service for its members during the Covid-19 pandemic.
IBBL Rangpur Zone holds special Business Development Confce
The Rangpur Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized special Business Development Conference virtually on 14 June 2020, Sunday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the conference as chief guest. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Muhammad…
Won’t accept defeat by invisible force fearing death : PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said that she will not accept defeat against an invisible force like coronavirus fearing death.
Quader asks people: ‘First, save yourself’
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said no one will be able to show the way to safety to those who remain ignorant of the Coronavirus epidemic.
Supplementary budget of Tk 465 billion for 2019-20 FY
Parliament on Monday passed the supplementary budget of Tk 46,516.11 crore for the fiscal 2019-20 to meet the increased expenditures under different ministries and divisions.
MP Mokabbir Khan hospitalised with ‘breathing problem’
Gonoforum MP Mokabbir Khan was admitted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka on Monday with fever, cough and breathing problem.
Dr Zafrullah found corona negative in RT-PCR test, too
A RT-PCR test also found Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury negative for coronavirus, but he is still suffering from pneumonia.
Closure of educational institutions extended until August 6
The government has extended the closure of all the educational institutions of the country until August 6 considering the worsening coronavirus situation.
Cricketers emphasize on mental fitness to get into zone
Dhaka, June 14: Bangladesh cricketers believe they need to be mentally tougher to get them into the zone once they return to the cricket ground.
Willing Bangladeshis to be brought back from KSA in phases
Bangladesh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have agreed to bring back Bangladeshi workers home in phases ensuring their quarantine facilities upon return.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh confirms 3099 new cases; 38 deaths
Bangladesh on Monday reported 3099 new coronavirus cases in the span of 24 hours, raising the number of total confirmed cases to 90,619.
Memorable days: Old Sangsad Bhaban now Prime Minister’s office
Mostafa Kamal Majumder At the close of a programme of the Ministry of Education at the Milanee Hall of Hotel Purbani International, education secretary Kazi Fazlur Rahman was exchanging views with journalists. Prime Minister Shah Azizur Rahman who was in…
Red zones marked in Dhaka, N’ganj, Ctg, Narsingdi, Gazipur
Some areas of the city corporations in Dhaka, Chattogram, Narayanganj, Narshingdi and Gazipur district have been marked as ‘Red zones’ to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Mushfiqur Rahim stands against racism
Dhaka, June 15 – Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim, one of the country’s most popular sportsmen, has chosen to speak out and take a stand against racism.