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BD wants youths in global fight to achieve climate justice
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said the government wants to see the young people in the global fight to achieve climate justice for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh HC resumes regular operation after 5 months
Dhaka, Aug 12 – The regular activities of the High Court division resumed on Wednesday after five months of suspension due to Covid-19 outbreak.
Sinha murder: 7 including Four cops on remand
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 12 – A Cox’s Bazar court on Wednesday placed seven people, including four policemen, on a seven-day remand each in a case filed over the killing of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan.
Sri Lanka-Bangladesh series begins Oct 24
Dhaka — The wait is finally over for Bangladesh’s return to international cricket following the coronavirus interval as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday confirmed that the national cricket team will travel to Sri Lanka to play a three-match…
State Minister distribute cheques among insolvent athletes
DHAKA – State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell MP today for the first time distributed monthly sports allowance among the eighty five insolvent athletes through a programme held today at conference room of National Sports Council here.…
Cox’s Bazar OC withdrawn as suspected drug trader dies in custody
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 12 – Officer-in-charge of Cox’s Bazar Model Police Station Md Shahajahan Kabir was withdrawn as a suspected Yaba trader died in police custody early Tuesday.
Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted signal 3
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three following the influence of strong monsoon and steep pressure gradient over the North Bay.
70pc Bangladeshi returnee migrants struggling to find jobs
Nearly 70 percent of surveyed migrants who returned to Bangladesh between February and June remained unemployed, according to a study covering 12 districts.
US-Bangla resuming Dhaka-KL-Dhaka flights from Aug16
US-Bangla Airlines is going to resume flights on the Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur-Dhaka route from August 16 after five months of suspension due to Covid-19.
Flood situation improves further in Ganges basin
Rajshahi, Aug 12 : The overall flood situation continues to improve in the affected districts in Rajshahi division as onrush of hilly water from the upstream declined.
70pc returnee Bangladeshi migrants struggling for jobs: IOM
Dhaka, August 12 – Nearly 70 percent of surveyed migrants who returned to Bangladesh between February and June remained unemployed, according to a study covering 12 districts.
Stoppage of briefing on coronavirus situation unexpected
The decision of the Directorate General of Health Services not to hold briefings on the coronavirus situation from Wednesday cannot be a welcome move.
IBBL holds Business Development Confce of Corporate Branches
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized Business Development Conference of Corporate branches on a virtual platform on 10 August 2020, Monday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the conference as chief guest.
Ex-CJ Sinha money laundering case: Charge hearing Aug 13
Dhaka, Aug – 11 – A Dhaka court fixed August 13 for hearing on framing charges against former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others in a money laundering case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Janmashtami celebrated on Tuesday
Dhaka, Aug 11 – The Hindu community of the country celebrated Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, on Tuesday with due religious fervour.
BNP greets Hindu community on Janmashtami
Dhaka Aug 11 – Greeting members of the country’s Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami, BNP has urged the people of all religions to contribute towards establishing peace in society by removing unjust and inequalities.
No daily briefing on Covid-19 situation from Wednesday: DGHS
Dhaka, Aug 11 – The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will not hold any briefing on coronavirus situation from Wednesday.
Primary Education Completion exam cancellation mulled
Dhaka, Aug 11 – The Primary and Mass Education Ministry will send a proposal to the Prime Minister over cancellation of the Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination due to the coronavirus pandemic, said State Minister for Primary and Mass Education…
3 witnesses in police case over Sinha murder arrested
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 11 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three people from Marisbunia in Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar district in connection with the killing of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan in Teknaf.
Flood situation turns worse in Jessore, N’ganj; 7 die
Dhaka, Aug 11 – The overall flood situation has worsened in Jessore and Narayanganj districts with the rise of water level in the adjacent rivers, leaving thousands of people marooned.
Bangladesh to visit New Zealand in February next year
DHAKA – Bangladesh is all set to visit New Zealand for a three-match ODIs and as many T20 International in February-March next year, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday confirmed. Bangladesh is originally scheduled to tour the South Pacific…
2 missing youths found dead in Savar Beel
The bodies of two young men were retrieved from a waterbody (beel) at Beraid Daspara area of Bongaon union of Savar on Tuesday morning 16 hours after they had gone missing.
4 new dengue cases reported in 24 hours
The health authorities announced detection of four new dengue cases in the last 24 hours until Tuesday morning.
Gonoshasthaya’s plasma centre to be opened Aug 15
The Plasma and Blood Donation Centre set up by Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital in memory of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be opened on August 15.
Flood situation in Ganges basin further improves
Rajshahi, Aug 11: Flood affected people have started returning back to their normal life as flood situation in the Ganges basin has further improved following continuous recession of water levels in most of its rivers for the last couple of…
IBTRA organises Executive Development Programme
Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) organized an Executive Development Programme on ‘Monetary Policy in COVID Era and its Fiscal Implications’ virtually on 8 August 2020, Saturday.
Admin asked to compel people to observe corona restrictions
Dhaka, Aug 10 – As the public response to Covid-19 safety measures has declined, the government has asked the field-level administrations to intensify their mobile court drives so that people exercise precautions like wearing face masks.
Shakib takes pride in serving Bangladesh for 14 years
DHAKA —Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan thanked his fans to stay beside him for the last 14 years, which was full of brilliance albeit with ups and downs. Shakib made an International debut on August 6, 2006 against Zimbabwe.…
Major Sinha killing: 2nd University student Shifat gets bail
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 10 – A Cox’s Bazar court on Monday granted bail to Shahedul Islam Shifat, a student of Stamford University, in two cases filed against him and others after the killing of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan…