Central Desk
No Covid-19 death, new cases 28 in 24 hours
No deaths were reported from Covid-19 for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Fitra fixed at minimum Tk 75, maximum Tk 2,310
The Islamic Foundation has fixed this year’s Fitra at minimum Tk 75 and maximum Tk 2,310 per person.
2 farmers arrested for load shedding protest in Rajshahi
Police have arrested two farmers for protesting against load shedding in Rajshahi on Thursday night.
EU imposes sanctions on Putin’s daughters
The European Union has imposed sanctions on two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia’s economy, businessmen and oligarchs in retaliation for the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to two EU officials.
South Africa 199/3 at tea
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 2-49 to rock South Africa but the hosts stayed stable by reaching 199-3 at tea on the opening day of the second and final Test at Port Elizabeth today.
No Covid death in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported no Covid death and 48 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Imran Khan to address nation ahead of no-confidence vote
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is to address the nation Friday, on the eve of a controversial no-confidence vote that looks certain to dismiss him.
EU approves Russia coal embargo, proposes more arms to Ukraine
The European Union on Thursday said it had approved an embargo on Russian coal and the closing of the bloc's ports to Russian vessels over the Ukraine war.
39 killed in train station strike: Ukraine security service
A strike on a train station in eastern Ukraine on Friday killed 39 people, including four children, Ukraine's SBU security service said, AFP.
AL ready to resist any plot: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said they are ready to respond to any conspiracy hatched against the government.
Sale of beef, mutton suspended in Sylhet
Meat Traders Co-operative Association in Sylhet has suspended sale of beef and mutton from Thursday morning demanding hike in prices fixed by the local administration.
BNP revolves hopeless and negative politics: Quader
Observing that the BNP is revolving in the cycle of hopeless and negative politics, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the BNP’s vision is cloaked in thick fog.
No Covid death, 44 new cases detected 24 hrs
Bangladesh logged zero Covid death and 44 fresh cases detected in the past 24 hours till Thursday morning, taking the total caseload to 19,51,947.
US imposes sanction on Putin's daughters
Little is known publicly about Russian President Vladimir Putin's daughters, sanctioned on Wednesday by the US government over Moscow's "atrocities in Ukraine."
Bangladesh in safe zone on foreign loan front: Kamal
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said that Bangladesh is in the safe zone in terms of receiving the foreign loans.