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2 dengue patients die in 24hrs, death toll this year 5

Two dengue patients died while 51 were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 19, 2022).
19 July 2022, 12:56 PM

15 Questions with Shirin Akter Shila

Shirin Akter Shila was the winner of Miss Universe Bangladesh 2019. Learn about the aspirations of this beauty queen in this video.
19 July 2022, 12:36 PM

8 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 9.66%

Eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
19 July 2022, 12:06 PM

Baby born in road accident: HC orders social welfare secretary to provide Tk 5 lakh

The High Court today (July 19, 2022) directed the trustee board formed under the Road Transport Act, 2018, to give Tk 5 lakh – in 15 days – for the baby born during a road accident on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway on July 16.
19 July 2022, 11:57 AM

Uttara-Agargaon part of Metro Rail to be operational by this Dec

Dhaka Metro Rail, from Uttara to Agargaon, will be operational by December this year, project officials said. They shared the information at the ECNEC meeting today (July 19, 2022).
19 July 2022, 10:07 AM

Biswajit murder case: Another life-term convict arrested in Dhaka

Rab has arrested a fugitive convict who was sentenced to life-term imprisonment for killing Biswajit Das during a blockade enforced by BNP-led alliance 10 years ago.
18 July 2022, 11:30 AM

7 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 9.77%

Seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 July 2022, 11:23 AM

Nationwide campaign providing 2nd and booster doses of Covid vaccine tomorrow

A nationwide special campaign will be held tomorrow to inoculate 75 lakh people with the second and booster jabs of Covid-19 vaccines to combat the rising trend of infections, Health Minister Zahid Maleque announced today (July 18, 2022).
18 July 2022, 10:44 AM

Countrywide hourlong load shedding from tomorrow

There will be one hour long load shedding countrywide from tomorrow to reduce energy subsidy, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today (July 18, 2022).
18 July 2022, 10:19 AM

Pvt power plants urge govt to pay $1.5bn arrears

Despite an improvement in payment, the government still owes $1.5 billion to private power plant operators, according to official sources. 
18 July 2022, 10:10 AM

Proposals made to close petrol pumps one day a week

Petrol pumps should be closed one day a week, Prime Minister's Energy Adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury today (July 18, 2022) proposed in a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka.
18 July 2022, 09:04 AM

Mugger stabs to death auto-rickshaw driver for Tk 1500

A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver, who was stabbed by a mugger in Khilgaon yesterday afternoon, died at a city hospital early this morning.
18 July 2022, 08:37 AM

Humiliation of Narail teacher: HC orders judicial probe

The High Court today (July 18, 2022) ordered for conducting a judicial enquiry into the incident of humiliating a college teacher in Narail on June 17.
18 July 2022, 07:56 AM

4 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 11.12%

Four people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 July 2022, 10:46 AM

Gatco graft case: Prosecution completes charge framing hearing against Khaleda

The prosecution today completed hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 14 others in Gatco corruption case.
17 July 2022, 08:16 AM

Kickboxing: Words of a Winner

Martial Arts is a popular exercise and self-defence form that everyone wishes to learn but one that demands absolute commitment and utmost diligence from its pupil, before bestowing its unique favours on them. Martial Arts can bring discipline, strength and muscle memory into one’s life and teach them reflexes that can catch predators off guard, a coveted skill crucial for every woman, especially in this subcontinent.
16 July 2022, 10:54 AM

60 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 60 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8am today (July 16, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 July 2022, 09:57 AM

Bus hits rickshaw, leaving restaurant manager dead in Dhaka

A youth died and another man was injured after a bus hit a rickshaw near Pantha Kunja Park in Dhaka early this morning.
16 July 2022, 05:30 AM

2 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 11.55%

Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 July 2022, 11:28 AM

3 arrested for deceiving job seekers with false advertisement

Three members of a fraud gang have been arrested for deceiving job seekers by publishing fake advertisements for over 8000 job posts in two name-only organisations. 
14 July 2022, 12:44 PM