RisingBD.Com : 2020

Saturday, 25 July 2020

Barca legend Xavi tests positive for coronavirus

The former Barcelona player, who is currently coach of Qatar side Al Sadd, has tested coronavirus positive. He is currently in isolation.

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Barcelona legend Xavi tests coronavirus positive

Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi has announced on Saturday (July 25) he has tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19.

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Men held with 5kg gold at Dhaka airport

Customs Intelligence officials held a passenger along with 5.2 kg gold worth Tk 3.12 crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday noon.

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Liberation War organiser Shahjahan Siraj no more

Former minister and one of the organisers of the Liberation War Shahjahan Siraj passed away on Tuesday.

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Covid-19 cases in Satkhira rise to 639

31 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 639.

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3 held with 2 pistols in Jashore

Police detained three persons along with two pistols, two magazines, seven rounds of bullets, a knife and a toy pistol from Pagladah village in Jashore Sadar Upazila on Saturday.

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Madhya Pradesh chief minister tests positive for Covid-19

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has tested coronavirus positive.

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Regent Hospital MD placed on 10-day remand

A Dhaka court placed the Managing Director (MD) of Regent Hospital Mizanur Rahman on a ten-day remand in a case filed for allegedly issuing fake certificates on coronavirus or Covid-19.

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Bangladesh adds 2,520 new Covid-19 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 2,874 in the country.

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Vietnam reports first local coronavirus infection in 3 months

Vietnam has reported its first local coronavirus infection for more than three months on Saturday after a man in the central city of Danang tested positive four times for the virus.

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Aparajita’s Sharmin placed on 3-day remand

A Dhaka court placed Aparajita Trade International’s owner Sharmin Jahan on a three-day remand in a case for supplying ‘fake’ masks.

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80 journos quit Hungarian news site after editor fired

More than 80 journalists, including three leading editors, have resigned from Hungary’s main independent news site, Index.

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3 crushed under truck in Bogura

At least three people were killed as a mini truck ran over them in Matidali area of Bogura town on Saturday morning.

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4 killed in separate ‘gunfights’ in 3 districts

Three suspected drug peddlers, including two Rohingya men, and a robber have been killed in three separate ‘gunfights’ with BGB, police and RAB in Cox's Bazar, Kushtia and Chattogram.

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Covid-19 cases in India cross 13 lakh

The number of coronavirus cases in India have doubled in nearly three weeks since July 2 when the country crossed the six lakh-mark.

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Friday, 24 July 2020

Chattogram reports 126 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

A total of 126 new coronavirus or Covid-19 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 13,629.

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‘To face present situation is a big challenge'

Newly-appointed Director General (DG) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Professor Abul Bashar Mohammad Khurshid Alam has opined that it is a big challenge to face present coronavirus situation.

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One killed in Kushtia ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug peddler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Kushtia on Friday midnight.

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Two Rohingyas killed in ‘gunfight’ with BGB

Two suspected Rohingya drug traders have been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) in Cox’s Bazar district.

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US records over 1,000 coronavirus deaths in a day

The United States recorded more than 1,000 deaths from Covid-19 for the fourth day in a row on Friday, according to a tally.

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Bongshal fire: Another child dies

Another child, who was burnt in a fire caused by a gas pipeline explosion at Bongshal in the capital, has died, raising the number of death toll in the incident to two.

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WHO reports record daily rise in global Covid-19 cases

The World Health Organization has reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases, with the total rising by 284,196 in 24 hours.

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Supplying ‘fake’ masks: Aparajita’s Sharmin arrested

Detective Branch of Police (DB) has arrested Aparajita Trade International’s owner Sharmin Jahan a case filed by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for supplying ‘fake’ masks.

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Primary syllabus being cut short

The government has taken a new initiative to make up the loss for the students in coronavirus situation. According to the initiative, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education wants to shorten the syllabus by separating more important chapters.

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Four held in Lalmonirhat for intrusion from India

Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) has held four people for illegally intruding into Bangladesh from India through Dahgram-Angorpota border of Lalmonirhat.

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Bulgarian Prime Minister quarantined

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has been placed in quarantine.

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Shahed’s assistant Shibli admits guilt

Tariqul Islam alias Shibli, a close associate of the chairman of Regent Hospital Shahed, on Friday admitted to a Dhaka court that he was involved in the heinous crime of fake coronavirus certificate distribution.

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Wari lockdown comes to an end tonight

The 21-day lockdown at Wari in the capital is coming to an end on Friday (July 24) midnight.

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Actress Popy tests positive for coronavirus

Popular actress Sadika Parvin Popy has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Uncertainty looms over rawhide of sacrificial animals

There are only seven days are left to go to start Eid-ul-Azha. But, policies of rawhide collection and preservation are not fixed yet.

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Nasir steps down from Workers Party

Nasir Hossain, member of Narayanganj district unit of Bangladesh’s Workers Party, has stepped down from the party alleging deviation from the party’s original norms.

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Scholars concerned over attempt to destroy new religious movement

A webinar on a new religious movement in South Korea and its political, religious, and social dimensions with the recent COVID-19 crisis invited international scholars and experts in the field of religion, international law, and human rights.

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Cattle-loaded trawler capsizes in Jamuna

A trawler carrying 50 cattle capsized in Jamuna River in Shivalaya of Manikganj on Friday (July 24).

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AL has noting in stock without slandering BNP: Rizvi

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the ruling Awami League (AL) currently has nothing in stock without slandering BNP.

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‘BNP leaders talking nonsense like misguided travelers’

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader has said BNP leaders are talking nonsense like misguided travelers after being rejected by people in elections and movements.

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6 JMB members sent to jail

A Dhaka court on Thursday sent six members of banned militant outfit Jamaatul-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to jail after two days of remand.

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China orders to close US consulate in Chengdu

China has ordered the United States to close its consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu, retaliating against Washington's move earlier this week to shut down the Chinese consulate in the city of Houston.

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Bangladesh adds 2,548 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 35 deaths

A total of 35 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,836 in the country.

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South Africa to close schools again

South Africa has decided to close all schools for a second time as the number of Covid-19 cases surges.

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IPL starts September 19

The eagerly-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) starts on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final slated on November 8, BCCI sources said.

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Airin to go on live from Risingbd FB page this night

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

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Thursday, 23 July 2020

Two killed in city ‘gunfight’

Two suspected drug dealers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Diabari area of the capital early Friday.

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India adds 49,000 Covid-19 cases in a day

India has recorded the highest single-day spike of almost 50,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours taking the total tally to 12,87,945.

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USA hits 4 million cases of COVID-19

The USA surpassed 4 million infections Thursday, doubling its total case count in a little more than a month.

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Tanzania's former President Benjamin dies

Tanzania's former President Benjamin Mkapa died in the early hours of Friday, President John Magufuli said in a statement.

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Two killed in Teknaf ‘gunfight’

Two suspected drug traders incluing a UP member have been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.

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DGHS Director Aminul made OSD

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) director for hospitals and clinics Dr Md. Aminul Hasan has been made officer on special duty (OSD).

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By-polls in Bogura-1, Jashore-6: Two MPs take oath

Two lawmakers-elect in Bogura and Jashore by election have taken oath as members of the 11th parliament.

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Shakib’s mother tests positive for Covid-19

Shirin Reza, mother of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, has tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19).

