Bangladesh on Tuesday reported 2,202 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, pushing the country’s total tally to 481,945.
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Damaging Bangabandhu’s sculpture: 4 placed on remand
A Kushita court on Tuesday placed on remand four people, who were arrested in connection with the damage of a sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Bangladesh garment owners demand fresh stimulus package
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has demanded a new stimulus package to pay wages of employees regularly following the damage borne by the sector in light of COVID-19.
Sedition case on sculpture: PBI asked to report within Jan 7
A Dhaka court on Monday asked the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit a report within January 7 after investing the cases filed against three people, including Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh chief Junaid Babunagari for their opposition to setting up of…
Ensure security of all Bangabandhu sculptures: HC
The High Court (HC) on Monday asked the authorities concerned to take measures to ensure the security of all sculptures of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman across the country.
Bangabandhu sculpture: Babunagari, 2 more sued for sedition
Two cases have been filed against three people, including Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh chief Junaid Babunagari for their remarks opposing the setting up of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s sculptures.
Bangladesh signs Preferential Trade Agreement with Bhutan
Bangladesh on Sunday signed its maiden Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Bhutan to boost bilateral trade between the two countries.
Covid-19 claims 31 more lives, infects 1666 in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported 1,666 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours until early Sunday, pushing the country’s infection tally to 477,545.
Bangladesh sees 35 Covid-19 deaths, 1,888 new cases
Bangladesh on Saturday reported 1,888 new Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours, pushing the country’s total tally to 475,879.
Check smuggling, protect independence: PM to Border Guards
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked the Border Guard Bangladesh to restrict smuggling apart from protecting the country’s independence and sovereignty.
World can start dreaming of pandemic’s end: UN health chief
United Nationa, AP/UNB, Dec 05 – The U.N. health chief declared Friday that positive results from coronavirus vaccine trials mean the world “can begin to dream about the end of the pandemic,” but he said rich and powerful nations must…
Bangladesh reports 24 more Covid-19 deaths, 2252 cases
Bangladesh saw the deaths of 20 more men and four women from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours until early Friday. Also, 2,252 new cases were confirmed at that time, bringing the caseload to 473,991.
Don’t misinterpret Rohingya relocation efforts: Dhaka
Bangladesh has urged all to exercise utmost caution not to undermine or misinterpret the genuine efforts of the government of Bangladesh noting that the voluntary relocation of Rohingyas to Bhasan Char has become imperative to decongest the overcrowded camps in…
Bangladesh reports 2316 new Covid-19 cases, 35 deaths
Amid a rising trend in Covid-19 infections in Bangladesh, health authorities on Thursday reported 2,316 new cases in 24 hours, bringing the caseload to 471,739.
Bangladesh reports 2198 new Covid-19 cases, 38 deaths
Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 2,198 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, bringing the caseload to 469,423.
US Supreme Court urged to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
Republicans attempting to undo President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to take up their lawsuit, three days after it was thrown out by the highest court in the battleground state.
5 BD seamen held by Houthis in Yemen to return home soon
Five Bangladeshi seamen, who are being held by Houthi rebels in Yemen capital Sana’a since February this year, will soon return home through India.
Bangladesh’s agri day labourers get flood insurance benefits
Some 2,000 flood-affected casual labourers from Kurigram district received an insurance pay-out of Tk 2,700, the WFP said Wednesday.
Bangladesh records 31 new Covid-19 deaths, 2293 cases
With the gradual rise in Covid-19 caseloads in recent weeks, Bangladesh on Tuesday reported 2,293 new virus infections in the past 24 hours, pushing up the country’s total tally to 467,225.
Dhaka to give 30 million vaccine doses free to citizens
The government will initially provide three crore free doses of Covid-19 vaccine to the citizens of the country selecting the recipients following the protocol of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Income tax return submission date extended to Dec 31
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for income tax return submission up to December 31.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 35 more deaths, 2525 new cases
Bangladesh saw a spike in daily Covid-19 deaths on Monday as health authorities recorded 35 more deaths in 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,644.
Covid-19 claims 29 more lives in Bangladesh, infects 1788
Bangladesh reported 29 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the country’s fatalities to 6,609.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge foundation laid
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a 4.8km double-line dual-gauge Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge aimed at boosting rail communication between the capital and Western zones of the Railway.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 36, 1908 new cases overnight
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Bangladesh as health authorities detected 1,908 new cases across the country in 24 hours until Saturday, taking the total to 460,619.
Bangladesh reports 20 coronavirus deaths, 2273 new cases
Bangladesh on Friday reported 20 coronavirus deaths and 2,292 new cases in 24 hours until morning amid apprehensions of another major virus outbreak in the winter months.
BdeshJaatra: Migration info platform launched in Bangladesh
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Agency for Migration, launched BdeshJaatra, an online information platform that provides information on safe migration, sustainable reintegration, and remittances management for aspirant migrants, migrants abroad, returnees, and their families.
Bangladesh reports 37 Covid-19 deaths, 2292 new patients
Amid the recent resurgence of Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, Bangladesh continues to report an upward trend in both new cases and deaths.
The world mourns a flawed yet beloved genius
Tributes have been pouring in from the world of sport and beyond on news of the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home on the outskirts of Buenos Aires…
BD School admission to all classes thru lottery this yr
New students for different classes of schools, including class I, will be selected through a lottery process this time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni.