Authorities hope to force farmers to shift away from growing water-guzzling rice in a race to save depleting water tables The Bangladesh government is about to declare a “state of water emergency” in the drought-prone Barind tract in the northwest…
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RU students start leaving dormitories
Rajshahi, March 17 – All educational institutions in Bangladesh have been closed over novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. Rajshahi University will remain closed from March 18 to March 31 and the university authority asked the students to leave dormitories before 4…
Expats, sick people urged to refrain from going to mosques
The Islamic Foundation has advised overseas returnees, persons suffering from fever, cough and cold and coronavirus-like symptoms, to avoid going to mosques and public gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus.
417 stranded Bangladeshis return from Saudi Arabia
A total of 417 stranded Bangladeshis, including eight infants, arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah by a special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Tuesday afternoon.
Modi pays tributes to Bangabandhu on his birth centenary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 100th birth anniversary.
President, PM pay tributes to Bangabandhu on birth centenary
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great leader.
Dhaka Padatik celebrates 40th anniversary
Culture Desk Theatre troupe Dhaka Padatik celebrated its 40th founding anniversary organising a two-day festival at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Two more coronavirus patients detected: IEDCR
Bangladesh on Tuesday confirmed detection of two more coronavirus patients, taking the total number of cases to 10.
PM pays tribute to Bangabandhu on his birth anniversary
Dhaka, March 17 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great leader.
Islami Bank inaugurates sub-branch at Malibag, Dhaka
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Malibag sub-branch in Dhaka on 15 March 2020, Sunday at DIT Road, Malibag Chowdhurypara in Dhaka. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the sub-branch as chief guest.
Year-long Bangabandhu Borsho programmes open Tuesday
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.
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.