New York, AP/UNB, June 27 – Microsoft announced on Friday that it is permanently closing nearly all of its physical stores around the world.
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Job creation, inclusive growth must in recovery strategy
Amid the growing impact of COVID-19 on the country, a recent study says job creation and inclusive growth must be the centerpiece of the recovery strategy.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: Confirmed cases stands 1,30,474
A total of 1,30,474 in 6,96,941coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Global virus death toll now 488,740; confirmed cases 9.6m
Dhaka, June 26 – The death toll from Covid-19 across the globe reached 488, 740 on Friday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
UNO among nine infected with coronavirus in Keraniganj
Dhaka, June 26 – Nine people including the Keraniganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer have been infected with coronavirus, raising the number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 884 in Keraniganj Upazila.
13pc people lost jobs in BD due Covid-19 pandemic: BIDS
About 13 percent people have become unemployed in the country due to Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).
Action soon against staff involved in inflated electric bill
Power Division will take punitive action within 7 days against staff involved in preparing inflated electricity bills.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 3,946 news cases, 39 die
A total of 1,26,606 in 6,78, 443 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Bayer to pay $10 billion to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits
US plaintiffs are pursuing the German giant over claims it’s glyphosate-based weedkillers cause cancer. Talks have been ongoing for more than a year.
IMF projects deeper recession, slower recovery
It revises down 2020 global economy forecast to contraction of 4.9 pct Dhaka, Xinhua/UNB, June 25 – The International Monetary Fund downgraded its outlook for the coronavirus-hit global economy, projecting a significantly deeper recession and slower recovery than it anticipated…
Coronavirus global death toll 482,128; confirmed cases 9.4m
Dhaka, June 25 – The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 482, 128 on Thursday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University. The number of confirmed cases rose to 9,405,800, according to JHU…
BD forex reserve crosses $35 billion mark for the first time
Dhaka, June 24 – The foreign exchange reserve of the country has crossed $35 billion mark for the first time.
Bangladesh reports 3,462 new virus cases, 37 deaths in a day
The health authorities on Wednesday announced the detection of 3,462 new coronavirus cases and 37 deaths within the last 24 hours.
Global coronavirus cases now 9.2 million, deaths 476,911
The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 476,911 on Wednesday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Bangladesh’s liberation AL’s biggest achievement: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the achievement of Awami League through its sacrifice and endurance is the Liberation of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh corona tests 644,011; confirmed cases 119,198
A total of 1,19,198 in 6,44,011 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Coronavirus cases surge as many countries lift lockdowns
Amid the worsening coronavirus situation, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is showing a surge on Tuesday in many countries including the US where lockdowns have been lifted.In parts of Western Europe, the coronavirus cases remained stable or are going…
Virus cases top nine million, says WHO
Global coronavirus infections topped nine million on Monday as the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic was accelerating and Saudi Arabia said it would allow a “very limited” number of pilgrims to the hajj next month.
Body parts mystery: Helal killed dissected to loot his money
Dhaka, June 23 – Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has unearthed the mystery behind the sensational Helal murder case under Dakkhin Khan Police Station in the capital.
Hajj to be ‘very limited’ with those living in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian government on Tuesday announced that Hajj will be ‘very limited’ this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with people already living in the KSA allowed to take part in the pilgrimage.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh sees 3,480 new cases, 38 deaths
Bangladesh on Monday saw further hike in coronavirus cases as the health authorities reported 3,480 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,15,786. In the last 24 hours, 38 more patients died…
Beijing to make available prospective COVID-19 vaccine to BD
Dhaka, June 22: A senior Chinese diplomat in Dhaka has reassured Bangladesh’s priority access to a prospective COVID-19 vaccine as their researchers appeared to have : reached in an advanced stage in developing inoculates amid a global vaccine race while…
WHO reports largest one-day increase of 183,000 virus cases
Geneva, AP/UNB, June 22 – The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
Partial solar eclipse on the longest day of the year
Dhaka, June 21- People in Bangladesh witnessed a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, the longest day of the year.
Follow health guidelines to avoid virus: PM
Mentioning that many people, including a cabinet member, an MP and a good number of expatriate Bangladeshis, have lost their lives because of coronavirus, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to follow health guidelines properly to fight the…
Rural MPs to get Tk 64.77 bn to develop their areas
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Sunday approved 10 projects involving Tk 9,460 crore, including Tk 6,477 crore to be spent by rural MPs for the infrastructure development of their respective areas.
Bangladesh sees 3,531 new virus cases, 39 deaths in a day
Dhaka, June 21 – Bangladesh on Sunday reported 3,531 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1,12,306.
Doctors’ virus mortality rate in Bangladesh highest in world
Dhaka, June 21 – Although healthcare workers on the frontline of the coronavirus battle they are falling victim to the virus across the world, experts say the pandemic seems to turn deadly for Bangladeshi doctors in terms of mortality rate.
Global virus death toll 463,999; confirmed cases 8,768,285
Dhaka, June 21 – The confirmed coronavirus cases reached 8,768,285, globally, with over 463,999 fatalities, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) on Sunday. According to JHU data, Brazil and Russia have come up to the second…
Win against virus soon if govt, pvt hospitals work together
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Saturday said it will be possible to get rid of coronavirus very soon if the government and private hospitals work together.