The government is considering the imposition of a complete lockdown from April 14 to stem the spread of Covid-19, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said Friday.
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Global Covid-19 cases top 123 million
Dhaka, Mar 22 : Despite rapid vaccine rollout in different countries, more than 123 million people have been infected with Covid-19 on Monday, according to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The total caseload reached 123,145,452 while the death toll from…
Book on Bangabandhu’s March 7 Speech in UN’s official languages
Bangladesh Embassy in Paris and Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to UNESCO have unveiled a book titled “The Historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: A World Documentary Heritage.”
‘Work together to uproot militancy, terrorism’
New York, Sept 22 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the world community to work together to uproot militancy and terrorism, and plug the sources of funds, arms and ammunition as well as moral and material support…
Dhaka attack: US offers assistance
The United States has offered their assistance in Bangladesh’s efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the attack on Holey Artisan Bakery in the capital’s diplomatic zone and to combat terrorism and violent extremism.“We’re in ongoing contact with the…
PM joins Armed Forces’ iftar
Bangladesh Armed Forces on Wednesday hosted an iftar party in honour of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Senamalancha of Dhaka Cantonment.The Prime Minister went round different tables set for the members of the armed forces and other dignitaries, exchanged greetings…
Police ‘still not sure’ about militant link to Mitu murder
Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Sunday said police are not yet sure whether there was any militant link to the gruesome murder of Mahmuda Khanam Mitu, wife of Police Super Babul Akhter.The police chief made the…
2nd autopsy report on Tonu’s body to be handed over to CID Sunday
Seventy four days after the body of slain Sohagi Jahan Tonu was exhumed for a fresh autopsy examination, Comilla Medical College Hospital is likely to handover the autopsy report to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday.The autopsy report was…
AL, its cohorts behind target killings: Khaleda
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday alleged that the ruling Awami League and its cohorts are committing target killings across the country in a bid to perpetuate its power.“It’s regrettable that a police officer’s wife has been killed and the…
Ramadan begins Tuesday
Holy Ramadan, the lunar month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence, begins in the country on Tuesday as the new moon sighted in Bangladesh sky on Monday. Lailatul Qadr, the night of divine blessing and benediction, will be observed on…
Arson case: Charge-framing against Khaleda, 37 others Jul 18
A court here on Sunday fixed July 18 for framing charges against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 37 BNP-Jamaat men in a case filed over an arson attack on a bus at Jatrabari in the city last year. Metropolitan Session’s…
CJ for strong bar to ensure rule of law
Chief Justice SK Sinha on Monday underscored the need for having a strong bar in order to ensure the rule of law and the freedom of judiciary in the country. The made the remarks while addressing a discussion marking the…
People don’t trust Joy, says BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday said people do not trust Prime Minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy’s remark that he never met Israel’s Likud Party leader Mendi N Safadi. Speaking at a press briefing at BNP’s…
Trump accuses China of ‘raping’ US with unfair trade policy
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has accused China of “raping” the US, in renewed criticism of China’s trade policy.
Environment Min fails to deal with environment issues: Experts
Dhaka – Though the environmental pollution has emerged as a major issue, the Ministry of Environment and Forests appears unable to take the lead role in dealing with the alarming incidents of pollution and enforcing the existing laws of the…
Illegal entities have to be removed from residential areas: Cabinet
Dhaka – The Cabinet accepted on Monday four recommendations placed by the Local Government Division to remove unauthorised bars, guesthouses and hotels from residential areas of the cities across the country after giving them a six-month deadline. The Local Government…
Independence Award ’16 for 15 personalities, BD Navy
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over ‘Swadhinata Padak’ (Independence Award) 2016, the highest state award, to 15 distinguished personalities and the Bangladesh Navy in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
US spy chief warns of space wars, N Korean nukes, ‘Cyber Armageddon’
By Tess Owen Director of National Intelligence James Clapper presented what he described as a “litany of doom” at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, detailing the various national security threats currently faced by the United States. “Unpredictable…
NGO founder: Sustainable Development Goals will work
Fazle Hasan Abed sold his flat in 1971 and used the money to set up BRAC, which is now considered to be the world’s largest NGO. El País -Planeta Futuro reports.Sir Fazle Hasan Abel spoke with El País’ Alejandra Agudo.”I…
Politics in Bangladesh on the boil: The Economist
THE endgame may have started, but this week it became clear that it will take its time to play out. On February 25th a warrant was issued for the arrest of Khaleda Zia, the leader of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist…
Suspect Farabi placed under 10-day remand
Alleged Hizb-ut-Tahrir man, Shafiur Rahman Farabi, who has been marked as the prime suspect in the blogger Avijit Roy murder case, was placed on a 10-day remand on Tuesday for interrogation. Magistrate Md Rezaul Islam of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate…
Rab arrests blogger Farabi in Avijit murder case
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Monday blogger Shafiur Rahman Farabi, the prime suspect in the popular blogger Avijit Roy murder case, and claimed he was involved in the killing of popular blogger Avijit Roy. “After examining different issues, it appears…
Sri Lanka thrashes England, Pakistan keeps hope alive
Sri Lanka inflicted England’s third crushing defeat by a Test nation at this World Cup with a nine-wicket win on Sunday that left their opponents’ quarter-final hopes hanging by a thread as Pakistan revived their bid for a place in…
Pro-Bnp panel sweep Dhaka Bar election taking 20 out of 25 posts
Pro- BNP Jatiyatabadi Oikya Panel (JOP) has swept the Dhaka Bar Association (DBA) election for 2015-16 defeating the the Pro-AL Sammilita Ainjibi Samannay Parishad (SASP). The election was held on Wednesday and Thursday and the final results were announced on…
Blogger Avijit Roy stabbed to death, wife injured near DU TSC
A blogger was stabbed to death and his wife also was critically injured in teachers and Students center area on Dhaka University campus on Thursday night. The victim identified as Abhijit Roy (37) was the son of DU physics department…
Warrant of arrest issued against Khaleda in orphanage trust case
A special court in Dhaka on Wednesday issued a warrant of arrest against Bnp chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the orphanage trust corruption case. Wednesday was the date fixed for hearing witnesses in the case. Khaleda Zia’s counsels prayed for…