Rajshahi, Aug 24: Water levels in many of the rivers in the Ganges basin were recorded a rising trend today like the previous couple of days because of onrushing of floodwater from upstream hilly catchment areas continuously.
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24pc female online entrepreneurs shut businesses in June
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Though the online sales of health products and daily essentials were booming due to COVID-19, the ongoing pandemic has taken its heavy toll on the online retailers of fashion, cosmetics, and other imported products, says a…
Zia behind Aug 15 killings, Khaleda in Aug 21 attack: PM
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday renewed her allegations that Khaleda Zia was involved in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack as her husband Ziaur Rahman was behind the August 15, 1975 killings.
Bangladesh sees 34 virus deaths, 1973 new cases on Sunday
Dhaka, Aug 23: Bangladesh on Sunday reported 34 more COVID-19 deaths, raising the tally to 3,941.
Three years in review: No end in sight to Rohingya crisis
Myanmar has not taken a single Rohingya back home till date although the crisis enters the fourth year within a couple of days amid “lack of conducive conditions” in Rakhine required for a safe and sustainable return of Rohingyas, officials…
Flood level surges again in Ganges basin
Rajshahi, Aug 23: Water levels in many of the rivers in the Ganges basin were recorded a rising trend again today in wake of onrushing of floodwater from upstream hilly catchment areas after a steady condition for the last couple…
Highway through haor, a feat unwelcome for wetland ecosystem
For a road that opened to the public during a pandemic, the Itna-Mithamoin-Astagram highway has already made a huge impression on people, in more ways than one. For fishes and other aquatic life it’s a barrier that has restricted their…
Coronavirus: Global death tally hits 803,479, cases 23 mn
The death toll from Covid-19 globally reached 803,479 on Sunday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
Some cops turn into monsters for unethical work: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday alleged that the law-and-order situation in the country has completely ‘collapsed’ as some police personnel have turned monsters for being ‘used in unethical’ activities like extrajudicial killings.
Rains, tidewater swamp parts of Chattagong city
Incessant rains for the last several days and tidal surge have inundated some parts of Chattogram city.
Covid-19: Dhaka sees 46 more die, 2,265 cases in 24 hours
The death toll from Covid-19 disease reached 3,907 in Bangladesh on Saturday, as health authorities reported 46 more fatalities in the last 24 hours across the country.
Khulna villages flooded as tidal surge damages embankments
Low-lying areas in Koyra and Paikgachha upazilas of Khulna district have been flooded by tidal surge, leaving thousands of people marooned.
AL pays homage to Aug 21 grenade attack victims
DHAKA, Aug 21, 2020 (BSS) – The Awami League today paid tributes to the victims of August 21 grenade attack by placing wreaths at the memorial in front of AL’s central office at Bangabandhu Avenue in the city.
Dhaka reports 39 Covid-19 deaths, 2,401 new cases Friday
Health authorities in Bangladesh on Friday reported 2,401 new Covid-19 patients which took the number of total cases to 2,90,360 since the first detection of the disease in the country on March 8.
Khaleda, her son behind Aug 21 attack: PM
Recalling the barbaric carnage, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday alleged that then PM Khaleda Zia staged the August 21, 2004 grenade attack as carrying out killings is their habit.
Water level in Ganges basin continues to swell
Rajshahi, Aug 21: Water level in many of the rivers in Ganges basin has been swelling continuously for the last couple of days because of onrushing of floodwater from upstream hilly catchment areas caused by heavy downpour.
500 stranded Indian nationals return home thru Benapole
Some 500 Indian nationals have returned home through Benapole international check post in the last two days until Friday.
Aug 21 attack was imposible sans BNP-Jamaat govt patronage
Dhaka, Aug 21 – Recalling the barbaric carnage, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said it was not possible to carry out an attack like that of August 21, 2004 had there been no direct patronage from the then BNP-Jamaat…
Iran nuclear deal: European nations ‘siding with ayatollahs’ – Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused European allies of “siding with the ayatollahs” after they said the US could not reimpose sanctions on Iran.
Promote small investors: PM tells Economic Zones Authority
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the Bangladesh Export Zone Authority (BEZA) to promote small entrepreneurs, particularly the young generation, alongside attracting foreign investment.
Bangladesh reports 41 corona deaths, another 2,868 cases
Bangladesh’s coronavirus fatalities soared to 3,822 on Thursday after the health authorities announced 41 new deaths.
Flood level in Ganges basin continues to surge
Rajshahi, Aug 20 : Surging of water level in many of the rivers in Ganges basin has been continuing for the couple of days because of onrushing of floodwater from upstream hilly catchment areas caused by heavy downpour.
Flood level in Ganges basin further rises
Rajshahi, Aug 19 – Rising of water level in many of the rivers in Ganges basin has been continuing for the third consecutive day Wednesday due to onrush of floodwater from upstream hilly catchment areas caused by heavy downpour.
Dhaka reports 41 COVID-19 deaths, 2,747 new cases in 24 hours
Dhaka, Aug 19: Bangladesh Wednesday recorded 41 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 2,747 fresh cases overnight.
Soft Beverage sales drop in Bangladesh for Covid-19 outbreak
Dhaka, Aug 19 – The demand for soft beverages has come down sharply in Bangladesh due to Coronavirus pandemic despite the scorching summer heat.
Indian FS Shringla meets PM, discusses ways of boosting ties
Dhaka, Aug 18 – Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday night and discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
Death Valley temperature, likely highest since 1931: WMO
18 August 2020 – “All indications” suggest that the extreme temperature reading of 54.4 degrees Celsius recorded in California’s Death Valley on Sunday, is legitimate, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday.
Covid-19: 3,200 new cases detected; 46 more die
The death toll from Covid-19 disease reached 3,740 in Bangladesh on Tuesday as health authorities reported 46 fatalities in 24 hours across the country.
ADB nods $50m loan for Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million loan to fund public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects in Bangladesh.
Covid-19: 3,200 new cases detected; 46 more die
The death toll from Covid-19 disease reached 3,740 in Bangladesh on Tuesday as health authorities reported 46 fatalities in 24 hours across the country.