New Delhi, Apr (Ranja Sengupta) -The Covid-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus, has now unleashed its destructive force across the world and countries are reeling. There are impacts in terms of continuously increasing infections and deaths, coupled with testing,…
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Keep food supply chains on; Save lives during COVID-19
21 April 2020 – A new study on food insecurity by an alliance of UN, governmental, and non-governmental agencies analyzes what is fueling global food crises and examines how, among other emergencies, the COVID-19 pandemic is perpetuating downward cycle for…
Deepika to discuss mental health during lockdown
Deepika Padukone has been an active participant in propagating mental health and spreading information about causes, triggers and resolutions about the same.
Bridging gap between hunger and food waste during a pandemic
By Seema Sanghavi NEW DELHI, Apr 14 2020 (IPS) – On March 12, the first email came in. An email from a boutique hotel that said they needed to postpone their apron order. The hotel had decided to put a…
Trump orders halt to payments to WHO during virus pandemic
Washington, AP/UNB, April 15 – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was cutting off US payments to the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic, accusing the organization of failing to do enough to stop the virus from…
Auto industry races to make ventilators during virus crisis
The automotive industry is offering its expertise and manpower to the hospital sector as it gears up to build mechanical ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic, an initiative that is being met with some scepticism.
Facebook revenue slips as usage leaps during pandemic
Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world’s biggest social network depends.
Agri Ministry against onion import during full harvest time
Dhaka, March 04 – The Agriculture Ministry wants to stop importing onion from abroad during full onion harvesting season to ensure a fair price for the marginal farmers in the country.
Record 4919 books out during the Ekushey Fair; sale Taka 23m
Dhaka, Feb 29 – The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair ended on Saturday amid a record publication of books and fanfare. State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid was present as the chief guest while President of Bangla Academy Emeritus…
Comilla University wears festive look during maiden convocation
Comilla University (CoU) is wearing a festive look as it holds its first convocation on Monday.
Blast at Afghan mosque kills 62 during prayers
Kabul, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) — An explosion rocked a mosque in eastern Afghanistan as dozens of people gathered for Friday prayers, causing the roof to collapse and killing 62 worshippers, provincial officials said. The attack underscored the record-high number of…
31 Iraqi pilgrims die in stampede during Ashoura: Officials
Baghdad, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Part of a walkway collapsed as tens of thousands of people celebrated Ashoura on Tuesday, causing a stampede and killing at least 31 pilgrims on one of the most sacred religious holy days for the…
253 people killed in Traffic mishaps during Eid festival
Dhaka, Aug 18 – During Eid this year, a total of 253 people died and 908 had injured in 244 accidents in road, rail and maritime transport.
Eight died of dengue in BD during Eid-ul-Adha festival
Dhaka, Aug 14: Eight people died of dengue fever during the Eid-ul-Adha festival in Dhaka, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Laxmipur, Khulna and Pabna districts.
Kids will go hungry during UK school holidays
Up to A Million Children Left Without School Meals Over Summer Alex Firth, Associate, Children’s Rights Division @alexwfirth The summer holidays have begun here in Britain. For many children of low-income families what should be a happy time is instead…
Wildlife, people work together during Assam’s annual floods
by Nabarun Guha, Sahana Ghosh on 23 July 2019 • Deadly monsoon floods have ravaged Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and other protected areas of the state. • Nearly 200 animals have been killed in Kaziranga National Park, home to the…
Stay healthy during Hajj pilgrimage
The Hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and the largest mass gathering in the world. The Hajj pilgrimage is undertaken by millions of Muslims every year and staying healthy and strong during the physically demanding journey is…
PM Hasina likely to talk Rohingya issue during China visit
Dhaka, June 22 – The Rohingya issue is likely to come up when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina meets the Chinese President during her official visit in July, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said on Saturday. “Myanmar has great respect for…
Guidelines for cardiac patients during Ramadan
Cardiovascular patients should follow at least three guidelines during the fasting month of Ramadan to stay safe from heart failure or other severe ailments, experts suggest. “We can divide the cardiac patients in two categories – cardiac patient with diabetes…
Protecting Refugees in Bangladesh During Monsoon Season
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Abdul Momen recently warned that the coming monsoon season will bring serious risk to Rohingya refugees living in settlements in Cox’s Bazar. But instead of calling for practical safeguards against flooding and landslides, Momen doubled down on a controversial plan to…
Protecting refugees in Bangladesh during Monsoon season
Government Should Prioritize Safety in Relocation Efforts Brad Adams, Asia Director Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Abdul Momen recently warned that the coming monsoon season will bring serious risk to Rohingya refugees living in settlements in Cox’s Bazar. But instead of calling…
Two held for ‘driver murder during carjacking’ in Chittagong
Chittagong, Apr 13 – Police arrested two young men from Kattoli area in the port city early Saturday allegedly for attempting to carjack after killing its driver. The details about the deceased and detainees could not be known immediately. Jasim…