Central Desk
The defeat is of the government, not ours: Taimur
Taimur Alam Khandaker, the defeated independent candidate in the Narayanganj City Corporation mayoral election, termed his defeat as the defeat of the government on Sunday.
'Tonga volcano causes 'significant' damage but no deaths'
Parts of the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa suffered "significant" damage in the powerful volcanic eruption but there have been no reports of injury or deaths, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Sunday
Prof Abdul Moyeen new VC of Comilla University
University, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Comilla University. In this regard, a notification from the Education Ministry signed by Deputy Secretary Md Mahmudul Alam was issued on Sunday.
Ivy secures a hat-trick win in N'ganj city polls
Ruling party Awami league candidate Selina Hayat Ivy has created history by becoming the first person to be elected thrice as mayor of any city in the country,
No decision yet on closing educational institutions: Education Minister
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Sunday said the government has not yet taken any decision for the closure of the educational institutions due to a rise in the Covid-19 infection rate.
President urges all to work together on basic issues
President M Abdul Hamid on Sunday called upon all, irrespective of party affiliations, opinions, classes and professions, to work together on basic issues like democracy,
8 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 5,222 in 24 hours
A total of 5,222 new infections were recorded and eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am Monday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Voters facing difficulty in using EVMs
Voters have been facing difficulties in using the electronic voting machine (EVM), which is slowing down voting in the Narayanganj City Corporation elections.
‘Our aim is to turn Bangladesh into a developed country’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government's main focus is on building a modern and technology-knowledge based nation.
Don’t pay heed to rumours over closure of educational institutions: Ministry
The Education Ministry has urged the people of the country not to pay heed to any rumour over the closure of educational institutions due to spike in Covid-19 cases
Rokeya Padak recipient Dr. Saria joins Dhaka Prokash
Begum Rokeya Padak recipient Dr. Saria Sultana has joined Dhaka Prokash, the multimedia news portal, as an Assistant Editor.
People must follow 11-point restriction: Health Minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque on Saturday said people must follow 11-point restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
None will remain homeless in country: Railways Minister
Railways Minister Md. Nurul Islam Sujan has said none will remain homeless in the country as the people who don't have a house are getting abode thanks to the present government.BSS.
Outsiders forbidden in Narayanganj on Sunday: SP
No outsiders will be allowed in Narayanganj on the day of the city civic polls and all residents should carry their national identity (NID) cards with them, the district superintendent of police (SP) Zaidul Alam said on Saturday.
7 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 3447 in 24hrs
A total of seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am Saturday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).