Covid-19: 23 more die, 1,308 test positive in 24hrs
Another 1,544 people recovered from the disease in a day, rising the total number of recoveries to 315,107
Sunday, 25 October, 2020
Death in custody: Raihan’s mother begins hunger strike
Salma Begum and her other relatives begin the strike demanding capital punishment for all the police personnel involved with the 'killing' of Raihan
Zero tolerance against corruption, terrorism, militancy: PM
Sheikh Hasina says this while speaking at the Silver Jubilee programme of DRU
PM urges journos to work being imbued with patriotism
Sheikh Hasina comesup with the call while speaking at the Silver Jubilee programme of Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU)
Bangladesh seeks Greek support over Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh Ambassador to Greece Ashud Ahmed discussed the issue while presenting his credentials to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou
Global coronavirus: Confirmed cases surpass 42.5 mn
Till now, 42,532,198 people have been tested positive for Covid-19 while 1,148,943 deaths have been reported so far
5.1km of Padma Bridge visible after installation of 34th span
With the new one, a total of three spans have been placed on the bridge this month
Complex angioplasty by Bangladeshi doctor recognised as world’s best
The European Bifur-cation Club, an internationally renowned organisation, honours three of the best complex angioplasties in the world each year
Accommodation also ready for int’l org reps
There are two hospitals, three schools, a super shop, two mosques and a playground in Bhasan Char
Horrible use of drugs
The Department of Narcotics Control officials say the safe haven of the injecting drugs is terminals and bus and train stations
Bangladesh on track to achieve SDGs, says Zuena Aziz
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the SDGs were well aligned with the govt mid-term development plan
Govt implements action plan to cut road accident by 50pc: Quader
Quader says Sheikh Hasina is not thinking about winning of the next elections, but promoting the next generation
Covid-19: 19 more die, 1,094 test positive in 24hrs
Another 1,498 people recovered from the disease in a day, rising the total number of recoveries to 313,563
Veteran lawyer Barrister Rafique-ul-Huq laid to rest
Barrister Rafique-ul-Huque breathed his last at about 8:30 am today due to old age-complications at the age of 85
Global Covid-19 tally crosses 42 million
Till now, 42,203,732 people have been tested positive for Covid-19 while 1,144,165 deaths have been reported so far, according to the JHU data
WB, BRAC sign MoU for improving road safety
World Bank and BRAC will implement a programme to halve road fatalities by 2030
US remarks on its role over Rohingya issue ‘inappropriate’: China
"It is everybody’s expectation that Biegun’s visit should focus on the Bangladesh-US relationship," said the Embassy
There is no alternative to print media: Naem Nizam
Prophesies of many experts that online news portals will take the place of print version are not coming true
Daily Sun celebrating 10th anniversary
A day-long programme is underway at the daily’s office at Bashundhara Residential Area in the capital
Speedboat capsize: 5 bodies recovered from Agunmukha river
The deceased are identified as police personnel Mahibbulla, 35, NGO workers Md Kabir, 30, Mostafa, 35, Hasan, 25, and Imran, 25
US Covid cases surge to record daily high
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams warns that hospital admission numbers are growing, but mortality rates are falling due to better patient care
President, PM greet Daily Sun on its 10th anniversary
In separate messages, Abdul Hamid and Sheikh Hasina wish continued success of the English daily
Barrister Rafique-ul-Huq no more
He passes away at a city hospital Saturday morning
Daily Sun steps into 11th year
The Daily Sun, a concern of the country’s leading business conglomerate Bashundhara Group, started its journey in 2010
Gambia submits case against Myanmar
The Gambia is represented by the international law firm Foley Hoag LLP
PM seeks UN’s robust role to resolve Rohingya crisis
Sheikh Hasina says 2020 is a challenging year because of the outbreak of the COVID-19
Covid-19: 14 more die, 1,586 test positive in 24hrs
Another 1,533 people recovered from the disease in a day, rising the total number of recoveries to 312,065
Rain across Bangladesh continues; more expected
The highest amount of rain, 254mm, has been recorded in Khepupara of Barishal district
Myanmar urged to address root causes of violence in Rakhine
Donor Conference on Sustaining Support for Rohingya calls Myanmar to create favourable conditions for voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of Rohingya people
Rohingya Crisis: US$ 600 mn funding announced
The co-hosts of the conference on sustaining support for the Rohingya Refugee Response came up with the figures in a joint closing announcement on Thursday night
Dhaka submits amended Continental Shelf to UN
Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Rabab Fatima delivers the amended submission to the DOALOS on behalf of govt
Water transport services on Shimulia-Kathalbari route halted
