Bangladesh on Wednesday saw further hike in coronavirus cases as 1,541 new patients tested positive for the virus in the span of 24 hours on Wednesday, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 38,292.
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Educational institutions in BD to remain shut till June 15
All the educational institutions will remain closed until June 15, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said Wednesday.
Three killed in Chapainawabganj lightning strikes
Chapainawabganj, May 27 – Three people were killed in separate lightning strikes in Ghorapakhia union of Shibganj Upazila of Chapainawabganj district on Tuesday night.
Jamuna boat capsize death toll climbs to five; 13 missing
Three more bodies were recovered on Wednesday morning after a boat capsized in the Jamuna River in Chauhali upazila of Sirajganj on Tuesday afternoon, raising the death toll to five.
Nor’wester lashes Dhaka, Mymensingh
Dhaka, May 27 – A nor’ wester accompanied by rain and gusty wind swept over the capital early Wednesday.
Amphan damages Sundarbans infrastructure, tree worth Tk 16mn
Cyclone Amphan that battered the country’s coastal districts on Wednesday damaged infrastructures and trees worth Tk 1.67 crore in the Sundarbans’ eastern part. The forest department sources said Ampan did not cause any damage to the natural forest resources including the…
2 drown, 30 missing as engine boat capsizes in Jamuna River
Two people drowned and 30 others went missing as a boat capsized in Jamuna River in Chauhali Upazila of Sirajganj on Tuesday.
Renowned educationist Niloufer Manzur dies of coronavirus
Renowned educationist Niloufer Manzur, the founder and principal of Sunbeams School, died of coronavirus on Tuesday. She was 74. The educationist, wife of former caretaker government adviser and chairman of Apex Footwear Ltd Syed Manzur Elahi, was diagnosed with coronavirus…
Cabinet sec, three services chiefs, IGP meet President
Dhaka, May 26 – Cabinet secretary, chiefs of three services and IGP on Tuesday separately paid a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban in the evening.
Dhaka reports 1,166 new corona cases, 21 deaths on Tuesday
The health authorities reported detection of 1,166 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours after testing 5,407 samples. The number of tests are about half of those conducted on the previous day. The total number of confirmed cases now…
Three Sons arrested for abandoning mother
Police arrested three men from Janiar Bagan area of Sadar upazila on Monday for abandoning their 80-year-old mother on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr. They are — Abdur Razzak, Moazzem Hossain and Mozamel Haque, sons of late Nur Mohammad Mollah and…
Reveal performance results of Gonoshasthaya’s kits: JOF
Dhaka, May 26 – Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, on Tuesday demanded the quick revelation of the results of the performance study of coronavirus’ Rapid Dot Blot kit developed by Gonoshasthaya Kendra.
দেশের প্রথম কম্পিউটার ও ইন্টারনেট সমৃদ্ধ জাতীয় প্রেস ক্লাব লাইব্রেরী
মোস্তফা কামাল মজুমদার নতুন সদস্যরা জেনে আনন্দিত হবেন, আমাদের সবার প্রিয় জাতীয় প্রেস ক্লাবে ইমেইল ইন্টারনেট সংযোগ স্থাপিত হয় জাতীয়ভাবে ইন্টারনেট ব্যবস্থা চালু হবার দুই বছর আগে ১৯৯৪ সালে। তার আগের বছর সেখানে কম্পিউটার সংযোজিত করে লাইব্রেরীকে সমৃদ্ধ করা হয়।…
Khaleda Zia enjoys Eid at home with family
Dhaka, May 26 – After four consecutive Eids in jail, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now out on parole, on Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with her family members at her Gulshan residence.
Nor’wester destroys 200 houses in Lalmonirhat
The joy of Eid-ul-Fitr faded for over 2,000 people after a nor’wester destroyed over 200 houses at Kaliganj upazila in Lalmonirhat on Monday morning when people were preparing to attend special prayers on the day. Locals said the nor’wester hit…
Google Doodle celebrates Nazrul’s 121st birthday
Search engine giant Google is celebrating the 121st birthday of Bangladesh’s National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam with a doodle. Google Doodle made an alteration on its Bangladeshi homepage on Monday, showing the ‘Bidrohi Kobi’ (rebel poet) holding a green book…
জাতীয় কবি কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের জন্ম জয়ন্তীতে শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলী
– ইঞ্জিনিয়ার একেএম রেজাউল করিম আমাদের প্রাণের কবি, বিদ্রোহী কবি, জাতীয় কবি কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম। অগ্রণী বাঙালি কবি, বিংশ শতাব্দীর অন্যতম জনপ্রিয় বাঙালি কবি, সঙ্গীতজ্ঞ, সংগীতস্রষ্টা, দার্শনিক, যিনি বাংলা কাব্যে অগ্রগামী ভূমিকার সঙ্গে সঙ্গে প্রগতিশীল প্রণোদনার জন্য সর্বাধিক পরিচিত I…
Female cop dies at Puthia Police Station
A female member of police died while performing duty at Putia Police Station on Monday. The deceased was identified as Samiara Khatun, 27. Officer-in-charge of Putia Police Station Rezaul Islam said Samiara was staying in the Police Station while she…
PM greets freedom fighters on Eid Day
Dhaka, May 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday greeted all freedom fighters of the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Eid sans family reunions, guests
Dhaka, May 24 – Eid is an occasion of boundless joy and happiness. It is also one of sadness for those loving parents who have to celebrate Eid without their sons and daughters around them.
Massive 1975 rise in new virus cases, deaths 24 Monday in BD
Dhaka, May 25 – Bangladesh recorded its highest number of 1,975 coronavirus cases on Monday and 21 deaths within 24 hours. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 35,585.
National Poet Nazrul’s 121st birth anniversary Monday
The 121st birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed in the country on Monday. But unlike previous years, there will be no public function this year because of the coronavirus outbreak. The day also coincides with…
Tamim’s popular live show ends after enthralling fans
DHAKA- ‘Tamim Iqbal’s Live Show’ that garnered huge popularity came to an end on Saturday night after the Bangladesh ODI skipper joined three senior players-Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad in its last episode. Tamim also invited Shakib…
Mashrafe reveals how he was left out of World Cup 2011
Bangladesh former captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza revealed one of the painful memories of his career. The right-pacer was left out of the World Cup 2011 due to an injury, but Mashrafe had claimed he was fit enough to play. On…
DU decode genome sequence of five Covid-19 samples
DHAKA, May 23, 2020 (BSS) – Dhaka University (DU) authorities have successfully decoded genome sequences of five covid-19 samples.
Holy Eid-ul-Fitr Monday
DHAKA, May 24, 2020 (BSS) – The holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow with religious fervor and zeal.
Cyclone Amphan reopens wounds of ‘Aila’ in Khulna region
Kalpana Rani had forcibly been taken to a shelter before cyclone Amphan hit last week. When she returned, she found her house situated in the vicinity of the Sholmarri River completely shattered.
Dhaka reports highest 28 deaths 1532 corona cases Sunday
Bangladesh on Sunday recorded its highest number of death as fast spreading coronavirus claimed 28 more lives in the last 24 hours raising death toll in the country to 480.
Economic activities have to be resumed for livelihoods: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said economic activities have to be resumed for the sake of the lives and livelihoods of people.
Celebrate Eid staying home: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr staying home and enjoy time with their family members.”Your safety lies in your hand.