Tuesday 30 June 2020

We successful in combating militancy: RAB DG

Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun has said that the law enforcing agencies have been successful in combating militancy, extremism and terrorism, but we not feeling complacent.

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Jhenaidah Covid-19 cases rise to 209

14 more people have been found infected with coronavirus or Covid-19 in Jhenaidah, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 209.

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Ferry service on Kathalbari-Shimulia route suspended

Ferry service along the Shimulia-Kathalbari river route has been suspended due to an unusual surge in the currents of the Padma River and poor navigability.

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‘I am a designer of social change’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have made success in various fields.

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Messi scores 700th career goal

Barcelona's dynamic Argentine maestro Messi scored the 700th goal of his career for club and country in 2-2 draw vs. Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

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Madaripur reports 54 new cases of coronavirus

A total of 54 new coronavirus cases were detected in Madaripur in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of infected people in the district to 794.

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East Rajabazar lockdown comes to an end tonight

The 21-day lockdown at East Rajabazar in the capital is coming to an end on Tuesday midnight.

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Launch capsize: Court for submitting report Aug 17

A Dhaka court has asked police to submit report on August 17 in a case filed over the incident of launch capsize in Buriganga.

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38th BCS final results published

The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday (June 30) has published the final result of the 38th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations.

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Bir Pratik Ashraf Ali dies with corona-like symptoms

Freedom fighter Bir Pratik Ashraf Ali Khan has died with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus or Covid-19 in Mymensingh.

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Wari to go under lockdown from July 4

Wari area under ward no 41 of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will be put under lockdown from early Saturday (July 4).

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‘Graft allegation over health workers accommodation not true’

Health Minnister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday claimed that there was no corruption in the bill for accommodation of medical professionals in Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).

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New virus capable of triggering pandemic identified in China

A new type of virus has been discovered in China at a time when the entire world is fighting against coronavirus or Covid-19. Researchers in the country have suspected that the virus is capable of triggering a pandemic.

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80% of corona patients have mild symptoms

Nearly 80 percent of coronavirus infected patients have mild symptoms, says the Directorate General of Health Service (DGHS).

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2020-21 budget passed in Jatiya Sangsad

The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) has passed the Taka 5,68,000 crore national budget for the next fiscal year (2020-21) with a target of attaining 8.2 percent GDP growth.

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Jashore Covid-19 cases rise to 599

44 more coronavirus or Covid-19 patients have been detected in Jashore in last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 599.

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Average life expectancy rises to 72.6 years

The average life expectancy of the people of Bangladesh rose to 72.6 years in 2019, as compared to 72.3 years in 2018, according to a report of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

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Chandpur police super among 8 cops infected with Covid-19

Chandpur Police Super Md Mahbubur Rahman has tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19.

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Bangladesh records 64 coronavirus deaths in a day

A total of 64 more people, highest number in a single day, died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,847 in the country.

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Capsized launch pulled out of water

Morning Bird, the capsized launch in the river Buriganga that sank a day earlier claiming at least 32 lives, has been pulled out of water.

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Worst of Covid-19 'yet to come', WHO warns

First coronavirus or Covid-19 patient was detected in Chinese city of Wuhan towards the end of December last year.

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Capsized launch pulled out of water

Morning Bird, the capsized launch in the river Buriganga that sank a day earlier claiming at least 32 lives, has been pulled out of water.

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‘Makeover feels like a piece of art in my face’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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Monday 29 June 2020

Chattogram reports 445 new virus cases, 2 deaths

A total of 445 new coronavirus patients have been detected in Chattogram metropolitan area and Chattogram district in last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the port city to 8,472.

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Budget likely to be passed today

The national budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 is likely to be passed today (Tuesday) in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS).

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Buriganga launch capsize: Case filed against owner, 5 others

A case has been filed against six people including the owner of the launch MV Moyur-2 with South Keraniganj police station over the launch capsize in the Buriganga River that killed 32 people on Monday.

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5 people die form Covid-19 in Khulna

Five people, including two businessmen, died on Monday night in Khulna after being infected with the novel coronavirus.

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WHO sending team to China to search for Covid-19 origin

The World Health Organization (WHO) is going to send a team to China next week in connection with the search for the origin of COVID-19 virus.

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GM Quader demands virtual education in primary

Deputy opposition leader in the Parliament GM Quader has said that virtual education has been introduced at university level. This education system should be introduced up to primary level. This will put us ahead in the field of virtual education.

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Want to give priority in research: Shamsuzzaman Khan

Folklorist and writer Shamsuzzaman Khan has recently been made president of Bangla Academy. He took his office on Monday. Earlier, he was director general (DG) of the same institute.

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Charge sheet submitted against Papia, her husband

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) submitted charge sheet against Jubo Mohila League's expelled leader Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman in an arms case.

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Swadhin Bangla Football team member Lutfor Rahman dies

Swadhin Bangla Football team member Md Lutfor Rahman died at the age of 69.

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37 judges among 176 court officials infected with Covid-19

A total of 37 judges and 101 staff of lower courts and 38 employees of the Supreme Court were infected with coronavirus or Covid-19 until Monday (June 29).

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Writ filed seeking withdrawal of lockdown from red zones

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court (HC) seeking directives to withdraw lockdown form red zones announced by the government and to introduce normal economic activities across the country.

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4,000 more nurses to be appointed soon: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that her government is putting special importance to deal with coronavirus. For this, another 4,000 nurses will be recruited soon.

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Ratan's Dental Dr Ratan dies with corona-like symptoms

Dr Syed Tamijul Ahsan Ratan, chief consultant at Ratan's Dental, has died with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus or Covid-19.

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UK’s top civil servant to resign

Sir Mark Sedwill, the UK's top civil servant, has announced that he will stand down from the role in September.

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This budget will create new jobs: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that it is a challenge for her government to create employment opportunities for 20 lakh youths who join the labour market every year.

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Probe body formed over Buriganga launch capsize

A three-member investigation committee has been formed over the launch capsize in the river Buriganga.

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Bangladesh reports 4,014 new virus cases in a day, 45 deaths

A total of 45 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,783 in the country.

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MP Jesi’s husband, daughtrer also infected with corona

After Ferdousi Islam Jesi, MP, being infected with coronavirus, three of her family members including her husband and daughter have been  infected with the virus.

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Death toll from Buriganga launch capsize rises to 30

The death toll from launch capsize in the river Buriganga has risen to 30.

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25 dead over launch capsize in Buriganga

At least 25 bodies have been recovered in connection with the launch capsize in Buriganga.

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Coronavirus case tally nears 5.5 lakh in India

India recorded 19,459 coronavirus cases and 380 deaths on Monday. The country's tally continues to rise, with the total cases reaching near 5.5 lakh and death toll crossing 16,300.

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Sunday 28 June 2020

‘I am an open book and I love to share’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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2 motorcyclists killed in Habiganj road crash

Two motorcyclists were killed after a truck hit their vehicle at Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj district on Sunday night.

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Launch carrying over 50 passengers capsizes in Buriganga

A launch carrying more than 50 passengers capsized in the river Buriganga in capital's Farasganj-Shyambazar area on Monday (June 29) morning.

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Mario Gomez retires from football

German footballer Mario Gomez retired after his last match for Stuttgart on Sunday (June 28).

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Liberation war affairs minister’s wife dies of Covid-19

Layla Arjumand Banu, wife of Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, has died from coronavirus.

