Flooding in China kills more than 300

More than 300 people have died after disastrous flooding hit central China, including 14 who perished after getting trapped in a flooded subway line...

Govt to procure 30 Oxygen generator plants

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a proposal in principle to procure 30 Oxygen generator plants under the Direct Procurement Method (DPM)...

Pori Moni held with 'huge drugs'

The Rapid Action Battalion detained Dhallywood actress Pori Moni along with a 'huge amount of drugs' from her home at Banani in the capital on Wednesday evening. A team of Intelligence Unit of the elite force nabbed her during a drive at her home that started this afternoon...

241 more die of Covid-19 in a day

Some 241 more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 21,638. During the period, 13,817 more people contracted the virus, raising the total infection to 13,09,910, the health directorate said in a press release on Wednesday...

RAB raids Pori Moni's house

The Intelligence Unit of the Rapid Action Battalion began a raid at the home of Dhallywood actress Pori Moni at Banani in the capital on Wednesday afternoon. "The drive is being conducted at her (Pori Moni) home on 'some specific allegations'. Details would be informed later," said RAB's legal and media wing director commander Khandaker Al Moin...

India sends warships to South China Sea

India is sending a naval task force to the South China Sea this month to expand security ties with friendly countries, officials said on Wednesday, signalling its intent to play a bigger role in regional efforts to counter China...

Van Gaal named Netherlands manager for third time

Louis van Gaal was named on Wednesday as the new manager of the Netherlands, signing a deal through to next year’s World Cup final in Qatar. It is the third time he will take charge of his national team, with his latest appointment coming four days before his 70th birthday...

Lightning kills 15 in C’nawabganj

Fifteen people of a bridal party were killed and five others injured by a lightning strike in Chapainawabganj on Wednesday noon. The incident took place at Charpaka union in Shibganj upazila around 12pm when they were going to bride’s house by a boat. Identities of the deceased could not be known immediately...

35 more die of Coronavirus in Khulna Division

Thirty-five more people died of Coronavirus in Khulna Division in the last 24 hours. Besides, 745 people tested positive for the virus. Of the deceased, 9 were from Khulna, 7 from Jashore, 1 from Jhenaidah, 6 each from Kushtia and Chuadanga, 3 each from Magura and Meherpur...

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RMCH records 14 more deaths at Covid-19 unit

Some 14 more people died at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH)’s Covid-19 unit during the last 24-hour till 6 am today, taking the death toll to 66 so far this month, adding to 566 in July and 405 in June. RMCH Director Brig Gen Dr Shamim Yazdani told newsmen that eight were female among the deaths...

Australia records one of its youngest COVID-19 deaths amid Sydney outbreak

An Australian man in his 20s died at home of COVID-19 in Sydney, authorities said on Wednesday, one of the country's youngest coronavirus deaths...

Cuomo urged to resign after probe finds he harassed 11 women

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced mounting pressure Tuesday to resign, including from President Joe Biden and other onetime Democratic allies, after an investigation found he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers...

Gunmen attack home of Afghan defence minister, 4 killed

Four people have been killed after militants attacked the home of the Afghan defence minister. Bismillah Khan Mohammadi was not at home on Tuesday as gunmen detonated a car bomb and fired shots near Kabul's heavily fortified Green Zone...

Bangladesh thrash Australia by 23 runs

Bangladesh defeated Australia by 23 runs in the opener of the five-match T20I series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur in the capital on Tuesday. With this joy, the Tigers secured their first victory over the Aussies in T20 format. The visiting Australia were all out for 108 to chase down an easy 131-run target posted by the hosts...

3rd Japanese AstraZeneca vaccine consignment arrives

The third consignment out of three million doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine under WHO-COVAX mechanism arrived in Dhaka from Japan on Tuesday...

Noel Clarke leaves production company after misconduct allegations

Noel Clarke has officially left his production company following allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying made earlier this year...

Brazil down Mexico on penalties to reach Olympic final

Reigning Olympic men's football champions Brazil sealed a return to the final as they defeated Mexico 4-1 on penalties Tuesday following a goalless draw after 120 minutes in Kashima...

IBBL Rangpur Zone holds seminar on Shari‘ah compliance

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Rangpur Zone has recently organized a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari‘ah in Banking Operations.’..

235 more die of Covid-19 in a day

Some 235 more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 21,397. During the period, 15,776 more people contracted the virus, raising the total infection to 12,96,093, the health directorate said in a press release on Tuesday...