Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday wrote a letter to US President Donald Trump sending a message of sympathy after he and First Lady Melania Trump were diagnosed with coronavirus.
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Beijing to deepen ties with Dhaka thru strategic partnership
China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Bangladesh in all areas promoting the long-term and sustained growth of China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation so as to bring more benefits to the two nations.
US President Trump ‘doing well’
Washington, AP/UNB, Oct 04 – US President Donald Trump is ‘doing well’ and feeling “much better”. Trump, who’s staying at a military hospital for COVID-19 treatment, said about his health condition in a four-minute video clip posted on Twitter on…
Bihar, West Bengal Rivers cross highest flood levels
In East India rivers at 14 sites have breached the old Highest Flood Levels (HFL) of which 9 sites are in Bihar, 4 in Odisha and 1 West Bengal, says an article published by the Delhi-based South Asian Network on…
‘Murdered’ man appears in N’ganj court: 8 policemen summoned
A Narayanganj court has summoned eight police officials after an allegedly ‘abducted and murdered’ man appeared before the court six years after the incident.
Corona under control for sincere efforts of govt orgs: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government has been able to put coronavirus under control in the country as different ministries and government organisations, including the Health Ministry and Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), worked in a…
Regeneron – experimental antibody drug given to Pres. Trump
The antibody drug given to President Donald Trump has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing serious illness from a COVID-19 infection, but is still in the experimental phase.
Trump flown to hospital after Covid-19 positive test
A feverish US President Donald Trump has been flown to hospital after testing positive for coronavirus. The White House said the president was “fatigued but in good spirits” and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Shock, sympathy, criticism: World reacts to Trump infection
Washington, AP/UNB, Oct 02 – News that US President Donald Trump, world’s most powerful man was infected with the world’s most notorious is drawing instant reactions of shock, sympathy, undisguised glee and of course, the ever-present outrage and curiosity.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 33 deaths, 1396 new cases
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus fatalities reached 5,305 on Friday with another 33 deaths reported in the past 24 hours.
President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
Washington, AP/UNB, October 2 – President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.
Increase storage capacity of water bodies: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called for enhancing surface water by increasing the storage capacity of water bodies across the country, aiming to protect the biodiversity, boost fish production and ensure safe water for all.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1,500 new cases, 21 deaths
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus tally reached 364,987 on Thursday as health authorities recorded 1,506 cases in 24 hours.
Closure of educational institutions extended until Oct 31
The government has again extended the closure of educational institutions, except Qawmi madrasas, until October 31 to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
PM Hasina seeks check on human actions to save other species
Dhaka, Oct 01 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said if the current actions of humans keep going on unchecked it will not only cause the extinction of other species, but also move towards ultimate extinction of itself.
Bangladesh Parliament lost Tk 220m for quorum crisis in 2019
The 11th national parliament lost Tk 22,08,63,627 in monetary value of time lost due to quorum crisis (19.26 hours) throughout session one to five, a Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) report said Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 32 deaths, 1436 new cases
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus tally reached 363,479 on Wednesday after the health authorities recorded 1,436 new cases in the past 24 hours until morning.
Wife Minni, 5 more awarded death for gruesome Rifat murder
Barguna, Sept 30 – Rifat Sharif’s wife Aysha Siddika Minni and five others have been sentenced to death for killing him in Barguna in broad daylight last year.
India agree to resolve water-sharing issues
Bangladesh and India on Tuesday agreed to resolve the water-sharing issues of common rivers, including Teesta treaty, and bring down border killings to a zero level, says Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1,488 new cases, 26 deaths
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus cases reached 362,043 on Tuesday after the health authorities recorded 1,488 news cases in 24 hours until Tuesday morning.
Bangladesh Bank further relaxes loan repayments until Dec 31
Dhaka, Sept 28 – Bangladesh Bank has further extended its relaxed conditions for loan repayment till December 31 taking into consideration the impact of coronavirus on the country’s trade and business.
Bangladesh sees 32 coronavirus deaths, 1407 new cases
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus tally reached 360,555 on Monday after the health authorities recorded 1,407 cases.
PM joins global leaders to endorse “Pledge for Nature”
Global leaders including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched “Leaders’ Pledge for Nature: United to Reverse Biodiversity Loss by 2030 for Sustainable Development” on Monday demonstrating their commitment for nature, biodiversity and global goals.
UN officials discuss roadmap to preserve the natural world
28 September 2020 – Top UN officials working to preserve the natural world are urging “action now” ahead of a crucial biodiversity summit this week, where world leaders will reaffirm their commitment to the cause.
Bangladesh moving towards high-value agriculture crops
Dhaka, Sept 28 – As part of its crop diversification and boosting agricultural output in the country, the government is taking region-based projects to promote the cultivation of new and high-value crops, and bringing fallow, char and Haor lands under…
Kurigram flood situation worsens
Kurigram, Sept 28 – Heavy rains and upstream water are worsening the flood situation in Kurigram inundating cropland, houses and cutting off road communication affecting thousands of people.
Trump ‘paid $750 in fed income taxes in 2016 and 2017’ – NYT
Donald Trump paid just $750 (£587) in federal income tax both in 2016, the year he ran for the US presidency, and in his first year in the White House, The New York Times says.
15,000ha cropland flooded in Kurigram
About 15,000 hectares of cropland has gone under water in nine upazilas of Kurigram during the fifth phase flooding triggered by onrush of upstream water and heavy downpours.
Bangladesh reports 32 more corona deaths, 1,275 cases Sunday
Bangladesh recorded 216 Covid-related deaths on the 39th epidemiological week till Sunday morning.
17-inch rain in 12 hrs, 100-yr worst, deals Havoc to Rangpur
Rangpur, Sept 27 – 433mm of rainfall recorded from 10 pm on Saturday to 10 am Sunday that inundated most areas of Rangpur district including the city, is the worst in 100 years. The rain triggered flash floods that marooned…