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…
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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,…
Bd Hindu-Bouddha Christian body disowns Priya Saha stance
Dhaka, Jul 25 – Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) on Thursday denounced comments by Priya Saha, one of its organising secretaries. During a meeting with US President Donald Trump, she claimed that 37 million members of minority communities have disappeared.
Suspected drug trader among 2 killed in Dhaka City ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB) – Two people, including a suspected drug trader, were killed in reported gunfights with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Badda and Mirpur of the city on early Thursday. Senior ASP Kamruzzaman of Rab-1 said Maharaz Khalifa,…
145 acres of land along Dhaka rivers reclaimed in 6 months
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) – Around 145.1 acres of land were reclaimed along the rivers surrounding Dhaka through demolishing 5,239 illegal establishments from January to June this year. Besides, Tk 8.64 crore was realised through auction and Tk 27 lakh…
BNP’s Khulna divisional rally Thursday
Khulna, July 24 (UNB) – BNP is set to hold a public rally here on Thursday demanding the release of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail. The rally, which is scheduled to begin at 2pm at Shaheed Hadis Park in…
Panchagarh boy attacked in home, loses a hand finger
Panchagarh, July 25 (UNB) – A seven-year-old boy was injured in an attack by an unidentified miscreant at his home in the Sadar upazila’s Khuniapara on Wednesday night. The victim was identified as Afridi, 7, son of Jahangir Alam. Quoting…
Dengue patients keep stretching Dhaka’s hospital facilities
Dhaka, Jul 24 (UNB) – A total of 561 new patients infected with mosquito-borne disease dengue were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the last 24 hours. Among the infected patients, two were hospitalised with dengue hemorrhagic, according…
Awareness programme against mass beating from Thursday: IGP
Dhaka, July 24 – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary Wednesday said that a week-long public awareness programme will run across the country from today against recent incidents of mass beating based on a rumour of child lifters.
Govt had no prior info about Priya Saha’s stance: Momen
Dhaka, July 24 – Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the foreign ministry did not know anything how Priya Saha, who made remarks to US President on religious persecution in Bangladesh, went to USA.
Second flood wave coming to Meghna, Brahmaputra basins in BD
Dhaka, July 24 – The people of some north-north eastern districts and Sylhet region will again experience a medium type flood as the river waters of Teesta, Surma and Kushyara are riasing. Though the Bangladesh Water Development Board (WDB) officials…
Beheaded body of a madrasa boy found in Chuadanga
Chuadanga, July 24 (UNB) – Police recovered the beheaded body of a madrasa student from Koyradanga village in Alamdanga upazila on Wednesday. The deceased was identified Abir Hossain, 11, a class-II student of Nurani Hafizia Madrasa and Orphanage, and son…
34 officials found involved in Nuke plant graft: report
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) – Two probe committees have found the involvement of 34 government officials in graft while purchasing furniture and other household items for Green City housing project under Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) Project in Pabna and…
US embassy in BD celebrates 50th anniversary of Moon landing
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) – US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller on Tuesday attended a daylong series of programes at the American Center to mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon landing. In his opening remarks, he referenced…
Ruling party followers asked to resist mob beating: Minister
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) – Stating that those who are against the construction of Padma Bridge are spreading the rumour of child sacrifice, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said ruling party leaders and activists have been asked to resist…
Ctg BRTA collects fine TK 1.4 crore in six month
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Chattogram launched effective programs against the unfit, license less vehicles and its drivers to bring back discipline in the streets and ensure road safety. BRTA Chattogram, in view of regaining road discipline across the country,…
Mamo under Tauquir’s direction ‘Swarnalata’
Entertainment Desk Popular actress Zakia Bari Mamo received the prestigious National Film Award as the best actress for her amazing portrayal in her maiden film ‘Daruchini Dwip’ directed by actor-director Tauquir Ahmed.