Dhaka, Nov 14 – Sadat Rahman, 17, from Bangladesh has won the International Children’s Peace Prize 2020. The award was presented to Sadat on Friday by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai during a ceremony in the Netherlands.
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Mother demands arrest of all involved in Raihan’s killing
The mother of Sylhet youth Raihan Ahmed has demanded the arrest of everyone involved in killing her son and removing the evidence of murder.
COVID-19: Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Lanka, Pak to coordinate
Xinhua/UNB, Nov. 14 – Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have vowed to strengthen information sharing and coordination of policies and actions to cope with the impact of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 1531 new cases, 14 deaths in a day
Dhaka, November 14 – Bangladesh recorded 1,531 new coronavirus cases and 14 deaths in 24 hours until Saturday morning amid apprehensions about a second deadly wave of Covid-19 this winter.
চিম্বুক পাহাড়ে ম্রোদের উৎখাত করে হোটেল নির্মাণ বন্ধের দাবি
বান্দরবান চিম্বুক পাহাড়ের ম্রোদের উৎখাত করে ম্যারিয়ট হোটেল এবং আমিউজমেন্ট পার্ক নির্মাণকাজ অবিলম্বে বন্ধ করার দাবিতে সমাবেশ।
Covid-19 claims 19 more lives, infects 1,767 in Bangladesh
Daily Covid-19 infections in Bangladesh have shown a rising trend this month, with 1,767 new cases and 19 deaths reported until early Friday.
Cases filed over torching of 9 buses in Dhaka City
Nine cases were filed at different police stations in the capital on Friday for arson attacks on as many vehicles, including two government staff buses and a BRTC double-decker bus.
Rajshahi policeman sued over ‘rape’ in Natore
Rajshahi, November 13 – A case has been filed against a Rajshahi assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police for allegedly raping a girl in 2014 while working as a constable.
Chhatra Dal leader hacked, sued in Barisal
Barisal, November 13 – A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, who was stabbed by a juvenile gang in Barishal district town, was accused in a case for assault.
Muazzin arrested over lynching, burning man in Lalmonirhat
The muezzin of Burimari Central Jame Mosque has been arrested over the lynching a man and burning his body after accusing him of disrespecting the Quran.
14 new dengue cases recorded in Bangladesh
Fourteen people were hospitalised with dengue in the past 24 hours until Friday morning, the health authorities said. Among them, 13 cases were reported from Dhaka alone.
Bus torching act of sabotage by ‘government agents’: BNP
Dhaka, Nov 13 (UNB) – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the incidents of torching vehicles in the capital is an act of “sabotage by government agents”.
Protect society from militancy, terrorism, corruption: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all to protect this society from militancy, terrorism, corruption and drug to utilise the latent and strengthen of the young generation for the development of the country.
BD extends Closure of educational institutions until Dec 19
Amid concerns that there could be a surge in Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh during the upcoming winter months, the government has again extended the closure of educational institutions until December 19, aiming to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Bangladesh may not achieve its 2021 clean energy target
The Bangladesh government’s ambitious target of generating 1152 MW power from wind energy by 2021 seems almost impossible to achieve. Experts attribute this to its failure to showcase the sector’s potential in a credible way before investors.
19 new dengue cases reported in Bangladesh in 24 hours
The number of new dengue p a tients continues to rise in Bangladesh as health authorities said 19people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours until Thursday morning.
Six buses set on fire in Dhaka City in an unexplained attack
At least nine vehicles, including two government staff buses and a BRTC double-decker bus, were set on fire in separate places of the capital on Thursday.
By-polls to Dhaka-18, Sirajganj marred by ‘fraud’: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that voters could not cast votes in the by-polls to Dhaka-18 and Sirajganj-1 as ruling party men captured most polling stations and resorted to various irregularities.
Bangladesh reports I845 new Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths
Bangladesh on Thursday reported I845 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, bringing the caseload to 427,I98. Besides, 13 more patients died from the virus infection during the period which took the fatalities to 6I40.
Bangladesh nods 42.5MW waste to energy power project
The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase on Thursday approved eight procurement proposals, including setting up of a 42.5MW waste to energy power project in Dhaka.
‘Those responsible for ASP Anisul’s death to be punished’
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday said those responsible for the death of Barishal Metropolitan Police’s (BMP’s) Senior ASP Anisul Karim Shipon will be brought to justice.
Dhaka-18, Sirajganj-1 by-elections Thursday
By-elections to two parliamentary constituencies — Dhaka-18 and Sirajganj- will be held on Thursday with participation of two major parties Awami League and BNP.
Fakhrul showers praises on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday appreciated US leaders Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and said he has become their fan after hearing their victory speeches.
‘Tobacco control law amendment is needed to save the youth’
A representative team of Health Sector, Dhaka Ahsania Mission met with Former Minister and Honorable Member of Parliament (MP) Advocate Kazi Firoz Rashid, on 11 November, 2020, Wednesday at 11:00am. During the meeting an elaborative discussion was made regarding the…
Raihan’s ‘custodial death’: Suspended SI Akbar put on remand
A Sylhet court on Tuesday placed the suspended sub-inspector of Bandarbazar Police Station, Akbar Hossain Bhuiya, on a seven-day remand as he was arrested in connection with the death of Raihan Ahmed in ‘police custody’.
Bangladesh records 1699 new cases, 16 deaths from Covid-19
Bangladesh reported 1,699 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours until Tuesday, raising the caseload to 423,620. Besides, 16 more patients died from the virus infection during the period which took the fatalities to 6,108.
Police ASP’s death: 10 hospital staff put on 7-day remand
A Dhaka court on Tuesday put ten staff of Mind Aid Hospital in Adabor on a 7-day remand each in a case over beating Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anisul Karim to death at the hosptial.
IBBL Rangpur Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Rangpur Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 7 November 2020, Saturday. Md. Zakir Hossain, Director of the bank addressed the program as chief guest.
Case filed over death of Barisal Metropolitan Police ASP
Dhaka, Nov 10 – A case was filed at Adabor Police Station early Tuesday over the death of Barisal Metropolitan Police’s (BMP) Senior ASP Anisul Karim Shipon. His father Faizuddin Ahmed filed the case against some unknown people, said Inspector…
Bangladesh sees spike in Covid-19 infection rate
Dhaka, Nov 10 – Amid the growing worry over a possible deterioration in Covid-19 situation during the winter, the coronavirus infection rate has marked a rise over the last one week as the air temperature dropped a bit.