Covid-19: 16 more die, 697 test positive in 24hrs
Another 736 people recovered from the disease in a day, rising the total number of recoveries to 473,173
Monday, 18 January, 2021
AL candidates sweep polls as people want development: Quader
Quader was addressing the inaugural ceremony of a four-day workshop on fire safety joining it virtually from his official residence on parliament premises
India to give some Covid-19 vaccines as gift: Minister
SII will export the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to Bangladesh by 26 January, Zahid Maleque says while addressing “Meet the Reporters" event at DRU
Journo Balu killing: 5 get life in explosive case
In February 13, 2008, a Khulna speedy trial tribunal acquitted all seven accused of the murder charge for allegedly not having witness and evidences
Side effects of corona vaccines reported
29 die in Norway, 13 suffer facial paralysis in Israel
Ferry services resume on Paturia-Daulatdia route after 10 hrs
Besides, five ferries carrying passengers and vehicles also got stuck in the middle of the river following the suspension of ferry services
96 killed, nearly 70,000 displaced as quake, floods hit Indonesia
The number of houses damaged by the quakes rose to 1,150 units in the district, and five school buildings were also destroyed there
Global Covid-19 cases top 95 million mark
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 23,928,643 as of Monday while the death toll climbed to 397,532
Foggy weather disrupts traffic movement
Thousands of vehicles, including passenger buses and goods-laden trucks, were seen moving at a snail's speed
Trapped Chinese miners still alive after 7 days
The 22 were trapped at the Hushan mine near Yantai in Shandong province in eastern China on 10 January after an explosion damaged the exit system of the mine
‘Preventive measures a must even after vaccination’
The government will give the vaccine to 1,50,0000 people (8.68 per cent) in the first stage of phase one
Teacher-student ratio not ideal at 21 public varsities
Even the teacher-student ratio is not ideal at some renowned and old universities
Foreign secy to visit Delhi Jan 27 to finalise Modi’s Dhaka trip
The foreign secretary will also hold a meeting with his Indian counterpart during his visit
48 killed in militia attack in Sudan
Some 97 people are also injured in the attack by armed militias in El Geneina, the capital of Sudan's West Darfur State, official SUNA news agency reports
'Dhaka-Washington ties to get stronger under Biden Administration'
US President-elect Joe Biden and his team are now all set to take over office on January 20, 2021
'Rohingyas with Bangladeshi passports considered as Bangladeshis'
Bangladesh saw huge influx in August 2017 and over 1.1 million Rohingyas are now living in Bangladesh
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 23 more deaths
Out of total tests, the positivity rate was 4.23 % on the latest day
Two more stimulus packages worth Tk 2,700cr approved
The total number of stimulus packages now stood at 23 with an overall outlay of Taka 1,24,053 crore which is also 4.44 percent of GDP
Produce quality films on Liberation War to counter distorted history: PM
Sheikh Hasina makes the call while addressing the distribution ceremony of the National Film Awards-2019 at BICC
Cold wave continues, rain likely by the end of the week
The lowest temperature is recorded at 7.8 degree Celsius in Srimangal on Sunday
PM distributes National Film Awards
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud handed over the awards and certificates to the awardees while Sheikh Hasina joined the event virtually from Ganabhaban
3 get death for killing mother, son in Kakrail
The death row convicts are victim’s husband Abdul Karim, his third wife Sharmin Akter Mukta and Mukta’s brother Al-Amin Johny
Charges framed against 8 in MC College rape case
A group of youths tied up a man and raped his 19-year-old wife at a dormitory of MC College on September 25
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Covid-19 infects over 94.4 million people globally
The US remained the worst-hit country, with 395,650 deaths and 23,743,788 cases
Country sees boost in imports
Experts see the rise in imports as a good sign for the country’s economy, explaining that a rise in imports means increasing investment and impetus to the economy as a whole
Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
National Guard troops have been sent en masse to Washington DC, to deter any repeat of last week's deadly riots
AL sweeps 2nd-phase municipal polls
Savar, Sreepur, Mongla, Basurhat, Jhenaidah, Kushtia, Pabna, Natore and most other places have got ruling party mayors
Vaccine production likely in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has given money in advance to purchase vaccine from the Serum Institute of India
Councillor-elect stabbed dead after victory in Sirajganj
The deceased was identified as Tariqul Islam, elected from ward No. 6 under Sirajganj Municipality
Rajshahi municipal polls: AL candidates win in two, rebel in one
AL’s AKM Ataur Rahman Khan wins the elections to Kakanhat municipality while Abdul Malek Mandal in Bhabaniganj municipality
Bashundhara Group sets up country’s biggest petrochemical plant
A meeting for raising fund Tk 7457.75cr under syndication arrangements for constructing petrochemical plant in Sitakunda was held at Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View
BCB announces ODI squad for home series against West Indies
Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam, all-rounder Mahedi Hasan and right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud are three uncapped players in the squad
