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Front Page
Rooppur to get highest budget allocation
The Rooppur Nuclear Power Project is likely to get the highest allocation in the next budget to go f...
May. 12
General holidays likely to be extended again until Eid
As coronavirus cases continues to soar in Bangladesh, the government is likely to extend the ongoing...
May. 12
Concerns deepen over life and livelihood
Amdadul HaqueCommoners are in an extremely difficult situation regarding taking a decision whether t...
May. 12
Over 4.5cr people get govt’s relief assistance in Covid-19 crisis
Over 4.50 crore people across the country have received relief as the government continues its human...
May. 12
‘Country has enough food in reserve’
State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder on Tuesday said that the country has enough reser...
May. 12
Japan donates PPE to Bangladesh
Japan has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) for the healthcare professionals in Bangladesh...
May. 12
Coronavirus cases 16,600, deaths 250
Eleven more patients died and 969 fresh cases were identified overnight as Bangladesh hit a grim mil...
May. 12
SSC results in May
The result of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published i...
May. 12
Govt shows ‘zero tolerance’ to relief misappropriation, says Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the government has taken ‘zero t...
May. 12
Covid death panics inmates, jail authorities
The death of an inmate of coronavirus in Sylhet jail after the authorities confirmed over two dozens...
May. 12
BS-1 completes two years of launching
Two years ago, the country’s first satellite, Bangabandhu Satellite-1 (BS-1), was launched fro...
May. 12
Back Page
Transport workers in dire condition
Though 45 days have already elapsed since the shutdown, transport leaders are still to stand beside ...
May. 12
Covid-19 infection rate doubles in greater Chattogram
Coronavirus infection rates have suddenly doubled in Chottogram in just one week which is much highe...
May. 12
‘A sharp fall likely in stock market’
The Bangladesh Bank’s decision not to disburse more than 30 percent dividends among shareholde...
May. 12
Global death toll reaches 288,152, cases over 4.29m
The global death tally from coronavirus pandemic reached 288,152 as of Tuesday, reports UNB.Since th...
May. 12
Virus puts damper on oil, gas search in Bay
The ongoing collapse of the global energy sector due to the coronavirus pandemic has made oil and ga...
May. 12
Coronavirus: 1,878 policemen infected
A total of 1,878 policemen were infected with coronavirus as of Tuesday while performing their dutie...
May. 12
Covid-19 cases jumping high in Bangladesh
The prediction by the special committee formed by the government over the Covid-19 outbreak has star...
May. 12
Tobacco, Covid-19 ‘deadly partners’
Experts of the World Health Organisation and Paris-based International Union Against Tuberculosis an...
May. 12
Atiqul takes chair today, Taposh likely on May 17
The re-elected mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Atiqul Islam will formally take chair to...
May. 12
Sports
Shakib on the lesson his ban has taught him
Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is serving a two-year ban (one year suspended) for not re...
May. 12
Serie A set for team training on May 18
Serie A clubs can return to team training from May 18 if they make adjustments to medical protocols,...
May. 12
Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2021 postponed
The ICC has postponed the Women's World Cup Qualifier 2021 and the Under-19 World Cup Qualifier ...
May. 12
Atalanta teenage midfielder Rinaldi dies from brain aneurysm
Atalanta midfielder Andrea Rinaldi died, aged 19, on Monday three days after suffering a brain aneur...
May. 12
Premier League gets green light for June re-start
Premier League clubs received a boost to their hopes of completing the season on Monday as the gover...
May. 12
Somerset cancel Philander deal
Somerset have cancelled their deal with former South Africa seam bowler Vernon Philander by mutual a...
May. 12
Editorial
Number of virus cases going up every day
The severe contagiousness of the novel coronavirus and the lack of a proper solid countermeasure aga...
May. 12
Covid-19 hospitals still unprepared
Despite nearly two months passing, dedicated hospitals for treating COVID-19 patients in Dhaka are s...
May. 12
Opinion
Overcoming challenges of poverty
The world has been obxerving the United Nations International Day for Eradication of Poverty for som...
