A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the capital and other parts of the country on Sunday afternoon.
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High Covid-19 test cost at private hospitals dissuade people
Although widespread testing to detect and isolate COVID-19 patients is crucial to combat the transmission of the disease, high testing cost at private hospitals has become a burden for many who are being forced to go there to get tested…
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.
বাণিজ্য চুক্তিকে খয়রাতি চুক্তি বলা নিকৃষ্ট মানসিকতার প্রমাণ
সম্প্রতি চীন সরকার কর্তৃক এশিয়া প্যাসিফিক ট্রেড এগ্রিমেন্ট অনুযায়ী বাংলাদেশের পণ্য চীনা বাজারে শুল্কমুক্ত প্রবেশের সুবিধা ঘোষণা করায়, গাত্রদাহ থেকে বিভিন্ন ভারতীয় মিডিয়ায় একে খয়রাতি চুক্তি বলায় তীব্র নিন্দা ও ক্ষোভ জানিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগ নেতৃবৃন্দ।
Bogura archeologist dies with Covid-19 symptoms
An additional director of Bogura Archeology Department died with coronavirus symptoms while undergoing treatment at the isolation unit of Mohammad Ali Hospital in the district on Saturday night.
1.41 lakh tonnes of jute output likely in Rajshahi division
Around 1.41 lakh tonnes of jute are expected to be produced from 1.19 lakh hectares of land in all eight districts in Rajshahi division during the current season.
Opu becomes first active cricketer to test COVID-19 positive
Dhaka, June 21 – Bangladesh national team cricketer Nazmul Islam Opu tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, as did his parents. The cricketer himself confirmed the news. All of them have been getting treatment at home.
কামাল লোহানীর মৃত্যুতে ঐক্য ন্যাপের শোক
উদীচী শিল্পী গোষ্ঠী, একাত্তরের ঘাতক দালাল নির্মূল কমিটি ও সম্মিলিত সাংস্কৃতিক জোটের উপদেষ্টা, ক্রান্তি শিল্পী গোষ্ঠীর অন্যতম প্রতিষ্ঠাতা, ভাষা সৈনিক, বিশিষ্ঠ সাংবাদিক কামাল লোহানী আজ বেলা ১০ টায় রাজধানীর শেখ রাসেল গ্যাস্ট্রোলিভার হাসপাতালে চিকিৎসাধীন অবস্থায় মৃত্যু বরণ করেন।
Deep convection in Bay; maritime ports to hoist signal 3
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday asked the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra to hoist local cautionary signal No 3.
Sorcery practitioner held for raping 3 children in Gaibandha
A man pretending to be a practitioner of sorcery, has been arrested in Gaibandha’s Sundarganj upazile after he allegedly raped three children promising them to teach ‘dark magic’, police said Saturday.
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.
Over half of 8,544 virus infected BD policemen recover
A total of 5,303 among 8,544 infected policemen recovered from coronavirus as of Saturday.
Freedom of speech threatened in the name of Digital Security
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Saturday alleged that the people’s constitutional right of freedom of speech has been threatened in the name of digital security in the country.
Begum Sufia Kamal’s 109th birth anniversary observed
Dhaka, June,20 – The 109th birth anniversary of poet Begum Sufia Kamal was observed on Saturday.
Virtual court hearing: 39,202 get bail in 25 days
A total of 39,202 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual courts across the country till Thursday.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 3,240 new cases, 37 more die
Bangladesh on Saturday reported 3,240 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1,08,775. In the last 24 hours, 37 more patients died from the virus infection, raising the death toll to…
Teesta water flowing above danger level in Nilphamari
The water level of the Teesta River in Nilphamari is flowing above the danger level following heavy rainfall and onrush water from upstream.
Ulema Dal leader Quashemi dies from coronavirus
Dhaka June 20 – Moulana Deen Mohammad Quashemi, former publicity affairs secretary of BNP’s associate body Jatiyatabadi Ulema Dal, died from coronavirus on Friday. He was 52.
Kamal Lohani dies from coronavirus
Dhaka, June 20 – Veteran journalist and cultural activist Kamal Lohani who had contracted coronavirus died at Sheikh Russel Gastroliver Hospital in the city on Saturday. He was 86.
IBBL Board of Directors meeting held through virtual confce
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 18 June 2020, Thursday through a virtual conference.
Waterlogging cripples Narayanganj as monsoon sets in
As monsoon begins, many parts of Narayanganj City Corporation and Sadar upazila were inundated due to intermittent rain, causing huge sufferings to the locals.
Isolation Centre visits to better Rohingya attitude on virus
As the humanitarian community scales up COVID-19 health response in the Cox’s Bazar, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) started visiting Isolation and Treatment Centre (ITC) to improve the Rohingyas’ attitudes towards the disease.
Former mayor of Lama dies from Covid-19 in Bandarban
Former Mayor of Lama upazila Md Tajul Islam died on Friday after being infected by coronavirus or Covid-19.
Ex-Minister Mosharraf infected by Coronavirus
Former Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Engineer Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has been infected with coronavirus.
Govt ‘using black laws’ to hide failures, corruption: BNP
BNP on Friday alleged that the government is using ‘black laws’ like digital security one to hush up its corruption and failures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kamal Lohani tests positive for Covid-19
Veteran journalist and cultural activist Kamal Lohani has tested positive for coronavirus. Sagar Lohani, son of Kamal Lohani, shared the information in his Facebook post on Friday.
Boro yield exceeds target in Jamalpur
Jamalpur, June 19: The output of Boro paddy has exceeded the fixed target in the district this year, officials said.
Sahara Khatun’s health condition worsens, taken to ICU
Former Home Minister and Awami League presidium member Advocate Sahara Khatun has been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of United Hospital following deterioration of her condition.