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Covid claims 88 more lives in Bangladesh
The death toll from Covid-19 in Bangladesh rose to 11,393 with 88 more fatalities in 24 hours until Thursday morning as the country finds it hard to stop the deadly virus.
Armanitola chemical warehouse fire: Death toll climbs to six
The death toll from the massive fire that broke out at a building in the Armanitola area of Old Dhaka in the early hours of April 23, climbed to six as another victim succumbed to injuries on Wednesday night.
2 die as oil tanker catches fire at Chattogram port
At least two persons were charred to death and more than three others sustained burn injuries in a fire that broke out at an oil tanker on the Karnafuli river at Chattogram port on Thursday, officials said.
Japan to honour 2 Bangladesh nationals
Dhaka, Apr 29 : Matiur Rahman, first President of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), will receive “the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.”
Bangladesh offers emergency medical supplies to India
Amid the rapidly deteriorating Corona situation in India, the government of Bangladesh has offered to dispatch on emergency basis medicines and medical equipment for the people of India who are fighting the pandemic.
Brahmanbaria violence: 4 more arrested
Another four people were arrested in the past 24 hours until Thursday morning in connection with the clashes and vandalism carried out by Hefazat-e-Islam activists and supporters in Brahmanbaria last month.
Army unit explodes mortar shell found near RU
A team of the Bangladesh army exploded a mortar shell, which was found on Tuesday near a pond on the Rajshahi University campus.
Tigers take on Sri Lanka in 2nd Test for series victory
DHAKA -Bangladesh oozed with confidence to end the win-draught in longer version format as they take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series tomorrow (Thursday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The match starts at…
Winning Test series abroad is our goal: Domingo
DHAKA—Bangladesh head coach Russell revealed that they will leave stone unturned to win the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting Thursday as they set a goal for themselves to win a Test series on foreign soil. Domingo saw a golden…
3 killed in Jhenaidah road crash
Jhenaidah, Apr 28: Three people were killed and four others injured in a road accident on Jhenaidah-Kushtia highway on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 77 deaths, new cases 2,955
News Desk Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 77 more coronavirus-related deaths and 2,955 new cases as the country grapples with the 2nd wave of the virus.
Noise pollution ‘affecting 50 lakh people’ in Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 28 : Noise pollution in Dhaka city is now three times higher than the tolerable level, and the invisible danger is putting around 50 lakh people at health risk, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Mohammad Shahab Uddin…
Ambitious ADP worth Tk 2.13trn on cards
Dhaka, Apr 28 : The annual development programme (ADP) for 2021-22 fiscal will prioritise the transport, education, health and agriculture sectors, with a view to off-setting the adverse impacts of the coronavirus crisis that have weighed on the economy since…
Munia’s grieving family seeks justice
Cumilla, Apr 28 : The grieving family of Musharrat Jahan Munia, whose hanging body was recovered from her rented flat in Dhaka, have demanded exemplary punishment of those responsible for her death.
Hefazat leader Habibullah Kashemi held in city
Dhaka, Apr 28 : Police on Wednesday arrested Hefazat-e-Islam leader Md. Mufti Habibullah Mahmud Kashemi from the capital’s Vatara area in a case over 2013 Shapla Chattar violence.
Extended lockdown: 10am to 1 pm banking hours to continue
Dhaka, Apr 28 : Bangladesh Bank has further extended the currently maintained limited banking transaction hours until May 5 in compliance with the government’s decision to extend the strict lockdown for one week more.
প্রবীণ সাংবাদিক গোলাম কিবরিয়া (গগন তানু) আর নেই
প্রবীণ সাংবাদিক গোলাম কিবরিয়া (গগন তানু) ইন্তেকাল করেছেন। ইন্না লিল্লাহি ওয়া ইন্না ইলাইহি রাজিউন।
তার ছদ্মনাম ‘গগন তানু’। তিনি ছিলেন কবি, লেখক, সাহিত্যামোদী সংগঠক।
IBBL board recommends 10% cash dividend for shareholders
The Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has recommended a 10% cash dividend for the shareholders for the year 2020 subject to the approval of the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Bank.
Tigers begin training for second Test against Sri Lanka
DHAKA– The Bangladesh national cricket team started their training for the second Test against Sri Lanka today after a gap of a day.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 78 new fatalities, 3,031 cases
Dhaka, Apr 27 : Bangladesh reported 78 more coronavirus-related deaths and 3,031 new cases in a 24-hour period until Tuesday morning, showing a downtrend in the number of daily deaths.
Bangladesh approves emergency use of Russian Sputnik V vaccine
Dhaka, Apr 27 : The government of Bangladesh on Tuesday approved the emergency use of Russian Sputnik V Vaccine. The approval was given at a meeting of the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA).
B’baria mayhem: 6 more Hefazat men held
Brahanbaria, Apr 27 : Six more people have been arrested in the past 24 hours in connection with last month’s mayhem by Hefazat-e-Islam supporters in Brahmanbaria, police said on Tuesday.
Mango set for yield drop as drought hits C’nawabganj hard
Chapainawabganj, Apr 27 : Mango, the king of all fruits that prompted many poets over the ages to write great poems, is likely to be costlier this summer as drought is going to take its toll on its yield in…
Industrialist Deen Mohammad passes away
Dhaka, Apr 27: Prominent Industrialist and chairman of the Phoenix Group Deen Mohammad passed away due to old age complications at a city hospital early Tuesday. He was 83.
FM to join China-led virtual meeting on vaccine cooperation
Dhaka, Apr 27 : Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen will join a China-led virtual meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation to deal with the Covid-19 situation.
PM shocked at death of Shariatpur Al leader Nurul Huq
Dhaka, Apr 27 : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also Awami League president, on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Health and Population Affairs Secretary of Shariatpur Municipal Awami League Syed Nurul Huq.
Govt to buy 11.50 lakh mts Boro rice
Dhaka, Apr 26 : The government has decided to procure 11.50 lakh metric tonnes of rice (boiled and non-boiled) and 6.50 lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the ongoing Boro season.
Fishing in Kaptai Lake prohibited for 3 months
The local administration has imposed a three-month ban on netting, marketing and transportation of fish from Kaptai Lake from May 1.
Brahmanbaria mayhem: Hefazat leader among 10 arrested
Brahmanbaria, Apr 26: Police in a drive arrested ten people including a local leader of Hefazat e-Islam from different parts of the district in the past 24 hours till Monday morning. The arrests were made in connection with the last…