Gazipur, Dec 18 – Police on Friday arrested seven people for gang-rape of an expatriate’s wife in Gazipur’s Kapasia. The arrestees are Ruman Bepari, Jobayer Bepari, Mostaridh Sardar, Sahabul Hossain Sakib, Masum Sheikh, Rakib Hossain and Mahfuzul.
Category: Bangladesh
One-party rule govt’s survival strategy: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Dec 18 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said one-party rule is now the only way for the survival of the current government since it has lost people’s confidence.
Baghajatin’s sculpture vandalised in Kushtia
Kushtia, Dec 18 – Only two weeks after the vandalism of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s sculpture in Kushtia, yet unidentified miscreants vandalised the sculpture of British revolutionary leader Baghajatin. Vandals damaged the nose and parts of the right cheek of…
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 25 deaths, 1318 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 18 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,2176 until early Friday with 25 more deaths in past 24 hours. The mortality rate stood at 1.45%, the Directorate General of Health Services said. Also, 1,318 new Covid-19 cases were…
Bangladesh school shutdown extended to Jan 16
Dhaka, Dec 18 – The government has extended the closure of schools and educational institutions to January 16, as it looks to allay fears of a potentially brutal ‘second wave’ of infections exacerbated by the winter season.
Govt hiding info on Covid cases, deaths: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 17 – BNP on Thursday accused the government of hiding accurate information about coronavirus cases and fatalities in the country. “Coronavirus infections have increased at a geometric rate in the country. Several thousand people are getting infected every…
একযুগে প্রতিটি মানুষের ভাগ্যের পরিবর্তন বিএনপি দেখেও দেখেনা
ঢাকা, ১৭ ডিসেম্বর – ‘গত একযুগে দেশের প্রতিটি মানুষের ভাগ্যের পরিবর্তন মির্জা ফখরুল সাহেবরা দেখেও দেখেননা’ বলেছেন তথ্যমন্ত্রী ও আওয়ামী লীগের যুগ্ম সাধারণ সম্পাদক ড. হাছান মাহমুদ। বৃহস্পতিবার (১৭ ডিসেম্বর) দুপুরে রাজধানীর কাকরাইলে তথ্যভবন মিলনায়তনে বাংলাদেশ সংবাদপত্র পরিষদ আয়োজিত প্রধান…
‘Irrigation, EV sectors should be focus areas of BD solar energy’
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Irrigation and electric vehicle sectors should be the focus areas for renewable energy applications in Bangladesh, Prime Minister’s Energy Advisor Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury has said.
Covid-19: Bangladesh registers 36 deaths, 1134 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,192 on Thursday morning, with reports of 36 more deaths in 24 hours, the health authorities said. The mortality rate now stands at 1.45%, according to the Directorate General of Health…
Dhaka-Delhi 39-point joint statement
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Bangladesh and India on Thursday issued a 39-point joint statement as Prime Ministers of the two countries held virtual talks on Thursday, described by both sides as ‘comprehensive’ touching upon all aspects of bilateral relations and…
Seven documents signed during Hasina-Modi virtual summit
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated Delhi’s commitment and continued effort to complete the Interim Water Sharing arrangement for the Teesta River at the Bangladesh-India virtual summit and assured that India would support effective…
IBBL inagurates Fatehabad Bazar Agent Banking Outlet
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has inaugurated Fatehabad Bazar Agent Banking Outlet under its Cumilla Cantonment Branch on 17 December 2020, Thursday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank inaugurated the outlet as the chief guest.
IBBL organizes discussion and doa on Victory Day
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion meeting and doa on the occasion of Victory Day on 16 December 2020, Wednesday at virtual platform. Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, PhD addressed the program as Chief Guest.
Covid, Campus and Caution
M Zahidul Haque AFTER a long break, universities world over are preparing to re-open their campuses for the students, teachers and other auxiliary staff. In some cases, halls/dormitories have also been unlocked for student’s entry. Universities in Bangladesh are also…
IBBL inaugurates 2000th Agent Banking Outlet
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated 2000th agent banking outlet along with 127 agents across the country. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the agent outlets on 13 December 2020, Sunday at a virtual platform…
কতিপয় ধর্ম ব্যবসায়ীর কাছে ধর্ম লিজ দেয়া হয়নি – তথ্যমন্ত্রী
ঢাকা, ১৩ ডিসেম্বর – ‘কতিপয় ধর্ম ব্যবসায়ীর কাছে ইসলাম ধর্ম লিজ দেয়া হয়নি’ বলেছেন তথ্যমন্ত্রী ও আওয়ামী লীগের যুগ্ম সাধারণ সম্পাদক ড. হাছান মাহ্মুদ। আজ রাজধানীতে জাতীয় প্রেসক্লাবে মুজিববর্ষ উপলক্ষে বঙ্গবন্ধু সাংস্কৃতিক জোট আয়োজিত কৃতী শিল্পী সম্মাননা ও ‘বাঙালির তীর্থভূমি’…
All recent expulsions in Gonoforum ‘ineffective’: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Dec 13 – As part of an apparent move to keep his party united, Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday said all the recent expulsions and counter expulsions within the party due to misunderstandings among its leaders are…
‘One-party rule’ on its way out: Oli Ahmed
Dhaka, Dec 13 – President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Oli Ahmed on Sunday placed a 22-point proposal for’ restoring’ peace and good governance in the country as he expects the ‘one-party rule’ will end very soon.