Bangladesh reports 21 more deaths, 578 new cases
Besides, the tally of infections has surged to 5,27,093 as 578 new cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours
Cold wave may persist for 3 more days
The lowest temperature is recorded at 7.9 degree Celsius in Srimangal
PM to distribute Nat’l Film Awards 2019 Sunday
The premier will attend the programme virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban
Bangladesh becomes 45th military power in the world
The US ranked first, followed by Russia, China, and India, while Pakistan ranked 10th in the list of 138 countries
India launches world’s largest Covid-19 vaccination drive
Indian PM Modi virtually launches the Covid-19 immunisation programme today to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in India where over 1.5 lakh people have lost their lives so far
Elevated expressway project to linger for 3 more years
Once in operation, the expressway is expected to contribute to hassle-free road connectivity from the southern areas to north areas
Anomalies in Hospitals: Same drug purchased at different prices
There is also a chance for the medicine to get damaged for storing it for a long time
Death toll rises to 67 in Indonesia quake
Many people are still trapped under collapsed buildings, according to local search and rescue teams
Global Covid-19 death toll passes two million
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges mass vaccinations as the pandemic progresses at a record pace
Voting in 2nd phase municipality elections underway
A total of 221 mayoral candidates, 745 councillors for reserved seats and 2,320 councillors are battling in the general seats under the municipality polls
People’s curiosity about side effects of vaccine
Some have even got a little bit worried as the vaccine recipients will have to sign a consent letter to get the vaccine card during the registration process that will start on January 27
Closure of all educational institutions extended till January 30
Earlier, the closure was extended till January 16
Bangladesh to get ‘first’ priority in receiving India’s vaccines: Delhi official
India considers Bangladesh as a priority country among its neighbours to receive Covid-19 vaccine
Covid-19: 13 more die, 762 test positive in 24hrs
Another 718 people recovered from the disease in a day, rising the total number of recoveries to 471,123
India to launch world’s largest vaccination drive Saturday
Record 300,000 health care workers across the country scheduled to get vaccinated on the first day
Global Covid death toll nears 2 million
The US remained the worst-hit country, with 388,529 deaths and 23,308,712 cases
Govt agencies not allowed to purchase cars above 3000CC
The instruction came up at a secretary-level meeting with cabinet secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam in the chair
Govt ready to start corona vaccination
The government has already made a priority list of vaccine recipients, arranged an online registration system and formed vaccination teams
Biden unveils $1.9 tn economic plan as US recovery buckles
Biden aims to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, help struggling state and local governments, safely reopen schools, roll out a massive Covid-19 vaccination campaign
Violence flares ahead of local body polls
Sixteen municipalities are set go to polls Saturday while the CCC election is billed for January 27
'Bangladesh has capacity to preserve 15cr vaccines'
The health minister tells this in a meeting on “Application and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines” at the health ministry
HC rules for recording fingerprints, iris scans during birth registration
A High Court division bench comprising Justice JBM Hassan and Justice Md Khairul Alam passed the order
Bangladesh reports new 16 COVID-19 deaths, 813 fresh cases
A total of 16,608 samples were tested at 199 authorized laboratories across the country in the last 24 hours
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BNP’s nature is to make good initiatives questionable: Quader
Quader said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has set examples in checking the transmission of coronavirus outbreak
Cold wave may continue for a few more days
The lowest temperature is recorded at 7.1 degree Celsius in Dinajpur
SSN allowances being sent to beneficiaries’ mobile wallets: PM
Sheikh Hasina says this while inaugurating different allowances distribution ceremony at BICC, joining virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban
UNESCAP partners with SEAF to launch WEEF
The partnership, which received financial support from the Govt of Canada, set out to unlock private growth capital for small and medium enterprises over the next four years
Covid: India reports lowest single-day cases in 7 days
As per the Ministry data, till now, 1,01,29,111 people have recovered while 2,14,507 are active cases
9 militants surrender to RAB, return to normal life
The surrender programme was held in presence of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Inspector General of Police Dr Benazir Ahmed
JP chairman GM Quader diagnosed with Covid-19
He is doing well and receiving treatment from his home in the capital on the advice of the doctor
Global Covid deaths surpass 1.97 million
The US remained the worst-hit country, with 384,604 deaths and 23,067,796 cases
Govt cuts LNG supply amid record tariff hike
Some 400mmbtu of imported LNG will be supplied to the grid until February, down from the regular volume of 550- 650mmbtu
Now councillor candidate’s body recovered in Jhenaidah
Earlier, Boltu Hossain, 50, younger brother of AL backed councillor candidate Shawkat Hossain, was hacked dead on Wednesday evening