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Trump deletes tweet of video with ‘white power’ chant

USA President Donald Trump has deleted his retweet of a video where one of his supporters can be heard yelling, “White power!”

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Two more die of coronavirus in Satkhira

Two more people have died after being infected with the novel coronavirus in Satkhira.

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Bangla Academy gets new president

Litterateur and researcher professor Shamsuzzaman Khan has been named new Bangla Academy president.

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750 families marooned in Rangpur

Heavy downpour and onrush of water from the upstream triggered flash flood that marooned some 750 families in Rangpur district.

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Human chain demanding health minister resignation, 6 held

Police on Sunday charged baton on a human chain of Progressive Students’ Alliance, formed in Rangpur on five-point demand including resignation of health minister.

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Walton IPO with ever highest EPS in capital market

Staff Reporter: Walton Hi-Tech Industries (WHIL) is going to be listed in capital market with ever highest EPS recorded during the Initial Public Offering or IPO.

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Writ filed seeking directives to expedite corona test report

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court (HC) seeking directives to expedite the delivery process of coronavirus test reports.

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Fake doctor jailed for two years in Dhaka

A mobile court on Sunday jailed a fake doctor of a private hospital in Dhaka's Motijheel area and fined his assistant Tk four lakh in total on charge of providing treatment without certificates.

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Walton hands over 200 PPE in Gopalganj

The country’s electronics giant Walton Group has handed over 200 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health protection of the district administration officials and physicians in Gopalganj.

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Mild earthquake felt in Rangpur

A mild earthquake on Sunday (June 28) jolted different parts of Rangpur and adjoining districts.

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Kidney damaged from police torture: HC for Imran’s dope test

The High Court (HC) has asked authority concerned to conduct dope test for Imran Hossain, a youth whose kidney was damaged due to police torture in Jashore.

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Bangladesh Innovation Summit to begin on July 10

The 'Bangladesh Innovation Summit-2020' is going to hold for the fourth time in the country on the initiative of Bangladesh Innovation Forum with the theme "Today's Innovation, Future Possibilities".

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Tangail road accident leaves 3 dead

Three people were killed and two others injured in a road accident in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail early Sunday (June 28).

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Journalist Kajol placed on 2-day remand

A virtual court in Dhaka placed photojournalist and editor of the fortnightly magazine 'Pokkhokal' Shafiqul Islam Kajol on a two-day remand in a case filed with Hazaribagh Police Station under the Digital Security Act.

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Bangladesh reports 3,809 new virus cases in a day, 43 deaths

A total of 43 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,738 in the country.

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Befitting reply given to those who tried to enter Ladakh: Modi

Paying rich tributes to the 20 Indian soldiers who had died in the violent clashes with Chinese troops on June 15 in Galwan Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 28) said India had given a befitting reply to those who cast an evil eye on its territory.

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Surma River flowing 70cm above danger level, 11 upazilas flooded

Due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains, river waters in Sunamganj continued to rise which have inundated Sunamganj town and 11 upazilas of the district, rendering thousands of people trapped in water.

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Saturday 27 June 2020

India reports nearly 20,000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

India recorded its biggest spike in the number of coronavirus or Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours with 19,906 new patients on Sunday (June 28), taking the total to 5,28,859 infections, the Union Health Ministry said this morning.

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‘I wanted to rage and so I created a movement’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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California shooting leaves two dead, four injured

Two people were killed and at least four were injured in a shooting at a Walmart distribution center in Red Bluff, California, according to Allison Hendrickson, manager of media relations for Dignity Health North State.

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Physician suffering from breathing problem dies in Sylhet

Dr Gopal Shankar Dey, retired professor of Department of Psychiatry at the Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, died of fever and breathing difficulties.

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Serbian defense minister, speaker test Covid-19 positive

Serbia's defense minister and parliament speaker tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19.

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Gopalganj coronavirus cases exceed 600-mark

The number of coronavirus or Covid-19 patients has crossed 600-mark in Gopalganj district.

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Covid-19 death toll crosses five lakh worldwide

The number of deaths caused by the deadly coronavirus or Covid-19 has exceeded five lakh globally which stands approximately at 501,298, according to Worldometers data.

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Covid-19 cases pass one crore mark globally

The number of confirmed coronavirus or Covid-19 cases has crossed one crore mark worldwide, according to Worldometers data.

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‘Edu’ ministry mulling to reduce subjects from HSC exams’

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said the ministry is mulling to reduce number of HSC examination subjects for this year as the examination got stuck in this difficult time of coronavirus.

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281 more Bangladeshis leave Dhaka for Italy

A total of 281 Bangladeshi nationals, who came from Italy before the start of coronavirus outbreak and later got stuck in the country, have left Dhaka for Italy on a special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

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BNP started crossfire, abduction, murder: Info Minister

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said BNP was born out of a politics of killings.

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Covid-19: Inzamam urges PCB to play responsible role

Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq on Friday (June 26) came down heavily on his country’s cricket board and its medical staff for ignoring to look after the health of the players who have tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19.

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Implement red zone at Wari, DGHS writes ministry concerned

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has sent a letter to the ministry concerned to implement red zone at Wari in the capital experimentally.

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Satkhira Covid-19 cases rise to 155

Nine more people have tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19 in last 24 hours in Satkhira, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 155.

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Ctg Zila Parishad Chairman Salam tests coronavirus positive

Chattogram Zila Parishad Chairman MA Salam, also Chattogram District (Uttar) Awami League president, has tested coronavirus positive.

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'Those involved with drug business won’t be spared'

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Benazir Ahmed said, "Strict action will be taken against those who will be found involved in drug business. Those having connection with drug traders won’t be spared."

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Soumitra Chatterjee returns to shooting soon

Soumitra Chatterjee, noted Indian film actor, has expressed his hope that he will start shooting for Parambrata’s film in July.

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Pope donates ventilators to 12 countries including Bangladesh

Pope Francis has donated 35 ventilators to overwhelmed hospitals in 12 developing countries including Bangladesh.

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Sahara Khatun not being taken to BSMMU

Former Home Minister and Awami League presidium member Sahara Khatun, who is currently undergoing treatment in the capital’s United Hospital, is not being taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).

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Bangladesh reports 3,504 new virus cases in a day, 34 deaths

A total of 34 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,695 in the country.

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Cricketer Sharif to go on live from Risingbd FB page this evening

Country’s leading and popular online news portal risingbd.com is regularly arranging a Facebook live programme titled ‘Risingbd Special’ amid coronavirus outbreak.

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Rivers continue to rise, low-lying areas flooded

Water of major rivers in north Bengal is flowing above the danger level, inundating many low-lying areas.

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India Covid-19 cases pass 500,000

Coronavirus cases in India have crossed the half-a-million mark, according to Worldometer data.

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Chattogram reports 159 new virus cases, 5 deaths

159 more people have tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19 in last 24 hours in Chattogram metropolitan area and district, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the port city to 7,625.

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‘I envision, strategize and implement’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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Friday 26 June 2020

Bangladeshi youth killed in South Africa road accident

A Bangladeshi youth has been killed and another one injured in a road accident on Heidelberg Road in Johannesburg of South Africa.

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Murder case accused killed in Chattogram 'gunfight'

The prime accused in Jubo League leader Mosaddekur Rahman murder case was killed in a 'gunfight' with police in Satkani upazila of Chattogram early Saturday (June 27).

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US has 'serious problem' with corona: Fauci

The United States has a "serious problem" as 16 states reel from a spike in Covid-19 cases, said the country’s infectious disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci.