However, the Met Office on Friday advised maritime ports to hoist local cautionary signal number 4
Local warning signal 4 for maritime ports
Low-lying coastal areas could be inundated by tidal surges, Met Office warns
China to initiate ‘tripartite talks’ over Rohingya
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has conveyed Bangladesh that Myanmar recently assured them (China) of taking back Rohingyas temporarily taking shelter in Bangladesh
US gives full approval for remdesivir Covid drug
FDA says Veklury, the drug's brand name, cut the recovery time on average by five days during clinical trials
Conspiracy still on to create unrest
Protests against the recent incidents of rape and other forms of violence against women continued in the capital and other parts of the country
UNSC members obliged to end violence in Myanmar: US
Washington encourages continued responsiveness to needs of Rohingya refugees
Bangladeshi citizens can now visit India
Indian High Commission in Dhaka issues travel guidelines
Closure of edn instts likely to continue
Under this present situation, online, radio, television classes will continue, say sources
Imported onion will not be less than Tk 55 per kg: Tipu Munshi
The commerce minister also said, ‘People are suffering a lot for the price hike of onion'
Water transport workers call off strike
The workers' leaders withdraw the strike in the afternoon today
3 killed as bus falls into ditch in Manikganj
The deceased were identified as Hridoy Hossain, 28, driver of the bus, Anwara Begum, 65, a passenger of the bus and Nikhil Sarkar, 25, a pedestrian
Covid-19: 24 more die, 1,696 test positive in 24hrs
Another 1,687 people recovered from the disease in a day, rising the total number of recoveries to 310,532
Suspended DIG Prisons Bazlur Rashid indicted in graft case
The court fixes November 22 for recording deposition of witnesses in the case
Bring drivers under dope test: PM
Sheikh Hasina makes the call while addressing a discussion through a videoconference from Ganabhaban on the occasion of the National Road Safety Day 2020
War crimes: Death warrant issued for Qaisar
Supreme Court released the full text of its verdict upholding the war criminal's death penalty on Wednesday
Coronavirus: Global cases exceed 41 mln
The total number of infections around the world has reached 41, 148,042 with 1,130, 405 fatalities
Durga Puja begins today amid tight security
According to BPUP, this year Durga Puja will be arranged at 30,225 temples across the country
UK urges world not to “turn away from Rohingya’s suffering”
Some £47.5million new UK aid announced to support Rohingyas, help Bangladesh
Bolsonaro rejects Chinese vaccine against COVID-19
“Butantan’s vaccine will be Brazil’s vaccine,” says Health Minister Pazuello
Spain records one million Covid cases
On Wednesday the country reported 16,973 infections and 156 deaths in the previous 24 hours
Crash victims cry for compensation
Experts stress law reforms to ensure redress to victims and family members
Action plan endorsed to strengthen social protection
The action plan was endorsed at the 6th session of the Committee on Social Development, hosted by the United Nations ESCAP this week
President, PM greet Hindu community on Durga Puja
'Durga Puja is attached to the traditional heritage and culture of Bangla'
Former AG Barrister Rafiqul Huq on life support
The noted lawyer of the country is undergoing treatment at Ad-Din Hospital in Dhaka
Govt-fixed price of potato not being followed
Consumers are the worst sufferers in terms of price hike of potatoes
Schools won’t reopen in November: Dipu Moni
It is unlikely to reopen the educational institutes across the country in the upcoming November amid fearing of corona virus spread, she says
Int’l donor govts asked to recognise persecution of Rohingyas as genocide
Fortify Rights makes the appeal ahead of a conference to raise fund for the displaced people from Myanmar
India to export 20,000 tonnes onions to Bangladesh
The Indian government has decided to export 20,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh on special consideration
Bangladesh reports 24 more Covid-19 deaths
The country's death toll from the virus now stands at 5,723
AL candidates win Khulna, Dinajpur, Sirajganj
By-polls to chairman posts were held at 41 union parishads
Anti-rape protesters block Shahbagh
A group of protesters belonging to various organisations takes to the street and stages a sit-in programme there
11 Afghan women killed in stampede near Pakistan consulate: officials
The Pakistan consulate had resumed issuing visas last week after a seven month pause because of the coronavirus outbreak
No annual exams of secondary level this year: Education Minister
The minister came up with the discloser during a press brief through an online platform this noon
Global Covid-19 cases top 40.7mn: Johns Hopkins
The US is the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 8,272,427 and 220,992 respectively
Khashoggi fiancee sues Saudi prince in US over murder
After global expressions of outrage over the case and pressure from the United States and Turkey, 13 Saudis were tried in Riyadh and sentenced to stiff prison terms
Enu, Rupon denied bail, rule scrapped
