As the number of coronavirus cases in the country is growing and the global situation worsening, the government on Friday extended the general holidays until April 25, aiming to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
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Directive on emergency services, supply chain issued
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Thursday issued directives outlining that people and vehicles associated with emergency services and supply chain will remain out of the purview of the transport shutdown and restriction of movement imposed to check transmission of…
Govt support fish for meat, egg, milk production to continue
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim assured that the government will provide all kinds of support to continue the production of fish, meat, milk and eggs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Autocrats’ Quandary: You Can’t Arrest a Virus
The world’s strongmen are reverting to their standard playbook to project an aura of control. It’s a risky strategy for a chaotic crisis. By Declan Walsh CAIRO — When the virus hit, the strongmen hit back as they know best.…
Implement govt directives to check coronavirus spread: PM
The Cabinet on Monday directed the administration and law enforcement agencies to implement the government directives on social distancing in a stricter manner to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Lawyer held for spreading rumour on Coronavirus in Facebook
Cyber Police of Detective Branch (DB) arrested a lawyer from Uttar Badda in the city on Saturday night for spreading rumour on Facebook.
Drugs use of which may beat Covid-19 have barrier – Patents
Patents on potential anti-COVID-19 drugs allow researchers to conduct clinical trials but once they have been approved, the regulations prevent them from being marketed. by K.M. Gopakumar and Prathibha Sivasubramaniam In the absence of any vaccines to prevent COVID-19, there…
Banking time increased by 1 hour during extended holiday
Bangladesh Bank has extended the operational hours of the banks by one hour during the extended general holidays until April 9.
Govt decides to extend holidays till April 9: PM
DHAKA, March 31, 2020 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government has decided to extend the ongoing nationwide holidays for five more days till April 9 to contain the spread of deadly coronavirus.
PM to hold video confce with officials of 64 dists Tuesday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a video conference with the officials of 64 districts on Tuesday to coordinate the ongoing activities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Police chief warns against rumours over coronavirus
Issuing a note of warning, Inspector General of Police Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary on Sunday said harsher action will be taken if anyone spreads misleading information and rumours about coronavirus through social media.
Coronavirus & early lessons from China
By Helge Berger, Kenneth Kang, & Changyong Rhee, International Monetary Fund (IMF) WASHINGTON DC, Mar 27 2020 (IPS) – The coronavirus is having a profound and serious impact on the global economy and has sent policymakers looking for ways to…
Monirampur AC Land withdrawn for public shaming of 3 people
Sayema Hasan, assistant commissioner (Land) of Monirampur upazila, has been withdrawn after huge criticisms on social media over the humiliation of three old people in public during a mobile court operation.
No excesses: Govt asks law enforcers, admin in virus battle
The government has directed law enforcers and local administrations not to do excesses with general people while performing duties in the field across the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: 2,500 Army members aiding local administration
More than 2,500 members of Bangladesh Army have performed various activities in 61 districts on Thursday to support the local administrations ensure social distancing and keep coronavirus suspects in home quarantine to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. Sources at the…
Kurigram journalist jailed in mobile court gets bail
A court here on Sunday granted bail to journalist Ariful Islam Rigan, who was jailed for one year for ‘possessing narcotics’.
Kurigram DC to be withdrawn over jailing journo: Minister
Dhaka March 15 – The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kurigram Sultana Parveen would be withdrawn from the district for involvement of misuse of power by arresting a journalist at midnight and sentence one year jail on early Sunday in Kurigram.
Modi to attend ‘Mujib Borsho’ program as Indian rep: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ‘Mujib Borsho’ programme as a representative of India for its great contribution in the Liberation War.
ACC identifies 14 sources of corruption in land ports
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has identified 14 sources of corruption in the country’s land ports under the Shipping Ministry.
Anti-graft body ACC under ruling party influence, says TIB
The Anti-Corruption Commission is influenced by the ruling party as it is soft to its politicians, according to a research conducted by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
New firms for a new era
Societies should not allow firms’ owners and their agents to drive the discussion about reforming corporate governance.
‘Catch’ tax-dodging foreign workers: ACC chief
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmood on Sunday asked the officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to ‘catch’ the identified tax-dodging foreign nationals working in Bangladesh.
Defeat evil forces to guard public security: PM to Ansar-VDP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to work with honesty, courage and integrity to defeat evil forces to ensure public security.
60,000 Rohingya youths to be trained for community work
Dhaka, Jan 30 – The cabinet committee on purchases has approved a project of the disaster management ministry to help to train at least 60,000 youths of displaced Myanmar citizen known as ‘Rohingya’ to improve access to basic services and…
Dhaka City Election: Ban on motorcycles movement
A 54-hour ban imposed by the Election Commission (EC) on the movement of motorcycles in the capital ahead of the Dhaka city election will come into effect from Thursday midnight.
e-Passport to brighten Bangladesh image: PM Hasina
The introduction of e-Passport will brighten the image of Bangladesh further in the digital world, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday.
ACC grills Mayor Sayed Khokan’s APS Sheikh Quddus
Dhaka, Jan 21 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday grilled Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayed Khokon’s Assistant Personal Secretary (APS) Sheikh Kuddus and personal assistant (PA) of 11th Jatiya Sangsad Whip Shamsul Huq Chowdhury, Ezaz Chowdhury over amassing…
Police can’t avoid responsibility of custodial death: DMP chief
Dhaka, Jan 20 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Shafiqul Islam on Monday said that police cannot avoid responsibility if a suspect dies in its custody.
PM’s photographs taken: e-passport inauguration Wednesday
Photographs of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were taken by officials of the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) on Sunday for e-passport that will be introduced in the country on Wednesday.
Police Fail to Protect Students in India: HRW
Government Supporters Go On 3-Hour Rampage at University in Delhi New York – Police in India failed to intervene when alleged supporters of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assaulted university students in Delhi on January 5, 2020, Human Rights…