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First coronavirus death reported in Satkhira

A man has died of coronavirus in Satkhira, the first dead case in the district.

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US visa restrictions on Chinese officials

The USA is going to impose visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party officials believed to be responsible for undermining freedoms in Hong Kong.

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Bangladesh Bank adviser Kajemi dies from Covid-19

Bangladesh Bank’s change management adviser Allah Malik Kazemi has died from Covid-19.

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‘475 million tons of food being wasted every year’

Nearly 475 million tons of food is being wasted every year due to lack of preservation. With this amount of food, it is possible to meet needs of 15 percent of the world’s population or about 1 billion people for a year.

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WHO to distribute 2 billion doses of a coronavirus vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) has planned to distribute two billion doses of a coronavirus vaccine across the world by the end of 2021.

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Sahara Khatun to be taken to BSMMU

Awami League presidium member Sahara Khatun, who is currently undergoing treatment at the capital’s United Hospital, will be taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)

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Health rules violated, public transports charge extra fare

There has been a passenger crisis in the capital’s public transports as well as long-haul buses.

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Khoka’s younger brother dies of coronavirus

Anwar Hossain Uzzal, 63, younger brother BNP Vice-Chairman and undivided Dhaka City Corporation’s former Mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka, has died of coronavirus.

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Mercantile Bank VC dies of coronavirus

Mohammad Selim, Vice Chairman (VC) of Mercantile Bank Limited, has died of coronavirus.

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‘Malaysia can’t take any more Rohingyas’

Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said his country cannot take any more Rohingya refugees from Myanmar.

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Zero-tolerance to curb corruption in health sector: ACC Chairman

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmood has said the commission is maintaining a zero-tolerance policy to curb corruption in the health sector.

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Invention of effective corona vaccine yet not certain, says WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it is not that scientists will be able to create an effective vaccine against the coronavirus.

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Bhutan claims reports on water stoppage to Assam as baseless

Bhutan has claimed that the reports of stopping over supply of irrigation water to farmers in Assam is totally baseless.

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‘Situation may get worse If health regulations neglected’

Prof Dr Nasima Sultana, additional director general of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has urged to prevent coronavirus infection through following health regulations.

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Another policeman dies from coronavirus

Another policeman has died from the coronavirus, taking the death toll from the virus in the law-enforcement agency to 37 in the country.

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Freelancer Anik to join ‘Risingbd Tech Talk’ tonight

Country’s leading and popular online news portal risingbd is regularly arranging a Facebook live programme on various issues.

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Bangladesh adds 3,868 new virus cases in a day, 40 deaths

A total of 40 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,661 in the country.

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Sahara Khatun’s health deteriorates further

Health condition of former Home Minister and Awami League presidium member Advocate Sahara Khatun has deteriorated further.

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Ctg Customs to auction off products of 361 containers

Chattogram Customs House is set to hold an auction of abandoned products of 361 containers with a view to clearing the jammed port yards.

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Lightning strike leaves two dead in Sunamganj

Two youths have been killed in a lightning strike at Modhanagar in Sunamganj district.

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Thursday 25 June 2020

‘Don’t ever compare yourself to others’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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6.4-magnitude quake hits Xinjiang: CENC

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted Yutian County of Hotan Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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COVID-19 deaths cross 100,000 in Latin America

COVID-19 deaths have crossed 100,000 in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Mexican finance minister infected with coronavirus

Mexican Finance Minister Arturo Herrera has been infected with coronavirus.

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MP Jesi infected with corona

Ferdousi Islam Jesi, parliament member of women reserved seat in Chapainawabganj, has been infected with coronavirus.

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Ex-DG of Islamic Foundation Shamim Afzal dies

Shamim Mohammad Afzal, former director general (DG) of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (IFA), has passed away on Thursday night (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un).

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Lightning strikes kill 83 in Bihar 

83 people, mostly farm workers, were killed in lightning strikes during thunderstorms across Bihar state in eastern India on Thursday (June 25), a government official said.

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Dhaka chief judicial magistrate among two infected with corona

Two judges including a Dhaka chief judicial magistrate have tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19. 

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Gazipur reports 102 new Covid-19 cases

102 more coronavirus patients have been detected in five upazilas of Gazipur in last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 3,189.

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Ex-chief whip Abdus Shahid MP recovers from Covid-19

Former chief whip of parliament and current ruling party MP from Moulvibazar-4 constituency Abdus Shahid who earlier tested coronavirus positive has now recovered from the deadly virus.

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Information Ministry seeks explanations from GP, Robi

The Information Ministry has sought explanations from the two telecom companies--Grameenphone and Robi-- regarding the upload and dissemination of uncensored and indecent video contents on the web in the name of web series using their platforms and networks.

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Buet gets new VC

Dr Satya Prasad Majumder has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor (VC) of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet). 

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Dhaka, eight other districts get new DC

The government has appointed nine bureaucrats as deputy commissioners (DC) to nine districts including the capital Dhaka. 

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'Cattle markets to be set up following health guidelines'

Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Md Tajul Islam said cattle markets will be set up this year on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha following health guidelines and social distancing.

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Govinda's son meets with car accident

Bollywood actor Govinda's son Yashvardhan Ahuja faced a car accident in Juhu on Wednesday night.

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One shot dead by BSF in Patgram

A Bangladeshi national has been shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat.

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World faces oxygen shortage: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the world faces a shortage of oxygen concentrators as the number of worldwide cases of coronavirus infection nears the 10 million mark.

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Bangladesh adds 3,946 new virus cases in a day, 39 deaths

A total of 39 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,621 in the country.

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India records 16,000 COVID-19 cases in a day

India recorded 16,000 coronavirus infections in a single day till Thursday morning, its worst single-day increase, pushing the overall tally to 4.73 lakh.

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ECB confirms 702 test COVID-19 negative

No England cricketer has tested positive for the coronavirus prior to a training group assembling at the Ageas Bowl ahead of next month’s Test series against the West Indies.

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UN chief warns Israel

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Nickolay Mladenov, the UN special envoy for the Middle East, has warned Israel to abandon its plans to annex settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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Fire at plastic factory at Soarighat

A fire broke out at a plastic factory in the capital’s Soarighat area on Thursday morning.

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Wednesday 24 June 2020

Diaoyu Islands may elicit new political anxiety in Asia

By Hasan Mahamud The Senkaku Islands are a group of islands which mostly known as Diaoyu Islands, matter because they have great economic and strategic value.

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Night guard killing, 3 ‘robbers’ killed in Feni ‘gunfight’

Three suspected robbers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Beker Bazar under Dagonbhuiyan upazila in Feni early Thursday.

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‘I want to stand beside every dreamer’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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Kyrgyzstan president in quarantine

Kyrgyzstan's President Sooronbay Jeenbekov has gone into quarantine after cases of the coronavirus were detected in his accompanying delegation during his trip to Russia.

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Walton hands over Tk10 lakh to fridge customer

M Mahfuzur Rahman: Wazed Ali, a tailor from Gazipur, became a millionaire after he had purchased a Walton refrigerator under the ongoing offer titled ‘I will be million once again’ of the local brand’s nationwide ‘Digital Campaign Season-7.’

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General holidays to be announced in some areas of capital

The government will announce some areas as ‘red zones’ on small scale in the capital to stem the spread of coronavirus.

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Tanore UNO admitted to hospital with corona-like symptoms

Tanore Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Sushanta Kumer Mahato got admitted to a hospital with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus or Covid-19.

