A total of 1,926 police members got infected with coronavirus as of Wednesday. Meanwhile, among the total coronavirus-infected police members, 907 are from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) alone, sources at Police Headquarters told UNB.
Category: Governance
1,013 get bail on day 2 of virtual hearing
Another 1,013 people were granted bail on the second day of virtual court hearing on Wednesday.Md Saifur Rahman, Special Officer of High Court Division, confirmed the matter.On the first day, 144 people were granted bail.
General holidays to be extended until May 30: Minister
The government is extending the ongoing general holidays until May 30 to curb the transmission of coronavirus as it continues to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day across Bangladesh.
Zero-tolerance over irregularities in relief work: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against irregularities in relief activities. “Legal, administrative and party actions already taken against irregularities proves it. As the government is in a tough…
HC in virtual hearing asks for protecting Halda dolphins
In its first virtual hearing, the High Court on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to immediately take necessary steps to protect dolphins in the Halda River in Chattogram’s Raozan upazila and stop their killings.
Barisal lawyers’ rally protest virtual court proceedings
Lawyers in Barishal on Tuesday brought out a procession in the court premises area of the city protesting virtual judicial activities.
Bangladesh general holiday likely to be extended until Eid
As coronavirus cases continues to soar in Bangladesh, the government is likely to extend the ongoing general holidays again until the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation in a bid to prevent the transmission of the deadly coronavirus.
WHO urges ‘extreme vigilance’ as countries exit lockdown
The World Health Organization on Monday hailed dwindling COVID-19 infection rates and deaths in some countries, but called on nations to show “extreme vigilance” as they begin loosening their restrictions.
Coronavirus: 1,878 policemen infected in Bangladesh
A total of 1,878 policemen were infected with coronavirus as of Tuesday while performing their duties during the pandemic.
2 killed in Jhenaidah in fight over local supremacy
Two people were killed and six others injured in a clash between two factions of villagers over establishing supremacy at Dhuliapara in Shailakupa upazila on Monday. The deceased were identified as Obhi Mandal, 25, son of Lokman Mandal and Laltu…
Teen abducts child for ransom to buy phone, kills him later
A teenager told a court in Panchagarh on Monday that he kidnapped and murdered a child for Tk 20,000 to buy a mobile phone at Nayekpara village of Debiganj upazila. The teen issued a confessional statement before Senior Judicial Magistrate…
345 members of BD armed forced admitted to CMH with COVID-19
A total of 345 members of Armed Forces both in-service and retired military / civilian members and their families have been admitted to Dhaka CMH after being infected with Covid-19 till today (Monday). Among them, 88 infected patients have fully…
3 High Court benches formed for hearing cases virtually
The High Court on Sunday formed three separate benches for hearing urgent cases virtually during the ongoing holidays to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
PM receives donations for relief fund
Over 55 government agencies, public and private organisations, and educational institutions on Sunday provided donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the poor affected by COVID-19 fallout.
Police constable died Saturday: Death toll of policemen 7
Dhaka, May 10 – Another policeman died from coronavirus while performing duties in the city. Constable Jalal Uddin Khoka, 48, a member of Traffic East Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), died at 7:10 pm on Saturday while being treated…
The digital divide widens amid global COVID-19 lockdown
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, May 8 2020 (IPS) – The digital divide has become more pronounced than ever amid the global coronavirus lockdown, but experts are concerned that in the current circumstances this divide, where over 46 percent of…
Black Americans bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession
May 10 2020 (IPS) – As the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in April, many Americans were shocked by the extent that black Americans were being disproportionately impacted: higher infection rates, more deaths and greater job loss.
Bangladesh Army installs disinfection tunnel in Chuadanga
Members of Bangladesh Army installed a disinfection tunnel at Shaheed Hasan Chattar area of Chuadanga town on Saturday to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Pregnant woman ‘set afire over house rent’ dies at DMCH
Kushtia, May 09 – A pregnant woman, set on fire allegedly over unpaid house rent in Kushtia, succumbed to her injuries after fighting for life for a week at the Burn Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Friday.
Lockdown exit strategies must for economic recovery: Experts
Businessmen and policymakers have underscored the need for specific ‘lockdown exit strategies’ to keep the economy running in a sustainable way as Bangladesh enforces a general shutdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Two journalists sent to jail in Barguna under Digital Security Act
Barguna, May 08 – Two journalists were sent to jail in a case filed under the Digital Security Act on Thursday afternoon.
Draft ordinances okayed to ease VAT, tax collection
Dhaka, May 07 – The Cabinet on Thursday cleared the drafts of two amendment ordinances in a bid to ease provisions in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) and income tax during a situation like the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
UP chairman, 2 members suspended over relief irregularities
The Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Ministry has suspended a Union Parishad (UP) chairman and two UP members over irregularities in relief distribution. LGRD Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Thursday.
Suspected drug trader killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected Rohingya drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Palongkhali in Ukhiya upazila early Thursday.
Cabinet meeting held after nearly a month
The Cabinet meeting was held on Thursday after nearly a month with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.
ICC Report on Libya highlights crimes against humanity
By Samira Sadeque UN, May 6 (IPS) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday highlighted crimes against humanity and grave mismanagement of the law in Libya during a release of their latest report on the North African nation.
UP chairman, 6 members suspended over irregularities in relief distribution
The Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Ministry has suspended a Union Parishad (UP) chairman and six UP members over irregularities in relief distribution. LGRD Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday. So far, 49 public representatives have…
Health Ministry to appoint 2,654 health workers
Dhaka, May 5: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be appointed 2,654 health workers at different hospitals under Directorate General of Health Services through outsourcing.
914 policemen Coronavirus infected in Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 04 – Altogether 914 members of Bangladesh Police were infected with coronavirus until Monday.
55 RAB-11 members at Narayanganj test virus positive.
At least 55 members of Rapid Action Battalion have been infected with coronavirus in Narayanganj. Lt Cl Imran Ullah Sarkar, commanding officer of Rab-11, confirmed the development, saying they tested positive for Covid-19 in recent days despite not having any…