Caab bars entry of passengers from 8 countries

Passengers from eight countries including India, Nepal and South Africa will not be able to enter Bangladesh, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab) said today.
5 July 2021, 17:18 PM

Four teams, four different styles, one aim

Four teams head to London for the final week of Euro 2020 and as well as promising close battles, the two semi-finals present a fascinating clash of football styles and tactical approaches.
5 July 2021, 16:51 PM

HC asks to inform PMO, AG about Oxyiet, alternative to HFNC

The High Court today asked the authorities concerned to inform the principal secretary at the prime minister’s office (PMO) and the attorney general about "Oxyjet," a device invented by Biomedical Engineering Department of Buet as an alternative to high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) in order to resolve the oxygen crisis for Covid-19 patients.
5 July 2021, 15:36 PM

All domestic flights to be suspended for a week from July 8

All types of domestic flight operation will remain suspended from 12:01am on July 8 until July 14 in accordance with government guidance and instruction.  
5 July 2021, 14:18 PM

Left to starve in pandemic

Farida worked as a "substitute" labourer at Platinum Jubilee Jute Mill in Khulna's Khalishpur area for around nine years before it was shut down in July last year, leaving her unemployed.
4 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Moderna roll-out likely next week

The government is likely to start administering the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine among priority groups early next week.
4 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Free media the answer to disinformation

The detention of cartoonists, bloggers and journalists under the Digital Security Act in Bangladesh has led to allegations of torture and death in custody, said a top diplomat at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
4 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Locals come to helpless widow’s help

One must not lose faith in humanity, Mahatama Gandhi, the leader of India's non-violent independence movement against British rule, once said. And events that transpired at Kushtia's Mirpur municipality in the early hours of yesterday bring to mind that saying.
4 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Torture in Remand: Doctors find injury marks on woman

Doctors found injury marks on the body of a woman, who stands accused in a murder case of Barishal's Ujirpur upazila.
4 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Dhaka’s power system crippled

Bangladeshi freedom fighters knocked out the electrical power station in Dhaka. The city has been blacked out since July 3 night.
4 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Cyclone, floods displaced 4.4m people

About 4.4 million people were internally displaced in Bangladesh last year largely due to natural disasters like cyclonic storm and monsoon flood, says a new global report. 
4 July 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Having Shakib bhai gives our spinners added advantage’

Bangladesh spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz was glad to see the return of ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to the side as the duo together picked up six wickets on day Two of Tigers’ warm-up match in Zimbabwe today. Miraz was spoke of how new spin coach Rangana Herath was helping them with the mental aspects of the game.
4 July 2021, 15:59 PM

78 fined for defying Covid-19 lockdown in Narayanganj

At least 78 people were fined Tk 58,000 in Narayanganj on the fourth day of the week-long strict lockdown today on charges of defying Covid-19 restrictions and health guidelines.
4 July 2021, 15:51 PM

Delta variant in at least 98 countries, continues to mutate: WHO

The Delta variant of Covid-19 has been detected in at least 98 countries and continues to evolve and mutate, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday.
4 July 2021, 14:36 PM

Covid-19: Record 153 deaths, 8,661 new cases in 24 hours

One hundred and fifty-three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 July 2021, 12:40 PM

Strict lockdown: 400 auto-rickshaw drivers get food aid in Chandpur

At least 400 battery-run easy bike and CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers, left without any income due to the week-long strict lockdown enforced to tackle the spread of Covid-19, were given food aid in Chandpur today.
4 July 2021, 12:09 PM

Eriksen ‘proud’ of Denmark teammates

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Christian Eriksen sent a Whatsapp message to his Denmark teammates after their win against the Czech Republic: ‘I am proud of you.’
4 July 2021, 11:11 AM

Covid-19 cases keep rising in Barishal, 343 new infections in 24 hours

​​​​​​​At least 343 more were diagnosed with Covid-19 in Barishal division in 24 hours (till 9 am today). During this time, three people died with Covid-19 infection and symptoms.
4 July 2021, 11:03 AM

Covid-19 transmission: RMCH the new epicenter

Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) has become the new epicenter of Covid-19 infection as regular and Covid-19 patients are being treated under the same roof.
4 July 2021, 10:47 AM

'England relishing 'incredible' Wembley return'

England can take another step towards achieving their vision of winning a major tournament when they return to Wembley for their European Championship semi-final against Denmark, captain Harry Kane said.
4 July 2021, 09:43 AM