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Dr Abul Bashar made new DG of DGHS

Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) professor Abul Bashar Mohammad Khurshid Alam has been appointed as new Director General (DG) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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Health minister should resign: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the incumbent health minister should step down as corruption and mismanagement have been massively reported in the entire health sector at the behest of his ministry.

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Flood-hit people face drinking water, food crisis in Kurigram

The water level in 16 rivers including Brahmaputra, Dharla, Teesta, Dudhkumar have started increasing again. As a result, the overall flood situation in this district deteriorated.

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No one remain homeless: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said our aim in the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is that a single person will not stay homeless in Bangladesh.

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Trump says he would take coronavirus vaccine first

US President Donald Trump said he would take the coronavirus vaccine first — if he was asked to.

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3 burnt in Bongshal fire in critical state

Three people, who were burnt in a fire caused by a gas pipeline explosion at Bongshal in the capital, are in a critical condition.

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Bangladesh adds 2,856 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 50 deaths

A total of 50 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,801 in the country.

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CID presses charge sheet against Enu, Rupon

The Criminal Investigation Department of police on Wednesday submitted a charge sheet against expelled Awami League leaders Enamul Haque Enu, his brother Rupon Bhuiyan and others in four cases inliding a case of illegal casino business and money laundering.

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PM opens country’s largest rehabilitation project

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the country’s largest rehabilitation project in Cox’s Bazar under which 20 buildings have been built in first phase, ensuring a permanent abode for climate refugees.

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34 more test Covid-19 positive in Gopalganj

34 more people including a doctor tested positive for Covid-19, in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1,342 in Gapalganj.

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5 die of Covid-19 in Bogura

A total of five more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours till Thursday, taking the number of deaths to 90 in Bogura.

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India reports record 45720 new Covid-19 cases, 1129 deaths

India reported a record jump of 45,720 in coronavirus or Covid-19 infections in past 24 hours, taking its total number of cases to 12,38,635, the health ministry said on Thursday (July 23).

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Wednesday, 22 July 2020

21 more Covid-19 cases detected in Narsingdi

21 more people have been found to be infected with coronavirus or COVID-19 in Narsingdi district.

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Rape accused killed in ‘gunfight’ in Ctg

A youth, who was accused in a rape case, has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Chattogram City Corporation.

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Chattogram reports 148 new Covid-19 cases, one death

A total of 148 new coronavirus or Covid-19 patients have been detected in Chattogram in last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the port city to 13,346.

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Child killed in Bongshal gas pipeline explosion

A child was killed and three injured in a gas pipeline explosion at Bongshal in the capital on Thursday morning.

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Air strikes in Afghanistan kill 45

Air strikes in eastern Afghanistan have killed 45 people, including civilians and Taliban fighters, local officials said on Wednesday.

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Brazil's President again tests positive for Covid-19

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive again for Covid-19, just over two weeks after his initial test came back positive.

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Don't expect Covid-19 vaccine before 2021: WHO

Researchers are making "good progress" in developing vaccines against COVID-19, with a handful in late-stage trials, but their first use cannot be expected until early 2021.

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Nafees’s son Shahwar dreams of becoming a cricketer

Fathers are a source of immense strength, courage and inspiration in a word. They are to perform a lot of responsibilities.

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Another virtual HC bench formed

Another virtual High Court (HC) bench has been formed for holding hearings of emergency cases. Justice Bhabani Prasad Singh will lead the bench.

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7.8 earthquake hits Alaska

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Alaska Peninsula late triggering a tsunami warning.

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Doctor couple suffers burn injuries in Dhaka

A doctor couple was burnt severely in a fire at their home in Dhaka's Hatirpool area early Wednesday.

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PM stands beside Nomita Ghosh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always provides financial assistance to artists during their crisis moments. As part of it, the Premier gave Tk21 lakh to Nomita Ghosh, an artiste of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, for her treatment.

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Imran Khan phones Sheikh Hasina to know about corona situation

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and discussed various issues related to coronavirus situation.

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‘Decision on appointment of health DG after talking to PM’

Health Minister Zahid Maleque said, ‘The new appointment to the post of Director General (DG) of the Directorate General of Health Service (DGHS) will be decided after talking to Prime Minister if necessary.’

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Six Eid Jamaats to be held in Baitul Mukarram

Eid Jamaats will not be arranged at National Eidgah this year to avoid coronavirus infection. A total of six Eid congregations will be held at the National Baitul Mukarram Mosque.

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DGHS director Aminul being removed

Now Aminul Islam, director (Hospitals and Clinics) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), is being removed, a day after its director general (DG) Professor Dr Abul Kalam Azad resigned.

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Cop killed in Kushtia road crash

A police officer was killed after truck hit his motorcycle on the Kushtia-Bheramara highway in Bahalbaria centre area in Kushtia on Wednesday (July 22) noon.

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ACC files case against Shahed, 3 others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Regent Hospital Chairman Md Shahed and three others on charges of embezzling Tk 1.51 crore from NRB bank in name of his hospital as loan and laundering that amount later.

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Bangladesh adds 2,744 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 42 deaths

A total of 42 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,751 in the country.

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ACC quizzes Papul’s wife, sister-in-law

The Anti-Corruption commission (ACC) has interrogated reserved seat MP Selina Islam, wife of Lakshmipur-2 lawmaker Md Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul and Papul’s sister-in-law Jasmin Akhter on charges of money laundering and acquiring illegal wealth.

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Rohingya robber killed in ‘gunfight’

A suspected Rohingya robber has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Cox’s Bazar district.

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Chattogram reports 133 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

A total of 133 new coronavirus or Covid-19 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 13,198.

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Saima made CVF ambassador

Saima Wazed Hossain, daughter of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been nominated as ambassador of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

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Drug dealer killed in city ‘gunfight’

A drug and arms dealer has been killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in the city.

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Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Choton to join Uday Hakim’s live show ‘Tribeni’ tonight

Writer, journalist, presenter and corporate personality Uday Hakim is set to host a live show programme titled ‘Tribeni’ which highlights literature and music.

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Rain, waterlogging disrupting city life

The dwellers of Dhaka city are experiencing bitter waterlogging due to heavy and very heavy rain triggered by active monsoon in the last two days.

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Covid-19 patients rise to 1308 in Gopalganj

30 more people including four health workers tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1,308 in Gapalganj.

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Chief Justice mourns death of Naren Das

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hasan has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Naren Das, secretary of the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry.

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Coronavirus will ‘get worse’: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has said the Covid-19 pandemic in the US will “get worse before it gets better”, in a marked change of tone during his first White House coronavirus press briefing in nearly three months.

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Zimbabwe declares curfew

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared renewed COVID-19 lockdown, imposing a 12-hour curfew.

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Eid-ul-Azha on Aug 1

Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated across the country on August 1 as the new moon of the Arabic month of Zilhaj was not sighted in Bangladesh sky on Tuesday (July 21).

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Allama Shafi taken to ICU

Hefazat-e-Islam Chief Shah Ahmad Shafi, the director general of Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam, has been admitted to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital (CMCH).

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Shakira to auction off her golden jacket

Popular singer Shakira has decided that she will auction off her golden jacket to raise funds in fighting coronavirus or Covid-19.

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79 Bangladeshi Tablighi men released in India

A court in India on Monday allowed 79 Bangladesh nationals, who had attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz in Delhi, to walk free.

