Leaders of civil society working in the coastal belt on Saturday demanded reform of the cyclone signalling system and construction of cyclone-shelters with housing facilities.
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BD HR body to move court over hospitals refusing treatment
Dhaka, May 11 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decided to move the court as it feels the people’s right to medical treatment has been violated.
Missing BD journalist Shafiqul Islam rescued at Benapole
Benapole, Jessore, May 3 – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued missing journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol from Sadipur border area at Benapole early Sunday.
741 policemen, 540 doctors get coronavirus infections in BD
Dhaka, May 02 -The number of doctors infected with coronavirus in the country reached 540 on Saturday, said Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), a forum of physicians.
$100 million from ADB to support COVID-19 response in BD
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $100 million loan to support the Government of Bangladesh in its efforts to address the immediate public health requirements of combating the coronavirus pandemic.“ADB stands with Bangladesh in this difficult time…
BDF shows alarming picture of doctors getting Covid-19 in BD
Two doctors are getting infected every hour on average while fighting against the novel coronavirus at both government and private hospitals across the country. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), a forum of physicians, as…
BD reports 10 more deaths, 341 fresh cases of COVID-19
News Desk Bangladesh on Thursday reported 10 more deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 341 fresh positive cases overnight, the highest in terms of both deaths and infection in a single day since its first detection on March 8.
Bangladeshi Hajj agencies seek interest-free Tk 15 bn working capital
Dhaka, April 13 – The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) has demanded the government provide interest-free working capital of Tk 15 bn to cover their losses due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.
BD garment exporters want shipments, production till July
So far $1.5bn lost impacting lives of 1.2mn workers, says BGMEA President Dhaka, March 23 – Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the international community and brands to take in all their goods and allow shipments and…
All kinds of gatherings restricted in BD to fight Covid-19
UNB – The government has imposed a restriction on all kinds of political, social, cultural and religious gatherings in an effort to contain the further spread of novel coronavirus in the country. Besides, people having fever, cough, influenza or other…
New virus along with Dengue may strain BD health facilities
As Bangladesh reports new coronavirus cases and experts predict a possible dengue outbreak, the country’s health sector braces for an unprecedented impact but doctors say the worst-case scenario can be avoided if everyone works together.
BD Schools, Colleges cautioned about coronavirus outbreak
Dhaka, March 11 – The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) on Tuesday directed all offices and educational institutes to remain cautious to tackle the current situation by taking preventive measures to stop further spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus infected BD national critical in Singapore
Dhaka, Feb 19 – The coronavirus infected Bangladeshi expatriate in Singapore hospital is now in a critical condition as the medicines which are being administered into his body are not working.
High Court for task forces to stop plying of unfit vehicles in BD
Dhaka, Feb 16 – In a major development, the High Court on Sunday directed the govt to form taskforces in all districts to stop unregistered and unfit vehicles from plying on roads across the country.
BD lawmaker named in Kuwait human trafficking, rejects blame
Dhaka, Feb 16 – A Bangladeshi lawmaker of Laxmipur constituency Quazi Shaheed Islam has been reportedly found involved in human trafficking to Kuwait.
BD Journos submit memo for stopping motivated case filing
Dhaka, Feb 10 – Leaders of a faction of Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) on Sunday submitted a memorandum to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal demanding a stop to filing of motivated cases against journalists as well as attacks during…
Project for ‘urban redevelopment’ of Old Dhaka: Minister
Dhaka, Jan 27 – Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Monday said Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) has taken up a project for ‘urban redevelopment’, aiming to resolve the existing civic problems of Old Dhaka.
PM asks BD mission to help Andrew Kishore
Culture Desk Prime minister Sheikh Hasina asked the Bangladesh High Commission in Singapore to extend full support for the treatment of ailing playback singer Andrew Kishore recently .
BD peacekeepers earn reputation by protecting Congo
Torching of houses and killing of people in broad daylight are the everyday affairs there. Even 20 years into the launch of the UN Peacekeeping Mission, the area is still known as a battlefield. Bangladesh peacekeepers have to patrol this…
Civil Aviation, Tourism Ministry move for Tobacco-free BD
Dhaka, Jan 19 – According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2017, even in the provision of tobacco control law, almost 50% of people are being exposed to secondhand smoking in public places. In order to rescue the people from…
BD High Court wants commission to fight rape, violence
Dhaka, Jan 19- The High Court on Sunday asked the government to form a commission within 30 days under the Law Ministry to stop rape and violence against women.
BD Govt to buy idle electricity from solar power plants
Sadrul Hasan, UNB Staff Dhaka, Jan 07 – The Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (Sreda) has finalised a draft policy guideline for purchasing idle electricity from solar power plants now being used for running irrigation pumps.
BD to send 750,000 workers abroad this year: Minister
Dhaka, Jan 05 – Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment minister Imran Ahmad on Sunday said the government has set a target to send more than 750,000 workers abroad this year.
BD HC verdict against leasing out forests, reserved or not
Dhaka, Jan 02 – In a verdict, the High Court yesterday observed that any notified forest area, no matter whether it is declared reserved forest or not, could not allocate or lease for any purpose that damages the country’s forest.
BD master plan to reduce backlog of court cases by 0.5mn
Dhaka, Jan 01 – Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday informed that the government made a master plan to reduce five to six lakh cases from the existing backlog of the cases within this year.
BD Railway schedules collapse after accidents in 3 districts
Dhaka, Dec 29 – Three accidents in as many districts – Gaibandha, Sylhet and Cumilla on Sunday – led to the collapse of train schedules across Bangladesh and caused severe sufferings for thousands of passengers.
Boat with BD, Afghan, Pak migrants sinks in Turkey; 7 dead
A boat carrying migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan has sunk in Lake Van in eastern Turkey, with at least seven people dead, officials say.
Industrial loans at max 9pc rate from all BD Banks from Jan
Dhaka, Dec 25 – All banks in Bangladesh will charge maximum 9 percent interest rate in providing industrial loans from January 1 next.
Dhaka may urge Delhi to stop Indians, Burmese entering BD
Dhaka, Dec 24 – The Dhaka will urge the New Delhi to stop entry of Indian and Myanmar people to Bangladesh through the Indo-bangla borders for maintaining borders under the Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP).
Govt to grade restaurants by the quality of food they serve
Dhaka, Dec 22 – Safe food can be ensured only when people can overcome greed and fulfil their duties of serving the people, Food Minister Shadhan Chandra Majumder said yesterday while inaugurating restaurant grading system at a hotel in the…