The government has allocated 23,496.98 metric tonnes of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme to assist the families of 4, 19,589 fishermen in 44 upazilas of 12 districts and Chattogram city during the period when fishing in the…
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Record spike in 1,602 new corona cases, 21 deaths Monday
Bangladesh’s coronavirus cases soared to 23,870 with the detection of 1,602 new patients in the last 24 hours till Monday morning.
HC Judge tests positive for coronavirus
A Judge of the High Court Division is undergoing treatment at the Combine Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka as he has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Severe cyclone changes course, to cross BD coast late 19 May
Dhaka, May 18 – The cyclonic storm “Amphan” over Southeast Bay and adjoining area moved northwards and intensified into a Very Severe Cyclone Storm over West-central Bay and adjoining South Bay (near Lat 13.4° N & long 86.4° E) 06…
Two top Dhaka South City Corpn officials sacked
Dhaka, May 18 – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Sunday terminated its two top officers on different charges.
Cyclone ‘Amphan’ warning signal hoisted at Rohingya camps
Dhaka, May 18 – With the intensification of an area of low pressure into a severe cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, partners and volunteers in the Rohingya camps have hoisted the “First Flag” of warning.
Mashrafe’s bracelet fetches Tk 4.2m
Dhaka, May 18: The bracelet that hugged Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s wrists for as long as 18 years has been sold for a hefty Tk 4.2 million after a fierce bidding war in an auction.
More Bangladeshi citizens likely to return from Malaysia
A special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines is likely to be operated on May 22 to bring back home more stranded Bangladesh citizens from Malaysia.
Coronavirus Fear: Thakurgaon markets shut after reopening
The local administration announced closure of all the shopping malls in Thakurgaon again from Monday after reopening on May 10 as shoppers and shopkeepers failed to maintain social distancing rules .
Corona Pandemic and the Workers
M Zahidul Haque DURING this Corona pandemic if one asks a worker-“How are you doing in this corona pandemic?” One would get a common reply with a set of problems—“Not so well; not yet received salary, under landlord’s pressure for…
Bangladesh Premier Football League abandoned
DHAKA – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has finally abandoned this season’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in view of the coronavirus epidemic, putting an end to all speculations in this regard. The BFF took the decision unanimously at a virtual emergency…
Tamim behind Soumya Sarkar’s career resurgence
DHAKA -Soumya Sarkar showed his gratitude towards his senior teammate Tamim Iqbal for the resurgence in his career as he almost faded away after having a tremendous start to the International cricket. During the 2015 World Cup, Soumya Sarkar showed…
Corona hospital with 2000-bed isolation unit opens in Dhaka
The world’s second-largest hospital dedicated to treating coronavirus patients opened its doors on Sunday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital.
Dhaka wins case against Niko but co ‘declared bankrupt’
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid attributed the government’s win in the case against the Canadian gas company Niko Resources for Tangratila Gas field blowout to coordinated efforts of all.
Corona check-posts set up at Dhaka’s entry and exits points
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has further strengthened its monitoring by setting up check-posts at the exit and entrance points of the capital to strictly restrict the movement of people ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Dhaka reports highest 1273 new corona cases,14 deaths
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus cases soared to 22,268 on Sunday with the detection of 1,273 new cases.
5,000 medical technologists to be recruited soon
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said the recruitment process of 5,000 new medical technologists is underway to strengthen the medical sector.
Govt appoints Shibli Rubayat as BSEC Chairman
DHAKA, May 17, 2020 (BSS) – The government has appointed Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, who teaches banking and insurance at Dhaka University, as chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for the next four years.
COVID-19: Online classes bring social divide to the fore
Khulna, May 17 – The government’s decision to run distance-learning programmes after it shut down educational institutions amid coronavirus outbreak is gradually bringing out the social disparity. Only students with smartphones and digital devices equipped with internet connections are able…
Sheikh Hasina’s Homecoming Day Sunday
DHAKA< May 17: The 40th Homecoming Day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being observed on Sunday.
BFF to sit Sunday on BPL’s fate
Dhaka, May 17: Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will hold a virtual emergency meeting Sunday to decide the fate of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Dhaka ranks 7th worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka was ranked the seventh worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday, a day after showing significant improvement.
Cyclonic storm brewing over Southeast Bay
Dhaka, May 16 – The deep depression over Southeast Bay and adjoining Southwest Bay intensified into cyclonic storm AMPHAN at 9 pm on Saturday, the Met Office said in a weather bulletin.
Mobile internet users in Bangladesh cross 100 million: BTRC
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Thursday said the number of mobile internet subscribers crossed 10 crore in the country as of March. A total of 103.253 mn people have been using internet among 165.337mn mobile phone subscribers, said a…
Mashrafe puts his bracelet on auction
Former Bangladesh captain Masrhafe Bin Mortaza has put his bracelet, which he has worn for 18 years, on auction to raise fund to help people hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The auction will be organised by the Auction 4…
Five bank officials among 11 virus positive in Munshiganj
Eleven people, including five bank officials, were diagnosed with Covid-19 in the district in the last 24 hours till Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 365. Five officials of Sonali Bank, Gazaria upazila branch were among the…
Walton ventilator, robot, disinfectant clinical trial
The clinical trial of ventilator, Medicart robot and remote control UV-C light disinfectant system, manufactured by Walton, started on Thursday. The company handed over the medical equipment to the ICT division for clinical trial in a videoconference, said a press…
Ruling party men ‘plundering relief money’: BNP
Dhaka, May 16 – BNP on Saturday alleged that the ruling party leaders and activists are deceiving the poor by plundering money allocated for them by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ahead of the Eid-ul Fitr.
National award-winning music director Azad Rahman dies
Dhaka, May 16 – National Award-winning singer, composer and music director Azad Rahman passed away on Saturday at the age of 76.
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