Dhaka, Dec 02 – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared four development projects, including Tk 693-crore to install the third submarine cable.
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Bangladesh records 31 new Covid-19 deaths, 2293 cases
With the gradual rise in Covid-19 caseloads in recent weeks, Bangladesh on Tuesday reported 2,293 new virus infections in the past 24 hours, pushing up the country’s total tally to 467,225.
Dhaka to give 30 million vaccine doses free to citizens
The government will initially provide three crore free doses of Covid-19 vaccine to the citizens of the country selecting the recipients following the protocol of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Income tax return submission date extended to Dec 31
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for income tax return submission up to December 31.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 35 more deaths, 2525 new cases
Bangladesh saw a spike in daily Covid-19 deaths on Monday as health authorities recorded 35 more deaths in 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,644.
Covid-19 claims 29 more lives in Bangladesh, infects 1788
Bangladesh reported 29 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the country’s fatalities to 6,609.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge foundation laid
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a 4.8km double-line dual-gauge Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge aimed at boosting rail communication between the capital and Western zones of the Railway.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 36, 1908 new cases overnight
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Bangladesh as health authorities detected 1,908 new cases across the country in 24 hours until Saturday, taking the total to 460,619.
Bangladesh reports 20 coronavirus deaths, 2273 new cases
Bangladesh on Friday reported 20 coronavirus deaths and 2,292 new cases in 24 hours until morning amid apprehensions of another major virus outbreak in the winter months.
8 iconic mosques in 8 BD divs with Saudi support soon: PM
Dhaka, Nov 26 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said eight ‘iconic mosques’ with modern facilities will be constructed in the country’s eight divisions with Saudi Arabia’s assistance.
Bangladesh reports 37 Covid-19 deaths, 2292 new patients
Amid the recent resurgence of Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, Bangladesh continues to report an upward trend in both new cases and deaths.
The world mourns a flawed yet beloved genius
Tributes have been pouring in from the world of sport and beyond on news of the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home on the outskirts of Buenos Aires…
Diego Maradona: Argentina legend dies aged 60
Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60.
PM for skills development to meet world’s future needs
Dhaka, Nov 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has laid emphasis on creating highly skilled manpower to meet the future needs as the world is now talking about the fourth industrial revolution.
BD School admission to all classes thru lottery this yr
New students for different classes of schools, including class I, will be selected through a lottery process this time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni.
Foreign Minister, Secretary corona positive; no Niger visit
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen have tested positive for Covid-19. They are doing fine and remain in isolation, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Bangladesh reports 2230 new Covid-19 cases, 32 deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw a further spike in Covid-19 cases as the country’s health authorities detected 2,230 new patients across the country in 24 hours, taking the total to 451,990.
Bangladesh reports 2419 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
Bangladesh reported 2,419 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours until Monday, pushing up the total tally to 449,760.
Mobile courts fine 90 men for not wearing mask in Chandpur
As part of the government directive to strengthen the mobile court operation and enforce laws to ensure use of mask, the local administration in Chandpur has conducted separate drives and fined 90 people for not wearing masks.
Dhaka’s polluted air makes Covid-19 deadlier
Dhaka, Nov 23 – Dhaka, one of the most polluted cities in the world, ranked 3rd worst in the Air Quality Index on Monday morning. Dhaka had an AQI score of 185 at 09:02am and the air was classified as…
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 38 deaths, 2060 new cases
Bangladesh reported 38 more Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours until early Sunday, taking the fatalities to 6,388.
Bangladesh to achieve electricity for all by December
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that the country will achieve the target of access to electricity for all by December this year.
Govt paid special attention to keep people safe from coronavirus: PM
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday assured the people that the government has paid special attention to keeping them safe from coronavirus amid apprehensions of worsening virus situation in winter months. She said the government will…
Armed Forces Day celebrated
The Armed Forces Day was celebrated across the country on Saturday, marking the establishment of the Bangladesh military during the Liberation War.
Bangladesh believes in peace but ready to protect itself: PM
Dhaka, Nov 21 – Bangladesh always believes in peaceful coexistence with all neighbours, but it is also ever ready to protect its sovereignty from any aggressive attack, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Armed Forces Day: Chiefs of three services meet PM
The chiefs of the three services on Saturday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day 2020.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1848 new cases, 28 deaths
Bangladesh saw a rise in deaths from coronavirus infections as health authorities reported 28 more deaths in 24 hours until Saturday, pursing the death toll to 6,350.
Rangunia woman burnt in fire set on by husband for dowry
Chittagong, Nov 21 – A housewife of Rangunia upazila in Chittagong faced barbaric torture allegedly by her husband for dowry.
Sirajganj ‘militant hideout’ busted, 2 JMB leaders held: Rab
The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) says it has arrested four militants, including two top regional leaders of banned group Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from a house in Sirajganj’s Shahjadpur upazila.
Bangladesh sees 2,275 new coronavirus cases, 17 deaths
Bangladesh’s coronavirus situation shows no sign of improvement with the health authorities announcing 2,275 new cases and 17 deaths as the government warns of a possible second wave of Covid-19 in the winter.