Dhaka, March 10 – Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Monday confirmed the deferral of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh scheduled for March 17.
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Disclosure of coronavirus late, alleges BNP
Dhaka, March 10- BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the government tried to hide the presence of coronavirus in the country, but it disclosed the matter as the foreign guests declined to join Mujib Year…
RU student-adviser relieved of duty
Rajshahi: Rajshahi University Chemistry department professor Laila Arjumand Banu on Sunday has been relieved of the responsibilities of the student adviser post by the university authority.
Appeal for Khaleda’s release at Law Ministry: Home Minister
Dhaka, March 08 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday said the family’s appeal to temporarily release BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail was sent to the Law Ministry for its legal opinion.
Birth centenary programs rescheduled in public interest: PM
Dhaka, March 09 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government has rescheduled the birth centenary celebration programmes of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman considering people’s welfare following the detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh.
Panic buying pushes up prices of masks, hand sanitiser
Dhaka, March 09 – The detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh has triggered a panic buying of face masks, toilet paper and hand sanitiser across the country, including the capital, pushing up their prices.
Group exhibition “Guru-Shishya: Shishya-Guru” ends Tuesday
A nine-day group art exhibition titled ‘Guru-Shishya: Shishya-Guru’ 2) will end on Tuesday at Zainul Gallery of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University.
Family planned murder of 11-year-old child for money: CID
Parents and relatives of an 11-year-old child planned her death for Tk 30 lakh and killed her by slitting her throat in Narsingdi Sadar upazila in 2015, revealed an investigation of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday.
Mobile courts must stop price hike of masks, hand wash: HC
The High Court on Monday directed the government to operate mobile courts to prevent the price hike of masks, hand wash and sanitizers.
Two Italy- returnees hospitalised with coronavirus symptoms
Two more Italy-returnees were sent to a hospital with the ‘symptoms of coronavirus ‘after their arrival at Hazrat Shahajalal International Airport on Monday.
No panic, avoid mass gathering: PM urges people
In the wake of detection of the first coronavirus cases in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the people of the country not to panic and avoid any mass gathering.
Govt fully ready to tackle coronavirus: Health Minister
Amid growing concern over the outbreak of novel coronavirus in different parts of the world and the detection of three patients in Bangladesh, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said the government is fully ready to tackle the situation.
Lalon Festival begins in Kushtia
Culture Desk Remembering the legendary Baul Lalon Shah, a three-day long Lalon Festival has started from yesterday at the Lalon Akhra in Chheuria, Kushtia.
Two killed in Noakhali, Cumilla road accidents
Two persons including a college student were killed in separate road accidents in Noakhali and Cumilla districts today. In Noakhali, college student Naeem, 18, son of M Manik of Iarpur village in Senbag upazila, died on the spot as a…
Padma Boat capsize: Bride’s body recovered; death toll 9
Dhaka, March 09 – The body of the missing bride who drowned after two boats capsized in the Padma River on Friday were found on Monday morning, raising the death toll from the incident to nine.
BNNRC recognized for 4th time Champions UN WSIS Prizes 2020
The Media development-related initiative of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been recognized for 4th time as Champions in UN World Summit on the Information Society (UN WSIS) Prizes 2020.
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস ২০২০ নারীপক্ষ’র অনুষ্ঠান বাতিল
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস উপলক্ষে ১০ মার্চ রবীন্দ্র সরোবরে অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করেছিলাম কিন্তু অনুষ্ঠান স্থলে মেরামতের কাজ শুরু হওয়ায় রবীন্দ্র সরোবর কর্তৃপক্ষ বরাদ্দ বাতিল করেছে। নারীপক্ষ আগামীকাল ১০ মার্চ ২০২০ পল্লবী ঈদগাহ মাঠ, মিরপুরে একটি অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করেছে কিন্তু বর্তমানে করোনা…
Bangladesh-Zimbabwe T20 series begins Monday
Dhaka – After whitewashing Zimbabwe 3-0 in the ODI series, the Tigers are set to start their two-match T20 series against the visitors on Monday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur with an eye on the best combination for…
Law Minister promises probe of GK Shamim’s bail
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said it will be investigated how GK Shamim secured bail in two cases beyond the knowledge of the prosecution.
Build yourselves up to be empowered: PM asks women
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the women of the country to buildup themselves in order to be capable of being empowered.
Khaleda’s family submits application seeking her release
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s family members have submitted an application to the Home Ministry seeking her release from jail.
Bangladesh detects first 3 coronavirus patients: IEDCR
Three coronavirus infected patients have been detected in Bangladesh, said Prof Meerjady Sabrina Flora, director of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Sunday.
Web series ‘Ekattor’ to premiere on March 26
Culture Desk Web series ‘Ekattor’ to premiere on March 26 A new web series ‘EKATTOR’ is going to be released on 26th March on Independence Day from Hoichoi platform.
HC cancels GK Shamim’s bail in arms case
The High Court on Sunday cancelled its earlier order that granted six months bail to Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, who was arrested during the anti-casino drive, in an arms case.
Fourth Women’s Mathematics Olympiad held in DU
A day-long Fourth Women’s Mathematics Olympiad was held at AF Mujibur Rahman Ganit Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday.
GK Shamim granted bail
Dhaka, March 08 – The High Court has granted bail to Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, arrested during the anti-casino drive, in arms and drugs cases.
BNP’s countywide demo March 11 seeking Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, March 08 – BNP on Saturday announced to stage demonstrations across the country on March 11 (Wednesday) demanding release of Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
৭ মার্চ গণফোরাম সাইয়িদ-মন্টু আলোচনা সভা , কমিটি ভেঙ্গে দেয়া যায় না
ঐতিহাসিক ৭ মার্চ উপলক্ষে গণফোরাম কেন্দ্রীয় কার্যালয়ে এক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। সভায় সভাপতিত্ব করেন নির্বাহী সভাপতি ড. আবু সাইয়িদ, প্রধান বক্তা গণফোরামের অন্যতম প্রতিষ্ঠাতা, সাবেক সাধারণ সম্পাদক বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা মোস্তাক মহসীন মন্টু, প্রধান বক্তা নির্বাহী সভাপতি এডভোকেট সুব্রত চৌধুরী।
First set of steam generator vessels for Rooppur NPP soon
A set of four steam Generator Vessels for unit-1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project are being manufactured at Volgodonsk Branch of AEM-Technology in Russia. The first steam generator will be ready soon for installation of primary circuit header. The other…
‘Quality, compliance factors boosts Bangladesh exports to US’
DHAKA, March 7, 2020 (BSS) – The top US trade official for South and Central Asia has said Bangladeshi readymade garments (RMG) in the United States expanded their market in recent years, attributing the development to improved product quality and…