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3 hurt as CU shuttle train collides with freight train
12:47 PM, 04 Mar 2020 WednesdayThree people, including the loco master, were injured when a shuttle train of Chittagong University (CU) derailed after a collision with a freight train at Sholoshahar Railway Station in the port city of Chattogram on Wednesday...
Amazon confirms first coronavirus case among U.S. employees
12:16 PM, 04 Mar 2020 WednesdayOnline retailer Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday an employee in the United States tested positive for the coronavirus...
PM inaugurates 8th National SME Fair
11:46 AM, 04 Mar 2020 WednesdayThe 8th National SME Products Fair 2020 began in the capital on Wednesday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the 9-day fair at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh at 11:15am...
Coronavirus: Kuwait restricts entry from Bangladesh
10:59 AM, 04 Mar 2020 WednesdayIn a move aimed at controlling the rapid spread of the disease at home, Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said on Tuesday passengers from 10 nations - including India, Turkey, Egypt, Bangladesh, must produce certificates issued by the Kuwaiti embassy in their country saying they are coronavirus free...
Coronavirus: Iran temporarily frees 54,000 prisoners to combat spread
10:35 AM, 04 Mar 2020 WednesdayIran has temporarily released more than 54,000 prisoners in an effort to combat the spread of the new coronavirus disease in crowded jails...
Coronavirus: World Bank pledges $12bn in emergency aid
09:20 AM, 04 Mar 2020 WednesdayThe World Bank has committed $12bn (£9.4bn) in aid for developing countries grappling with the spread of the coronavirus. The emergency package includes low-cost loans, grants and technical assistance. The action comes as leaders around the world pledge to shield their countries from the economic impact...
WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus
08:42 AM, 04 Mar 2020 WednesdayThe World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments...
HC seeks explanation over 9 pc interest on loans
09:57 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayThe High Court on Tuesday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the circular issued by Bangladesh Bank fixing 9 percent interest on all loans except credit card should not be declared illegal...
PM greets tigers for ODI series win against Zimbabwe
09:54 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday congratulated Bangladesh Cricket team for their impressive ODI series win over touring Zimbabwe with a match in hand...
Bangladesh denies a spirited Zimbabwe to seal series
09:49 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayShrugging off the poor form and the controversy regarding his batting approach, Tamim Iqbal came up with his ruthless best, as Bangladesh recorded a four-run victory, denying a spirited Zimbabwe to produce a possible upset in the second match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday...
BB moves to resuscitate crisis-hit financial institutions
07:59 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayBangladesh Bank (BB) has taken initiatives to resuscitate the non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) facing crisis due to looting and mismanagement in...
Avoid foreign trips, if not urgent: Health Minister
06:01 PM, 03 Mar 2020 Tuesday“It’s preferable to avoid unnecessary tours to foreign countries as coronavirus has spread to 60 countries of the world…many international events have been cancelled for this,” Health Minister Zahid Malik said...
ECNEC approves 8 projects with Tk 10,468.24cr
05:47 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayMannan said of the approved eight projects, six are new while two others are revised projects...
Real aim for Champions League comeback
05:29 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayReal Madrid went into El Clasico with the weight of the world on their shoulders...
Atletico Madrid dominate 3rd MARCA Women's Football Awards
05:24 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayThe third edition of MARCA's Women's Football Awards for have taken place, recognising those who shone throughout 2018/19...
Tremendous Tamim propels Tigers to 322
05:18 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayTremendous batting display of Tamim Iqbal helped the Tigers to post 322 runs for eight in 50 overs, their highest against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of three-match series at Sylhet International Stadium on Tuesday...
4 killed as BGB, villagers clash in Khagrachhari
04:42 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayAt least four people, including a BGB soldier, were killed in a clash between members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and villagers at Gazinagar Bazar in Matiranga upazila of Khagrachhari on Tuesday morning...
PRAN UP, Daraz to launch recharge offer
04:28 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayCountry’s popular beverage brand PRAN Up, and e-commerce site Daraz.com are going to launch a new offer to the customers titled ‘PRAN UP Daraz Top Up Offer’...
Ex-AL MP Awal, wife sent to jail in graft cases
02:34 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayA Dinajpur court has sent former Awami League lawmaker of Pirojpur AKMA Awal and his wife Laila Irad, in three corruption cases filed for grabbing government lands in Pirojpur district. Pirojpur District and Sessions Judge Md Abdul Mannan passed the order around 12pm on Tuesday...
2 get death for killing 2 children after rape
01:30 PM, 03 Mar 2020 TuesdayA Dhaka court has sentenced two people to death for killing two children after rape in the capital’s Demra. Judge Joyshree Samaddar of Dhaka Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal passed the order on Tuesday. The death-row convicts are Golam Mostofa and Azizul Bawani...