Central Desk
Bangladesh logs zero Covid death with 50 positive cases
Bangladesh reported zero Covid-19 death and 50 positive cases detected in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Dhaka College hostels closed till May 5
Dhaka College authorities have closed all its hostels and asked the students to leave the dormitories by this afternoon.
Violent clashes erupt again between Dhaka College students, traders; over 30 injure
Over 30 people including journalists and students were injured on Tuesday as students of Dhaka College locked into a series of clashes again with traders of New Market at Nilkhet intersection in the city.
DMP chief advise keep gold with relatives if leaving Dhaka for Eid
Md Shafiqul Islam, Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Monday advised city dwellers to leave their gold ornaments with relatives who live nearby before leaving Dhaka city during Eid.
Bangladesh Bank fixes interest rates for NBFIs
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked all non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to fix maximum 7 percent interest rate on deposit and maximum 9 percent interest rate on loan.
Tipu stresses united steps to meet LDC graduation challenges
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has underscored the need for working closely of both public and private sectors to meet the challenges of Bangladesh's graduation from the least developed country (LDC) status.
5-yr jail for food related offense: Cabinet clears draft law
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of Production, Storage, Movement, Transportation, Supply, Distribution and Marketing of Food grains (Prevention of Prejudicial Activity) Act, 2022 providing for punishment for offenses in any stage of the food supply chain.
Ebrahim Raisi warns Israel against any hostile action
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Monday that the armed forces would not let arch-foe Israel rest if it took action targeting the Islamic republic.
Sri Lanka leader trims cabinet of relatives
Sri Lanka's leader dropped two of his brothers and a nephew from his cabinet Monday, following public anger over the ruling family's mismanagement of a crippling economic crisis and calls for his resignation.
WB to provide US$250m loan to Bangladesh
A loan agreement was signed today between the government of Bangladesh and the World Bank (WB) under which the lending agency will provide US$250 million as budget support for the "Bangladesh- First Recovery and Resilience Development Policy Credit (DPC1)".
Quader warns of building strong resistance against BNP's movement
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said if the BNP chooses the path of terrorism and destructive acts again in the name of the movement, it will be resisted with an iron hand, involving commoners of the country.
Bangladesh logs 36 Covid cases with two deaths
Bangladesh reported 36 Covid-19 cases and two deaths linked it in the past 24 hrs till Monday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
India’s daily Covid-19 cases record over 89.8pc
India on Monday recorded a sharp rise in daily Covid-19 cases, stoking fears of a fourth wave of the virus.
Ukrainian forces in Mariupol have not surrendered: Denys Shmyhal
Remaining Ukrainian forces in the southern port of Mariupol are still fighting and continue to defy a Russian demand that they surrender, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Sunday.
Mushfiqur, Miraz join Sheikh Jamal from Mohammedan
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club was further bolstered by the inclusion of Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who joined their team from Mohammedan Sporting Club to play the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).