Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said financial assistance will be provided to all mosques and another 7,000 Qwami Madrasas across the country before the Eid-ul Fitr.
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Govt imposes restrictions during general holiday
The government has announced a number of restrictions on movement as it is about to extend the general holidays to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Cabinet Division issued the directives on Thursday.
General holidays to be extended until May 30: Minister
The government is extending the ongoing general holidays until May 30 to curb the transmission of coronavirus as it continues to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day across Bangladesh.
Zero-tolerance over irregularities in relief work: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against irregularities in relief activities. “Legal, administrative and party actions already taken against irregularities proves it. As the government is in a tough…
Bangladesh general holiday likely to be extended until Eid
As coronavirus cases continues to soar in Bangladesh, the government is likely to extend the ongoing general holidays again until the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation in a bid to prevent the transmission of the deadly coronavirus.
WHO urges ‘extreme vigilance’ as countries exit lockdown
The World Health Organization on Monday hailed dwindling COVID-19 infection rates and deaths in some countries, but called on nations to show “extreme vigilance” as they begin loosening their restrictions.
PM receives donations for relief fund
Over 55 government agencies, public and private organisations, and educational institutions on Sunday provided donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the poor affected by COVID-19 fallout.
Lockdown exit strategies must for economic recovery: Experts
Businessmen and policymakers have underscored the need for specific ‘lockdown exit strategies’ to keep the economy running in a sustainable way as Bangladesh enforces a general shutdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Draft ordinances okayed to ease VAT, tax collection
Dhaka, May 07 – The Cabinet on Thursday cleared the drafts of two amendment ordinances in a bid to ease provisions in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) and income tax during a situation like the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Cabinet meeting held after nearly a month
The Cabinet meeting was held on Thursday after nearly a month with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.
Health Ministry to appoint 2,654 health workers
Dhaka, May 5: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be appointed 2,654 health workers at different hospitals under Directorate General of Health Services through outsourcing.
General holiday to continue until May 15: PM
Dhaka, May 04 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government wants to extend the ongoing general holiday until May 15.
406 inmates freed from Dhaka, Rajshahi jails for pandemic
A batch of 406 inmates who were booked for minor offences, were released from Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj and Rajshahi jails on Sunday.
Chartered flight arranged to bring Bangladeshis from UK
DHAKA, May 3: The government has decided to arrange a chartered flight on May 10 to take home Bangladeshi citizens who have been stranded in the United Kingdom (UK) amid flight suspension due to deadly COVID- 19 pandemic.
‘General holiday may be extended further till May 16’
As coronavirus continues to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day, the government has decided to extend the ongoing general holidays again till May 16 in a bid to prevent the transmission of the deadly virus.…
Govt allocates 123,867 metric tons of rice to provide relief
Dhaka, May 2 – The government is continuing to provide relief items across the country to mitigate the sufferings of the poor and destitute in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
India extends lockdown for another 2 weeks beyond May 4
India has extended its lockdown for a further period of two weeks beyond May 4.After a comprehensive review and in view of the lockdown measures having led to significant gains in the COVID-19 situation in the country, Indian Ministry of…
Trump seems to undercut US spies on Coronavirus origins
US President Donald Trump has appeared to undercut his own intelligence agencies by suggesting he has seen evidence coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory.
Hasina extends financial support to 6,959 Qawmi madrasahs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has provided financial assistance of over Tk 8.31 crore to 6,959 Qawmi madrasas across the country on the occasion of holy Ramadan.
Gonoshasthaya Covid-19 kits allowed performance study
Gonoshasthaya Kendra has finally got the permission to get tested the performance of its Covid-19 rapid testing kits.
Govts cautioned not to use Covid-19 lockdown to cause harm
By Samira Sadeque UN, Apr 29 2020 (IPS) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling on governments and leaders around the world to ensure that their respective lockdown measurements don’t end up causing harm to people…
Bangladesh economy awaits a bigger blow, say Economists
Continuation of the current economic stagnation during the government-declared shutdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus will result in a grim economic outlook for Bangladesh, economists warn.
PM holding video conference with Rajshahi division
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is holding a videoconference with officials of districts under Rajshahi division on coronavirus situation.
Will Global Governance Prove Itself?
By Carl Manlan and Henri-Michel Yéré LOMÉ/BASEL – COVID-19 poses the greatest threat yet to the systems of international integration instituted during the twentieth century. As with the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, the lethality and contagiousness of the coronavirus has…
Bangladesh court closure extended until May 5
In line with the extended general holidays, all courts across the country will remain closed until May 5 to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain took the decision from a full-court meeting held through videoconferencing on…
Drug Admin doesn’t accept GK Covid-19 test kit: Dr Zafrullah
The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) did not receive the coronavirus testing kits invented by Gonoshasthaya Kendra on Sunday, said its founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury.
18 govt ministries, divisions to reopen on a limited scale
All the ministries, divisions and their subordinate offices involved in providing emergency services will remain open on limited scale from Sunday during the extended general holidays.
BSTI bans 17 substandard products of 12 companies
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has banned sales, distribution, storing and commercial advertising of 17 products of 12 companies.
PM greets people, Muslim Ummah on holy Ramadan
Dhaka, April 25: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday greeted the countrymen and Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
BSTI asked to strengthen surveillance during Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) to strengthen its surveillance to ensure safe food for people during Ramadan. He also directed it to keep emergency services, including quality test of…