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ACC files case against Farmers Bank former MD, 5 others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case accusing six people, including Former chairman of Farmers Bank (now Padma bank) Audit Committee Mahbubul Haque Chisty for allegedly misappropriating around Tk 63 crore.

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Flights on Dhaka-Rajshahi route resume after 4 months

Flights on the Dhaka-Rajshahi-Dhaka route resumed on Tuesday, after nearly four month of suspension due to coronavirus outbreak.

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Evidence of providing fake corona certificate at KMCH found

The evidence has been found over providing fake coronavirus certificate in Khulna Medical College and Hospital (KMCH).

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Shahabuddin hospital MD among 3 put on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court has placed the managing director (MD) of Shahabuddin Medical College Hospital (SMCH) and two others on a five-day remand each in a case filed for allegedly conducting unauthorised antibody tests on patients to detect Covid-19 and test report forgery.

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China assures to continue cooperation in fighting coronavirus

China has assured to continue cooperation to Bangladesh in fighting coronavirus.

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ACC decides to file case against Shahed

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against Regent Hospital Chairman Md Shahed and three others on charges of embezzling Tk 1.51 crore from NRB bank and laundering that amount.

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Biman to operate special flight to Malaysia Wednesday

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate special flights on Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur-Dhaka route for Malaysia and Bangladesh citizens on Wednesday (July 22) amid coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic.

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Bangladesh adds 3,057 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 41 deaths

A total of 41 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,709 in the country.

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RMG workers urged not to leave Dhaka city

Railways Minister has urged the RMG workers to not to leave capital Dhaka for their home districts to celebrate Eid ignoring the government’s restrictions on movement and risks of Covid-19 infection.

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United Hospital’s compensation order stayed

The Appellate Division Chamber Court has stayed until August 16 the High Court (HC) order that had directed the United Hospital authorities to give Tk 30 lakh to each of the families of four victims -- out of five -- who were burnt to death in a fire that originated at its isolation unit on May 27.

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Heavy rain likely to continue for two more days

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that heavy rain or thundershowers may continue over the next 48 hours (till Thursday) across the country.

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Monday, 20 July 2020

Flood situation worsens in Sunamganj

Flash floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream water, have inundated many areas of Sunamganj, rendering thousands of people marooned.

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21 missing as bus plunges into ditch

A bus carrying 25 passengers has plunged into a ditch in Janigaon area of Sunamganj Sadar upazila, leaving 21 of its passengers missing.

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‘Rape accused’ killed in Rajshahi 'gunfight'

An alleged rapist has been killed in a reported gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Puthia upazila in Rajshahi.

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HSC admission will be held in 3 phases

The admission process for higher secondary students under the 2020-21 academic session will begin on August 9 and continue till September 15.

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Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner infected with coronavirus

Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner Humayun Kabir Khandakar, 54, along with his family members has been infected with coronavirus.

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Aishwarya Arjun infected with coronavirus

Actor Aishwarya Arjun has tested positive for coronavirus. She revealed the information on Monday.

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COVID-19 cases rise to 1654 in Narsingdi

23 more people have been found to be infected with coronavirus or COVID-19 in Narsingdi district.

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Eid-ul-Azha to be observed in Saudi Arabia July 31

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that Friday, July 31, will be the first day of Eid-ul-Azha.

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Corona causes to postpone T20 World Cup 2020

The International Cricket Council has postponed the Men's T20 World Cup due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Oxford vaccine found safe in early trials

A coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford appears safe and triggers an immune response.

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‘Flood causes to damage crops worth Tk 349 crore’

Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque has said, ‘According to preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Agriculture, the ongoing floods have damaged crops worth about Tk 349 crore. If the flood situation does not deteriorate further, the programmes taken by the Ministry of Agriculture will be able to overcome the damage and it will be possible to achieve the target in aman paddy cultivation.

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Bangladesh to be first to get corona vaccine for free

Health Services Division Secretary M A Mannan has expressed his hope that Bangladesh will be first to get coronavirus vaccine for free when once it is invented.

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Shahed’s NID blocked: EC secy

National Identity Card (NID card) of Regent Group Chairman Md Shahed has been blocked, said Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Md Alamgir.

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PM issues instructions to tackle flood

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all concerned to remain alert to tackle flood situation of the different parts of the country.

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Date of Eid-ul-Azha can be known Tuesday

The National Moon Sighting Committee will sit for a meeting on Tuesday (July 21) evening to confirm the date of holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims.

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Quader urges for utmost caution during Eid journey

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has called upon all concerned to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection through maintain utmost caution and following health regulations on Eid journey.

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Mahdi on way to fulfill father’s dream

Fathers are a source of immense strength, courage and inspiration in a word. They are to perform a lot of responsibilities. Fathers are the important pillar of a family and children need them while they grow up.

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Risingbd stands by that starving children

Country’s popular online news portal ‘risingbd’ has stood by that children who were passing these days starving at Chandipur village under Jhenidah sadar upazila.

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Bangladesh adds 2,928 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 50 deaths

A total of 50 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,668 in the country.

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IBBL holds web seminar

Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) organized a web seminar on compliance of Shari`ah in banking sector on Saturday.

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Dr Sabrina lands in jail

A Dhaka court has ordered to send JKG Health Care Chairman and cardiac surgeon of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury to jail.

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Two Sikder brothers denied bail

The High Court has denied bail to Sikder Group Managing Director Ron Haque Sikder and his brother Dipu Haque Sikder.

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Three pedestrians crushed under truck in Sirajganj

Three pedestrians were killed as a rod-laden truck ran over them at Tarash in Sirajganj on Monday morning.

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Regular court to hear Azharul’s review petition

The regular court will hear the review petition filed by convicted war criminal ATM Azharul Islam seeking for reconsideration of the Supreme Court verdict that upheld his death penalty for his involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.

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Sunday, 19 July 2020

India reports over 40000 Covid-19 cases in a day

Daily cases of the coronavirus or Covid-19 surpassed the 40,000 mark for the first time since the outbreak on Monday (July 20) morning, taking the national tally of infections past 1.1 million.

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Dr Sabrina produced before court again

After the second phase remand, JKG Health Care Chairman and cardiac surgeon of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury has been produced before a Dhaka court.

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Brazil's President greets crowd of supporters

Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right President of Brazil, took a walk on the grounds of his presidential palace Sunday afternoon and greeted a crowd of supporters.

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42 more corona patients detected in Gopalganj

42 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1,248 in Gapalganj.

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Bandits kill 23 Nigerian soldiers

A gang of so-called "bandits" has killed at least 23 Nigerian troops in a remote village in the northwest of the country.

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63mm rainfall recorded in capital

Heavy rains caused havoc on citizens as many areas of Dhaka went underwater on Monday morning.

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One killed in Khilgaon ‘gunfight’

A youth has been killed in a reported gunfight with members of Detective Branch (DB) of police in capital’s Khilgaon area early Monday.

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Kushtia corona patient dies day after detecting as positive

A person died of coronavirus on Saturday, day after he was detected with positive for the virus in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia.

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Eight unique mutations of coronavirus found in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) has found eight unique mutations in the genome sequence of coronavirus circulating in the country.

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Chinese corona vaccine to be applied to 2,100 in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) has approved a Covid-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese company for the Phase-3 trial in Bangladesh.

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Prime Bank wins ‘Excellence in Leadership in Asia 2020 Award’

Prime Bank Limited has earned international recognition as Asia’s one of the best in its proactive response to COVID-19 pandemic.

