The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) expressed deep shock at the demise of its former senior Vice President Syed Jamaluddin Haider.
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BD reports 55 COVID-19 deaths, 2,738 new cases
The death toll from Covid-19 in Bangladesh has reached 2,052 with the death of 55 more patients in a span of 24 hours.
The Horizon Sessions: The Nationals 2nd week virtual concert
A three-week-long virtual concert series styled as ‘The Horizon Sessions’ started its second week with a special concert ‘The Horizon Sessions: The Nationals’ on Friday, aimed to collect charity donations to support the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Super Cyclone Amphan…
Allow Eid holiday for RMG workers in phases: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday urged Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association ( BKMEA) to issue Eid-ul-Azha holidays to readymade garment workers in phases.
4 Dhaka Power Co officials suspended over inflated bills
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd (DPDC) has suspended four of its officials after they were found to be involved in bill inflating activities in a primary investigation.
Bangladesh sees 3,288 new virus patients, 29 deaths Saturday
Health authorities on Saturday reported the death of 29 more people due to deadly COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, which is the lowest number of death in a day that the country registered since June 1.
President, PM greet US President
Dhaka, July 4 – President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have greeted US President Donald Trump on the occasion of 244th Anniversary of the Declaration of the United States of America.
Wari under lockdown for 21 days from Saturday
Dhaka, July 4 – Wari area of the capital will be put under lockdown for the next 21 days from Saturday to prevent the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). All preparations for the lockdown have already been completed, councillor of ward-41…
Preventive measures let no death from dengue this year
Dhaka, July 4: No death from dengue has been reported so far as the government took time befitting measures to destroy Aedes mosquito this year while the number of dengue-infected patients was over one lakh and over 150 people died…
Govt procures 74,864 tonnes of boro rice in Rajshahi div
Rajshahi, July 4 – As part of its ongoing Boro rice procurement drive, the government has, so far, purchased 74,864.20 tonnes of the newly harvested boro rice in all eight districts under Rajshahi division during the current season despite the…
Chittagong University under lockdown for 14 days
CU Correspondent The authority of Chittagong University (CU) has put its campus under 14-day lockdown.
Joint secy of Jute Ministry dies of coronavrus
Dhaka, July 4 – Khurshid Alam, joint secretary to the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, has died of COVID-19.
Move to gear up revenue mobilization in Bangladesh
The government has planned a series of programmes to enter a new era of taxation from 2020-21 FY in the run-up to achieving Vision 2041 and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
BD 8th in global weekly increase in Covid-19 cases: WHO
Bangladesh on Friday ranked 8th in the global weekly increase in new coronavirus cases, according to World Health Organization (WHO).
282 tested positive for COVID-19, 3 die in Ctg
Chittagong, July 3: A total of 282 people were detected positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours after testing 1,323 samples at six COVID-19 laboratories in Chattogram district.
Virtual court hearings: 4,960 people granted bail in 3 days
A total of 4,960 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual courts across the country in three days from June 28 to July 2.
Flood situation remains mostly steady in B’putra basin
Rangpur, July 3: The flood situation remained mostly steady following little ups and downs in water levels of major rivers during the last 24 hours ending at 9 am today in seven northern districts on the Brahmaputra basin.
Bangladesh reports 42 COVID-19 deaths, 3,114 fresh cases
Dhaka, July 3; Bangladesh Friday recorded 42 coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 3,114 fresh cases overnight. The recovery count rose to 68,048 after another 1,606 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period, a top health official said.
Senior journalist Faruk Quazi passes away
Dhaka, July 03 – Faruk Quazi, a veteran journalist and former Chief of Correspondents of United News of Bangladesh (UNB), passed away at his residence on Friday. He was 71.
Memorable days: 5th Parliament opens orientation for new MPs
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The fifth Parliament elected under the interim government of Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed on 27 February 1991 had a host of new members to the Parliament. The election was like a festival with all parties taking part in…
Bhutan Royal society for Nature mourns Dr Azharul Haq
Royal Society for Protection of Nature of Bhutan is deeply saddened by the demise of Dr. Khondaker Azharul Haq, the Chairperson of Global Water Partnership South Asia Subcontinent. A thousand butter lamps were lit this morning at Changangkha Lhakhang in…
BNP turns down budget terming it as ‘unimplementable’
BNP on Thursday formally turned down the national budget for 2020-21 fiscal year, saying it is “unimplementable’ at this time of coronavirus pandemic.
State Minister of Water Resources Zahid Faruk virus infected
State Minister for Water Resources Ministry Zahid Faruk has been infected with Covid-19.Asif Ahmed, Public Relations Officer of Water Resources Ministry, confirmed the matter on Thursday.
Drive soon to free rivers surrounding Dhaka: LGRD Minister
LGRD minister Md Tajul Islam on Thursday said that the government will soon launch a drive to free rivers surrounding Dhaka from pollution and illegal occupation to increase navigability.
Tearing budget copy shows BNP’s audacity: Hasan Mahmud
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said that tearing apart of budget copy in front of the parliament is the expression of BNP’s audacity.
Decision to shut down 25 state-owned jute mills finalised
The government has decided to shutdown production of 25 state-owned jute mills under Bangladesh Jute Mill Corporation (BJMC) by providing 100 percent dues of the workers of the mills.
Dhaka for strong links with UN to keep dev efforts on track
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought strong partnership with the United Nations as he fears that COVID-19 may impede the progresses in the area of SDG achievements and the country’s graduation trajectory.
BD reports 4,019 more virus cases in 24hrs, 38 deaths
Dhaka, July 2: Bangladesh reported 4,019 more coronavirus positive cases in last 24 hours till Thursday afternoon, taking the total infection cases to 1,53,277.
BNP slams govt for imposing fee on corona testing
Dhaka, July 02 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that though most countries are conducting free corona tests across the world, the government has fixed test fee in Bangladesh as it has become a ‘mass enemy’.
Workers won’t accept closure of Jute mills: Zonayed Saki
Chief Coordinator of Ganasanghati Andolan Zonayed Saki on Wednesday said that the workers of state-owned Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) will not accept its closure as it is an arrangement to “loot the state wealth and smuggling them abroad”.