Govt mulls special allowance for police
The home ministry has sought Tk 355.85 crore from the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, to be paid as special allowance to the police20:12 14 November 2020
Diabetic patients at "increased risk of severe disease"
Amid the number of people with diabetes surge, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed need for strengthening health system as many diabetic patients are at “increased risk of severe disease and death from Covid-19.”19:54 14 November 2020
Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead
At least 10 civilians and five security personnel were killed in cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan on Friday, in one of this year`s deadliest days along the heavily militarised frontier separating the nuclear-armed rivals, officials said.19:42 14 November 2020
6,770 Rajshahi families to get brick-built houses by January
A total of 6,770 more distressed families are going to get brick-built houses in all the eight districts of the division by January next.19:14 14 November 2020
Here comes winter…
As winter sets in, sales of warm clothes have started to gain momentum. People are seen gathering at different makeshift shops and footpaths across the city to buy warm clothes, such as blanket, sweater, blazer, shawl, cap, and socks18:41 14 November 2020
Trust in vaccines vital to halting pandemic: WHO
As the world celebrates advances in vaccines against the novel coronavirus, a top WHO expert warned in an interview with AFP that public distrust risked rendering even the most effective treatments useless against the pandemic.18:22 14 November 2020
First waste-to-energy plant gets go-ahead
The government has given the approval to set up a waste-based power plant – first of its kind in the country – at Amin Bazar landfill under the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)18:15 14 November 2020
Covid-19 2nd wave: Bangladesh, China, 3 S Asian countries to strengthen coordination
Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have vowed to strengthen information sharing and coordination of policies and actions to cope with the impact of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.17:59 14 November 2020
Bangladesh defeats Nepal 2-0
Nabib Newaj Jibon`s strike on 10 minutes with an assist from Saad Uddin sent the crowds over the edge.03:07 14 November 2020
Covid-19 kills 19 more, 1,767 infected
Total confirmed cases have risen to 428,965.01:45 14 November 2020
Bangladesh Bank bars presence of non-members at board meetings
The Bangladesh Bank has recently been informed that the board of directors of some banks have violated this directive which was earlier given in a circular issued on December 26, 2013.01:34 14 November 2020
Together Again: Physical Distancing on the Decline
The gradual decline in compliance with recommended Covid-19 behaviors appears to have followed on the heels of governments relaxing restrictive lockdowns earlier in the summer.00:19 14 November 2020
US Embassy to begin accepting student visa applications
Applicants have been asked to submit their applications well ahead of their proposed travel dates.21:51 13 November 2020
Humayun Ahmed’s 72nd birth anniversary today
One of the most influential Bangla writers of the modern time, Humayun Ahmed is often credited with revitalising Bangla literature.20:36 13 November 2020
9 cases filed, 448 accused in Dhaka bus inferno
The cases have been filed under the Special Powers Act and the Explosives Control Act.20:18 13 November 2020
Qatar to host Bangladesh for World Cup qualifier match
Bangladesh will play against Qatar in the opening match of the Asian qualifiers for 2022 Fifa World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup China20:12 13 November 2020
Awami League reclaims Dhaka-18, Sirajganj-1 constituencies
The by-polls were held using electronic voting machines (EVMs) on Thursday.18:49 13 November 2020
Huawei brings 4 initiatives to boost Bangladesh’s ICT growth
The responsible parties will be managing these projects for at least three years from the days of inauguration.03:39 13 November 2020
BRTC bus driver suspended for ferrying more passengers than limit
BRTC issued a show-cause notice to the manager of the depot under which the bus operates02:27 13 November 2020
IFIC Bank shareholders approve proposal of revised rights issue
They approved the proposal at a virtual EGM on Thursday.02:17 13 November 2020
Indian GoAir to start Bangladesh operations on November 26
ABC-AIR has been appointed as General Sales Agent for Bangladesh.01:54 13 November 2020
CSE gives 5% dividend for FY 2019-20
Chittagong Stock Exchange Limited has approved five percent dividend for its shareholders for the 2019-20 fiscal year.01:30 13 November 2020
Strong int’l cooperation key to economic recovery: WTO deputy DG
He made the remarks while speaking to the heads of the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other international agencies in Geneva.01:03 13 November 2020
Naimul’s death: Charges framed against Prothom Alo editor, 8 othe
A Dhaka court has framed charges against nine persons, including Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman, over the death of Naimul Abrar, student of Dhaka Residential Model College.00:51 13 November 2020
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