Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the disbursement of Tk 1,250 crore cash aid for five million poor families hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
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General holiday extended till May 30
The ongoing general holidays to curb the transmission of coronavirus have been extended till May 30 in the face of continued loss of life and progressively higher number of infections detected across the country.
Public transport shutdown for corona extended till May 30
The public transport services will remain suspended across the country until May 30 in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, said the Roads and Highways Division (RHD) said on Thursday, in line with the government’s general declaration to…
Coronavirus sample testing to be increased to 15,000 a day
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said that the number of coronavirus sample tests will be increased to 15,000 soon.
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman passes away
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman died of old age complications at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka on Thursday. He was 83.
Coronavirus: 1041new cases , 14 deaths in Bangladesh
Bangladesh on Thursday reported detection of 1041new coronavirus cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours until morning.
Walton produces Medicart robot, UV-C disinfectant system
Local electronic giant Walton is manufacturing medical equipment including ventilator to fight coronavirus pandemic.
Financial aid for all mosques, Qawmi Madrasas before Eid
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said financial assistance will be provided to all mosques and another 7,000 Qwami Madrasas across the country before the Eid-ul Fitr.
197 more Thai nationals leave Bangladesh for home
Another batch of 197 Thai nationals left Dhaka for Bangkok on Thursday by a special flight of Thai Lion Air.
Death of 929 with virus symptoms takes corona toll to 1198?
Dhaka, May 14 – A total of 929 people died with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus across the country until May 9, the Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS) of Dhaka University said Wednesday.
Bangladeshi father-daughter sequence coronavirus genome
A Bangladeshi father-daughter doctor duo successfully sequenced the genome of coronavirus which could potentially help develop a vaccine for our own population.
BCB to review contracts of coaches
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will review the contract of the coaches if it is necessary in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak that left the world at stalemate. All of the coaches of the national team returned…
Land tax payment deadline extended till June 15
The Land Ministry has further extended the deadline for paying the current year’s land development tax till June 15 amid the coronavirus outbreak. The ministry issued an order on Wednesday in this regard, said a press release. According to the…
Fakhrul meets Khaleda, briefs her on BNP activities
Forty-eight days after her conditional release, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has talked to her party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and gave him some instructions to strengthen further the party’s relief activities.
1,013 get bail on day 2 of virtual hearing
Another 1,013 people were granted bail on the second day of virtual court hearing on Wednesday.Md Saifur Rahman, Special Officer of High Court Division, confirmed the matter.On the first day, 144 people were granted bail.
General holidays to be extended until May 30: Minister
The government is extending the ongoing general holidays until May 30 to curb the transmission of coronavirus as it continues to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day across Bangladesh.
e-commerce has a billion-dollar market: Tipu Munshi
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday called upon all involved in e-commerce to maintain their service quality for creating its good image as it has a billion-dollar market.
3 fishing cat cubs rescued in Cumilla
Police have rescued three rare fishing cat cubs, locally known as ‘Mecho Bagh’, from Changaon Noapara village in Laksham upazila on Monday and handed these over to the forest department.
One dengue case reported in 24 hrs
One new dengue case was reported in the last 24 hours till 8am on Wednesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Mild heat wave likely to continue: Met office
Dhaka, May 13 – A mild heat wave sweeping over Khulna and Barishal divisions and the regions of Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Kishoregonj, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Pabna, Feni and Noakhal, may continue, said a met office bulletin on Wednesday.
Bangladesh sees highest 19 coronavirus deaths in a day
Bangladesh saw a big jump in the coronavirus cases on Wednesday as the health authorities confirmed the detection of 1162 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 17,822.
ত্রাণ চোরদের বিরুদ্ধে কঠোর ব্যবস্থা নিতে ব্যর্থ হয়েছে সরকার
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, করোনা মহামারী ব্যবস্থাপনায় সরকারের চরম ব্যর্থতা ফুটে উঠেছে। চিকিৎসা সরঞ্জামের অভাব এবং সুচিকিৎসার অভাবে মানুষ প্রতিনিয়িত মারা যাচ্ছে।
Bangladesh Women team’s World Cup Qualifier postponed
DHAKA -The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally postponed the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the announcement, the tension that was created amongst the Bangladesh Women’s team eventually got over.To qualify for the…
Rohit Sharma to join Tamim’s live show on Friday
DHAKA – India’s marauding batsman Rohit Sharma, considered as the best opener in the contemporary world is all set to join Tamim Iqbal’s live show on Friday night. He will be the seventh guest in Tamim’s live show that created…
Mushfiqur’s historic bat’s price climbs to Tk. 41 lakh
DHAKA – The historical bat of Mushfiqur Rahim, which he used to hit country’s maiden double century in Test cricket, has caught the attention of many in the auction. With two days remaining to finish the auction, the price of…
Zero-tolerance over irregularities in relief work: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against irregularities in relief activities. “Legal, administrative and party actions already taken against irregularities proves it. As the government is in a tough…
63% coastal poor households borrow loan from local lenders
A recent survey finds that about 63% of coastal poor households have borrowed loan from local money lenders at high-interest rates due to absent of institutional credit facilities. The survey also finds 57% of households are suffering from food crisis…
Huawei Y7P: Budget Smartphone with Exclusive App Gallery
In today’s world, a smartphone is more than a mere communication device. Mobile phone has become human’s best buddy for its versatile uses ranging from interaction to entertainment. However, during the Corona Virus pandemic, it may not be feasible for…
’64 pc children of marginal groups face food crisis’
At least 64 percent children from marginalised groups and their families are currently facing severe food crisis amid Bangladesh’s general holiday to contain the spread of coronavirus, Save the Children said Tuesday. The data were collected over phone from 121…
Fire at Rohingya camp burns shops, houses
A fire gutted 362 makeshift houses and 60 shops at Kutupalong Lambashia Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila early Tuesday.