Favour, bias: Many didn’t get flood relief, Covid-19 support
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Many real poor people and farmers missed out on flood relief and Covid-19 incentive due to favouritism based on kinship and political bias.
Joy lashes at Hefazat: ‘We know how to deal with razakars’
Prime Minister’s ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy has lashed out at anti-liberation elements, saying that their dream to turn Bangladesh into Afghanistan will never be allowed to become a reality.
Dhaka to ‘raise major issues’ at Hasina-Modi Dec 17 Summit
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Bangladesh will raise all the big issues, including water and border ones, during the virtual meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to be held on December 17, said Foreign Minister…
32 more Covid-19 deaths, 1355 new cases in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Bangladesh on Sunday reported 32 more Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the fatalities to 7,052. Also, 1,355 new cases were reported during the period, pushing the country’s infection tally to 490,533.
Take exams but don’t reopen halls, UGC tells universities
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Public universities can take their semester final examinations at both the graduation and post-graduation levels, but cannot reopen dormitories amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh.
Deal with Serum Institute India inked for Covid-19 vaccine
Dhaka, Dec 13 – The government on Sunday signed an agreement with Serum Institute of India Pvt Limited for procuring Covid-19 vaccine. Under the deal, Bangladesh will import three crore doses of SARS-Cov-2 AZD 1222 (Oxford/Astrazeneca Vaccine), (50 lakh in…
ভাস্কর্য ভাংচুরের প্রতিবাদে সরকারি কর্মকর্তা ফোরামের সমাবেশ
ঢাকা, ১২ ডিসেম্বর – জাতির পিতা বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের ভাস্কর্য ভাংচুর ঘটনার প্রতিবাদে আজ বঙ্গবন্ধু আন্তর্জাতিক সম্মেলন কেন্দ্রে সরকারি কর্মকর্তা ফোরামের উদ্যোগে সমাবেশ অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। সমাবেশে সভাপতিত্ব করেন প্রধানমন্ত্রীর মূখ্য সচিব ড. আহমদ কায়কাউস। স্বাগত বক্তব্য রাখেন বিসিএস এডমিনিস্ট্রেটিভ…
“আলোর স্মরণে কাটুক আঁধার” অনুষ্ঠানে অংশগ্রহণের আমন্ত্রণ
মুক্তিযুদ্ধে হারিয়ে যাওয়া স্বজনদের স্মরণে নারীপক্ষ ১৯৮৮ সাল থেকে বিজয় দিবসের প্রাক্কালে একটি নির্দিষ্ট প্রতিপাদ্য নিয়ে আয়োজন করে আসছে “আলোর স্মরণে কাটুক আঁধার” অনুষ্ঠান। এবারের প্রতিপাদ্য “মুক্তিযুদ্ধ ও ইহজাগতিক রাষ্ট্রের স্বপ্ন”।
Fulfill promises on climate finance, mitigation measures: PM
Dhaka, Dec 12 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all the developed countries to come forward with predictable and promised mitigation measures along with climate finance to combat global warming.
Obaidul Quader has forgotten to speak the truth: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 12 – Accusing Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader of regularly spreading a ‘false’ campaign against their party, BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday said the ruling party leader has forgotten to speak the truth.
Open Madrasah education to all faiths, end phobia: Zafrullah
Dhaka, Dec 12 – Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Saturday said madrasah education should be open to the people of all faiths to reduce islamophobia.
BD Govt spending on each Covid patient in ICU is 0.5 mn Taka
Dhaka, Dec 12 – The Bangladesh government has spent around Tk 4.5 lakh for the treatment of each Covid-19 patient admitted to intensive care units (ICU) of hospitals and some Tk 1.30 lakh on each of those recuperating in general…