More than 10,500 dengue cases have been reported this year Cumilla, July 27 — The government is standing beside people affected by dengue and floods, Local Government Minister Md Tajul Islam said on Saturday.
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Govt failed to help flood victims, alleges BNP
Lalmonirhat, July 27 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that flood victims have to endure immense sufferings as the government has “failed” to provide them with necessary relief materials. “It’s the government’s responsibility to stand…
Kurigram flood situation remains unchanged
The floods have killed 19 people, including nine children, in the district Kurigram, July 27 – The overall flood situation in Kurigram district showed no sign of improvement on Saturday as Brahmaputra and Dharala rivers kept flowing above the danger…
Khaleda given dental treatment at BSMMU Hospital
Dhaka, Jun 12 (UNB) – Imprisoned BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday underwent treatment at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to remove fungal infection from her tongue. The BNP chief, who has…
Dengue spreads Khulna division reports 71 cases in July
Khulna, July 27 (UNB) — Seventy-one dengue patients were identified in Khulna, Jhenaidah, Narail, Kushtia, Meherpur and Bagerhat districts in the first 22 days of July. Of them, 24 patients are undergoing treatment at Khulna Medical College Hospital, nine at…
Alleged drug trader killed in Jashore ‘armed-battle’
Benapole, July 27 – An alleged drug trader was killed in an ‘armed-battle’ with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Agrovulot border area here early Saturday.
Young man escapes lynching on Child-lifting rumour in Ctg
Chattogram, July 27 (UNB)- A youth escaped death in mass beating as he managed to flee after local people caught him suspecting him to be a child-lifter in Hathazari here on Friday night. The victim was identified as Md Mumin,…
Facebook post demeaning Islam: One arrested in Faridpur
Faridpur, July 26 (UNB) – Police in a drive arrested a person for making a post on Facebook demeaning Islam and Kaaba Sharif from Kamar village in Boalmari upazila on Thursday night. The arrestee was identified as Dilip Roy, 42,…
Two-day Nazrul Festival of Chhayanaut ends in Capital
Dhaka, July 26 (UNB) – The two-day Nazrul Fest organised by leading cultural organisation Chhayanaut to pay tributes to National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam ended here on Friday. The festival kicked off on Thursday at Chhyanaut’s auditorium in Dhanmondi with…
Child lifting rumour
Can the government effectively stop the child lifting rumour?
BNP demands Khaleda’s immediate release, fresh neutral polls
Dhaka, July 26 – The BNP yesterday demanded the government to immediately release of all political leaders including party chairperson Khaleda Zia and hold a fresh election under a neutral government.
Dhaka South Mayor declines calling dengue epidemic till date
Dhaka, July 26 – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday said that scenario of dengue inside the city cannot be outline as epidemic till now. A particular quarter is trying to exaggerate the real situation of Dengue.
Rooppur NPP: Laying foundation for future
The Government of Bangladesh approved Russian nuclear fuel deliveries for the Rooppur NPP. As a year has passed since the first concrete pouring, the construction goes as scheduled.
দেশে অপরাধ বেড়ে চলছে। সাথে যুক্ত হয়েছে ছেলেধরা গুজব: আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলনের আমির মুফতি সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করিম (পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই) বলেন, ক্ষমতাসীনরা জনগণের প্রতিনিধিত্ব না করায় দেশে খুন, গুম, ধর্ষণসহ সকল অপরাধ বেড়েই চলছে। সম্প্রতি এর সাথে যুক্ত হয়েছে ছেলেধরাসহ নানা গুজব। যার ফলে ইতিমধ্যে বেশ কিছু নিরীহ মানুষের…
Bangladesh A to face Afghanistan A in 4th one dayer Saturday
Dhaka- Bangladesh A will face Afghanistan A in the fourth of the 5-match unofficial one-day series at BKSP in Savar on Saturday. The match will begin at 9:30am (BdST).
