A yearlong celebration of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be inaugurated today (Tuesday). The day is a public holiday and also observed as National Children’s Day.
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Father, uncle sentenced to death for minor Tuhin murder
A man who murdered his five-year-old son with the help of his brother to frame their rivals, were sentenced to death on Monday.
All educational institutions to remain closed till March 31
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Monday announced that all the educational institutions of the country will remain shut until March 31, aiming to prevent spread of deadly coronavirus.
3 more coronavirus patients detected: IEDCR
Bangladesh on Monday announced the detection of three new coronavirus patients, including two children, and confirmed that the virus has started transmitting locally.
Runa Laila’s album released in London
Culture Desk It was a very special day for the South Asian music diva, Bangladesh’s Runa Laila. Her album ‘Legends Forever’, was released on March 11 at the British House of Lords.
3 Kurigram magistrates withdrawn for ‘torturing journalist’
Three magistrates of Kurigram district administration have been withdrawn for their alleged involvement in torturing journalist Ariful Islam Rigan.
All educational institutions to remain closed till March 31
All educational institutions across the country will remain closed from March 18 to March 31 to tackle the coronavirus spread.
Saudi returnee fined for breaching home quarantine rules
A mobile court on Sunday fined a Saudi Arabia returnee Tk 10,000 for violating rules of home quarantine amid a global coronavirus outbreak.
New virus along with Dengue may strain BD health facilities
As Bangladesh reports new coronavirus cases and experts predict a possible dengue outbreak, the country’s health sector braces for an unprecedented impact but doctors say the worst-case scenario can be avoided if everyone works together.
Students demand closure of RU for safety from virus
Rajshahi, March 15 – Rajshahi University students on Sunday formed a human chain in front of the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Senate building of the university demanding closure of the university to remain safe from novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Islami Bank inaugurates Mujib Corner at Head Office
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated Mujib Corner at its Head Office Islami Bank Tower on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, PhD, Chairman of the Bank inaugurated…
Kurigram journalist jailed in mobile court gets bail
A court here on Sunday granted bail to journalist Ariful Islam Rigan, who was jailed for one year for ‘possessing narcotics’.
383 Bangladeshis return home from Italy in two days
On Saturday and Sunday, 383 Bangladeshis returned home from Italy, the worst coronavirus-affected country in Europe.
Kurigram DC to be withdrawn over jailing journo: Minister
Dhaka March 15 – The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kurigram Sultana Parveen would be withdrawn from the district for involvement of misuse of power by arresting a journalist at midnight and sentence one year jail on early Sunday in Kurigram.
Hasina for Saarc institution to fight public health threat
Stressing the need for forging collaboration among the Saarc countries through collective expertise and resources to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday proposed that an institution be established to prevent and fight any public health threat…
Siam, Mehezabien pair up for TVC
Entertainment Desk Popular actor Siam Ahmed and actress Mehazabien took part in a TVC for the shoe brand ‘Bata’ they were appointed as brand ambassadors last year.
4 madrasa students killed in Sirajganj road crash
At least four madrasa students were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck at Talukdar Bazar in Kamarkhand upazila on early Sunday.
2,314 people currently in home quarantine: IEDCR
Across Bangladesh, 2,314 people are currently in home-quarantine as part of a countrywide effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19.
RU to build Bangabandhu Complex on Mujib Borsha
RU Correspondent Rajshahi University (RU) is going toconstruct Bangabandhu Complex on its campus to mark the ‘Mujib Borsha’, the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, aimed at preserving the important information and documents on Bangabandhu.
Dhaka finds 2 new Covid-19 cases, stops flights from Europe
Dhaka, March 15 – Two new coronavirus-infected patients have been detected in Bangladesh while the country suspended on arrival visas for all countries and stopped allowing passengers from Europe until March 31 to keep Bangladesh safe.
Five killed in Bagerhat bus-truck collision
Five people were killed and 12 others injured after a bus collided head on with a rod-laden truck on Khulna-Mawa highway in Kakdanga area in Fakirhat upazila.
Spl body to keep essentials’ prices stable during Ramadan
The government has formed a special committee to keep the prices of daily essentials stable during the holy month of Ramadan, said Commerce secretary Md Jafar Uddin on Saturday.
Covid-19: DU Pharmacy Dept prepares low-cost hand sanitiser
Students and teachers of Dhaka University’s Pharmacy Faculty have prepared low-cost hand sanitiser, aiming to prevent the spread of infectious coronavirus or COVID-19.
No coronavirus patient in Bangladesh now: IEDCR
With the last of the coronavirus patients testing negative, no one in Bangladesh is currently infected with COVID-19, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) said Saturday.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh orders compulsory quarantine for returnees
People coming to Bangladesh from infected countries will be kept in compulsory quarantine, Health Minister Zahid Maleque announced Saturday.
5th Cosmos Art Echo session postponed
The 5th Cosmos Art Echo session has been postponed following growing concern of novel coronavirus or COVID-19.
Cross-border train, bus services to India suspended
Dhaka, March 13 – Following India’s decision suspending all visas, barring a select few categories, the existing Indo-Bangla cross-border passenger train and bus services will remain suspended from March 15 to April 15.
Covid-19 patient cured one improving, a third in hospital
Dhaka, March 13 – A Bangladeshi, among the three infected patients, has recovered fully from the coronavirus infection, has returned home, Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) said on Friday adding that all the returnees from abroad were…
RAB arrests mobile banking fraud gang leader
Dhaka, March 13 – The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested the leader of an alleged fraud gang, who used to embezzle money from mobile banking users in the capital Mirpur area.
Media under grip of ‘pro-govt’ businessesmen: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday bemoaned that the country’s media industry is now ‘under the grip of businessmen who cannot go against the government to protect their own interests’.