Dhaka, 26: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called for “global coordination” as well as “putting more policy and financial focus” to effectively deal with any future world catastrophe like the present coronavirus pandemic.
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IGP gives protective gears to Dhaka Metro Police
Dhaka, April 25 – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed has provided protective gears to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to ensure the personal safety of police personnel while on duty. The IGP handed over the equipment to DMP Commissioner…
BPL’s fate to be decided through BFF EC meeting
DHAKA (BSS)- The professional Football League Committee (PFLC) in an emergency meeting (video conference) today reached at conclusion that the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) executive committee will take decision regarding the fate of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) if require.…
Mashrafe to auction favourite things he possesses for 16 yrs
DHAKA (BSS)-While he has been in forefront to help the people severely affected by Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) with some innovative idea and activities, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza now decided to put some of his favourite cricketing kits that he possessed for…
Dhaka’s air worst again in Quality Index
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday morning. The capital ranked the worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) with a score of 151 at 08.03am. The air was classified as ‘unhealthy’. When the…
রিক-নরসিংদী জোনের অসহায় দরিদ্র সদস্যদের মাঝে ত্রান বিতরণ
অদ্য ২৫.০৪.২০২০ইং রিসোর্স ইন্টিগ্রেশন সেন্টার (রিক), নরসিংদী জোনের আওতাধীন ৪টি এরিয়া (নরসিংদী এরিয়া ২৫০জন, নারায়নগঞ্জ এরিয়া ১৫০জন, গাজীপুর এরিয়া ১৫০জন, পূবাইল এরিয়া ২০০জন সহ) সর্বমোট ৭৫০জন দরিদ্র সদস্যদের মাঝে সামাজিক দূরত্ব ও নিরাপত্তা বজায় রেখে নিত্য প্রয়োজনীয় বিভিন্ন খাদ্যসামগ্রী ক্রয়ের…
BSTI bans 17 substandard products of 12 companies
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has banned sales, distribution, storing and commercial advertising of 17 products of 12 companies.
Coronavirus: BNP slams govt for ‘go-alone’ policy
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government has put the country’s people in a serious risk of coronavirus by adopting a go-alone policy.
Put in place measures before gradual lockdown call-off: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) has said any country needs to make sure that good and appropriate health measures are already in place demonstrating its ability to tackle the situation confidently before it slowly starts withdrawing its lockdown.
324 doctors fighting Covid-19 in BD infected: Doctors’ Forum
The deadly coronavirus which has spread to 60 districts of the country, out of 64, has infected 324 physicians both at private and public hospitals as of Saturday, said Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), a forum of physicians.
Bangladesh reports nine more Covid-19 deaths, 309 new cases
Deaths from Coronavirus continue to soar in Bangladesh as it reported nine more deaths in the last 24 hours until Saturday, raising the death toll to 140.
Ginger, garlic prices mark abnormal hike in Dhaka City
The price of ginger, an essential kitchen item, has shot up to Tk 300 from Tk 170 per kg within a week in the capital due to what traders said supply crunch.
Dhaka South City Corpn official dies from coronavirus
An official of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) died from coronavirus in the capital city on April 23.
PM greets people, Muslim Ummah on holy Ramadan
Dhaka, April 25: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday greeted the countrymen and Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
GP, BRAC launch “Dakche Amar Desh” to support poor
Dhaka, April 25: Grameenphone and BRAC teaming up on Friday launched an initiative titled “Dakche Amar Desh” to stand beside the vulnerable and most affected people in this deadly COVID-19 gripped situation.
288 expatriate workers return from Oman
Dhaka, 25: A total of 288 expatriate Bangladeshi workers returned home from Oman by a special chartered flight on Friday night.
মাহে রমযানে সকল গর্হিত কাজ থেকে বিরত থাকুন-পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই পবিত্র মাহে রমযান উপলক্ষে দেশবাসীর প্রতি আন্তরিক মোবারকবাদ জানিয়েছেন।
Iftar takeaway or home delivery offer at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka – Considering the current pandemic –Covid-19, Amari Dhaka has come up with with some exclusive take away or home delivery set and a la carte menus; the dishes are meticulously selected and prepared considering the long fasting days so…
Chinese firm donates protective gears to Bangladesh
China Machinery Import and Export Co (CMC) has donated urgent anti-epidemic materials to Bangladesh as part of its social responsibilities during this global coronavirus pandemic. The items include 10 lakh masks, 10,000 protective suits, 10,000 goggles and 2,000 forehead thermometres.…
Embroidery workers block road in Dhaka City for arrear wages
Workers of embroidery factories blocked a road in Adabar area of the city on Friday morning demanding that their arrears be cleared.
Five of a family found Covid-19 infected in Tangail
Five members of a family have tested positive for coronavirus in Sakhipur upazila, said Tangail Civil Surgeon Dr Md Wahiduzzaman.
Sick Khaleda to observe fasting in quarantine
Despite having various ailments, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will observe fasting and receive treatment in the holy month of Ramadan staying in quarantine.
Dhaka’s highest 503 coronavirus cases in a day, 4 more deaths
With the death of four more people from coronavirus in the last 24 hours till Friday, the death toll from the virus in Bangladesh stood at 131.
7th anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy; No progress in trial
Dhaka, 24: Today (Friday) is the 7th anniversary of Rana Plaza collapse, the worst-ever tragedy in the country’s multi-billion dollar ready-made garment industry.
’69pc Bangladesh RMG workers stop sending money to families’
Dhaka, April 24 – About 69 percent of the readymade garment (RMG) workers who used to send money to their families in villages have stopped doing so after the coronavirus outbreak, a recent study found.
Coronavirus patient flees Sylhet hospital
Sylhet, April 24 – A coronavirus patient who was undergoing treatment at Osmani Medical College Hospital fled the hospital on Thursday.
Coronavirus stirs compassion in young minds
The youth of Haydarabad, Gazipur, have brought much-needed relief this Ramadan to the elderly, sick and needy in their community.
Coronavirus: Three cheers for our hero medics
If it’s true that every compassionate deed performed in this life plants a seed in the soul that blossoms in the next, theirs will be a Garden of Eden Sir Frank Peters Let’s give loud prolonged rhythmic drum rolls, repeated…
Gonoshasthaya Kendra sample local Covid testing kits Apr 25
GK will go for bulk production immediately after getting the approval from the appropriate authority of the government and would be able to supply 100,000 kits per month. At least 10 government organizations will get locally manufactured Covid-19 test kits…
PM places five proposals, for global partnership on COVID-19
DHAKA (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for forging a collective global partnership and greater unity to fight the coronavirus pandemic as she placed a five-point proposal that includes devising meaningful strategies. “The world is perhaps facing the…