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21 coronavirus deaths recorded in 24hrs
04:47 PM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayThe deaths related to the novel coronavirus reached 4,823 in Bangladesh on Wednesday as the country recorded 21 more fatalities from the virus in the past 24 hours. During the period, 1,615 people newly caught the deadly virus, taking the country's tally to 3,42,671, the Directorate General of Health Services said in a press release...
Govt importing onion from Turkey, Egypt
04:31 PM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayThe government has decided to import onion from multiple sources to ensure enough supply of the popular cooking ingredient in the local markets. In line with the decision, the government has already taken steps to import onions from Turkey and Egypt, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, reports UNB...
Pran-RFL to invest US$ 18 million to produce PPE in Adamjee EPZ
04:26 PM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayM/s. Banga Plastic International Ltd., a sister concern of Pran-RFL group is going to establish a Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) & Toys manufacturing industry with an investment of US$18.08 at Adamjee Export Processing Zone...
Bangladesh economy relatively in good shape: PM
02:32 PM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh’s economy is more or less in a good shape now although the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to it as elsewhere in the world...
Father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates dies
02:19 PM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayThe father of Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates died Monday, according to his son. William Henry Gates II was 94 years old...
Rifat murder case verdict on Sept 30
12:53 PM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayA Barguna court has fixed September 30 to give the verdict in a case filled over the murder of Rifat Sharif. Barguna District and Sessions Judge Md Asaduzzaman passed the order at 12:30pm on Wednesday. Earlier on August 10, judicial proceedings of the sensational murder case resumed after five months...
Suga officially named as Japan's new Prime Minister
12:20 PM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayYoshihide Suga has been elected Japan's new Prime Minister following a vote in the country's Parliament on Wednesday, confirming the former cardboard factory worker and farmer's son as leader of the world's third largest economy...
India’s coronavirus cases cross 50 lakh
11:48 AM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayIndia's total coronavirus cases passed 50 lakh on Wednesday, health ministry data showed, as the pandemic extends its grip on the vast country at an ever-faster rate...
State Minister for Shipping tests positive for coronavirus
10:22 AM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayState Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury has been infected with coronavirus. Jahangir Alam, Public Relations of Shipping Ministry, confirmed the information to Jago News on Wednesday morning. Khalid tested positive for the virus on Tuesday and now he is in home isolation, said Jahangir...
Study says Covid-19 may have arrived in US in December - earlier than thought
10:08 AM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayThe deadly coronavirus may have circulated in the United States as early as December, about a month earlier than believed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to researchers with UCLA...
Nepal wakes up to 6.0 magnitude earthquake
09:22 AM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayAn earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted central Nepal on Wednesday morning. The epicentre of the tremor has been recorded at Ramche of Sindhupalchok district which has already been ravaged by flood and landslide and earthquake of 2015...
Kardashian to freeze Facebook, Instagram accounts to protest hate speech
08:44 AM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayKim Kardashian West is joining other celebrities to freeze her Facebook and Instagram accounts on Wednesday, in a campaign urging the world’s biggest social media company to curb the spread of hate and propaganda...
UAE and Bahrain sign US-brokered deals with Israel, breaking longtime taboo
08:26 AM, 16 Sep 2020 WednesdayThe United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed agreements on Tuesday to establish formal ties with Israel, becoming the first Arab states in a quarter century to break a longstanding taboo...
US "excited to work" with Bangladesh under IPS
09:55 PM, 15 Sep 2020 TuesdayThe United States has said it is "excited" to work with Bangladesh under Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS), terming Bangladesh a huge country with incredible opportunities...
Messi becomes football's second billionaire after Ronaldo
09:19 PM, 15 Sep 2020 TuesdayLionel Messi was denied a potentially money-spinning move away from Barcelona this month after a contract-dispute but the Argentine maestro remains the world’s richest soccer player...
Mobilise global support to address climate refugee issue: PM to G20
08:33 PM, 15 Sep 2020 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said G20 has a greater responsibility to come forward with stronger commitment to mobilise global support to address the issue of displacement or climate refugees...
Bangladesh urges India to withdraw ban on onion export
07:54 PM, 15 Sep 2020 TuesdayBangladesh has requested the Indian government to withdraw the ban imposed on onion export as soon as possible, keeping the import flow of onion from India uninterrupted...
Hamas, Fatah agree on 'unified field leadership'
06:41 PM, 15 Sep 2020 TuesdayOn Saturday, Palestinian groups led by Hamas and Fatah agreed on a "unified field leadership" comprising all factions that will lead "comprehensive popular resistance" against the Israeli occupation, a statement said...
ECNEC approves 4 projects with Tk 534.34cr
05:50 PM, 15 Sep 2020 TuesdayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a total of four projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 534.34 crore, including a new scheme for conservation and development of local species of fish and snails with Taka 202.04 crore...
100pc train ticket sale begins Wednesday
05:31 PM, 15 Sep 2020 TuesdayThe Railways Ministry has decided to allow trains to carry passengers to their full capacity from Wednesday...