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Bird flu caused deaths of 750 pelicans in Senegal
07:08 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayBird flu killed at least 750 pelicans found dead in Senegal’s Djoudj bird sanctuary, after authorities had initially ruled out the disease, scientific analysis has shown...
Shakib back in Bangladesh Test squad for West Indies series
06:40 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayAce all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to Bangladesh’s 18-member Test squad for the two-match series against West Indies after recovering from his groin injury...
Woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 yrs'
05:30 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayPolice in Japan have arrested a woman after the body of her dead mother was discovered in a freezer in her flat...
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: New deaths 17, cases 363
04:45 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdaySeventeen more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 8,111...
Women in China spurning men, babies
04:17 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayTwo years ago, Joanne Su was anxious about turning 30 years old...
Pakistan extends travel curbs on six countries
03:39 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayPakistan on Friday extended travel restrictions on category-C countries — South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Ireland, Portugal and the Netherlands — till February 28-
Edu instts to reopen in February if situation improves: PM
02:22 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayReiterating her call to countrymen to maintain health guidelines properly to contain COVID-19, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government would reopen the educational institutions if the Coronvirus situation improves in February...
Refrain from unnecessary criticism: PM on HSC results
12:39 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked the critics, who are criticising the results of HSC and equivalent exams following the new system, to refrain from unnecessary criticism. She said the futile discussion will only mount pressure on the students...
1.61 lakh students get GPA 5 in HSC exams
12:06 PM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayA total of 1,61,807 students got the highest grade point average (GPA 5) in the HSC and equivalent examinations under 11 education boards across the country this year. Last year the number was 47,286. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina officially announced the results through video conferencing at 10:55am from Gono Bhaban on Saturday...
HSC, equivalent exam results published
11:09 AM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayThe results of HSC and equivalent examinations of 2020 have been published. The results have been announced from Dhaka’s International Mother Language Institute in Segunbagicha. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced the results after joining the programme virtually from Ganabhaban...
Italy permanently halts arms sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
10:46 AM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayItaly has halted the sale of thousands of missiles to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to their involvement in the Yemen conflict, making permanent an 18-month temporary suspension...
Vietnam OKs AstraZeneca vaccine, reports 34 new COVID-19 cases
09:20 AM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayVietnam approved its first vaccine for the new coronavirus and reported 34 new infections on Saturday, as it battles its biggest flare-up of COVID-19 in the midst of an important Communist Party meeting...
Helicopter crash in Cuba kills 5 crew members
08:53 AM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayA Cuban military helicopter crashed in the mountainous eastern region of the country Friday morning, killing all five crew members aboard, the government said...
3rd phase polls to 63 municipalities underway
08:24 AM, 30 Jan 2021 SaturdayThe third phase polls to sixty-three municipalities is underway. The voting started at 8am and will continue at a stretch till 4pm on Saturday. A total of 3,344 candidates -229 candidates for Mayoral posts, 755 for reserved councilors posts and 2,360 candidates for general councilors posts - are vying in the polls...
Novavax vaccine shows 89% efficacy in UK trials
05:53 PM, 29 Jan 2021 FridayA new coronavirus vaccine has been shown to be 89.3% effective in large-scale UK trials...
Nauman takes 5-35 as Pakistan beat SA
05:38 PM, 29 Jan 2021 FridayDebutant Nauman Ali took 5-35 as Pakistan wrapped up a seven-wicket win over South Africa with a day to spare in the first Test in Karachi...
Bangladesh sees lowest Covid deaths in 8 months
04:02 PM, 29 Jan 2021 FridayBangladesh on Friday reported seven deaths from coronavirus, this is the lowest record of fatality in last nine months. With this, the country's death toll stood at 8,094, the Directorate General of Health Services said in a press release. During the period, 454 more people were diagnosed with the virus, raising the total infection to 5,34,407...
South Africa's army lifts hijab ban for Muslims
03:56 PM, 29 Jan 2021 FridayThe South African military has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform, an army spokesperson said on Thursday...
UK bans direct flights from UAE
02:50 PM, 29 Jan 2021 FridayBritain is banning direct passenger flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Friday (today), shutting down the world's busiest international airline route from Dubai to London...
HSC results today
12:53 PM, 29 Jan 2021 FridayThe results of the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations would be published on Saturday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will announce the results at 10:30am virtually joining a programme organized by International Mother Language Institute from her Ganabhaban residence...