Karnaphuli Tunnel Project has achieved a “breakthrough” with the completion of the left line despite the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
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Covid-19: 1,356 new cases detected in Bangladesh, 30 die
The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh reached 3,184 on Monday with the death of 30 more patients in the last 24 hours.
Slump in rawhide prices: CCC removes 15000 pieces from roads
Chittagong, Aug 3 – Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) authorities have removed 15000 pieces of unsold rawhide of sacrificial animals from streets, said councillor Shoibal Das Sumon, president of Waste Management Committee of CCC.
Coronavirus cases worldwide pass 18 million, 687,941 deaths
PARIS, Aug 3 – The number of coronavirus cases recorded worldwide has passed 18 million, according to an AFP tally from official sources at 2240 GMT Sunday.
Microsoft to continue talks to buy TikTok’s US operations
US tech giant Microsoft has confirmed that it is continuing talks to purchase the US operations of Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok.
Victoria state declares disaster, night curfew to be imposed
Melbourne, Aus, AP/UNB, Aug 02 – The premier of Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state has declared a disaster among growing new coronavirus restrictions across Melbourne and elsewhere from Sunday night.
Over 5.4 million affected by adverse effects of flood
Dhaka, Aug 02 – Around 11.14 lakh families have been affected and remain waterlogged, while 135 lives have so far been lost in the current wave of flooding that set in during the last week of June.
Dhaka gets 886 corona cases, 22 deaths in 24 hrs; tests down
Dhaka, Aug 02 – The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh reached 3, 154 on Sunday with the death of 22 more patients in the last 24 hours.
Iran looks to partner with China, as the West steps back
The proposed cooperation deal between Iran and China is partly a result of Tehran’s disappointment at the EU’s failure to stand up to the United States. But not all Iranians think the agreement is a good idea.
4 more drown in flood, taking death toll to 135
At least four people drowned in floodwaters, two each in Kurigram and Tangail districts, according to the health authorities’ daily update on Saturday.
Covid-19 testing halved in a month despite rise in cases
Dhaka, Aug 01 – The health authorities reported 21 new deaths from coronavirus and 2,199 new cases on Saturday as the country celebrated Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of Muslims.
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in Bangladesh
Dhaka, August 01 – Eid-ul-Azha, the festival of sacrifice, is being celebrated in Bangladesh as the country grapples with the Covid-19 outbreak and floods inflict untold sufferings to hundreds of thousands of people.
27,000 sacrificial animals sold online ahead of Eid
Dhaka, July 31 – A total of 27,000 sacrificial animals have been sold online across the country. The information was revealed through a joint online press conference of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh on Friday.
Eid celebrated in Jhenaidah, Lalmonirhat, Laxmipur Villages
Dhaka, July 31 – In keeping with Saudi Arabia time, residents of a number of villages in Jhenaidah, Laxmipur and Lalmonirhat are celebrating the Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of the Muslims.Saudi Arabia and a number of countries across the…
Floodwater rises again: River erosion washes away joy of Eid
Flood situation in the Brahmaputra and the Ganges basis deteriorated was water levels started rising afresh. While hundreds of thousands of people have been marooned in floodwater, many homes have been washed away by riverbank erosion and strong currents of…
Bangladesh 4th worst-hit in lead-exposure child deaths
UNICEF, Pure Earth call for urgent action to abolish dangerous practices, informal recycling of lead acid batteriesBangladesh is the fourth most-seriously hit in terms of the number of children affected as lead poisoning is affecting them on a massive and…
59 members of ‘dope gangs’ arrested in Dhaka
Detectives in separate drives arrested 59 members of ‘dope gangs’ from different parts of the capital on Thursday.Police also recovered foods mixed with sedatives and knives from their possession, said DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Md Walid Hossain.Among the arrestees, 16…
2 new dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday reported two new dengue cases in the country in the last 24 hours.Currently, six patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the capital and outside Dhaka, according to a daily…
Bangladesh reports 48 COVID-19 deaths, 132,960 recoveries
Dhaka, July 30: Bangladesh Thursday recorded 48 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 2,695 fresh cases overnight.The recovery count rose to 132,960 after another 2,668 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period, a top health official said.“Forty-eight more COVID-19…
Hajj authorities ready to receive pilgrims on Arafat
JEDDAH: The Saudi Health Ministry has completed its preparations to provide medical care for pilgrims who will gather on the plains of Mount Arafat to perform the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage on Thursday, the ninth day of Dul-Hijjah.Health facilities…
Periodic Bay fishing ban gives higher yields, stock recovery
For the second year in a row, the 65-day ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal imposed by the government has ushered in a boom for commercial fishing, besides making it more sustainable in the long term.Over the past…
Next Climate V Forum conf in Dhaka: Ban Ki-moon tells Hasina
Dhaka, July 29 – The next Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) conference will be held in 2021 commemorating the “Mujib Borsho” (Mujib Year), said CVF President Ban Ki-moon.“CVF President and ex-UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called up Sheikh Hasina around 6:10…
Coronavirus: 35 die in 24 hours in Bangladesh
Bangladesh recorded 35 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours until Wednesday morning, pushing up its official death tally to 3,035.During this period, 3,009 new cases were identified after testing 14,127 samples, Additional Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services…
Pilgrims arrive in Makkah for downsized hajj amid pandemic
Saudi Arabia, AP/UNB, July 27 – Muslim pilgrims have started arriving in Makkah for a downsized hajj to being on Wednesday amid coronavirus pandemic.The hajj normally draws around 2.5 million people for five days of worship in one of the…
Stay ready to help flood victims, PM asks admin
Dhaka, July 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the administration to stay ready to extend all sorts of assistance to the flood-affected people as the flood may prolong this time.“There’s an apprehension that the flood may prolong…
Ganges basin swelling up, Brahmaputra remains stable
Dhaka, July 26: The flood situation in the Ganges basin worsened further as the water level of the rivers in the region continues to rise due to heavy downpour and onrush of water coming from upstream.A rising trend of water…
Flood situation worsens in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, July 25 – Incessant rise of water level of the most rivers in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Basins, triggered by heavy downpour and onrush of water from upper catchment for the last couple of days further worsened the flood…
Bangladesh reports 38 COVID-19 deaths, 2,520 fresh cases
Dhaka, July 25: Bangladesh today recorded 38 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 2,520 fresh cases overnight.
Solar module industry in trouble for lack of accredited labs
Dhaka, July 25 – Bangladesh’s solar module manufacturers are in trouble in promoting their products due to lack of international accreditation of local testing laboratories. According to official sources, there are two testing labs in the country to ascertain the…
Covid-19 forces change of approach to 8th Five Year Plan
Dhaka, July 24 – Amid the fast-changing scenario in Bangladesh economy due to COVID-19 crisis, the government is going to change the main macroeconomic structure of the 8th Five Year Plan to protect people.