US donates 62 lakh Pfizer jabs to Bangladesh
The United States has donated another 6.2 million (62 lakh) doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine to Bangladesh under the COVAX programme, sustaining the effort to expand vaccinations among youth and hard-to-reach communities.
Health | 22 February 2022, 04:41 pm, Tuesday
ECNEC okays Tk 1,059cr project for 5G
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a Tk 1,059.10 crore project for developing the optical fiber transmission network of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) for expanding 5G network in the country.
Economy | 22 February 2022, 04:32 pm, Tuesday
Awami League destroyed Language Movement spirit: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday accused the current Awami League government of destroying the spirit of the Language Movement by imposing a “fascist” rule on the country’s people.
Politics | 21 February 2022, 08:05 pm, Monday
UN court to open hearings in Rohingya genocide case
Myanmar’s shadow civilian administration called on the United Nations’ top court today not to allow the country’s military rulers to represent the Southeast Asian nation at hearings into a case accusing the country of genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority.
International | 21 February 2022, 08:04 pm, Monday
Russia has lists of Ukrainians 'to be killed or sent to camps', US warns UN
The United States has warned the United Nations it has information that Russia has lists of Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps"
International | 21 February 2022, 06:33 pm, Monday
9 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 1,951 in 24 hours
Bangladesh on Monday reported 1,951 more Covid cases while the coronavirus claimed overnight nine lives.
Health | 21 February 2022, 06:29 pm, Monday
BNP destroy the spirit of Liberation War: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said the BNP is destroying the spirit of the Liberation War, Bangla and Bangalee as he paid rich tributes to the language martyrs.
Politics | 21 February 2022, 06:29 pm, Monday
SSC, HSC exams in June, August respectively
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations of the current year will be held in June and August respectively.
Education | 21 February 2022, 05:59 pm, Monday
Bangladeshi’s question makes NY mayor shocked
Eric Adams, newly elected mayor of New York City was shocked to hear for unexpected and slapping question of an expatriate. He was first time participation of expatriate Bangladeshis in New York.
National | 14 January 2023, 06:55 pm, Saturday
President pays homage to Language heroes
President M Abdul Hamid early Monday paid his rich tribute to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.
National | 21 February 2022, 03:23 pm, Monday
PM pays rich tribute to Language heroes
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid their glowing tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.
National | 21 February 2022, 03:13 pm, Monday
Myanmar military junta at ICJ hearing
The legitimacy of the military government in Myanmar has become a more important question than the ICJ hearing that starts Monday, at this highest court of the United Nations.
International | 21 February 2022, 03:01 pm, Monday
Nation pays tributes to language movement martyrs
The supreme sacrifice of the language heroes on this day, 70 years back, is being remembered as people are paying glowing tributes to 1952 language martyrs by placing wreaths at the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar at midnight tonight maintaining health guidelines.
National | 21 February 2022, 11:28 am, Monday
One crore people to get products at affordable price in Ramadan: Tipu
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Sunday said that the government would provide six essential items to some one crore poor people of the country during the ensuing month of Ramadan.
Economy | 20 February 2022, 08:50 pm, Sunday
‘Ruling party syndicate’ behind price hike: Rizvi
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir today alleged that the ruling party business syndicate has raised the prices of daily essentials for lack of the government’s market intervention.
Politics | 20 February 2022, 08:02 pm, Sunday
Russian forces to stay in Belarus as Ukraine braced for war
Russian military exercises in Belarus will continue, Minsk announced Sunday, leaving Moscow with a large force near the northern Ukraine border as Western powers warn of an imminent invasion.
International | 20 February 2022, 07:34 pm, Sunday
BNP should talk in peaceful tone: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday urged the BNP to make comments in the language of peace without making shouts otherwise the AL along with the people will give them a befitting reply.
Politics | 20 February 2022, 06:41 pm, Sunday
Govt to flourish Bangla language in int’l arena: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is trying hard to flourish Bangla language, literature and culture further in the international arena.
National | 20 February 2022, 05:21 pm, Sunday
‘Little Bangladesh Avenue’ wins expatriates’ hearts in NY
James F. Gennaro a local councilor has won the hearts of New York expatriates in the United States by naming a street named ‘Little Bangladesh Avenue’.
National | 14 January 2023, 06:43 pm, Saturday
Ansary Academy launches free online school in USA
New York-based non-profit organization Ansary Academy, USA, has undertaken a wide range of activities to deliver door-to-door education to students in the epidemic of Covid-19.
Education | 20 February 2022, 03:01 pm, Sunday