Dhaka, Dec 28 – Bangladesh saw the deaths of 23 more men and four women from Covid-19 in the 24 hours until early Monday. The fatality number rose to 7,479 since the first cases were reported in the country on…
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Bangladesh Covid-19 update: 24 more deaths, 1049 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Covid-19 fatalities in Bangladesh surged to 7,452 with 24 more deaths recorded in 24 hours until Sunday morning. The mortality rate stood at 1.46 percent, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Mild cold wave sweeps Rangpur division, 8 districts
Dhaka, Dec 27 – A Mild to moderate cold wave which is sweeping over Rangpur division and eight other districts may continue, Met office said on Sunday.
Bangladesh Covid-19 update: 30 die, 834 new cases in 24 hrs
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Covid-19 fatalities in Bangladesh rose to 7,428 with 30 more deaths recorded in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
Garment workers block road demanding dues in Gazipur
Gazipur, Dec 26 – Traffic on Dhaka-Gazipur road came to a halt for one hour as the workers of a garment factory at Laxmipura area under Gazipur City Corporation blockade road for the third consecutive day on Saturday, demanding payment…
DU seeks opinion of teachers, students on TSC reconstruction
Dhaka University, Dec 26 – Dhaka University (DU) authorities have sought opinion from the teachers and students of the university on TSC’s ‘overall development and expansion initiatives’ amid criticism from different corners.
Dhaka, Delhi agree to joint patrolling to end border deaths
Dhaka, Dec 25 – India and Bangladesh have decided to conduct joint night patrols in vulnerable areas along the border in order to bring down frontier killings to zero. The two countries share a 4,096km-long international border.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 20 deaths, 1163 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 25 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,398 on Friday with 20 more deaths recorded in the past 24 hours amid apprehensions that winter could complicate the coronavirus situation.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 19 deaths, 1234 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 24 (UNB) – Amid global alarm after detection of new strains of Coronavirus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,378 until Thursday with 19 more deaths in the past 24 hours.
Help people improve their lifestyle: Hasina tells Army
Dhaka, Dec 24 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the members of Bangladesh Army to stand beside people to improve their living standards.
PM orders another stimulus package for 2nd Covid wave in BD
Dhaka, Dec 23 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the Finance Ministry and other relevant ministries and divisions to formulate another financial stimulus package keeping in mind the ‘second wave’ of Covid-19.
Taka 18.82 bn for water supply in 98 arsenic-hit Upazilas
Dhaka, Dec 22 – A Tk 1,882.59-crore project for the improvement of water supply and sanitation in arsenic and iron-hit 98 Upazilas of 30 districts was cleared by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday along…
1,480 homeless families get low-cost housing in Faridpur
The government’s allocation of low-cost houses to some 1,480 homeless families of Faridpur under the Asrayan-2 project, as promised by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to mark the Mujib Centennial, has brought smiles all around, among those who usually have very…
Mercury dips to 7.1 Degrees C: Mild cold wave to continue
Dhaka, Dec 22 – A mild cold wave sweeping over the regions of Gopalgonj, Cumilla, Tetulia, Rajarhat, Chuadanga of Bangladesh may continue, the Met Office said Tuesday. Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 17 deaths, 1318 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 22 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,329 until early Tuesday with 17 more deaths in the 24 hours ending on Tuesday morning. The health authorities also reported 1,318 new Covid-19 cases during the period, taking the country’s…
Bangladesh moves 2 notches up in Human Dev Index
Dhaka, Dec 21 – Bangladesh has moved up two notches in the traditional Human Development Index (HDI) to 133 compared to last year, says a new report on Monday.
Bangladesh adopts Agri Good Practices Policy for safe food
Dhaka, Dec 21 – The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of Bangladesh Agricultural Good Practices Policy, 2020 in order to ensure safe and quality agricultural products by applying good practices in the entire production-to-consumption chain.
DU VP Nur sued over ‘sedition, defamation’
A case has been filed against Nurul Haque Nur, former vice-president of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), on charges of sedition, defamation, and provoking riots.
Covid-19: 25 deaths, 1267 new infections in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 19 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,242 until early Saturday with 25 more deaths in 24 hours. The death rate stood at 1.45%, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 25 deaths, 1318 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 18 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,2176 until early Friday with 25 more deaths in past 24 hours. The mortality rate stood at 1.45%, the Directorate General of Health Services said. Also, 1,318 new Covid-19 cases were…
Bangladesh school shutdown extended to Jan 16
Dhaka, Dec 18 – The government has extended the closure of schools and educational institutions to January 16, as it looks to allay fears of a potentially brutal ‘second wave’ of infections exacerbated by the winter season.
‘Irrigation, EV sectors should be focus areas of BD solar energy’
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Irrigation and electric vehicle sectors should be the focus areas for renewable energy applications in Bangladesh, Prime Minister’s Energy Advisor Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury has said.
Covid-19: Bangladesh registers 36 deaths, 1134 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities rose to 7,192 on Thursday morning, with reports of 36 more deaths in 24 hours, the health authorities said. The mortality rate now stands at 1.45%, according to the Directorate General of Health…
Dhaka-Delhi 39-point joint statement
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Bangladesh and India on Thursday issued a 39-point joint statement as Prime Ministers of the two countries held virtual talks on Thursday, described by both sides as ‘comprehensive’ touching upon all aspects of bilateral relations and…
Seven documents signed during Hasina-Modi virtual summit
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated Delhi’s commitment and continued effort to complete the Interim Water Sharing arrangement for the Teesta River at the Bangladesh-India virtual summit and assured that India would support effective…
Dhaka to ‘raise major issues’ at Hasina-Modi Dec 17 Summit
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Bangladesh will raise all the big issues, including water and border ones, during the virtual meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to be held on December 17, said Foreign Minister…
32 more Covid-19 deaths, 1355 new cases in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Bangladesh on Sunday reported 32 more Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the fatalities to 7,052. Also, 1,355 new cases were reported during the period, pushing the country’s infection tally to 490,533.
Deal with Serum Institute India inked for Covid-19 vaccine
Dhaka, Dec 13 – The government on Sunday signed an agreement with Serum Institute of India Pvt Limited for procuring Covid-19 vaccine. Under the deal, Bangladesh will import three crore doses of SARS-Cov-2 AZD 1222 (Oxford/Astrazeneca Vaccine), (50 lakh in…
Fulfill promises on climate finance, mitigation measures: PM
Dhaka, Dec 12 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all the developed countries to come forward with predictable and promised mitigation measures along with climate finance to combat global warming.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 34 deaths, 1329 new cases
Dhaka, Dec 12 – Amid the global concern over the second wave of Covid -19 infections, the health authorities in Bangladesh on Saturday reported 34 more deaths in 24 hours, raising the death toll to 7,020.