34 more die of Covid-19 in Khulna division

A number of 34 persons died of Covid-19 and 817 more people have tested positive for the deadly virus in the last 24-hour till this morning in the division...

PM hands over Sheikh Kamal NSC Award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the first time today handed over Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council Award, marking the 72nd birth anniversary of Shaheed Captain Sheikh Kamal...

Gazette issued extending lockdown till August 10

The ongoing lockdown has been extended till August 10 from today’s midnight to stop current spread of COVID-19. The Cabinet Division issued the gazette notification in this regard on Thursday. The gazette said all factories and industries will be out of purview of the restrictions...

RMCH counts 17 more fatalities at Covid-19 unit

Some 17 more people died at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH)’s Covid-19 unit during the last 24-hour till 6am today, taking the death toll to 83 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...

21 more die of Coronavirus at Mymensingh hospital

Twenty-one people died at the Corona unit of Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) in the last 24 hours. Six of them died from the disease and the rest fifteen died with its symptoms. Dr Mohiuddin Khan Mun, Focal Person of MMCH’s Corona unit, confirmed the deaths to Jago News on Thursday...

Thailand bans coral-damaging sunscreens in marine parks

Thailand has banned sunscreens containing chemicals that damage coral from all of its marine national parks...

Israeli aircraft strike rocket launch sites in Lebanon, military says

Israeli aircraft struck what its military said were rocket launch sites in south Lebanon early on Thursday in response to earlier projectile fire towards Israel from Lebanese territory...

Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking

The Mexican government has sued some of the biggest US gun manufacturers, accusing them of fuelling bloodshed through reckless business practices. The lawsuit alleges that the companies knew they were contributing to illegal arms trafficking, which has been linked to many deaths...

Tigers get second consecutive win over Aussies

Bangladesh secured the second consecutive victory over Australia after beating them by 5 wickets in the second game of the five-match T20I series. Propelled by Afif Hossain and Nurul Hasan's unbeaten 56-run partnership, they won the match with 8 balls to spare...

WHO calls for moratorium on Covid-19 vaccine boosters

The World Health Organization is calling for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, its head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday...

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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