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Ghost electricity bills to be reconsidered: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said, many customers have received ghost electricity bill during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. These kinds of bills will be reviewed checking the meter readings.

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Kite-flying banned in Rajshahi airport

The authority of Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi has issued a ban on kite-flying in the sky of Rajshahi city.

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Information secretary tests coronavirus positive

Information secretary Kamrun Nahar has tested positive for coronavirus. She is currently in isolation at her official residence in the capital’s Minto Road.

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Photojournalist Kajol denied bail

A Dhaka court rejected a bail petition of photojournalist and editor of the fortnightly magazine 'Pokkhokal' Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

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‘Drug peddler’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug peddler has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar.

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Satkhira Covid-19 cases rise to 112

Six new coronavirus or Covid-19 patients have been detected in last 24 hours in Satkhira, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 112.

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Journalist, poet Mashuk Chowdhury no more

Masushk Chowdhury, poet and the Chief News Editor (CNE) of Bengali daily newspaper “Bangladesh Pratidin”,  is no more.

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Bangladesh adds 3,462 new virus cases in a day, 37 deaths

A total of 37 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,582 in the country.

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Covid-19 testing begins at icddr,b June 26

International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) will begin sample tests of coronavirus or Covid-19 from June 26.

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HC publishes verdict issuing 7 directives to NHRC

The High Court (HC) has published its verdict issuing seven directives to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the torture of domestic help Khadiza at Mirpur in the city in 2013.

Bangla News

246 stranded Bangladeshis leave Dhaka for France

A total of 246 Bangladeshi nationals, who came to the country from France before the start of coronavirus outbreak and later got stuck in the country, have left Dhaka for France on a special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

Bangla News

Two labourers killed in Sirajganj road accident

Two labourers were killed and two other were injured as a truck hit another truck at Salanga in Sirajganj on Wednesday morning.

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Highest single-day 69 Covid-19 cases reported in Lakshmipur

Lakshmipur reported 69 new coronavirus cases  which is highest number of confirmed cases in last 24 hours in the district.

Bangla News

Tuesday 23 June 2020

Fauci warns USA will be badly hit by virus

Dr Anthony Fauci, the top medical expert in the US, has warned that the country will be hit badly by the coronavirus as it is facing a dangerous surge in new cases.

Bangla News

‘Drug trader’ killed in Joypurhat ‘gunfight’

A listed ‘drug trader’ was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with RAB at Ratanpur under Panchbibi upazila in Joypurhat early Wednesday.

Bangla News

2 more die with corona-like symptoms in Satkhira

Two more people have died with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus or Covid-19 in last 24 hours while undergoing treatment in isolation unit of Satkhira Medical College Hospital.

Bangla News

‘I want to work for child development’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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Bulgarian PM to be fined for not wearing mask

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will be fined 300 levs ($A250) for not wearing a protective face mask during a visit to a church.

Bangla News

U.N. chief sees ‘lack of coordination’ to combat coronavirus

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has criticized the total lack of international coordination in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

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64 Bangladeshis found in North Macedonia truck

About 64 Bangladeshi migrants have been found in a truck on a highway near North Macedonia’s border with Greece, police say.

Bangla News

Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus

Novak Djokovic, the men's world number one tennis player, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Bangla News

India, China agree to reduce tensions

China and India have reached at a consensus  to reduce tensions a week after clashes on their disputed Himalayan border left 20 Indian soldiers dead in brutal hand-to-hand fighting.

Bangla News

Benefits that women are getting in fighting against corona

More men are being infected with coronavirus than women and they are higher risk of death.

Bangla News

Will fulfill dream of Father of the Nation: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, "On the founding anniversary of the Awami League, we are taking oath that we would build Bangladesh as a 'Sonar Bangla' free from poverty and hunger. We would materialize the dream of the Father of the Nation."

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BNP MP Harun demands removal of health minister

Bangladesh Nationalist Party MP Harunur Rashid has demanded removal of health minister Zahid Maleque for ‘his failure to take effective steps in the coronavirus situation’.

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Why men are at higher risk of coronavirus infection and death

More men are being infected with coronavirus than women and they are higher risk of death.

Bangla News

Key accused held over Jubo League leader murder in Bogura

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-12) have arrested Firoz Hossain Pokir alias Fokra, key accused in a case filed over the murder of general secretary of Jubo League Subgram Bandar Committee of Bogura town Abu Taleb.

Bangla News

Corona infected BMA president admitted to DMCH

Dr Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin, president of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) has been admitted to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) after he was diagnosed with coronavirus positive.

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Two night guards crushed under covered van in Narayanganj

Two night guards were crushed under a covered van in BSCIC industrial area of Fatullah in Narayanganj early Tuesday.

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Covid-19: Bangladesh-New Zealand Test series postponed

Due to the situation triggered by coronavirus or Covid-19 in the country, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has postponed the upcoming Test series against New Zeland which was scheduled to take place in August-September this year.

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East Rajabazar lockdown extended by 7 days: Atiqul

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has extended the lockdown in capital’s East Rajabazar, considered a Covid-19 red zone, for more seven days.

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Bangladesh adds 3,412 new virus cases in a day, 43 deaths

A total of 43 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,545 in the country.

Bangla News

269 more Bangladeshis leave Dhaka for Italy

A total of 269 Bangladeshi nationals, who came to the country from Italy before the start of coronavirus outbreak and later got stuck in the country, have left Dhaka for Italy on a special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

Bangla News

Bangladesh stands tall on the world stage: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that under the leadership of Awami League government, Bangladesh has stood tall on the world stage as a self-reliant country.

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We are ready to implement lockdown: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said all preparations have been taken to implement the decision to enforce zone-wise lockdown in his city corporation area.

Bangla News

Health education secretary, wife recover from Covid-19

Ali Noor, the health education secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and his wife who tested positive for Covid-19 on June 10 have now recovered from the deadly virus.

Bangla News

‘Drug peddler’ killed in Gazipur ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug peddler has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Tongi area of Gazipur.

Bangla News

Monday 22 June 2020

‘Mental health improvement needed for women empowerment’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

Bangla News

Narsingdi Covid-19 cases reach 1248

The total number of confirmed coronavirus or Covid-19 cases in Narsingdi has risen to 1,248 with eight new cases reported in the district.

Bangla News

Cricket South Africa reports 7 positive Covid-19 cases

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday (June 22) revealed that seven people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus or Covid-19 following mass testing conducted in the organisation.

Bangla News

Mukesh Ambani among world's 10 wealthiest people

Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, is now among the world's top 10 wealthiest people.  Ambani is the only person from Asia on the list.

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Bangladeshis won’t attend hajj this year

People from Bangladesh and other countries will not be able to attend Hajj this year in Saudi Arabia as the world grapples with coronavirus pandemic.

Bangla News

Awami League’s 71st founding anniversary today

Bangladesh Awami League, country's oldest political party founded by then pioneering Bengali politicians disillusioned with their domineering Pakistani counterpart, has marked its 71st founding anniversary today (June 23) with programmes befitting the current ambience.

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Delhi on high alert over militant attack

India has become helpless as the coronavirus situation has been worsening day by day. The number of infections surpassed 426,910 till Monday afternoon.

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DU starts conducting Covid-19 tests again

Dhaka University has started conducting coronavirus detection test again, Prof DrNasima Sultana, additional director general of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.

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Businessman Helal murder: Key accused Rupom remanded

A Dhaka court has placed key accused Charles Rupom on a two-day remand in a case filed over businessman Helal Uddin murder at Dakshin Khan in the capital.

