10,000 kindergarten teachers in Barishal unpaid for months

Teachers of kindergarten schools in Barishal have appealed to the government for financial support so that they are able to tackle the hardship they are facing due to Covid-19 pandemic.
8 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Dhaka New Market will not reopen from May 10; 12 malls in Ctg extend closure too

Dhaka New Market Business Association decides not to reopen the markets from May 10 due to the growing number of Covid-19 infected persons in Dhaka and elsewhere.
8 May 2020, 16:43 PM

3 arrested for forging Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s signature

A Dhaka court places three people on four-day remand each in a case filed over forging the signature of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
8 May 2020, 15:49 PM

Bhorer Kagoj journalist passes away

Aslam Rahman, staff reporter of Bhorer Kagoj, passes away after being ill for the last 10-12 days.
7 May 2020, 19:36 PM

Prepare list of RMG workers

The health ministry yesterday directed all deputy commissioners to prepare and preserve a list of all RMG workers in their respective districts.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Tackling Covid-19 Fallout: ADB approves another $500m for Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday approved an additional $500 million loan to strengthen Bangladesh government’s efforts to manage the impact of coronavirus pandemic on the country’s economy and public health.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Ahsanullah Master Murder Case: 16 years on, justice yet to be served

Final justice is yet to be delivered to the family members of the then Awami League lawmaker Ahsanullah Master, who was brutally killed in 2004, as the appeals in connection with his murder case are still now pending with the apex court.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Resume transport construction work

Road Transport and Bridges ministry has directed Roads and Highways Department (RHD) and metro rail authority to resume work of all projects amid shutdown to maintain continuity.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Coca-Cola pledges Tk 11.5cr in fight against Covid-19

Coca-Cola in Bangladesh has pledged an initial support of Tk 11.5 crores towards helping the healthcare system and local communities through food package and distribution of beverages to combat the coronavirus crisis, said a press release.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Fareast univ VC Nazmul Karim passes away

Fareast International University (FIU) Vice Chancellor Prof Nazmul Karim Chowdhury, who was tested Covid-19 positive, died yesterday at Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s burn unit, dedicated for treating Covid-19 patients.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

A welcome respite for them

Something strange is happening inside the Bangladesh National Zoo in Dhaka. For the first time in decades, this establishment is devoid of huge throngs of people for an extended period of time as the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in never-before-seen social distancing measures.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Appeal for help

Abdullah Al Hasan is a youth from Mymensingh and a graduate of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology’s Forestry and Environmental Science (FES) department.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Graft in VGF Rice Distribution: Fifty-two public representatives suspended so far

A Union Parishad chairman and two members were suspended yesterday due to their alleged involvement in irregularities in VGF rice distribution, said a press release issued by the LGRD ministry.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Govt to bring back Bangladeshis from US

The government has taken initiative to bring back Bangladeshis, who are stranded in the US for over six weeks, by a special flight next week.
6 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Trawler capsize in Meghna leaves two dead

Two people died after a trawler capsized during a sudden storm at Charkilla area of ​​Meghna river at Hijla upazila of Barishal yesterday morning.
6 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Prioritise response for the vulnerable groups

Humanitarian organisation World Vision yesterday warned that unless the international community responds immediately and prioritises the world’s most vulnerable in the fight against Covid-19, the huge progress that has been made to save lives and reduce poverty over the past 30 years will be reversed.
6 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Deprived of Aid: Hundreds join demos in Khulna

Several hundred people, who said they have been deprived of any aid, staged demonstrations in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office and Khulna Press club yesterday.
6 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Covid-19 Shutdown: Street vendors struggle to make ends meet

For traders, Eid is the busiest time. From shop owners to vendors on the street, the two Eids are the occasions for the most volume of sales in a year. A lot of plans and life goals rely on making a good profit during the festivals.
6 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Where is social distancing?

An iftar gathering was held at a ward councillor’s residence in Chattogram city on Tuesday, without maintaining social distance amid the coronavirus outbreak.
6 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Syndicates selling used mask, gloves

Taking advantage of growing demand for hand gloves and masks, several syndicates are reselling discarded products exposing people to the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus in the country.
6 May 2020, 18:00 PM