Archive | Dhaka Prokash

Dhaka ranks second worst polluted city

Dhaka has been ranked second-most polluted in the latest list of world cities with the worst air quality being categorised as 'very unhealthy'.

National | 13 December 2021, 03:31 pm, Monday

Remain alert against anti-state conspiracy: Joy

Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has called upon all to remain alert as anti-state and anti-government conspiracy is being hatched ahead of the next general elections.

Politics | 13 December 2021, 03:24 pm, Monday

‘Covid booster shots for over 60s, frontliners from this month’

Health Minister Zahid Maleque said the authorities will start to administer booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccine to frontline workers as well as people aged 60 and over from this month.

Health | 13 December 2021, 03:18 pm, Monday

60% of people remain jobless for 95 days for Covid-19: CPD

Around 60 per cent of employed people in the informal sector lost their jobs and was remain unemployed for about 95 days because of the economic shutdown and lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, says Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Economy | 13 December 2021, 04:40 pm, Monday

Fake case against SK Sinha: Nazmul Huda gets permanent bail

A Dhaka court has granted permanent bail to former BNP minister Barrister Nazmul Huda in a case filed over lodging fake case against former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha.

National | 13 December 2021, 02:52 pm, Monday

Closure of Kuet extended till Dec 23

The closure of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) has been extended till December 23.

Education | 13 December 2021, 04:37 pm, Monday

India's Harnaaz Sandhu is crowned Miss Universe

Harnaaz Sandhu of India has been crowned Miss Universe 2021, marking the end of a controversial pageant hosted this year in southern Israel.

Lifestyle | 13 December 2021, 08:38 pm, Monday

Sabnam Faria seeks anticipatory bail

Actress Sabnam Faria has filed a petition with the High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case of collusion and embezzlement in the fraudulent activities of e-commerce company Evaly.

Entertainment | 13 December 2021, 01:55 pm, Monday

Katrina-Vicky shares wedding 'Sangeet' pictures

Indian bollywood celebrity couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, who recently got married, have shared the pictures from their 'Sangeet' ceremony.

Entertainment | 13 December 2021, 01:56 pm, Monday

HC stays case against Dr Yunus for 6 months

The High Court today stayed for six months the procedure of a case filed against Nobel Laureate and Chairman of Grameen Communications Dr Muhammad Yunus over violation of labour law.

Law and Human Rights | 12 December 2021, 08:42 pm, Sunday

US sanction on RAB is one-sided: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said US sanction on some incumbent and ex-officials of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) are one-sided and politically-motivated.

Politics | 12 December 2021, 08:30 pm, Sunday

Sanctions on RAB, It’s a matter of shame: Fakhrul

The USA imposed the sanctions on RAB while the high-ranking officials of the organisation are not allowed to go there. If they have any property there, it will be confiscated. It’s a matter of shame,”

Politics | 12 December 2021, 08:14 pm, Sunday

Just one week: How life has changed for Murad

Just a one week back, Murad Hassan was a powerful State Minister for Information and Broadcasting. But today he finds nowhere to hide his face.

National | 12 December 2021, 07:41 pm, Sunday

‘Vampire’ author Anne Rice passes away at 80

Anne Rice, the author known for her best-selling book ‘Interview with the Vampire’, has passed away at the age of 80, according to The New York Times.

International | 13 December 2021, 04:34 pm, Monday

Bangladesh to be a developed country in 2041: Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Now, I don’t have to worry any more. Of course, Bangladesh would be a developed Bangladesh in 1941.

National | 12 December 2021, 06:41 pm, Sunday

"DCCI Tax Guide 2021-22" unveiled

Chairman of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem today unveiled a 'Tax Guide', published by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) at his NBR office.

Economy | 12 December 2021, 06:38 pm, Sunday

Victory Day programmes announced

Various programmes have been taken at the national level to celebrate the Victory Day-2021 with due respect and solemnity.

National | 12 December 2021, 06:31 pm, Sunday

COVID-19: 6 deaths, 329 fresh cases reported

Bangladesh has reported 329 COVID-19 cases while the coronavirus claimed overnight six lives.

Health | 12 December 2021, 06:25 pm, Sunday

Murad returns to Dhaka

Murad Hasan, who resigned the State Minister for Information and Broadcasting amid severe backlash for his indecent remarks, after not getting permission to enter Canada and Dubai, finally had to return to the country.