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Assistant director of Shahabuddin Medical held

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Sunday held Dr Mohammad Abul Hasnat, assistant director of Shahabuddin Medical College and Hospital in the capital’s Gulshan over fraudulence of coronavirus test.

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Bangladesh surpasses Germany in number of corona infection

Bangladesh’s tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases has surpassed Germany, reaching 204,525 on Sunday, according to worldometer.

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Sommilito Sangskritik Jote president infected with corona

Sommilito Sangskritik Jote President Golam Kuddus and his wife Marium Nasrin have contracted coronavirus or Covid-19.

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Admission process for Class-XI to begin Aug 9

Admission process for Class XI of 2020-2021 academic year is going to start online on August 9 (Sunday).

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‘Charge sheet to be pressed soon against Shahed’

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said charges will be framed soon in the cases newly filed against Regent Hospital Chairman Shahed alias Shahed Karim who was arrested for allegedly issuing fake Covid-19 certificates as well as charging exorbitant fees for Covid-19 testing and treatment of inpatients.

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BNP engaged in spreading propaganda and lies: Quader

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader has said BNP leaders are engaged in spreading anti-state propaganda and lies without playing a responsible role during the global coronavirus crisis.

Bangla News

War Crimes Trial: Azhar files review petition

Convicted war criminal ATM Azharul Islam has filed a review petition seeking for reconsideration of the Supreme Court verdict that upheld his death penalty for his involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.

Bangla News

Shakib`s father tests coronavirus positive

Mashroor Reza, father of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, has tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19.

Bangla News

ACC conducts drive at DGHS again

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday conducted a fresh drive at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), in five days.

Bangla News

Filmmaker Rajat Mukherjee dies

Bollywood director Rajat Mukherjee passed away on Sunday (July 19) in Jaipur due to kidney-related issues.

Bangla News

Bangladesh reports 2,459 new Covid-19 cases, 37 deaths

A total of 37 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,618 in the country.

Bangla News

Chattogram reports 85 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

A total of 85 new coronavirus patients have been detected in Chattogram in last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the port city to 12,754.

Bangla News

DB conducts drive with Shahed, car-arms recovered

Detective Branch (DB) of police carried out a drive along with Regent Hospital Chairman Shahed alias Shahed Karim who was arrested for allegedly issuing fake Covid-19 certificates as well as charging exorbitant fees for Covid-19 testing and treatment of inpatients.

Bangla News

Saturday, 18 July 2020

Legal notice seeks compensation for Regent hospital fraud victims

A legal notice has been served to pay Tk 10 lakh as compensation to each family of those who became victims of fraudulence during coronavirus tests and receiving treatment from Regent hospital.

Bangla News

Sunamganj boat capsize: one body recovered

A man's body has been found after a boat capsized in the Patlai River in Sripur Uttar union under Tahirpur upazila of Sunamganj.

Bangla News

Writer Humayun Ahmed’s 8th death anniversary today

The 8th death anniversary of celebrated playwright, writer and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed is being observed today (July 19).

Bangla News

Cargo capsize: Vessels directed to use alternative routes

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) directed the passenger launches to use alternative routes as a cargo vessel capsized in Miar Char channel of Dhaka-Barishal route.

Bangla News

Vehicles' long queue at Paturia ferry ghat

The ferry service on Paturia-Daulatdia river-route were disrupted for the last couple of days due to strong current, ferry crisis at the River Padma.

Bangla News

'Fahim’s assistant took preparation to join party after killing'

Tyrese Haspil, employee of tech millionaire Fahim Saleh, was ready to party after the gruesome killing.

Bangla News

Shaheen Iqbal made new Navy chief

Rear Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal has been appointed as the chief of Bangladesh Navy.

Bangla News

Economists wary of export earning target

Economists expressed concern over the export earning target set by the government, saying the target could not be achieved due to ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Bangla News

3 killed in Khulna clash: Sheikh Jafrin arrested

Police have arrested Sheikh Jafrin over the incident shooting on villagers at Moshiali village under Khan Jahan Ali Police Station in Khulna city that left three people killed.

Bangla News

JICA calls for ensuring health security in its projects

A total of 100 officials, who work in different projects funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Bangladesh, have been infected with coronavirus.

Bangla News

8 cattle markets to be setup in DSCC

The authorities of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have decided to reduce the number of makeshift cattle markets to prevent coronavirus infections ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

Bangla News

‘Shahed used to supply low quality PPE by fake company’

Regent Group Chairman Md Shahed alias Shahed Karim used to supply low quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and different protective materials by a fake company.

Bangla News

ACC wants to quiz Papia at jail gate

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wants to interrogate expelled Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Noor Papia and her husband Md Mofizur Rahman alias Sumon Chowdhury at the jail gate.

Bangla News

Fahim Saleh’s executive assistant charged with murder

New York police have arrested executive assistant of Fahim Saleh and charged him for a second-degree murder charge.

Bangla News

1 metric ton of Piranha seized in Ctg

A mobile court today seized one metric ton of banned Piranha fish metropolitan fishery ghat in Chattogram.

Bangla News

COVID-19 negative certificate must for travelling overseas: Biman

Bangladesh citizens, willing to go abroad, must carry coronavirus negative certificates. It has made compulsory.

Bangla News

School building washed away before inauguration

A newly constructed three-storied school building eroded away in the River on Friday noon (July 17) at Rajeshwar union of Sadar Upazila in Chandpur.

Bangla News

Quader urges for restoring atmosphere of trust in hospitals

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader has urged authorities concerned to restore atmosphere of trust in country’s hospitals during the coronavirus crisis.

Bangla News

2 school boys killed in lightning in Feni

Two schoolboys were killed and another was injured in a lightning strike at Paikpara village in Sonagazi upazila of Feni on Saturday.

Bangla News

Two crushed under truck in Nawabganj

Two passengers of an easy bike were killed as a truck ran over them at Chararhat under Nawabganj in Danijpur district on Saturday morning.

Bangla News

Covid-19 cases cross two-lakh mark in Bangladesh

A total of 34 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,581 in the country.

Bangla News

Modi calls for reform of UN

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pressed member states of the United Nations to use the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic to reform the global multilateral system to enhance its relevance and effectiveness to make it the basis for a “new type of human-centric globalisation”.

Bangla News

State Minister for Water Resources recovers from Covid-19

State Minister for Water Resources Zahid Faruk, also lawmaker of Barishal-5 constituency, has recovered from coronavirus.

Bangla News

Friday, 17 July 2020

Case filed over four murders in Tangail

A case has been filed in connection with the four murders at Madhupur upazila in Tangail.

Bangla News

3 die of Covid-19 in Bogura

Three people died of Covid-19 in Bogura in last 24 hours.

Bangla News

Former Minister Abul Kashem no more

Abul Kashem, a sector commander of Liberation War and a former youth minister, has passed away.

Bangla News

Former whip Ashraf Hossain dies

Former whip and labour leader in Khulna Ashraf Hossain has died.

Bangla News

COVID-19: Aishwarya, daughter admitted to hospital

Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan on Friday were shifted to a city hospital, almost a week after they were tested positive for COVID-19.

Bangla News

Senior journalist Abdullah dies of COVID-19

Financial Express News Editor Abdullah M Hasan died of COVID-19 at a Dhaka hospital on Friday evening. He was 72.