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‘Number of infection increasing due to lack of awareness’

Awami League Joint General Secretary and Information Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud said the number of coronavirus infected persons is increasing due to lack of awareness among people.

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‘Bangladesh to get priority if China invents vaccine’

Health Minister Zahid Maleque has said China is working for coronavirus vaccine and they have made progress a lot in inventing vaccine. China assured us that Bangladesh would be given priority to receive vaccine if that country develops it.

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3 die with coronavirus-like symptoms in Rajshahi

Three people died with coronavirus-like symptoms in Rajshahi on Sunday night.

Bangla News

Dead whale washes up on beach in Cox's Bazar

A six-foot sized dead whale washed up on Gholarchar point of Shahporir Island in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Monday (June 22).

Bangla News

Two die with coronavirus-like symptoms in Madaripur

Two persons have died with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus in Madaripur.

Bangla News

R Madhavan, Dia Mirza in a film again

R Madhavan and DiaMirza are planning to work together in a romantic film again.

Bangla News

Mashrafe’s health condition slightly improves

The condition of Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, who tested positive for coronavirus, has slightly improved.

Bangla News

Minister Mozammel returns home after recovery from Covid-19

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque has returned home after making recovery from the novel coronavirus or Covid-19 infection.

Bangla News

Bangladesh adds 3,480 new virus cases in a day, 38 deaths

A total of 38 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,502 in the country.

Bangla News

Doctor Lalit Kumar dies in Chattogram

DrLalit Kumar Dutta, an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist in Chattogram, has died with corona like symptoms.

Bangla News

CMP Commissioner Mahbubur Rahman recovers from Covid-19

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Mahbubur Rahman, who tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19 on June 9, has made recovery from the deadly virus.

Bangla News

Two die with corona-like symptoms in Satkhira

Two people died with corona-like symptoms at SatkhiraMedical College Hospital in last 24 hours till Monday morning.

Bangla News

Habiganj coronavirus cases rise to 372

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 372 in Habiganj with 15 new cases.

Bangla News

Jhalokathi Covid-19 cases reach 138

The number of confirmed coronavirus or Covid-19 cases has risen to 138 in Jhalokathi with 14 new cases reported in last 24 hours.

Bangla News

Sunday 21 June 2020

High Court prohibition on WASA water tariff hike

The High Court has imposed a prohibition on the decision of Dhaka WASA to hike the price of water by 25 per cent till April 1 without increasing any service.

Bangla News

‘I believe art is not a thing to judge or to compare’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields. As part of its efforts, Nabila Nowshin is writing stories under the banner ‘In series #30days30souls’. Recently, she talked to Tarin Tasnuma, a student of Jahangirnagar University and an artist. In the candid chat, Tarin Tasnuma talked about her sweet childhood, education life, her unique painting skills, future plans and more which are given below.

Bangla News

Malaysians complain of weight gain during lockdown

Malaysians are complaining about their weight gain during coronavirus lockdown in the country starting in mid-March, the Kuala Lumpur based The Star reported on Monday (June 22).

Bangla News

Dubai opens up to tourists from July 7

The government of Dubai announced on Sunday (June 21) that Dubai Airports would start welcoming tourists and visitors from July 7.

Bangla News

ACC moves to freeze MP Papul, family members’ bank accounts

The Anti-Corruption commission (ACC) has sent a letter seeking suspension of cash withdrawal from the bank accounts of Lakshmipur-2 lawmaker Md Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul, his family members and his company alongside relevant documents.

Bangla News

General holidays declared for red zones in 10 districts

In a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus, general holidays have been announced in different areas of 10 districts marked as red zones.

Bangla News

Mask scam: ACC issues letters to 3 organizations

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) issued notices to three organizations including health ministry to investigate the irregularities over mask and personal protective equipment (PPE) purchase.

Bangla News

DSCC PRO Uttam Kumar made OSD

Uttam Kumar Roy, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has been made officer on special duty (OSD).

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Students worried as HSC exams get stuck in corona

Higher Secondary Examination (HSC) and equivalent examinations have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Though the examination was supposed to begin from April 1, the government decided to postpone it due to coronavirus situation on March 22.

Bangla News

Mild earthquake jolts Chattogram

A moderate earthquake jolted Chattogram and its adjacent areas on Sunday (June 21).

Bangla News

2 killed as bus overturns in Chattogram

At least two people were killed and six other injured as a bus overturned at Shikalbaha area of Karnaphuli in Chattogram on Sunday (June 21).

Bangla News

Army to supervise 1000-bed isolation centre at Mohakhali

Bangladesh Army is set to supervise the 1,000-bed isolation centre at the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) market at Mohakhali in the capital.

Bangla News

Virtual system should be launched in jail: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emphasized on digital system to disperse court cases during this coronavirus crisis.

Bangla News

ECNEC approves 10 projects worth Tk9.5cr

Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Sunday approved 10 development projects involving a cost of Tk 9,460.9 crore.

Bangla News

Dr Rakib's death: Khulna Sadar OC withdrawn

Aslam Bahar Bulbul, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Khulna Sadar Police Station has been withdrawn over the death of Dr Abdur Rakib Khan.

Bangla News

Actor Masum Aziz hospitalized

Eminent actor Masum Aziz has been admitted to a hospital in the capital.

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PM urges all to follow health guidelines

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged all to follow health guidelines properly in a bid to tackle the spread of the coronavirus or Covid-19 as the number of deaths and infections in the virus continues to rise in the country.

Bangla News

Bangladesh adds 3,531 new virus cases in a day, 39 deaths

A total of 39 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,464 in the country.

Bangla News

Fazlur Rahman Babu to join Risingbd Showbiz Adda tonight

Country’s leading and popular online news portal risingbd is regularly arranging a Facebook live programme titled ‘Risingbd Showbiz Adda’ amid coronavirus outbreak.

Bangla News

Kuwait to freeze MP Papul's Tk 138cr company account

The public prosecution department of Kuwait has reportedly approached the country’s central bank to freeze the company bank account of Bangladeshi Lakshmipur lawmaker Md Shahid Islam alias Papul, who has been detained on charges of human trafficking and money laundering, reports Arab News.

Bangla News

Mahbubul A Khalid's Father's Day song released on YouTube

Father’s Day is being celebrated today (June 21) across the world. The day is observed to celebrate and honor the men who have embraced the essential role of fatherhood.

Bangla News

Saturday 20 June 2020

Sahara Khatun's health condition improves

The health condition of former Home Minister and Awami League presidium member Advocate Sahara Khatun has improved than before.

Bangla News

194 more infected with Covid-19 in Chattogram

194 new coronavirus patients have been detected in Chattogram in last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the port city to 6,288.

Bangla News

‘Every great dream begins with a dreamer’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

Bangla News

Two killed in Mymensingh road crash

Two motorcyclists were killed and one more person injured when a vehicle hit the motorbike carrying them in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh.

Bangla News

Kishoreganj reports 91 new coronavirus cases

91 more people have been found infected with coronavirus or Covid-19 in Kishoreganj, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 1,220.

Bangla News

Knife attack leaves 3 dead at UK park

A stabbing attack happened on Saturday (June 20) evening at a park in southern England where a Black Lives Matter protest had been held earlier in the day, leaving three people dead and three others injured, according to police.

