Covid-19: Bangladesh records 26 deaths, 1,504 new cases
Bangladesh recorded 26 more deaths of deadly coronavirus in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, down from 36 a day ago, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).21:33 21 May 2021
Japan to restrict entry from Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka to prevent corona variant
The Japanese government said it will impose stricter restrictions for those who have been in Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka in the 14 days before arrival to prevent a more contagious coronavirus variant first found in India from spreading20:50 21 May 2021
Strict lockdown imposed in Teknaf and five Rohingya camps
Amid a huge surge in Covid-19 cases in the region, a 10-day complete lockdown has been imposed in Teknaf upazila while week-long similar restrictions have been announced in five Rohingya camps of Ukhiya-Teknaf.20:26 21 May 2021
Dhaka seeks strong global resolve to end Palestinian crisis permanently
Permanent Representative (PR) of Bangladesh to the UN Ambassador Rabab Fatima has urged the international community to take urgent and decisive action to resolve the longstanding crisis in Palestine.18:49 21 May 2021
WB to provide Bangladesh $600 mn for poor, vulnerable people
The World Bank has approved $600 million for two projects in Bangladesh to help over 1.75 million poor and vulnerable populations, including youth, women, disadvantaged groups, and returnee migrant workers improve employability and livelihood opportunities, and build their resilience against future shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic.18:01 21 May 2021
Covid-19: New cases fall to 2.59 lakh, deaths still above 4,000 in India
India on Friday recorded a total of 2,59,551 new coronavirus case, a drop from over 2.76 lakh recorded a day ago, according to the updated data released by the Union health ministry.17:42 21 May 2021
Biden hails Israel-Hamas cease-fire, sees ‘opportunity’
President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed the cease-fire in the fighting between Israel and Hamas, saying he sees a “genuine opportunity” toward the larger goal of building a lasting peace in the Middle East.17:04 21 May 2021
Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war
Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire Thursday, halting a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, brought life in much of Israel to a standstill and left more than 200 people dead.16:52 21 May 2021
Pandemic-related spending needs adequate transparency
Governments around the world are playing a crucial role in providing lifelines to people and firms to help combat the pandemic and its economic fallout03:51 21 May 2021
Tamim, Mushfiq shine in practice match
Bangladesh experienced batsmen Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim struck fifty as BCB Red pulled off a comfortable 5-wicket victory over BCB Green in the inter-squad practice game on Thursday03:41 21 May 2021
Journalist leaders demand unconditional release Rozina Islam
Leaders of the journalist community have demanded unconditional release of Prothom Alo’s senior reporter Rozina Islam. They also demanded withdrawal of case filed against her03:24 21 May 2021
‘IORA Action Plan should be result-oriented’
The Second IORA Action Plan should be result-oriented, action-oriented, inclusive, comprehensive, and aligned to the objectives of the IORA, said Secretary (Maritime Affairs Unit), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rear Admiral (Retd) Md Khurshed Alam02:58 21 May 2021
Bangladesh partners with Japanese firm to build 100MW solar plant in Feni
Bangladesh on Thursday signed an agreement with a Japanese firm to build a 100 megawatts solar power plant in Feni’s Sonagazi02:32 21 May 2021
Rozina’s arrest: DRU goes for demo wearing black masks Friday
The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) is going to stage a demonstration wearing black masks on Friday, protesting journalist Rozina`s arrest in a case under Official Secrets Act02:08 21 May 2021
India keeps watch on Chinese PLA’s exercise along LAC: Gen Naravane
Indian Chief of the Army Staff Gen M M Naravane has said India is keeping a constant eye on the Chinese Army’s annual exercise along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh01:52 21 May 2021
Debapriya applauds Nagad’s success for financial inclusion
Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has said Nagad has reached areas where large or ‘white elephant’ banks could not go01:45 21 May 2021
Ring Shine Textiles allowed to spend unused IPO fund
The securities regulator has allowed Ring Shine Textiles to spend the unused IPO fund of Tk 40 crore01:08 21 May 2021
India runs more 1200 Oxygen Express trains
Touching the milestone of running 200 Oxygen Expresses, Indian Railways has delivered nearly 12,630 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in more than 775 tankers to various states across the country00:53 21 May 2021
Stocks decline on profit-taking
The most profit-booking takes place on NBFIs, banks, food and pharmaceutical stocks00:32 21 May 2021
Emirates showcases innovative products at Arabian Travel Market
Emirates Airlines showcased its innovative new products in the four-day Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM) event which ended in Dubai on Wednesday00:16 21 May 2021
Shakib back, Shanto out for first two ODIs against Sri Lanka
Selectors have rewarded young pacer Shoriful Islam for his consistent performances with a maiden call-up to the Tigers` ODI squad22:45 20 May 2021
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 36 deaths, 1,457 new cases
Bangladesh recorded 36 deaths and 1,457 new cases of deadly novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours until Thursday morning, according to a handout of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).22:01 20 May 2021
Ex-MP among 3 held in Sahinuddin murder case
Three more persons, including a former MP, have been arrested in connection with the sensational Sahinuddin murder case, police said on Thursday.
Sleuths of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and the
21:55 20 May 2021
Court to pass order on Rozina’s bail Sunday
A Dhaka on Thursday fixed Sunday to deliver order on the Prothom Alo journalist Rozina Islam’s bail petition in connection with a case filed under the Official Secrets Act.21:54 20 May 2021
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