May. 12
Thoughts on Sudha Ramchandran’s piece, ‘The Covid-19 Catastrophe in Bangladesh’
Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed (Continued from last day’s section)It is inevitable to mention that, no u...
May. 12
City
Kangalini Sufia has no money, food in her house
Baul empress Kangalini Sufia has no food in her house and no money to buy medicine. Trapped in Kusht...
May. 12
Met office forecasts continuation of mild heat wave
Mild heat wave is sweeping over the north, north-east and south-eastern districts like Pabna, Sitaku...
May. 12
IOJ chairman Nezami dies
Chairman of Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ) Maulana Abdul Latif Nezami died at Islami Bank Central Hospital ...
May. 12
66 young doctors joining to combat virus
The 66 new doctors are being added to the treatment of coronavirus in different hospitals of Chittag...
May. 12
Business
ADB gives Bangladesh $500mn for Covid-19 response
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh on Monday signed $500 million loan...
May. 12
Tipu for reducing indo-Bangla trade gap
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Monday underscored the need for reducing gaps for boosting trade vo...
May. 12
BSCIC urges seven banks to give loans to salt farmers
Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) on Monday urged seven banks in Cox&rsquo...
May. 12
Saudi triples VAT, suspends handouts in virus-led austerity drive
Saudi Arabia’s finance minister on Monday said the kingdom will triple its Value Added Tax (VA...
May. 12
PRAN-RFL donates 5 Covid-19 sample collection booths
Local business conglomerate, PRAN-RFL Group has donated another five sample collection booth (WISK C...
May. 12
IPDC Finance holds virtual AGM
The 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IPDC Finance Ltd was virtually held on Monday through a vid...
May. 12
Foodpanda offers insurance for riders
BP Business DeskThe food delivery platform, foodpanda has taken yet another initiative to help peopl...
May. 12
UCB, JBFH launch telemedicine service
United Commercial Bank Limited and Japan Bangladesh Friendship hospital jointly organizes free telem...
May. 12
Toyota expects 79.5pc annual operating profit drop for virus
Toyota on Tuesday said it expected a 79.5 percent drop in its annual operating profit this fiscal ye...
May. 12
Entertainment
Maria not in this Eid
Maria Nur is a popular presenter. Besides presenting, she is also a prolific actort. However, she is...
May. 12
Special tribute to Irrfan Khan
Bollywood’s one of the finest actor Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020. The actor breat...
May. 12
Urmila Kar dismisses news of shooting amid corona as lie
Due to the coronavirus, drama-related organizations have announced to stop shooting all types of dra...
May. 12
Kevin Hart announces gender of new baby
Actor-comic Kevin Hart and wife, model Eniko Parrish have announced that they are expecting a baby g...
May. 12
Didn’t get opportunity to do amazing roles: Neha Sharma
Neha Sharma is one actress who is quite active on social media. She is often seen treating her fans ...
May. 12
Telethon raises $115 million against Covid-19
Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than 115 million dollars was raised toward supporting...
May. 12
World
India to start limited trains as it looks to ease lockdown
India is set to reopen some of its colossal rail network on Tuesday and run limited trains as the co...
May. 12
Turkey accuses five nations of forming ‘alliance of evil’
Turkey on Tuesday accused Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, France and the United Arab Emirates of seeking to f...
May. 12
Homophobia threatens to hamper South Korea’s virus campaign
As South Korea grapples with a new spike in coronavirus infections thought to be linked to nightspot...
May. 12
France, Spain easing virus lockdown amid second-wave fear
France and Spain on Monday cautiously joined the ranks of European nations loosening coronavirus res...
May. 12
Workplace worries mount as US tracks new COVID-19 cases
Even as US President Donald Trump urges getting people back to work and reopening the economy, thous...
May. 12
Object lesson on a fickle virus frames hearing on reopening
Nobody planned it this way, but a Senate hearing on reopening workplaces and schools safely is turni...
May. 12
Anti-Semitic incidents in US hit record high in 2019: Report
American Jews were targets of more anti-Semitic incidents in 2019 than any other year over the past ...
May. 12
Country