Bangla News

190 bodies discovered from mass graves in Libya

190 corpses have been found in mass graves south of Tripoli and the city of Tarhuna since June 5, Anadolu Agency quoted the Libyan army on Saturday (June 20).

Bangla News

Nigerian scientists discover Covid-19 vaccine

A team of Nigerian scientists has announced that they have discovered a preventive vaccine against the novel coronavirus or Covid-19, local media reported on Saturday (June 20).

Bangla News

142 more infected with coronavirus in Gazipur

142 new coronavirus or Covid-19 patients have been detected in Gazipur, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 2,815.

Bangla News

Budget is for giving opportunity to special quarter: Amir Khasru

BNP Chairperson’s advisor Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has heavily slammed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2020-2021.

Bangla News

Fake Covid-19 certificates: 4 sent to jail after remand

A court in Dhaka sent the four members of a fraud ring, who were arrested for selling fake Covid-19 certificates, to jail on completion of their remand.

Bangla News

Yaba smuggler killed in ‘gunfight’ in Chattogram

An alleged Yaba pills smuggler has been killed in a gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Beribadh area in Chattogram.

Bangla News

Two die of coronavirus in Rajshahi

Two persons died of coronavirus while undergoing treatment at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) in last 24 hours.

Bangla News

Over 1.5 crore families receive relief goods

More than 1.5 crore families have received relief goods from the government as humanitarian assistance in the coronavirus crisis.

Bangla News

Mashrafe tests coronavirus positive

Former Bangladesh skipper and incumbent MP of Narail-2 constituency Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has tested positive for deadly coronavirus.

Bangla News

40000 people get bail from virtual courts in 25 working days

A total of 39,202 people secured bail from the lower courts (virtual courts) across the country in 25 working days, according to a press release issued by the Supreme Court administration on Saturday (June 20).

Bangla News

2 killed as truck hits easy-bike in Jashore

Two people were killed and another one injured after a truck hit an easy-bike on Jashore-Khulna highway in Peerbari area of Nowapara in Jashore on Saturday (June 20).

Bangla News

OC’s husband dies of Covid-19

Al Imran SarkarRatan, 44, a trader of Ghoraghat in Dinajpur and husband of Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Pirganj Thana ShakilaParveen, has died from Covid-19.

Bangla News

Bollywood stars urged to stop promoting Chinese goods

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has  urged celebrities, especially the Bollywood stars to stop participating in any advertisement that can Chinese products.

Bangla News

Bangladesh adds 3,240 new virus cases in a day, 37 deaths

A total of 37 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,425 in the country.

Bangla News

Lohani’s death irreparable loss to cultural field: President

President Abul Hamid has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Ekushey award winning journalist, noted cultural personality and veteran freedom fighter Kamal Lohani.

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Lost an extraordinary fighter of non-communal spirit: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Ekushey award winning journalist, noted cultural personality and veteran freedom fighter Kamal Lohani.

Bangla News

Rain to continue, signal 3 for maritime ports

Moderately heavy to very heavy rain falls will continue for next two more days all over the country as a deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining areas.

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Coach Ashik to go on live from Risingbd FB page tonight

Cricket coach Ashikur Rahman, who first tasted positive for coronavirus or Covid-19 in the sports arena of the country, was admitted to Mugda General Hospital on May 12.

Bangla News

Friday 19 June 2020

‘Since childhood I was a very stylish kid’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

Bangla News

India reports over 14,500 Covid-19 cases in a day

India registered as many as 14,516 fresh cases of coronavirus or Covid-19 in last 24 hours which is the highest single-day surge of confirmed cases, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday (June 20) morning.

Bangla News

Kamal Lohani dies of coronavirus infection

Noted journalist and cultural personality Kamal Lohani has died of coronavirus or COVID-19 infection (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un).

Bangla News

Trump gets permission for Oklahoma rally

Oklahoma's Supreme Court has given permission to President Donald Trump to hold a rally on Saturday in Tulsa, his first since March.

Bangla News

Sufia Kamal’s birth anniversary today

The 109th birth anniversary of poet Sufia Kamal is being observed today (June 20) virtually in the wake of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

Bangla News

Nafis Iqbal infected with COVID-19

Former opener of Bangladesh National Cricket Team Nafis Iqbal has been infected coronavirus.

Bangla News

Corona infections cross one million-mark in Brazil

Coronavirus cases has crossed one million-mark in Brazil as off  Friday, as the number of infections and deaths continues to surge in Latin America's largest country.

Bangla News

‘AL men infected with corona as they are working for people’

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said leaders and activists of the ruling Awami League, cabinet members, members of parliament (MPs) and representatives of different levels have been infected with coronavirus as they are working for people in the field.

Bangla News

Swechchhasebak League president diagnosed with coronavirus

Nirmal Ranjan Guha, president of Swechchhasebak League has tested positive for coronavirus.

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National ID compulsory for corona test in Madaripur

The Health Directorate has announced to bring National ID card while submitting sample for coronavirus test in different hospitals in Madaripur.

Bangla News

ECNEC meeting likely to endorse 9 projects

The government is likely to approve nearly nine development projects on Saturday (June 19).

Bangla News

88 more infected with coronavirus in Gazipur

Some 88 more people in Gazipur were infected with coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number to 2,673.

Bangla News

‘Bangladesh to get duty-free access to Chinese market until 2024’

Bangladesh ambassador to China Mahbub Uz Zaman said the facility of 97 percent duty-free access to a listed number of Bangladeshi products in the Chinese market will continue until 2024.

Bangla News

Benapole port to remain open on Friday

Customs Clearing & Forwarding Agents Association (C&F) of Benapole decided to continue the trading point open on Friday too to keep the export-import normal during ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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200 Bangladeshis returning from Maldives

A fresh batch of 200 Bangladesh nationals are returning home from Maldives amid coronavirus pandemic.

Bangla News

Former Minister Engineer Mosharraf tests coronavirus positive

Former Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Engineer Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has tested positive for coronavirus.

Bangla News

Ctg addl DIG Zakir Hossain tests coronavirus positive

Zakir Hossain, additional DIG of Chattogram Range (Crime and Operation) has tested positive for coronavirus.

Bangla News

Beijing’s Covid-19 outbreak under ‘control’

The coronavirus crisis was stable in China’s Beijing. In this situation, a Chinese medical expert said that the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Beijing, has been brought under control.

Bangla News

I had to go through more struggle: Mamo

Zakia Bari Mamo is a popular actress of Bangladesh. She has established herself as a prominent actress by acting in numerous films and TV plays for long 14 years.

Bangla News

Quader wants quick implementation of zone-based lockdown

Awami League general secretary also Bridge Minister Obaidul Quader urged the authority concerned to implement zone-based lockdown quickly.

Bangla News

USA needs on lockdown: Fauci

The United States does not need more widespread lockdowns to contain its COVID-19 outbreak, leading government expert Anthony Fauci said Thursday.

Bangla News

India adds 13,000 new virus cases in a day

Over 13,000 people contracted the novel coronavirus in the last 24-hours till Friday morning.

Bangla News

Canada surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases

Canada surpassed 100,000 cases of the novel coronavirus Thursday, with 100,203 official cases reported by Health Canada and provincial health authorities.

Bangla News

Coronavirus: Bangladesh sees 3,243 new cases, 45 deaths

A total of 45 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1,388 in the country.

Bangla News

Sahara Khatun taken to ICU

Former Home Minister and Awami League presidium member Advocate Sahara Khatun has been taken to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of United Hospital after deterioration of her health condition.

