BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government has put the country’s people in a serious risk of coronavirus by adopting a go-alone policy.
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Put in place measures before gradual lockdown call-off: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) has said any country needs to make sure that good and appropriate health measures are already in place demonstrating its ability to tackle the situation confidently before it slowly starts withdrawing its lockdown.
324 doctors fighting Covid-19 in BD infected: Doctors’ Forum
The deadly coronavirus which has spread to 60 districts of the country, out of 64, has infected 324 physicians both at private and public hospitals as of Saturday, said Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), a forum of physicians.
Bangladesh reports nine more Covid-19 deaths, 309 new cases
Deaths from Coronavirus continue to soar in Bangladesh as it reported nine more deaths in the last 24 hours until Saturday, raising the death toll to 140.
Ginger, garlic prices mark abnormal hike in Dhaka City
The price of ginger, an essential kitchen item, has shot up to Tk 300 from Tk 170 per kg within a week in the capital due to what traders said supply crunch.
Dhaka South City Corpn official dies from coronavirus
An official of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) died from coronavirus in the capital city on April 23.
PM greets people, Muslim Ummah on holy Ramadan
Dhaka, April 25: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday greeted the countrymen and Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
GP, BRAC launch “Dakche Amar Desh” to support poor
Dhaka, April 25: Grameenphone and BRAC teaming up on Friday launched an initiative titled “Dakche Amar Desh” to stand beside the vulnerable and most affected people in this deadly COVID-19 gripped situation.
288 expatriate workers return from Oman
Dhaka, 25: A total of 288 expatriate Bangladeshi workers returned home from Oman by a special chartered flight on Friday night.
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ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই পবিত্র মাহে রমযান উপলক্ষে দেশবাসীর প্রতি আন্তরিক মোবারকবাদ জানিয়েছেন।
Iftar takeaway or home delivery offer at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka – Considering the current pandemic –Covid-19, Amari Dhaka has come up with with some exclusive take away or home delivery set and a la carte menus; the dishes are meticulously selected and prepared considering the long fasting days so…
Embroidery workers block road in Dhaka City for arrear wages
Workers of embroidery factories blocked a road in Adabar area of the city on Friday morning demanding that their arrears be cleared.
Five of a family found Covid-19 infected in Tangail
Five members of a family have tested positive for coronavirus in Sakhipur upazila, said Tangail Civil Surgeon Dr Md Wahiduzzaman.
Sick Khaleda to observe fasting in quarantine
Despite having various ailments, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will observe fasting and receive treatment in the holy month of Ramadan staying in quarantine.
Dhaka’s highest 503 coronavirus cases in a day, 4 more deaths
With the death of four more people from coronavirus in the last 24 hours till Friday, the death toll from the virus in Bangladesh stood at 131.
7th anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy; No progress in trial
Dhaka, 24: Today (Friday) is the 7th anniversary of Rana Plaza collapse, the worst-ever tragedy in the country’s multi-billion dollar ready-made garment industry.
’69pc Bangladesh RMG workers stop sending money to families’
Dhaka, April 24 – About 69 percent of the readymade garment (RMG) workers who used to send money to their families in villages have stopped doing so after the coronavirus outbreak, a recent study found.
Coronavirus: Three cheers for our hero medics
If it’s true that every compassionate deed performed in this life plants a seed in the soul that blossoms in the next, theirs will be a Garden of Eden Sir Frank Peters Let’s give loud prolonged rhythmic drum rolls, repeated…
Gonoshasthaya Kendra sample local Covid testing kits Apr 25
GK will go for bulk production immediately after getting the approval from the appropriate authority of the government and would be able to supply 100,000 kits per month. At least 10 government organizations will get locally manufactured Covid-19 test kits…
PM places five proposals, for global partnership on COVID-19
DHAKA (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for forging a collective global partnership and greater unity to fight the coronavirus pandemic as she placed a five-point proposal that includes devising meaningful strategies. “The world is perhaps facing the…
Welcome afternoon thunder shower sweeps over Dhaka
Dhaka dwellers witnessed a brief but heavy rain coupled with thundershowers on Thursday afternoon. Met office recorded a wind speed of 74 kilometers per hour in the capital in the afternoon, said AKM Nazmul Haque, said an official at the weather…
Mother, three children found dead at Gazipur
Police recovered the throat-slit bodies of a woman and her three children from their house at Abadar in Sripur upazia on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Fatema, wife of expatriate Kajal Mia, their mentally-retarded son Fahin, 7, and two daughters…
BSTI asked to strengthen surveillance during Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) to strengthen its surveillance to ensure safe food for people during Ramadan. He also directed it to keep emergency services, including quality test of…
BSTI asked to strengthen surveillance during Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) to strengthen its surveillance to ensure safe food for people during Ramadan.
Not more than 12 men in each Tarabi prayer jamaat: Govt
Maximum 12 people, including two imams, can attend Tarabi prayers in mosques each during the holy month of Ramadan.The Religious Affairs Ministry issued a directive on Thursday in this regard.
Prevention, not weather can stop coronavirus in BD: Experts
Though multiple early-stage studies, including one by MIT researchers, suggest coronavirus transmit less efficiently in countries with warm and humid conditions, Bangladesh’s health experts think not whether but social distancing and strict implementation of other protective measures are the saviors…
Relief embezzlement: 7 more UP chairmen, 3 members suspended
The Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Ministry has suspended seven more Union Parishad (UP) chairmen and three members on various allegations including embezzlement of relief materials and irregularities in relief distribution amidst the ongoing crisis of coronavirus outbreak.
Provide relief to silent sufferers: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday urged the party activists to distribute relief materials among those who have lost their jobs but are shy to share their hardship.
Corona stimulus packages aimed at rich, not poor: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has taken too many steps to protect the rich from coronavirus fallout ignoring the sufferings of the poor and destitute.
Dhaka reports 7 more Covid-19 deaths, 414 new cases
Seven more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Thursday, taking the death toll in the country to 127.