Dhaka North City Corporation offers free dengue tests
Dhaka, July 26 (UNB) – Amid a worsening dengue outbreak, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam said on Friday said people can get free tests for the viral disease at 52 health centres from Monday. “Dengue testing…
Integrate air quality solutions with SDGs: US science envoy
Dhaka, July 26 (UNB) – US Science Envoy for Air Quality Dr James J Schauer on Friday wrapped up his weeklong visit sharing his ideas about air quality improvement and mitigation strategies with stakeholders in Bangladesh. Dr Schauer met Prime…
Ex-chief justice Sinha seeks pol asylum in Canada: Report
Dhaka, July 26 (UNB) – Surendra Kumar Sinha, the former chief justice of Bangladesh, has reportedly sought political asylum in Canada. He entered Canada at Fort Erie on July 4 and filed a refugee claim, reports Canadian online news portal…
BNP asks for Khaleda’s ‘better treatment’ at home or abroad
Dhaka, July 26 (UNB) – Voicing deep concern over the illness of its chairperson, BNP on Friday demanded that immediate steps be taken for her proper treatment either at home or abroad as per her desire. “She (Khaleda) has been…
20,277 pass 40th Bangladesh Civil Service preliminary test
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB) – A total of 20,277 candidates have come out successful in the 40th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination. The results of the BCS preliminary test were published on Thursday. Details of the results are available…
Fight against dengue unites DNCC, DSCC
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB)- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Thursday informed the High Court that they will launch a three-day crash programme against mosquitoes to tackle the dengue menace. Two lawyers of DSCC…
Quit for ‘failure’ to tackle floods, dengue, crime: BNP
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB) – BNP on Thursday urged the government to quit for its “utter failure” to tackle the worsening flood situation, prevent dengue and the growing incidents of killing and rape and social anarchy. “Though the dengue situation…
BNP wants govt to clear position over Priya Saha’s complain
Khulna, July 25 (UNB) – BNP on Thursday urged the government to explain its position over Priya Saha’s allegations she raised with US President Donald Trump about the disappearance of minority people. Speaking at a public rally here, BNP secretary…
A woman’s place is in the leadership of her union
by Frances O’Grady on 25th July 2019 As the workforce is feminised and women come to predominate among union members, the next step is assuming leadership roles in the trade-union movement.
China sees steady, rapid growth in military ties with BD
Dhaka, July 25 – Defence Attaché of China in Bangladesh Senior Colonel Liu Fangjian on Thursday highlighted the “steady and rapid progress” in Bangladesh-China military cooperation in recent years. He mentioned about frequent high-level visits, continuously deepening pragmatic cooperation and…
It’s tragic! Dengue patient dies in moving bus
Narail – A man who was infected with Dengue died in a running bus in Kashiani upazila of Gopalganj district on Thursday on his way home to Narail from the capital. The deceased was identified as Ikram Hossain, 45, hailing…
826 children raped, abused in 6 months: CRAC
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB) – A total of 826 children were raped and abused in the last six months (from Jan 1 to July 20) across the country, said a new report. Child Rights Advocacy Coalition (CRAC) in Bangladesh on…
Dengue under control, says BD Llocal Govt Minister
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB)— Local Government Division Minister Md Tazul Islam on Thursday claimed that the dengue situation is under control. “We’ve taken it as a challenge and it (dengue) is fully under control … because all institutions are working…
1 million people marooned in BD Northern region floods
Kurigram, July 25 (UNB) – Nearly a million people remained stranded, facing acute shortage of food, drinking water and fodder as the flood situation worsened. Heavy downpour in the upstream regions adjacent to Bangladesh and in the district pushed up…
Dhaka police arrests 5 more over woman lynching on romour
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB) – Police arrested five more people from different parts of the capital on Wednesday night in connection with the lynching of a woman in Badda. The arrestees were identified as Sohel Rana, 30, Raju, 23, Murad,…