Bangla News

Ram Chand Goala no more

Ram Chand Goala, country’s firstleft-arm spinner,is no more.

Bangla News

Thursday 18 June 2020

‘There is no need to be afraid’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields. As part of its efforts, Nabila Nowshin is writing stories under the banner ‘In series #30days30souls’. Recently, she talked to Israt Jahan Ima, a student, a debater, a news representative, an anchor, a child actor and a multitasker. In the candid chat, Israt Jahan Ima talked about her sweet childhood, education life, achievements, future plans and more which are given below.

Bangla News

Kamal Lohani infected with coronavirus

Noted journalist and cultural personality Kamal Lohani has been admitted to a hospital with coronavirus infection.

Bangla News

China releases 10 Indian soldiers

China has freed 10 Indian soldiers seized in a high-altitude border clash in the Himalayas.

Bangla News

US court gives verdict against Trump's bid to end DACA

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a benefit for immigrants that was implemented in 2012 during Barack Obama’s term.

Bangla News

Farmer dies of coronavirus in Gopalganj

A farmer has died of coronavirus infection in Muksudpur upazila of Gopalganj, raising the total death toll in the district to seven.

Bangla News

‘Dhaka doesn’t have info regarding arrest of Risaldar Moslem’

Foreign Minister Dr. AKM Abdul Momen and Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said Dhaka does not have any information regarding the arrest of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman’s killer Rasaldar Moslem Uddin.

Bangla News

Around 8 crore people displaced worldwide: UN

An unprecedented 7.95 crore people became victims of displacement due to some incidents like conflict, persecution or events seriously disturbing public order as of the end of 2019, according to a report of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

Bangla News

Noakhali reports 106 new Covid-19 cases

106 more coronavirus patients have been detected in Noakhali which is the highest number of infections reported in a day in the district.

Bangla News

‘Use of dexamethasone without doctor’s advice is risky’

Department of Drug Administration said that use of dexamethasone without consultation or prescription of a registered medical practitioner is extremely risky.

Bangla News

215 ASPs transferred

215 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) have been transferred across the country.

Bangla News

Amazon indigenous chief dies of coronavirus

Paulinho Paiakan, one of the best-known indigenous defenders of the Amazon rainforest, has died of coronavirus or COVID-19 infection in Brazil, according to a BBC report published on Thursday (June 18).

Bangla News

Dwellers of red-zone asked to offer prayers at home

The Ministry of Religion Affairs directed the dwellers of red zones to offer prayers at home to stop spreading coronavirus.

Bangla News

Coronavirus will sustain for over 3 years: Health directorate

"The situation triggered by coronavirus or COVID-19 will not go away in one, two or three months rather it will exist for the next two or three years, or more, in Bangladesh," said Prof Abul Kalam Azad, director general of health services.

Bangla News

‘Corruptor involved in mask corruption to be brought to book’

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmud said that the corruptor involved in mask or Personal protective equipment (PPE) corruption will be brought to book.

Bangla News

PM for building technology based armed forces

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her firm belief to build the Armed Forces based on modern, powerful and time-befitting technology.

Bangla News

Bangladesh to see 7.5pc GDP growth in 2021: ADB

Bangladesh's GDP is expected to grow by 4.5 percent in 2020 and 7.5 percent in 2021.

Bangla News

Doctor of Enam Medical dies of Covid-19

Dr. Rafiqul Haider, a doctor of Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar, has died from Covid-19 infection.

Bangla News

Nasim’s constituency declared vacant

The Sirajganj-1 constituency has been declared vacant due to the death of former Health Minister and senior Awami League leader Mohammad Nasim.

Bangla News

Bangladesh registers one lakh coronavirus cases

The nationwide tally of COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh has crossed one lakh-mark.

Bangla News

WHO stops hydroxychloroquine use to treat COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stoped use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients.

Bangla News

Doctor beaten to death in Khulna, 5 held

Five persons including main accused Jamir have been arrested in connection with the death of Dr Md Abdur Rokib Khan. Family members of a patient allegedly beat the doctor to death in Khulna city.

Bangla News

Wednesday 17 June 2020

One killed in Kaliakoir ‘gunfight’

A suspected terrorist was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Habibpur area of Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur early Thursday.

Bangla News

Fear of hill collapse in Chattogram city

Fearing landslides amid incessant rainfall, the Chattogram district administration and Met office have urged residents living on hill slopes to take shelter in safer places immediately.

Bangla News

India elected UN Security Council’s non-permanent member

India has been elected as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for a two-year term.

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‘Exploring colours gives birth to a spark inside of me’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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WHO hails dexamethasone use to treat COVID-19

Researchers in Britain have announced that they conducted a human trial of the drug dexamethasone to treat COVID-19 disease.

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Liberation War friend Air Marshal Shibprasad is no more

Air Marshal Shibprasad Chakraborty, a brave officer of the Indian Air Force and one of the friends of the Bangladesh Liberation War, passed away on Wednesday night.

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Shakil sets an example of honesty

Now the entire world is going through a pandemic period. Any humane event touches the heart in these ominous days of the pandemic that a disease named coronavirus or COVID-19 has initiated across the globe. The light of hope remains awake in the mind amid a myriad disappointments. A kind of courage arises in the mind-- 'man' is still there, humanity is awake. Honesty in society still prevails!

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Muggers become huggers

There is a proverb that says– thieves have no religion. But, a pair of muggers did the totally opposite of the proverb.

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ACC issues travel ban on Papul’s wife, daughter, sister-in-law

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sent a letter to the Special Branch (SB) of Immigration to issue an embargo against Laxmipur-2 MP Kazi Shahid Islam Papul, his wife, daughter and sister-in-law so that they cannot leave the country, for the sake of investigation over allegations of acquiring money illegally.

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India ready to give befitting reply if instigated: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned China and said the sacrifices of his country’s soldiers will not go in vain.

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DB SI Jahangir Hossain put on remand

A Dhaka court on Tuesday remanded the arrested DB sub-inspector, Jahangir Hossain, in police custody for 1 day in connection with the robbery of Tk 1.95 crore.

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VISA to launch office in Bangladesh

Leading payment technology company VISA has unveiled to launch a liaison office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Ex-UP Chairman dies with Coronavirus symptoms

A former Union Parishad Chairman has died with the novel coronavirus like symptoms while undergoing treatment in Khulna.

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160 Nepali students leave Dhaka

One hundred and sixty Nepali students have left Dhaka who got stuck in Bangladesh due to coronavirus pandemic.

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3 killed in Sirajganj road crash

At least three people were killed and two other were injured in a head-on collision between two trucks in Talukdar Bazar area under Kamarkhanda upazila in Sirajganj on Wednesday noon.

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World’s fastest man faces two-year ban

Reigning world 100m champion Christian Coleman was provisionally suspended on Wednesday (June 17) over a missed drugs test, putting him at risk of a two-year ban that would rule him out of next year's Tokyo Olympics.

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Ex-director of Dinajpur Medical College dies of Covid-19

Dr. Abdul Ahad, former director of M Abdur Rahim Medical College Hospital, Dinajpur, has died from Covid-19.

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259 more Bangladeshis leave Dhaka for Italy

A total of 259 more Bangladeshi citizens, who came to the country from Italy before the start of  coronavirus outbreak and later got stranded in the country, left Dhaka for Italy by a special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

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Bangladesh reports record 4008 coronavirus cases in a day

A total of 43 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1305 in the country.

