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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.
Qatar presses on with World Cup projects despite the virus
Work on Qatar’s World Cup stadiums and mega-projects linked to the tournament have continued apace despite tough social distancing rules to stem the spread of coronavirus among the largely migrant workforce.
Muslims mark Ramadan with unprecedented virus lockdowns
Muslims around the world began marking Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown on Friday with unprecedented bans on family gatherings and mass prayers, while a pushback in some countries has sparked fears of a surge in infections.
PM’s videoconference with officials of 8 districts Monday
Dhaka, April 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a videoconference with the public representatives and officials of eight districts of Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions Monday on the present coronavirus situation in the country.
Problems facing persons with disabilities and way forward
Amrita Rejina RozarioWith current Covid-19 pandemic flaring up across 210 countries in the world, millions of poor people are already affected and more so in the developing world.
Music video “Bhalo Thako Bangladesh” released with hope
Culture Desk Mobile phone operator Banglalink released a new music video titled “Bhalo Thako Bangladesh” conveying message of optimism, reassurance, and hope during this time of uncertainty and fear amid COVID-19 pandemic.
23 restaurants giving their communities back with free meals
Danielle Nierenberg As I’ve been hunkering down at home with my family, practicing social distancing during COVID-19, we’ve done more cooking—but we’ve also tried to support local restaurants. Some restaurants in our community are offering takeout and delivery, but unfortunately,…
Dealer held with 300kg OMS rice in Gaibandha
Police have arrested a dealer with 300kg OMS rice meant for sale to the poor at Tk 10 per kg under a government programme.
Young woman dies with corona symptoms in Rangpur hospital
A 30-year-old young woman died of COVID-19 at a hospital in Kaunia upazila of Rangpur on Wednesday morning.
With lockdown strengthened it’s time to expedite virus tests
Mostafa Kamal Majumder With the Muazzin (a man who calls devotees to prayers) asking devotees over loudspeakers on Monday to say prayers at homes, instead of going to mosques, five times a day, the public awareness about the war against…
China mourns Covid-19 victims with three-minute silence
China has mourned the victims of the coronavirus outbreak by observing a three-minute silence, bringing the nation to a halt. A day of remembrance was declared in China on Saturday to honour the more than 3,300 people who died of…
Chinese experts talk on Covid-19 crisis with world cities
Senior officials from the Chinese cities of Beijing, Guangzhou and Nanjing share knowledge and experience of COVID-19 crisis with city leaders and officials C40 Cities hosts virtual meeting to share experience on how to save lives and protect livelihoods during…
Internet can cope with US, Europe lockdown surge: Nokia
Fears that internet networks could buckle after millions of people went into coronavirus lockdown have proven unfounded, according to a report released yesterday which details huge surges in streaming and video conferencing in Europe and the US.
Folk icon John Prine’s condition critical with coronavirus
Grammy-winning American singer John Prine has been hospitalized for coronavirus and is in “critical” condition, his family said Sunday.
Man dies with coronavirus infection at Khulna Medical
A 45-year old man who took admission to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) with coronavirus symptoms after fleeing from a hospital in Dhaka died here early Thursday afternoon.
Hollywood awards grapple with virus
Hollywood’s glitzy film awards are scrambling to deal with the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus on the industry, with the Golden Globes first to relax their entry rules Thursday.
Bangladesh suspends all passenger flights with 10 countries
Dhaka, March 21 – Bangladesh on Saturday cancelled all the international passenger flights until March 31 with 10 countries to be effective from 12 am on Sunday to restrict the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Shakib to pair up with Mahi, Sporshia in ‘Nabab LLB’
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi film industry’s superstar Shakib Khan and Mahiya Mahi and Orchita Sporshia are all set to share the screen together. Shakib Khan-starrer, Bangladesh-India joint venture film ‘Nabab’ in 2017, became a nationwide success. This time he is going…
Trump angers Beijing with ‘Chinese virus’ tweet
China has reacted angrily after US President Donald Trump referred to the coronavirus as “Chinese”. A foreign ministry spokesman warned the US should “take care of its own business” before stigmatising China. The first cases of Covid-19 were recorded in…
Appeal for Khaleda’s release at Law Ministry: Home Minister
Dhaka, March 08 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday said the family’s appeal to temporarily release BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail was sent to the Law Ministry for its legal opinion.
Bangladeshi ‘infected with coronavirus’ in Italy
A Bangladeshi national has been infected with coronavirus or Covid-19 in Italy, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Wednesday.
Bangladesh eying to end Women’s T20 WC with winning note
Sports Desk In a bid to end the campaign with good note,Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in their last match of the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup tomorrow (Monday) at Melbourne in Australia.
Life starts with everyone clapping
Sudhirendar SharmaThe pun in his remark got me clapping involuntarily. Wonder, how else could anyone react to famous rapper and Grammy winner Jay-Z holding former US President Bill Clinton as the ultimate rock star, “people clap in a restaurant when…
10 female students charge RU teacher with sexual harassment
Rajshahi, Feb 26 – 10 students of Rajshahi University Fine Arts faculty complained to the university administration against a teacher of the same faculty for sexually harassing them. They gave a charge sheet to the Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell of…
With UK’s EU door closed, it’s open season for xenophobia
by Paul Mason on 24th February 2020 @paulmasonnews Paul Mason explains how even after the UK has technically left the EU, ‘Brexit’ has escalated into a culture war over immigration. Two million people saw it live and at least six…
Australia blow with speedster Vlaeminck out of T20 World Cup
Defending champions Australia suffered a blow on the eve of the women’s Twenty20 World Cup Thursday with young pace spearhead Tayla Vlaeminck ruled out of the tournament with a foot injury.
PM for boosting connectivity with neighbours
Dhaka, Feb 17 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday put emphasis on strengthening connectivity with all neighbours for the sake of development of this region.
We’re worse with food waste than we think
Common estimates for global food waste are too low, according to Dutch researchers, who suggest every person in the world is wasting about 500 calories of food a day.
Anarchy in movement’s name to be dealt with strictly: Quader
Dhaka, Feb 08 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said anarchy in the name of movement will be dealt with an iron hand.