Bangla News

Four of a family chopped dead: Axe recovered

Police have recovered an axe over incident of killing four members of a family in Madhupur of Tangail.

Bangla News

Salary, bonus for garment workers before Eid demanded

Samajtantrik Sramik Front has demanded that festival allowances should be distributed seven days before the Eid-ul-Azha.

Bangla News

Ferry services on Shimulia-Kathalbari suspended

The ferry service on Shimulia-Kathalbari route has been suspended due to heavy current in Padma River.

Bangla News

Dr Sabrina divorces her husband for his misdeeds

JKG Health Care Chairman Dr Sabrina Sharmin Hussain has divorced her husband Arif Hossain, Oval Group Chairman and CEO of JKG Health Care, for his misdeeds.

Bangla News

Researchers claim 20-minute blood test to detect virus

Researchers Australia’s Monash University have claimed, a test that can determine novel coronavirus infection in about 20 minutes using blood samples.

Bangla News

Jamuna flows above danger level in Aricha

The overall flood situation in Manikganj has worsened as water of the Jamuna River is now flowing 69 centimetres above the danger level at Aricha point on Friday (July 17).

Bangla News

Two more died over clash in Khulna

A person who sustained injuries over clash between two groups in Khulna succumbed. He was known as Nazrul Islam, 60.

Bangla News

Nameer plays cricket following his father’s footsteps

Nameer Iqbal, son of Nafees Iqbal, is growing up as a promising cricketer as he has already learnt how to hit classic shots like cover drive, hook, pull, cut, sweep etc.

Bangla News

Bangladesh adds 3,034 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 51 deaths

A total of 51 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,547 in the country.

Bangla News

Dr Sabrina placed on two-day remand again

A Dhaka court has again placed JKG Health Care Chairman and cardiac surgeon of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury on a two-day remand in a fraud case filed for allegedly issuing fake Covid-19 results and charging patients for the test.

Bangla News

Schoolboy hacked to death in Rajshahi

A tenth grader died this morning after being hacked allegedly by miscreants in Chandpur village of Mohanpur upazila in Rajshahi.

Bangla News

Two killed in Teknaf ‘gunfight’

Two suspected drug traders who were brothers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in Chawkbazar area under Teknaf sadar union in Cox’s Bazar district early Friday.

Bangla News

Joint secretary of Planning Commission dies of Covid-19

Md Lutfor Rahman Tarafder, chief of communication wing of Physical Infrastructure Division of Planning Commission, has died of Covid-19.

Bangla News

3 die of Covid-19 in Bogura

Three people including a former Railway officer have died of Covid-19 in Bogura.

Bangla News

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Two more die in Khulna factional clash

Two people more have died in the Khulna factional clash, raising the death toll in the incident to four.

Bangla News

409 stranded Bangladeshis return from Jeddah

A total of 409 Bangladeshis, who got stranded in Jeddah of Saudia Arabia due to coronavirus pandemic, returned home on Friday (July 17) morning.

Bangla News

4 of a family found dead in Tangail

Police has recovered the bodies of four members of a family from a house in Madhupur upazila of Tangail.

Bangla News

Coronavirus cases in India pass 10-lakh mark

India's coronavirus count hit two grim milestones as the tally crossed 10 lakh while the death toll crossed 25,000.

Bangla News

Jamuna flowing 69 cm above danger level in Aricha point

The Jamuna River is flowing 69 cm above danger level at Aricha point in Shibalaya of Manikganj. Water level has increased in last 24 hours.

Bangla News

Strong earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has hit Papua New Guinea on July 16, according to the National Weather Service.

Bangla News

Professor Emajuddin dies

Former vice-chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University (DU) professor Emajuddin Ahmed has passed away (Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un).

Bangla News

Coronavirus cases rise to 3,960 in Gazipur

29 new coronavirus or Covid-19 patients have been detected in five upazilas of Gazipur, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 3,960.

Bangla News

President's younger brother dies of Covid-19

Abdul Hie, younger brother of President Abdul Hamid, has died from coronavirus infection.

Bangla News

‘Fake certificate takers from Regent-JKG to face action’

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said, action will be taken against them who took fake certificates from Regent-JKG hospitals to take government incentives deceitfully.

Bangla News

Mayur-2 launch master gives confessional statement

Master of MV Mayur-2 launch Abul Bashar Mollah has given confessional statement to a court in Dhaka in a case filed in connection with the Buriganga launch capsize that occurred on June 29.

Bangla News

Shahed: DB to start drive to recover fake test equipment

The Detective Branch (DB) of police will conduct drives at various spots to recover Group Chairman Shahed Karim’s fake Covid-19 test equipment.

Bangla News

‘Service holders will have to stay at workplaces during Eid’

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said government employees and staff cannot leave their workplaces despite holidays during the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha.

Bangla News

Walton opens new service centre in Muradnagar

Country’s leading electronics brand Walton started automation in service after sales making customer service easier. That’s why Walton is launching new service centers across the country.

Bangla News

None entered Italy with fake Covid certificates: Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry clarified that a total of 1,600 Bangladeshi nationals, who went to Italy amid coronavirus pandemic, did not carry fake Covid-19 negative certificate.

Bangla News

If you plant trees, you will feel good: PM

Highlighting the importance of tree plantation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the countrymen to plant trees.

Bangla News

Bangladesh adds 2,733 new Covid-19 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 2,896 in the country.

Bangla News

Over 36 lakh cases under trial across country

A total of 36,84,728 cases are pending with courts across the county including the Supreme Court.

Bangla News

Public transports will run during Eid: Obaidul Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that public transports will continue to run on roads during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Bangla News

Reconnaissance plane crash leaves 7 dead in Turkey

A reconnaissance plane crashed in eastern Van province in Turkey, leaving seven security personnel dead, state-owned Anadolu news agency quoted Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu as saying on Thursday (July 16).

Bangla News

Sourav Ganguly goes into home quarantine

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has gone into home quarantine after his elder brother and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Joint Secretary Snehasish Ganguly tested positive for Covid-19.

Bangla News

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Australia name squad for England tour

Following the footsteps of England, West Indies and Pakistan, Australia are ready to resume international cricketing activities with the tour of England being their first assignment.

Bangla News

HC’s stay order in graft case against Latif Siddique upheld

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the High Court (HC) order that stayed for six months the trial proceedings of a graft case filed against former minister Abdul Latif Siddique.

Bangla News

‘Pirate’ leader killed in Hatia ‘gunfight’

A pirate leader has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Hatia upazila of Noakhali.

Bangla News

India reports over 30000 Covid-19 cases in a day

India's total coronavirus cases reached 9,68,876 on Thursday (July 16) as a record 32695 new coronavirus cases were registered in the last 24 hours, according to the data released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Bangla News

Tunisia's prime minister resigns

Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh has resigned from his post, the government confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

Bangla News

Shahed put on 10 days remand

Regent Group Chairman Md Shahed alias Shahed Karim has been put on 10 days remand in a fraud case.

Bangla News

Shahed at court

Regent Group Chairman Md Shahed alias Shahed Karim has been produced before a Dhaka court.

Bangla News

MPs can’t head governing bodies of colleges: HC

The High Court has published its verdict that declared nomination and appointment of lawmakers illegal to become the governing body president of degree colleges.

Bangla News

Sheikh Hasina’s imprisonment day today

The imprisonment day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being observed today (Thursday) in a befitting manner.