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Gonoshasthaya kit is not effective: BSMMU

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) has informed that coronavirus antibody testing kit developed by Gonoshasthaya Kendra is not effective.

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Rakibul wants to go far crossing all boundaries

How many people feel the impulse to excel themselves? One hundred today, two hundred tomorrow! Does anyone think this way? The champions might think this way.

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Bangladesh suspends on-arrival visas for unidentified period

The Bangladesh government has suspended visa-on-arrival for foreign nationals amid the growing number of Covid-19 cases in the country.

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Tuesday 16 June 2020

NBR exempts duty, VAT on mobile phone manufacturing

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to allow duty-free import of raw materials and exempt other taxes to boost the country’s mobile phone manufacturing sector.

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Physician dies with corona-like symptoms in Chattogram

A physician has died with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus or COVID-19 in Chattogram early Wednesday (June 17).

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Chattogram reports 179 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

A total of 179 new coronavirus patients have beeb detected in Chattogram metropolitan area and Chattogram district in last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the port city to 5,585.

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‘I try to teach myself a new thing everyday’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields. As part of its efforts, Nabila Nowshin is writing stories under the banner ‘In series #30days30souls’.

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Borders of US, Canada, Mexico to remain shut for 30 more days

The United States, Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their restrictions to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21 due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports Al Jazeera.

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UN chief worried over China-India clash

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is worried over the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in a disputed Himalayan border area.

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20 Indian soldiers killed in Ladakh clash

The Indian army initially said three of its soldiers were killed in a disputed Himalayan border area, adding that both sides suffered casualties.

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One day we will win World Cup: Akbar

Cricketers are passing idle time at home due to the shutdown to tackle coronavirus. At the moment, Akbar Ali, the Under-19 World Cup-winning Bangladesh captain, talked to Our Sports Correspondent Yeasin Hassan over mobile. He believes Bangladesh will win the World Cup one day.

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Gonoforum MP Mokabbir Khan tests coronavirus positive

Gonoforum MP Mokabbir Khan, who was admitted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka with breathing complications, has tested positive for coronavirus.

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'Beijing Covid-19 situation extremely severe'

Beijing's coronavirus situation is "extremely severe", a city official warned Tuesday (June 16) as 27 new infections were reported in the Chinese capital from a cluster has sparked a huge trace-and-test programme.

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‘Lockdown within 48 to 72 hrs after marking areas’

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has said we will be able to enforce lockdown within 48 to 72 hours after identifying specific areas.

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Ransoms allegedly demanded holding Rohingyas hostage

Rohingya refugees who are attempting to reach Malaysia by boat from Bangladesh are being held hostage by human traffickers who have demanded large ransoms from their relatives with threats of violence, according to a Reuters report.

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Health directorate to give specific mapping soon: Atiqul

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam said the health directorate will provide specific mapping by today or tomorrow for those areas which have been announced as red zones in his electoral area.

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IS bride Shamima won’t be allowed to enter Bangladesh

The Bangladesh government has clearly said that Shamima Begum, the woman who left Britain as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State (IS) in Syria, was never a citizen of Bangladesh. He will not even be provided the right to enter Bangladesh.

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ICT Division to launch virtual university

The ICT Division will launch a virtual university to build skilled human resources.

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4 detained over selling fake Covid-19 certificates remanded

A court in Dhaka granted three days remand each for the four members of a fraud ring who were detained for allegedly selling fake Covid-19 certificates.

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Expelled Jubo League leader Khaled put on remand

Expelled Jubo League leader and casino businessman Khaled Mahmud Bhuiyan has put on a three-day remand in a money laundering case.

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Fatullah Police Station OC infected with coronavirus

Officer in-Charge (OC) of Fatullah Model Police Station in Narayanganj Aslam Hossain has tested positive for coronavirus or COVID-19.

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Record 3,862 new virus cases, 53 deaths in single day

53 more people, highest number in a single day, died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1262 in the country.

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Liberation War Affairs Ministry’s PRO infected with virus

Sufi Abdullahil Maruf, senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Liberation War Affairs Ministry, has been infected with coronavirus.

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Doctor, cops among 60 newly infected with corona in Khulna

Sixty more people including a physician and four police members have tested positive for coronavirus or COVID-19 in Khulna, taking the total number of confirmed cases there to 450.

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Chattogram reports 171 more coronavirus cases

171 more people tested positive for coronavirus or COVID-19 in last 24 hours in Chattogram, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 5406.

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Sister-in-law dies after Sushant's death

Sudha Devi, sister-in-law of demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has died as she couldn't take easily the actor’s death.

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158 more Bangladeshis return from Dubai

158 more Bangladeshis, who were stranded in Dubai due to restrictions imposed for coronavirus pandemic, returned home early Tuesday (June 16).

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Monday 15 June 2020

13 judges infected with COVID-19, one at ICU

13 judges of subordinate courts across the country have been infected with coronavirus or COVID-19.

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‘Become a leader, not a boss’

risingbd, country’s leading and popular news portal, is publishing stories on persons who have shown success in various fields.

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Army to patrol at red zones

Army personnel will remain deployed to patrol at the designated red zones as the government is going to enforce zone-wise lockdown in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 in the country.

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Habiganj coronavirus cases reach 261

Twenty-one new coronavirus patients have been detected in Habiganj, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 261.

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US cancels emergency use of hydroxychloroquine

he US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked emergency use of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus.

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Bangladesh up 4 notches on Global Peace Index

Bangladesh has moved 4 notches in the Global Peace Index (GPI)-2020.

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Two more policemen die of coronavirus

Two more policemen have died after being infected with coronavirus or COVID-1

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US-Bangla repatriates 160 Bangladeshi stranded in UAE

A special flight of US-Bangla Airlines has brought back the 160 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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General holidays at red and yellow zones

The government has announced general holidays at red and yellow zones to prevent spread of coronavirus.

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ADB approves US $10cr loan for road development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of US $10 crore on easy conditions to expand the coverage of an ongoing rural road network improvement project in Bangladesh.

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Gas supply to remain suspended in areas of Dhaka

Gas supply to some areas of Dhaka will remain shut for 6 hours from 12:00pm to 6:00pm on Tuesday due to pipeline transfer and customer connection replacement.

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Former Sylhet City Mayor Kamran laid to rest 

Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran, the first mayor of Sylhet City Corporation, has been laid to eternal rest at Manikpir graveyard in Sylhet.

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Two Indian high commission officials missing in Pakistan

Two Indian High Commission officials have been missing from Islamabad, Pakistan, since Monday morning, according to sources.

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Woman drags 100-year-old mother on cot to bank

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown up another distressing image of poverty, desperation and an insensitive system, this time from Odisha.

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Sushant Singh Rajput's death: Autopsy report out

A day after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his Mumbai house, the Mumbai Police have recorded statements of five individuals in connection with the case.

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Gang rape accused killed in Chattogram ‘gunfight’

A youth, who was accused in a gang rape case, has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Banshkhali upazila in Chattogram.

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Coronavirus: Bangladesh sees 3,099 new cases, 38 deaths

A total of 38 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 1209 in the country.

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Two namaz-e-janazas of Kamran to be held in Sylhet

Following health guidelines, two separate namaz-e-janazas of Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran, former Sylhet City Corporation mayor and Awami League central executive committee member, will be held in Sylhet.

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'Rate of corona cases, deaths low in country due to proper steps'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the number of coronavirus cases and deaths is very low in Bangladesh compared to that of developed countries due to the timely decision and proper steps taken by her government.

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