Bangladesh Bank (BB) will release new currency notes for Taka 10, 20, 50 and Taka 100 in the market ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr from June 3.
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Bangladesh ahead of India, Pakistan in healthcare access
A new study has ranked Bangladesh 133rd among 195 countries keeping ahead of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Afghanistan in providing access to quality healthcare to citizens.
SC order on Destiny 2000 winding up Monday
Dhaka, May 27 – The Appellate Division of Supreme Court will deliver its order Monday on an appeal against a High Court notice asking the authorities concerned to explain to why directives should not be given to wind up Destiny…
Prime Minister, abortion rights groups claim win in Ireland
Abortion rights activists proclaimed victory for social justice Saturday as exit polls and early results indicated Ireland had voted overwhelmingly to repeal a 1983 constitutional ban on abortions.
One suspected dealer killed in Tajgaon: Drug death toll 59
Dhaka, May 25 – Members of security Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) killed a drug dealer in a gun battle wee hours of Friday at Tejgaon in Dhaka after nearly 59 deaths in similar operations in countrywide in a week. The…
4 fallen BD peacekeepers to be honoured at UN HQ June 1
Four fallen Bangladeshi peacekeepers will be honoured at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on June 1.
National poet Nazrul’s 119th birth anniversary Friday
Dhaka, May 24 – The 119th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being celebrated in the country on Friday in a befitting manner.
PM in Kolkata on a two-day visit to West Bengal
Kolkata, May 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here on Friday morning on a two-day visit to West Bengal at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
BD drive against drugs; nine more killed
Dhaka, May 25 –Nine more suspected drug peddlers were killed in reported gunfights with members of the police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Dhaka city, Mymensingh, Comilla, Sherpur, Jhenidah, Gaibandha, Satkhira and Netrakona districts on Thursday and Friday as…
MPs can now take part in city election campaign: EC
Dhaka, May 24 – Lawmakers are now allowed to take part in campaigning for civic polls without any restriction, as they are not holding any office of profit, the Election Commission (EC) said yesterday (Thursday). “As the lawmakers do not…
‘Corporate sourcing of renewables in 75 countries, growing’
IRENA study shows world market for corporate sourcing of renewable electricity reached 465 terawatt-hours in 2017 – enough to power a country the size of France Copenhagen, Denmark, 24 May – Companies in 75 countries actively sourced 465 terawatt hours…
Missing JCD leader Sajal found blindfolded at Rampura Bridge
Dhaka, May 24 – BNP’s student affiliate JCD leader Sajal who was reported missing for a couple of days was found left blindfolded near the Rampura Bridge in the Capital at about 8 pm on Thursday.
No place for drug traders in Capital:Home Minister
Issuing a note of warning, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said there will be no place for drug traders in the city.
Mayors of Dhaka, Accra, Medellin, Nanjing, Quito C40 VCs
London, (UK) 23 May — The mayors of Dhaka South, Bangladesh; Accra, Ghana; Medellín, Colombia; Nanjing, China; and Quito, Ecuador have been elected Vice-Chairs of C40 Cities. Their election gives the cities a seat on the C40 Steering Committee, which…
Muktamoni dies at her Satkhira home
Muktamoni, who was diagnosed with a tumour developed in her blood vessels on the right hand, died at her residence in Dakkhin Kamar Baisha village in Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning.
Heidelberg joins C40 cities: Commits zero emission city
Mayor Prof. Dr. Würzner affirmed the commitment following the Formula E race in Berlin Heidelberg, Germany (22 May 2018) — The Mayor of Heidelberg, Prof. Dr. Würzner, today committed to a series of ambitious targets to make city greener, healthier…
‘Journos discuss 8 points on ICT Bill with Parliament body’
Dhaka, May 22 – Law minister Anisul Huq Tuesday said that the government would take into cognizance the eight-points raised by journalists community and redraft the Digital Security Bill specifying the definitions of terms, necessary addition or deduction.
11 more suspected drug peddlers killed in ‘shootouts’
With the countrywide crackdown on drug dealers continuing, 11 more alleged drug peddlers were killed in ‘gunfights’ with law enforcers in Chattogram, Feni, Cumilla, Brahmanbaria, Narayanganj, Netrakona, Chuadanga, Dinajpur and Nilphamari districts early Tuesday.
Price commission for agro-products urged
Speakers at a seminar in the city on Tuesday urged the government to form a price commission for agro products and pass an act on food and nutrition right to ensure food security in Bangladesh and make the agriculture sector…
Winter to get hotter and rainless
The average increase in temperature over Bangladesh, particularly in the Northwestern region, would be 1.3 degree Celsius and 2.6 degree Celsius for the years 2030 and 2070 respectively, said a study report.
Report in case for making derogatory remarks on Bangabandhu
Dhaka, May 20 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday deferred the submission of the investigation report in the case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia for making derogatory comments about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the…
Coal-laden sunken cargo rescue resumes in Poshur 9 days later
Work to salvage the coal-laden cargo vessel which capsized in the Pashur River of the Sundarbans under Mongla upazila resumed on Sunday after a suspension of nine days.
Sri Lanka marks end to civil war as a divided nation
Colombo, May 20 (AP/UNB) — Sri Lanka commemorated the ninth anniversary of the end of its civil war as a divided nation, with minority Tamils calling for an international investigation into alleged wartime atrocities and the government defending soldiers from…
Quota protesters postpone exams boycott
Leaders of quota reform movement on Saturday decided to withdraw their decision of boycotting exams, but to continue with class boycott for indefinite period at all university and colleges across the country.
Meghan Markle wears dress by UK designer Clare Waight Keller
British designer Clare Waight Keller is the master designer behind the silk boat-necked gown and long veil worn by Meghan Markle as she walked down the flower-bedecked nave of St. George’s Chapel for her wedding to Prince Harry.
Princes Harry, best man William arrive for royal wedding
Prince Harry and best man Prince William arrived in formal military dress Saturday at Windsor Castle for Harry’s wedding to American actress Meghan Markle, joining thousands of well-plumed guests invited to St. George’s Chapel to celebrate the trans-Atlantic union.
Militant-turned-populist cleric Sadr wins Iraqi election
Baghdad, May 19 (AP/UNB) — Influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s political coalition has won the most seats in Iraq’s national parliamentary elections, according to complete results released by Iraq’s electoral commission early Saturday.
3 suspected BD drug traders killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab
Dhaka, May 19 – Three suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Paira-Noapara road in Abhaynagar Upazila of Jashore early Saturday.
Alleged smuggler killed in Shibganj gun fight with RAB
Dhaka, May 18 – An alleged smuggler was killed in a said ‘gunfight’ with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5 at Tantipara Ghat area near 4 No.Beribandh under Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj district in the early hours on Friday.
BNP avoids inviting AL to its iftar for political leaders
Dhaka May 18 – The BNP, this time, has departed from its tradition of inviting its arch rival Awami League (AL) to the iftar party for the political parties scheduled to be held Saturday at Ladies Club in the city.