Bangla News

225 bodies discovered in Libya mass graves

The Libyan army has announced that a total of 225 bodies have been unearthed from mass graves in the south of the capital Tripoli and in the city of Tarhuna and its surrounding areas in 40 days.

Bangla News

Brazil President again infected with coronavirus

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro announced Wednesday that he still has the coronavirus, after undergoing a new test the day before.

Bangla News

Walton launches new flagship phone with 48-MP camera

Bangladeshi handset maker Walton has released its new flagship smartphone that features triple back cameras, one of with 48- mega pixel, in the local market. Named as ‘Primo S7 Pro’, the handset is available on online sales platform Evaly with 100 percent cashback opportunity.

Bangla News

Fire breaks out at Chattogram port

A devastating fire broke out at Chattogram port’s shed number three on Wednesday (July 15).

Bangla News

Fazle Kabir reappointed as BB Governor

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Fazle Kabir has been reappointed to his post until 2022.

Bangla News

Criminals have no political identity: Obaidul

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said, criminals have no political identity. The ongoing drives against irregularities, corruption and culprits will continue.

Bangla News

World’s population to reach 880 crore by 2100

By 2100, the world’s population will reach 880 crore. However, the number is two billion fewer than current UN projections.

Bangla News

2 drivers of Mayur-2 placed on 4-day remand

A Dhaka court placed two engine drivers of MV Mayur-2 launch on a four-day remand in a case filed in connection with the Buriganga launch capsize that occurred on June 29.

Bangla News

Ferry services to remain suspended before and after Eid

The government has issued some strict rules to prevent spread of coronavirus during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Bangla News

Shahed tarnishes country’s image: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the fraudulence made by Regent Group Chairman Md Shahed tarnished image of the country in the world. He spoiled the country’s position in international during the coronavirus crisis.

Bangla News

Chattogram reports 167 new Covid-19 cases

A total of 167 new coronavirus or Covid-19 patients have been detected in Chattogram metropolitan area and Chattogram district in last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the port city to 11,931.

Bangla News

Tk1.4 lakh fake notes recovered from Shahed’s office

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered fake notes of Tk1.46 lakh from Regent Group chairman Md Shahed’s office in the capital's Uttara.

Bangla News

Shahed is very shrewd, cunning and avaricious: Rab DG

Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said though Regent Group Chairman Shahed Karim claimed himself innocent, he is actually very shrewd, cunning and avaricious.

Bangla News

Pay Tk 30 lakh to each family of United Hospital fire victims: HC

The High Court (HC) directed the United Hospital authorities to give Tk 30 lakh to each of the families of four victims -- out of five -- who were burnt to death in a fire that originated at its isolation unit on May 27.

Bangla News

Bangladesh adds 3,533 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 33 deaths

A total of 33 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 2,457 in the country.

Bangla News

2 drivers of Mayur-2 arrested over Buriganga launch capsize

A team of River Police arrested two drivers of MV Mayur-2 launch in a case filed in connection with the Buriganga launch capsize that occurred on June 29.

Bangla News

Eid: Public transport to remain closed for 9 days

Inter-district public transport will remain suspended before and after Eid-ul-Azha, one of the religious festivals for Muslims.

Bangla News

Mostafa Azad to join Uday Hakim’s live show ‘Tribeni’ tonight

Journalist and corporate personality Uday Hakim is set to host a live show programme titled ‘Tribeni’ which highlights literature and music.

Bangla News

RAB conducting drive at Uttara along with Shahed

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is now conductiing a drive at the Uttara office of Regent Hospital Chairman Mohammad Shahed alias Shahed Karim along with him.

Bangla News

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Andrew Kishore buried beside mother

Legendary singer Andrew Kishore has been buried beside his mother’s grave.

Bangla News

US executes first federal prisoner in 17 years

US murderer Daniel Lewis Lee has been put to death, hours after the Supreme Court allowed the first executions of federal inmates in 17 years.

Bangla News

Sonam Kapoor travels to London

After spending the entirety of the coronavirus lockdown in India, actor Sonam Kapoor and her businessman husband, Anand Ahuja, have flown to London.

Bangla News

COVID-19 cases rise to 1584 in Narsingdi

17 more people have been found to be infected with coronavirus or COVID-19 in Narsingdi district.

Bangla News

Regent Hospital owner Shahed taken to Dhaka on helicopter

Regent Hospital Chairman Mohammad Shahed alias Shahed Karim has been brought to Dhaka from Satkhira on a helicopter.

Bangla News

Regent Hospital owner Shahed arrested

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Regent Hospital Chairman Mohammad Shahed alias Shahed Karim.

Bangla News

Shahdara Mannan wins Bogura-1 by-election

Awami League candidate Shahdara Mannan, wife of former MP Abdul Mannan, has won Bogura-1 by-polls.

Bangla News

AL candidate wins Jashore-6 by-polls

Jashore district Awami League general secretary Shaheen Chaklader has won the by-election of Jashore-6 (Keshabpur) constituency, by a huge margin.

Bangla News

Coronavirus: Mashrafe makes recovery, his wife still positive

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has made recovery from the deadly coronavirus, 24 days after contracting with the virus.

Bangla News

Cricketer Shanto weds his girlfriend after 4 years of dating

Bangladesh national team cricketer Najmul Hossain Shanto has started new innings of his life. The left-arm batsman tied the knot with his girlfriend on July 11, after 4 years of dating.

Bangla News

Regent Group MD Masud Parvez arrested

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Masud Parvez, Managing Director (MD) of Regent Group.

Bangla News

Eid congregation: Govt issues 11 directives

The government has urged Muslim devotees to offer Eid prayer in the nearest mosques instead of Eidgah and open spaces maintaining recommended health advice amid coronavirus outbreak.

Bangla News

Surath Kumar again made Principal Information Officer

Surath Kumar Sarker has again been appointed as Principal Information Officer of the Information Department.

Bangla News

Security tightened on Satkhira border to hold Regent’s Sahed

Law enforcement agencies have tightened security measures on Satkhira border to nab Sahed Karim, chairman of Regent Hospital Ltd.

Bangla News

Service holders asked to stay at workplace during Eid holidays

Officials and employees of all government and non-government institutions have been asked to stay at respective workplace during Eid holidays.

Bangla News

Liberation War organiser Shahjahan Siraj no more

Former minister and one of the organisers of the Liberation War Shahjahan Siraj passed away on Tuesday.

Bangla News

China wants to conduct Phase-III vaccine trial in Bangladesh

China has planned to conduct Phase III trials of its Covid vaccine in Bangladesh, The Economic Times reports.

Bangla News

Appellate Division to operate virtual court proceedings on 5 days

The Appellate Division will operate virtual judicial functions on five working days (Sunday to Thursday) from July 19 until the further notice.

Bangla News

Dr Sabrina blames her husband in interrogation

JKG Health Care chairman, also suspended Cardiac surgeon of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury is blaming her husband for coronavirus sample collection and fake report delivery scam.

Bangla News

Bangladesh reports 3,163 new Covid-19 cases, 33 deaths

A total of 33 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to 2,424 in the country.

Bangla News

Mayur-2 launch master placed on 3-day remand

A Dhaka court placed master of MV Mayur-2 launch Abul Bashar Mollah on a three-day remand in a case filed in connection with the Buriganga launch capsize that occurred on June 29.

Bangla News

Habiganj coronavirus cases rise to 922

13 new coronavirus or Covid-19 patients have been detected in Habiganj, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 922.