Trump impeached for unprecedented second time
The Senate will not hold a trial before January 20, when Democrat Joe Biden assumes the presidency, meaning the real estate tycoon will escape the ignominy of being forced to leave early
Dhaka protests US Secretary of State’s remarks
Bangladesh Govt rejects Michael R Pompeo’s conjecture about possible al-Qaida attack
Private cos can sell vaccines only to authorised hospitals
If Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd wants to sell Covishield vaccine commercially, price of a dose will be fixed after the import of its first lot from India
Rohingya Repatriation: Tripartite talks in Dhaka on Jan 19
"We hope it would be a fruitful meeting," Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen told reporters
Seven killed in Jhenaidah road crash
The identities of the casualties could not be known immediately
Schedule for 41st and 42nd BCS preliminary test declared
Of the examinations, 41st BCS preliminary will be held on March 19 while the 42nd BCS preliminary on February 26
Bangladesh reports 14 COVID-19 deaths
A total of 15,727 samples were tested at 199 authorized laboratories across the country during the time
Beximco could start private sales of AstraZeneca vaccine next month
Beximco, one of Bangladesh’s biggest pharmaceutical companies, is the exclusive distributor of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the country
Cold wave sweeps over six regions
The lowest temperature was recorded at 7.8 degree Celsius in Badalgachhi upazila of Naogaon
One killed, seven hurt in Gulshan AC blast
The explosion took place at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa centre in Dhaka's Gulshan area at 1:50pm
Over 91.5 million infected with Covid-19 globally
In the US, the world’s worst-hit country, the infection tally is nearing the grim milestone of 23 million
Dhaka, Delhi to intensify fight against int’l terrorist groups
The first virtual police chiefs' dialogue between India and Bangladesh held on Tuesday
Bangladesh Armed Forces to join Indian Republic Day celebrations
Participation of Bangladesh Tri-service Marching Contingent and Ceremonial band for the Republic Day Celebrations 2021
Many policemen get addicted to drugs
Eighty policemen of DMP have so far been detected as drug addicts in their dope tests, says Walid Hossain, deputy commissioner (DC-Media)
Mild cold wave likely from today
Another spell of cold wave may sweep across in the country after January 20
Indonesia crash: All 62 people killed on board, 'black box' recovered
Indonesian police have identified the first victim - Okky Bisma, a 29-year-old flight attendant
Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump
Earlier in the day the president took no responsibility for the breach of Congress by supporters of his
School Banking: BB asks NBR to adjust tax at source
The central bank has made the recommendation on condition of submitting e-TIN of the parents in favour of school banking accounts
Bangladesh gets closer to LDC graduation
UN likely to recommend Bangladesh’s LDC graduation in February
HC wants BB report on money laundering allegations against Papul, family
The court asked the central bank authorities to submit the main copy of the report of its probe
Steps taken to protect 1, 220 Bangabandhu sculptures and murals: Police HQ
Police authorities submitted a report to HC stating that CCTV cameras and searchlights installed in and around the sculptures
India to first help neighbours with emergency Covid vaccine
Commercial supplies will only take place after the vaccines get market authorisation
Journalist Mizanur Rahman Khan laid to rest
He was buried at 2:15pm today after his final or third Namaz-e-Janaza on the National Press Club premises in the capital
DSCC Mayor for withdrawing cases against his predecessor
A recent statement made by Sayeed Khokon bringing corrupt allegation against present DSCC chief has already turned into a laughingstock, says Barrister Taposh
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 16 more deaths
The recovery rate stands at 89.44 percent with a 1.49 percent mortality rate
Intensity of night temperature may drop
The mercury may dip gradually in the next three days
MC College rape: Charge sheet against 8 accepted
Investigation Officer (IO) of Sylhet's Murari Chand College rape case submitted the charge sheet against eight persons
Journalist Mizanur’s 3rd namaz-e-janaza held
Mizanur to be buried at Mirpur Martyred Intellectual Graveyard after Zohr prayers
Covid: WHO calls on governments to vaccinate at-risk groups first
The WHO chief says yet another new variant or mutation of the virus had emerged in Japan over the weekend
WHO warns coronavirus herd immunity unlikely this year
Infections numbers are surging around the world, especially in Europe where nations have been forced to ramp up virus restrictions even as vaccines are rolled out
Covid-19: India being ready for its massive vaccine drive
The country's two vaccines are Covishield that has been developed by AstraZeneca with Oxford University and Covaxin by local firm Bharat Biotech
Trump Homeland Security chief abruptly quits at tense time
The resignation comes a day before Trump is set to visit the U.S.-Mexico border wall
3 killed as bailey bridge collapses in Rangamati
The incident took place around 7:00am
Mosquito menace turns terrible
DSCC and DNCC have increased budget and manpower and also imported new pesticides and machineries, but don’t get the expected results of controlling the menace
Bashundhara Group MD receives Best Excellence Award
Indian Importers Chamber of Commerce & Industry confers the award on Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir at a function in city