The HC bench of Justice Md Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice Ahmed Sohel scrap ruling over the bail
2 youths die in Cox’s Bazar landslide
Police say they will take necessary legal action in this regard very soon
No downside to wearing a mask: Experts
Health experts think there are very little disadvantages of wearing a mask
Cricketers strike: A mission yet to be accomplished
The strike lasted for three days following tussle between the board and the cricketers
Banks need to install SOC to secure system from hacking: Experts
All bank the banks need to reinforce their effort for building skilled manpower that can deal with the latest technology
Density blindness hampers development
According to planners, population density in different areas of Dhaka surpassed many cities of Europe
Results of 38th BCS non-cadre posts published
The PSC recommends 541 from among the candidates who qualified BCS examinations but did not get cadre job for lack of posts
ECNEC approves Tk 567cr project to develop runways of 3 airports
Among the four approved projects, three projects are fresh while the rest one is a revised project
UNHCR stresses int’l support for Rohingya resolution
A donor conference is going to be held as humanitarian response facing shortfall this year
Potato retail price now at Tk 35 per kg
The annual demand of potatoes in the country is around 7.7 million tons while two million tons of potatoes are preserved as seed
Bangladesh reports 18 more Covid-19 deaths
Another 1,380 people tested positive for Covid-19 and the number of total cases now stands at 3,91,586
105 die from floods, landslides in central Vietnam
The fatalities were mainly reported in the provinces of Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam, according to the committee's latest report
Lighterage vessel workers' strike disrupts offloading at Ctg port
The unloading of goods from vessels anchored at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port has been suspended
Nixon Chowdhury gets anticipatory bail in EC case
The EC filed the case on October 15 against Nixon for violating the election code of conduct during the Charbhadrasan Upazila Parishad by-polls
Arms and narcotics cases: Court accepts charges against Samrat
The court fixes November 30 for hearing on charge framing against the accused in the cases
Goods-carrying water transport workers start indefinite strike
They call the strike to press home an 11-point charter of demand, including appointment letter and food allowance
Elections, by-polls to 208 local govt bodies underway
The voting started at 9:00am and will continue till 5:00pm without any break
Global Covid-19 cases top 40 mn: JHU
Besides, over 1.1 million fatalities were recorded globally as the virus continues to ravage the world
Lighter vessel catches fire in Bay of Bengal
14 crews have been rescued by coast guard
Biggest-ever circular for pry teachers published
According to the new recruitment policy, women candidates will not be able to apply without graduation
Wear masks to avoid Covid's second surge: PM
Prime Minister made the call while presiding the weekly Cabinet meeting held virtually
Mobile court needed to execute mandatory use of masks
Cabinet instructs the field-level administration to conduct mobile court
Bangladesh likely to surpass India in GDP
A report of Bloomberg reveals this information
Covid-19: 21 more die, 1,637 test positive in 24hrs
Another 1,627 people recovered from the disease in a day, rising the total number of recoveries to 305,599
Rohingya Atrocities: Netherlands for ensuring justice through ICJ
Foreign Minister of the Netherlands Stef Blok in a letter to his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen conveyed it saying they will help to ensure justice through ICJ
Man gets life term as court completes rape case in 7-day
The court also fined him Tk 20,000 and he will have to serve one year more imprisonment if he fails to pay the money
Plea seeks stay on HC order compensating Jahalam
Earlier on September 30, the High Court directed the Brac Bank to give Tk 15 lakh in compensation to jute mill worker Jahalam within 30 days of receiving the copy of the order
33rd span of Padma Bridge installed
With the installation of the pillar, 4,950 meters of the much-hyped 6.15km-long bridge is now visible
Shimulia-Kathalbari launch services halted for poor navigability
Earlier, the authorities suspended ferry operation on the route for the same reason
Drug addicts rule the roost on DU campus
Taking and selling drugs are nothing new on DU campus and its adjoining areas but such activities have increased recently, as the university remains closed for a long time amid the virus outbreak
PM sends gifts to Mamata Banerjee on Durga Puja
The gift was sent through the Benapole checkpost on Sunday afternoon
SC upholds HC bail order for ex-MP Awal, wife in graft cases
Earlier on October 5, the High Court granted a four-week bail to them in two corruption cases
Pranab Mukherjee's fond recollections of ties to Bangladesh
Treated as a family member, Mukherjee traces warm ties with Sheikh Hasina
Global coronavirus cases approaching 40 mn
Besides, the global death toll was registered 1,112,535 while 27,418,921 recovered