Bangla News

Chattogram reports 167 new Covid-19 cases

Monday, 13 July 2020

‘Surveillance intensified to arrest Shahed across borders’

Members of law enforcement agencies have intensified surveillance across all borders in Moulvibazar to arrest owner of Regent Hospital and chairman of Regent Group Md Shahed alias Shahed Karim.

Bangla News

Sara’s driver infected with coronavirus

Actress Sara Ali Khan revealed in a post late last night that her driver has tested positive for Covid-19.

Bangla News

Dr Sabrina’s case handed over to DB

The fraud case filed against JKG Health Care Chairman and Cardiac surgeon of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury has been handed over to the Detective Branch (DB) of police.

Bangla News

Voting in Bogura-1, Jashore-6 by-polls begins

Voting in Bogura-1 (Sariakandi-Sonatola) and Jashore-6 (Keshabpur upazila) by-polls began this morning (July 14).

Bangla News

Over 3,000 health workers die of coronavirus

More than 3,000 healthcare workers are known to have died of the new coronavirus or Covid-19, according to Amnesty International.

Bangla News

Doctor infected with coronavirus airlifted to Dhaka

An associate professor of Faridpur Medical College, who got infected with coronavirus, was airlifted to Dhaka on Monday.

Bangla News

Banks to remain closed Tuesday for Bogura, Jashore by-polls

All branches of scheduled banks will remain closed on Tuesday (July 14) in areas under Bogura-1 and Jashore-6 parliamentary seats which will go to by-polls.

Bangla News

Arrest warrant issued against Sahed

A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrant against Regent Group chairman Md Shahed in two separate cases filed against him over embezzlement of Tk 3.68 crore.

Bangla News

LGRD Minister urges people to buy cattle from online market

Discouraging gathering at sacrificial animal markets amid the coronavirus pandemic, Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam on Monday urged people to use online platform for selling and buying animals to contain the spread of the virus.

Bangla News

Saudi Arabia to fine Hajj permit violators SR10,000

Saudi Arabia has declared to fine pilgrims who will be found violators of hajj permit, according to an official source at the Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia.

Bangla News

ACC decides to investigate against JKG Chairman Sabrina

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to investigate against JKG Health Care Chairman Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury. There is an allegation of amassing illegal wealth and embezzlement of Taka 8 crore against her.

Bangla News

Dinajpur youth gets Tk.10 lakh buying Walton fridge

M Mahfuzur Rahman: Ranjit Chandra Roy, an office assistant of the Khansama Upazila Project Implementation Office in Dinajpur, has become millionaire after he purchased a Walton refrigerator.

Bangla News

Jamuna Group Chairman Babul dies of coronavirus

Jamuna Group Chairman Nurul Islam Babul has died of coronavirus. He was 74.

Bangla News

‘Online news portal registration to begin this month’

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said the registration of online news portal will begin this month (July).

Bangla News

Three-day holiday during Eid, govt officials must be at workplace

The public servants of the country will get three-day holiday on Eid-ul-Azha and they must be at workplace during the festival due to coronavirus situation.

Bangla News

Bangladesh reports 3,099 new Covid-19 cases, 39 deaths

A total of 39 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to 2,391 in the country.

Bangla News

ACC launches enquiry against Shahed

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into the allegations of fraudulence with people in name of microcredit and MLM business, tax evasion, issuance of fake Covid-19 results against owner of Regent Hospital and chairman of Regent Group Md Shahed alias Shahed Karim.

Bangla News

Brazil’s Covid-19 death toll exceeds 72,000

More than 630 new coronavirus-related deaths were confirmed in Brazil in the past 24 hours, bringing the country’s total Covid-19 death toll up to over 72,000 according to the latest data from the Health Ministry.

Bangla News

42 dead as Assam flood situation worsens

The flood situation in Assam worsened after four straight days of heavy rainfall, leaving 42 people dead and 13 lakh affected.

Bangla News

Sunday, 12 July 2020

Dr Sabrina placed on 3-day remand

A Dhaka court placed JKG Health Care Chairman and Cardiac surgeon of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury on a three-day remand in a fraud case filed for allegedly issuing fake Covid-19 results and charging patients for the test.

Bangla News

21 injured as fire erupts on US navy ship

An explosion on a United States Navy ship moored at a base in San Diego, California set off a major fire on Sunday (July 12) injuring 21 people - 17 of them sailors, according to the chief of naval operations.

Bangla News

Buriganga launch capsize: Mayur-2 launch master arrested

Police have arrested master of MV Mayur-2 launch, one of the key accused in a case filed in connection with the Buriganga launch capsize that occurred on June 29.

Bangla News

CMP deputy commissioner Mizanur Rahman dies of Covid-19

Mizanur Rahman, deputy commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) died of coronavirus or Covid-19 at a hospital in the capital early Monday (July 13).

Bangla News

NBR moves to freeze bank accounts of Shahed, Sabrina

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has sent a letter to all commercial banks through Bangladesh Bank (BB) requesting them to freeze the bank accounts of Regent Hospital and its Chairman Md Shahed and JKG Health Care and its Chairman Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury.

Bangla News

Dr Sabrina sacked

JKG Health Care chairman, also Cardiac surgeon of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury has been sacked temporarily.

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‘Specific evidence found against Sabrina over fraudulence’

DMP Deputy Commissioner (Tejgaon Division) Harun-or-Rashid said specific evidence over fraudulence was found against Dr Sabrina, chairman of JKG Health Care and Cardiac surgeon of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD).

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I am in no hurry to be ICC chairman: Sourav

The possibility of former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly being in the running for chairman’s post in International Cricket Council (ICC) received a reality check with him saying it’s a decision left to the Indian board and he is in ‘‘no hurry’’ for world cricket’s top job.

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ACC summons Papul’s wife, sister-in-law

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned Laxmipur-2 constituency lawmaker Kazi Md Shahid Islam Papul's wife lawmaker Selina Islam and her sister Jasmin.

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Govt declares public holiday on Jul 14 in Bogura-1, Jashore-6

The government has declared a public holiday in Bogura-6 and Jashore-6 on July 14 (Tuesday) on the occasion of by-polls in the constituencies.

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Quader suggests for special monitoring in cattle markets

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader has put emphasis on ensuring transparency and security in selling the sacrificial animals in online markets during Eid-ul-Azha.

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Mayur-2 launch owner lands in jail after remand

A Dhaka court sent owner of Mayur-2 launch Mosaddek Hanif Soad to jail on completion of a three-day remand in the case filed in connection with the Buriganga launch capsize that occurred on June 29.

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Aishwarya, her daughter test positive for Covid-19

Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan have tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19, reports The Indian Express.

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Malaysia revokes visa for Bangladeshi Rayhan

The Malaysian immigration department has suspended visa for Md Rayhan Kabir, a young Bangladeshi migrant worker who was interviewed by Al Jazeera in a documentary on mistreatment of foreign workers in the South East Asian country.

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Shahed has no chance to flee country: Home boss

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said, “Regent Hospital Chairman Md Shahed has no scope to flee the country. He will have to surrender. Otherwise, he will be arrested.”

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Cricketer Mosaddek ties knot for 2nd time

Bangladesh national team cricketer Mosaddek Hossain has married again. This is the second wedding for the young batsman.

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JKG chairman Dr Sabrina arrested

JKG Health Care Chairman Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury has been arrested over her involvement with fake coronavirus testing scam.

