Dhaka, Dec 28 – Pantho Rahman (Channel i) and AKM Moinuddin (UNB) have been elected President and General Secretary respectively of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) for the year 2021.
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Three suspected JMB members held in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Dec 28 – Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members arrested three suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts early Sunday.
27 more Covid-19 deaths, 932 new cases in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 28 – Bangladesh saw the deaths of 23 more men and four women from Covid-19 in the 24 hours until early Monday. The fatality number rose to 7,479 since the first cases were reported in the country on…
BB holds maiden auction for Sharia-based ‘Izara Sukuk’ bond
Dhaka, Dec 28 – The maiden auction for investment in the government-sponsored “Izara Sukuk”, the first Islamic Shariah-based bond, has been held by Bangladesh Bank.
1,700 more Rohingyas on their way to Bhashan Char
Chittagong, Dec 28 – Around 1,700 more Rohingyas have started the journey from Cox’s Bazar to Bhashan Char in the second phase, although the initial plan was to transfer 700 only.
BNP demands Election Commission’s resignation
Thakurgaon, Dec 28 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the Election Commission (EC) should resign right now shouldering the responsibility for “corruption, incompetence and failures”.
Work to change people’s fate: PM Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the public representatives to work with responsibility for the welfare of people, gaining their trust and confidence. “You’ll have to work for the welfare of people, changing their fate…
11 police officers promoted to rank of DIG
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Eleven police officers have been promoted to the rank of deputy inspector general (DIG) of police. The Public Security Division of the home ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday.
Govt to procure 0.5mn metric tons of rice to reduce shortage
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Sunday said that aiming to remove the shortage and control prices in the rice markets, the government is going to purchase 5 lakh metric tonnes of rice.
Bangladesh Covid-19 update: 24 more deaths, 1049 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Covid-19 fatalities in Bangladesh surged to 7,452 with 24 more deaths recorded in 24 hours until Sunday morning. The mortality rate stood at 1.46 percent, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Mild cold wave sweeps Rangpur division, 8 districts
Dhaka, Dec 27 – A Mild to moderate cold wave which is sweeping over Rangpur division and eight other districts may continue, Met office said on Sunday.
IBBL inaugurates Rohitpur Sub-branch
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has opened Rohitpur Sub-branch under its Zinzira Branch in Dhaka on 23 December 2020. Md. Mosharraf Hossain, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank inaugurated the Sub-branch as chief guest.
8-year old girl gang-raped and killed in Bogra
Bogra, Dec 26 – An 8-year old girl, Tabassum, was killed after allegedly being raped by a group of youths over a feud between two families in Nasratpur village of Dhunte in Bogra. Police blame the killing on a dispute…
Woman killed for dowry in Magura, husband on the run
Magura, Dec 26 – A 20-year-old woman has been killed allegedly by her husband for dowry in Raipur village of Mohammadpur Upazila.
Bangladesh Covid-19 update: 30 die, 834 new cases in 24 hrs
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Covid-19 fatalities in Bangladesh rose to 7,428 with 30 more deaths recorded in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
DU seeks opinion of teachers, students on TSC reconstruction
Dhaka University, Dec 26 – Dhaka University (DU) authorities have sought opinion from the teachers and students of the university on TSC’s ‘overall development and expansion initiatives’ amid criticism from different corners.
Govt indulged in corruption over vaccine procurement: BNP
Thakurgaon, Dec 26 – Slamming the government for not making clear its corona vaccine policy to people, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government has indulged in graft over vaccine procurement.
Actor Abdul Kader loses battle with cancer and Covid-19
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Popular actor Abdul Kader passed away at a hospital in the capital on Saturday at the age of 69. His daughter-in-law Zahida Islam Jamie confirmed the matter to media.
Noted dancer, actor Zinnat Barkatullah in ICU
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Eminent actor and internationally renowned dance icon Zinnat Barkatullah was shifted to ICU at a city hospital on Saturday.
2 Sitakunda cops arrested for looting Tk 2.8 lakh
Chittagong, Dec 25 – Two policemen posted at the Sitakunda Police Station have been arrested and later suspended for mugging a man in the area.
Dhaka, Delhi agree to joint patrolling to end border deaths
Dhaka, Dec 25 – India and Bangladesh have decided to conduct joint night patrols in vulnerable areas along the border in order to bring down frontier killings to zero. The two countries share a 4,096km-long international border.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 20 deaths, 1163 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 25 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,398 on Friday with 20 more deaths recorded in the past 24 hours amid apprehensions that winter could complicate the coronavirus situation.
Snake venom worth Tk 75 crore seized in Dhaka
6 snake venom racket members held Dhaka, Dec 25 – Six members of an international racket dealing in snake venom were arrested from Dhaka’s Dakshinkhan, along with venom worth Tk75 crore, on Thursday.
Christmas Day Friday
Dhaka, Dec 24 – The Christmas Day, the birthday of Jesus Christ, first-century preacher and religious leader will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Friday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 19 deaths, 1234 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 24 (UNB) – Amid global alarm after detection of new strains of Coronavirus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,378 until Thursday with 19 more deaths in the past 24 hours.
Japan wants Rohingya repatriation start next year: Envoy
Dhaka, Dec 24 – Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki on Thursday said they want to see the start of repatriation process next year as Japan supports repatriation of Rohingyas to their homes in Rakhine State.
Former state minister AKM Zahangir dies
Patuakhali, Dec 24 – Former state minister AKM Zahangir Hossain has died from Covid-19 at a city hospital.
Partex Group chairman MA Hashem dies of Covid-19
Dhaka, Dec 24 – Partex Group founder chairman and former Member of Parliament MA Hashem passed away at a city hospital early Thursday after contracting coronavirus. He was 77.
Help people improve their lifestyle: Hasina tells Army
Dhaka, Dec 24 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the members of Bangladesh Army to stand beside people to improve their living standards.
IBBL inaugurates Korambox Bazar Agent Banking Outlet
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has inaugurated Korambox Bazar Agent Banking Outlet under its Sonapur Branch recently.