Dhaka, Sept 02 – Describing it as ‘unethical and inhuman’ practice, Dhaka University authorities have imposed a ban on Rag Day celebration on the campus. The decision was taken at a virtual meeting of the Academic Council of the university…
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‘Silent famine’ in country: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that people are facing a very tough time now as a ‘silent famine’ has been prevailing in the country due to the fallouts of coronavirus and floods.
Sanitation workers at risk of Covid-19 in BD, 3 SA countries
Sanitation workers in Bangladesh and three other South Asia countries are working amid the Covid-19 pandemic with little protective equipment and poor access to handwashing and cleaning facilities, according to a new report from WaterAid.
Another murder case filed against OC Pradeep
Former officer-in-charge (OC) of Teknaf Model Police Station Pradeep Kumar Das and four other policemen have been made accused in another murder case filed by a woman with a Chattogram court on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Dhaka sees 2,582 new cases, 35 more deaths
Health authorities of the country detected 2582 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday after testing 15,204 samples in the last 24 hours.
Govt to build a poverty-free knowledge-based society: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the aim of her government is to build a poverty-free, educated, developed, qualified and prosperous nation imbued with knowledge.
Bangladesh to provide 50,000 mt fertilizers to Nepal
Dhaka, Sep 1 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh will provide 50,000 metric tonnes of fertilizers to Nepal for meeting its demand.
TIB criticises re-registration plan of online portals
Dhaka, Sep 1 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the government directive to all national dailies and TV channels for getting their respective online news portals registered separately.
BNP wants a strong move to ‘restore’ democracy
Dhaka, Sept 1 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged their party leaders to take a vow to overcome the challenge of ‘restoring’ democracy at any cost adopting a time-befitting political strategy.
Innocent Zahid released from jail after 20 years
Khulna, Sept 1 – Innocent Sheikh Zahid, who was in jail for the last 20 years on the charge of killing his wife and child, was released from the jail finally on Monday night. Sheikh Zahid, 50, walked out from…
Bangladesh sets standards for fabric mask production
Bangladesh has established minimum requirements for the production of non-medical fabric masks for community use, making an important step towards safe and regulated production of masks and providing essential guidelines to local manufacturers, RMG sector and NGOs to join the…
Stocks maintain four-day positive trend
DHAKA, Sept 1, 2020 (BSS) – Country’s both the stocks registered gentle correction today ending the winning streak of last fourth sessions as risk-averse investorsrushed for profit booking.
Fakhrul expects govt to extend Khaleda’s temporary release
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday hoped that good sense will prevail upon the government to consider the application submitted by her family seeking extension of her temporary release.
Forex reserves hit record high over $39 billion
DHAKA, Sept 1, 2020 (BSS) – The country’s foreign exchange reserves has touched a new record of US$39.04 billion amid coronavirus crisis.
Arms Case against Papia, her husband: Rab official testifies
Shafiqul Islam, deputy assistant general (DAD) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), a plaintiff in the arms case filed against expelled general secretary of Jubo Mohila League Narsingdi district unit Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman Sumon, testified before…
BNP pays homage to Zia on founding anniversary
BNP on Tuesday paid homage to its founder Ziaur Rahman marking its 42nd founding anniversary.
Chargesheet accepted against ex-DIG prison Bazlur Rashid
A Dhaka court on Tuesday accepted the charge sheet against suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons Bazlur Rashid in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
83 Vietnam, Qatar returnees shown arrested
Police have shown 83 Bangladeshis, returned from Vietnam and Qatar two weeks ago, arrested.
One held with 50,000 Burmese Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Monday night arrested a youth and seized 50,000 Yaba pills from Rahmater Beel area of Ukhia Upazila in Cox’s Bazar district.
Govt to decide about Khaleda on health condition: Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Monday said the government will take the decision on extending BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s temporary release after considering her health condition and reviewing the application submitted by her family.
IBBL opens 100th sub-branch, 43 agent banking outlets
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited on Monday inaugurated its 100th, 101st and 102nd sub-branches as well as 43 agent banking outlets across the country. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the sub-branches and agent outlets…
Sinha killing: Nandadulal makes confessional statements
Suspended assistant sub-inspector Nandadulal gave confessional statement on Monday in a case filed over the killing of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan in Teknaf.
PDP chairman Ferdous Qureshi dies
Dr Ferdous Ahmed Qureshi, a veteran politician, journalist and former vice president of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), died due to brain haemorrhage on Monday. He was 78.
BNP’s 42nd founding anniversary Tuesday
BNP is going to celebrate its 42nd founding anniversary across the country on Tuesday in a low-key manner due to the coronavirus prevalence.
BNP picks Habibur Rahman Habib for Pabna-4 by-polls
BNP on Monday chose Habibur Rahman Habib, a member of the party chairperson’s advisory council, as its candidate to contest the Pabna-4 by-election.
History to expose conspirators of Aug-15 massacre: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday hoped that history will one day expose the conspirators of the August 15, 1975 massacre.
Doctor dies of Covid-19 in Jashore
A doctor of Bagachra Health Centre under Sharsha Upazila Health Complex in Jashore died of Covid-19 at Khulna Medical College Hospital early Monday.
Govt approval mandatory for running online news portals
Newspapers, television channels and radio stations will need to be registered for running their online news portals as per the draft amendment of online media policy that was approved at the Cabinet meeting on Monday.
Coronavirus: BD ‘s recovery rate still behind India , Pakistan
Bangladesh’s coronavirus recovery rate of 65.46 percent is still far behind India (76.6 percent) and Pakistan (94 percent) in the South Asian region.
IAEA lauds Bangladesh’s sustained progress
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has sought strong political support from Bangladesh in its endeavours to implement its mandates.