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Bangladesh reports 2,666 new Covid-19 cases, 47 deaths

A total of 47 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to 2,352 in the country.

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368 killed, 518 injured in road crashes in June

At least 368 people were killed and 518 injured in 358 road accidents across the country in the month of June, according to a report of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity.

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Vikram Doraiswami to become new Indian envoy to Dhaka

The Indian government is set to appoint Vikram Doraiswami as the new Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka. He will replace Riva Ganguly Das.

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Anupam Kher’s mother tests positive for Covid-19

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher revealed Sunday (July 12) morning that his mother Dulari, has tested positive for coronavirus or Covid-19.

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Saturday, 11 July 2020

Jhenaidah Covid-19 cases rise to 415

25 more coronavirus or Covid-19 patients have been detected in Jhenaidah, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 415.

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Criminal cases can be filed with lower courts: SC

From now on, all kinds of criminal cases can be filed with the lower courts across the country, which were suspended for nearly four months due to coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic.

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98 more test positive for Covid-19 in Khulna

Some 98 more people were diagnosed with coronavirus in Khulna on Sunday (July 12).

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Rice research institute deprived of pension scheme

Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) is working relentlessly to make the country food self-sufficient. However, pension scheme has not been introduced in the institution although 50 years have been passed.

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“The biggest hurdle for women in sports is dress-up”

The pictures of Mabia Akter went viral after she won the gold medal in women's South Asian Games in 2016. Weightlifter Mabia Akter Simanta cried tears of joy winning the gold medal. She was awarded in 2019 too.

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Bolsonaro’s wife, daughters test negative for Covid-19

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s wife, daughters have tested negative for coronavirus (Covid-19).

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Trump wears mask for first time in public

U.S. President Trump was seen wearing a mask in public on Saturday (July 11 while he toured the Walter Reed Military Medical Center.

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Shahed’s passport seized

Police seized passport of Regent Hospital Chairman Md Shahed from the Hospital’s head office in capital’s Uttara on Saturday (July 11).

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India opens all gates of Teesta Barrage

Water level of Teesta has continued to rise due to heavy rain and onrush water from in upstream. India opened all gates of Teesta Barrage to tackle the water pressure.

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South African church attack leaves 5 dead

At least five people were killed after attackers stormed a South African church on Saturday.

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362 Bangladeshis arrive in Italy coast

Over 500 fortune seekers including 362 Bangladeshis arrived on Lampedusa in last two days, International Organization for Migration said.

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No scope to defer elections: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda said, “There is no legal scope to defer the elections. But, the President can take the issue before the Supreme Court. He also said that there is no scope the defer polls.”

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24 more infected with Covid-19 in Rangamati

Eighteen more people tested positive for coronavirus in Rangamati district in last 24 hours, taking the total number to 442.

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EC didn’t submit MP Papul’s election affidavits yet

The election commission (EC) didn’t submit the election affidavits of Lakshmipur-2 constituency MP Kazi Shahidul Islam Papul to Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in last four months.

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‘Action to be taken, if sick cattle sold’

Fisheries and Livestock Ministry minister SM Rezaul Karim said that action will be taken if anyone brings sick and unfit cattle to market for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

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DNCC finds Aedes larvae in 113 houses

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Saturday (July 11), the seventh day of its combing operation, found Aedes larvae in 113 establishments in the capital and fined Tk 213,800.

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Indian forces kill 6 Naga insurgents

At least six National Socialist Council of Nagaland NSCN (IM) members, a Maoist separatist group, were killed in an encounter by the security forces in the Khonsa area of Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday (July 11) morning.

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Bangladesh reports 2,686 new Covid-19 cases, 30 deaths

A total of 30 more people died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to 2,305 in the country.

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Floods, landslides leave 23 dead in Nepal

Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in western Nepal, leaving at least 23 people dead and thousands displaced, officials said on Saturday (July 11).

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Chattogram reports 192 new Covid-19 cases

A total of 192 new coronavirus or Covid-19 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 11,385.

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Friday, 10 July 2020

Sahara Khatun laid to rest at Banani graveyard

Awami League presidium member and former Home Minister Advocate Sahara Khatun has been laid to eternal rest at her mother’s grave at Banani cemetery in the capital.

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India reports over 27000 Covid-19 cases in single day

India's Covid-19 tally touched 8,20,916 with the biggest single-day increase of 27,114 on Saturday (July 11), the latest data from the Union Health Ministry shows.

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Ershad’s PS Khaled Akhter dies of coronavirus

Maj (retd) Md Khaled Akhter, personal secretary (PS) to late former President HM Ershad, has died of coronavirus or Covid-19 infection (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un).

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Covid-19 death toll in Brazil tops 70,000

The number of deaths caused by coronavirus or Covid-19 in Brazil has surpassed 70,000 on Friday (July 10), the health ministry said, though the number of daily fatalities appears to be stabilizing.

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Singapore’s ruling party wins general election

Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has retained power in the general election held on Friday (July 10) but with a reduced majority, final results show.

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Sahara Khatun's body arrives in Dhaka, burial at 11am

The body of the deceased Awami League presidium member and former Home Minister Advocate Sahara Khatun arrived in Dhaka early Saturday (July 11).

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Two killed in Cumilla road crash

At least two people were killed and four others injured in a road accident on Cumilla-Sylhet highway on Friday night (July 10).

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Actress Koel Mallick tests positive for Covid-19

Indian actress Koel Mallick has been diagnosed with coronavirus (Covid-19).

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Tangail MP Ataur flown to Dhaka

The government has brought Tangail lawmaker Ataur Rahman to Dhaka for better treatment at the Combined Military Hospital after he became ill critically.

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Farmers not interested in selling paddy to govt

The government started buying paddy from April 26. But, the farmers across the country are not interested in selling paddy, rice to the government. As a result, an uncertainty has been created to fulfill the collection target of the government.

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Two held for 'defaming' prophet

Police have arrested two persons from Khulna and Kushtia for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on social networking sites.

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Regent Hospital Chairman won’t be spared: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said, the law enforcers are looking for Regent Hospital Chairman Md. Shahed. He will not be spared.

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Regent Chairman’s aide put on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court has placed Chairman Shahed’s aide Tariqul Islam alias Tarek Shibli on five-day remand in a case filed for making false coronavirus test reports and extorting large sums of money from Covid patients.

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82 Bangladeshi followers of Tablighi Jamaat get bail

A court in India on Friday granted bail to 82 Bangladeshi followers of Tablighi Jamaat in a case filed for allegedly violating visa conditions.

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Singapore held election amid Coronavirus pandemic

Singapore is facing economic fallout due to the impact of Coronavirus pandemic. But, the country is holding general election amid the pandemic.

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UNO cremates coronavirus-infected village doctor

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Kashiani Upazila has ensured honourable cremation for a village doctor who died of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Gopalganj.

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Bangladesh adds 2,949 new Covid-19 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 2,275 in the country.

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US bans PIA flights

The U.S. Department of Transportation has said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to conduct charter flights to the United States, citing Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) concerns over Pakistani pilot certifications.

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Hong Kong shuts down schools again

Hong Kong is closing its schools again, as a surge in coronavirus cases within the community after a long stretch without infections forces the financial hub to reinstate restrictions that had been loosened.

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35 judges recover from coronavirus

So far, 51 judges have been infected with the coronavirus. Among them, 35 judges have recovered from the disease.

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