As many people have become reluctant to wear face masks despite the prevalence of Covid-19, the government has decided not to provide its services to those wearing no mask.
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Take extensive measures against rape: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the administration to take extensive measures against rape and raise public awareness against such incidents in society.
Stop unnecessary spending as Covid-19 2nd wave looms: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday again directed government officials to refrain from the unnecessary expenditure of public money as she fears a second wave of COVID-19 might hit in the coming days.
‘Don’t undermine local NGOs in Rohingya response’
Speakers at a conference has the urged the United Nations (UN) not to undermine the local NGOs regarding the humanitarian response to Rohingya camps.
Gear up economic diplomacy: PM Hasina asks diplomats
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday asked Bangladesh’s diplomats to reinforce economic diplomacy for expanding trade and business to achieve economic self-reliance for the country.
Striking forces formed for Kashimpur jail security
Four striking forces have been formed to ensure security of the Kashimpur Central Jail at the directive of the prison administration.
Don’t destroy work spirit of law enforcers by criticism: PM
Mentioning that the government is dealing with crimes strongly, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Thursday that the law enforcers should not be criticised in a way that may diminish their work spirit.
Exercise austerity in spending public money: PM
Expressing concern over mobilisation of funds to implement the fiscal budget in this situation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked all to exercise austerity in spending public money.
UNO Wahida’s condition stable after surgery: Doctor
The condition of Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam, who suffered serious injuries in an attack by miscreants on Thursday, is now stable, said a physician at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital.
Bangladesh declares one day mourning for Pranab Mukherjee
DHAKA, Sep 1: The government has announced one day National Mourning on Wednesday, the 2nd September 2020, in honour of the memory of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
Govt approval mandatory for running online news portals
Newspapers, television channels and radio stations will need to be registered for running their online news portals as per the draft amendment of online media policy that was approved at the Cabinet meeting on Monday.
Every house will be lit up by 2021: PM
Dhaka, Aug 27: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday reaffirmed her government’s goal of illuminating every house of the country by 2021 and urged the people to be economical in using electricity.
‘There is No Solution Without You’
Alan Stoga “What Covid has done is to apply an extraordinary and unusually powerful microscope to worldwide governance. And much of what we see through that lens of the microscope is not pretty.” —Cardinal Michael Czerny
PM donates Tk 10 mn to Buddhist community
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has donated Tk 1 crore to the Buddhist community for celebrating their second largest festival- Probarona Purnima- in a befitting manner.
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.
Convicted prisoner goes missing from Kashimpur jail
Gazipur, Aug 07 – A prisoner, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, went missing from Kashimpur Central Jail-2 on Thursday.
Make investment environment more attractive: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the authorities concerned to work for making the investment environment in the country more attractive overcoming the problems caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
US envoy greets Bangladeshis on Eid
Dhaka, August 1: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller has wished everyone good health and happiness on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Lower courts, tribunals to resume regular work from Aug 5
Dhaka, July 31 – The Supreme court on Thursday announced the restoration of regular activities with physical presence of stakeholders at all lower civil and criminal courts and tribunals from August 5.
Stay ready to help flood victims, PM asks admin
Dhaka, July 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the administration to stay ready to extend all sorts of assistance to the flood-affected people as the flood may prolong this time.“There’s an apprehension that the flood may prolong…
Coronavirus: Bangladesh makes wearing masks mandatory
Dhaka, July 21 – The government on Tuesday ordered its citizens to wear masks whenever they go out of homes to limit the transmission of coronavirus. A circular was issued by the health ministry in the afternoon.
Regent Chairman Shahed’s press accreditation card cancelled
Dhaka, July 19 – The government on Sunday cancelled the journalist accreditation card of Regent Group Chairman Md Shahed alias Shahed Karim, who was arrested and put on a 10-day remand on the charge of issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.
Don’t leave work stations during Eid vacation: Govt
Dhaka, July 13 – The government has decided not to extend the three-day Eid holiday asking the government employees not to leave their workplaces amid the Covid-19 pandemic in the country.
Govt to deploy 1200 teams to check sacrificial animal health
Dhaka, July 13: The government has taken an initiative to deploy a total of 1200 veterinary medical teams at the cattle markets across the country to ensure healthy and disease-free sacrificial animals for the consumers during the upcoming Eid-ul Azha.
Tk16,000 fined for violating COVID-19 guidelines in Khulna
Khulna , July 5: Mobile courts here conducted drives in different areas including wards 17 and 24 of Khulna metropolis, declared as red zone, filed nine cases against different shops, business outlets and fined around Taka 16,000 for flouting coronavirus…
2204 recommended for public service from 38th BCS
The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday published the final results of the 38th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations recommending 2,204 candidates for appointment to different cadres.
Bangladesh to recruit 2000 doctors, 4000 nurses: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday told Parliament that the government will recruit 2,000 doctors and 4,000 nurses to ensure healthcare services for the Covid-19 patients.
Javed Patwary new Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
The government has appointed former police chief Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary as the next Ambassador of Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia.
Hajj pilgrims can take back registration money: Govt
The pilgrims who paid for the registration of Hajj this year will be able to take back their money if necessary, said the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday.Ministry secretary Nurul Islam confirmed the matter and said the registration money…
Air Transport (Montreal Convention 1999) Bill placed in JS
The Air Transport (Montreal Convention 1999) Bill 2020 was placed in Parliament on Tuesday to pave the way for an air passenger to get some US$ 160,000 (Tk 1.4 crore) as compensation in case of death.