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Govt’s New Stimulus Packages: For the poor made poorer
The government yesterday announced a Tk 3,200 crore relief package for the ultra-poor and destitute families and the tourism sector -- segments that were dealt a fresh blow by the latest round of hard lockdown to contain the second wave of Covid-19 cases.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 Surge: As if Eid will give it a break
Relaxing the ongoing restrictions for eight days from tomorrow for the Eid-ul-Azha, the government yesterday decided to enforce a stricter lockdown across the country for two weeks from July 23 to rein in Covid infections.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Anwara upazila health officer asked to explain reason for ‘unsafely’ carrying Covid-19 shots
Chattogram civil surgeon today asked Anwara upazila health and family welfare officer for an explanation on the photo published in media which showed Covid-19 vaccines being carried in an “unsafe way” from Chattogram Civil Surgeon office EPI store to the upazila.
13 July 2021, 17:02 PM
Momen to hold bilateral talks with India, China and Russia counterparts in Tashkent
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen will be holding bilateral meetings with his counterparts from India, China and Russia in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent where he will seek cooperation for speedy vaccine supply and solving Rohingya crisis.
13 July 2021, 15:00 PM
Eid prayer sites to be decided based on Covid-19 transmission in each area
The local administration in consultation with public representatives and local dignitaries will decide whether Eid-ul-Azha prayers will be held at mosques, Eidgah or open space depending on the intensity of coronavirus infection in each locality.
13 July 2021, 14:04 PM
Water transport to operate for 8 days from July 15
Water transport service will operate for eight days from July 15, 12am onwards, across the country.
13 July 2021, 12:35 PM
552 arrested on 13th day of lockdown for defying rules in Dhaka
Police have arrested 552 people for defying Covid-19 lockdown rules in Dhaka today.
13 July 2021, 12:33 PM
Fisheries and Livestock minister inaugurates digital cattle market countrywide
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim has inaugurated the digital cattle market across the country today.
13 July 2021, 11:59 AM
Army chief distributes food aid among 5,000 destitute people
Chief of Army Staff SM Shafiuddin Ahmed distributed essential food items among 5,000 jobless and destitute people at Khulna stadium today.
13 July 2021, 10:41 AM
In-person cattle markets to run alongside those online: LGRD minister
In addition to online cattle markets in preparation for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, in-person cattle markets will be set up across the country in accordance with proper hygiene rules and other government guidelines, said the Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam.
13 July 2021, 09:56 AM
PM declares stimulus packages worth Tk 3,200 crore for the poor impacted by lockdown
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced five new stimulus packages of Tk 3,200 crore for low-income people, who have been hit hard by the ongoing restrictions imposed due to coronavirus, according to a government circular.
13 July 2021, 09:02 AM
Langalbandh bridge repair: gridlock on Dhaka-Ctg, Cumilla-Sylhet highways
The closure of Dhaka-Chattogram highway, due to the repair work of Langalbandh bridge in Bandar upazila of Narayanganj, created severe traffic congestion on the route since this morning.
13 July 2021, 07:44 AM
July 23-August 5 lockdown: What is and isn’t allowed
The Cabinet Division has issued a gazette notification, saying that a two-week countrywide "strict lockdown" will start from July 23, 6:00am after an eight-day break.
13 July 2021, 07:09 AM
Katabon pet stores to be allowed to open for 4 hours daily
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has asked the home ministry to take necessary steps to allow pet shops in Dhaka's Kataban area to open for two hours every morning and in the evening for taking care of the animals during the lockdown.
13 July 2021, 07:03 AM
Lockdown eased ahead of Eid: Two-week restrictions again from July 23
The Cabinet Division has issued a gazette notification, relaxing all conditions of the ongoing "strict lockdown" for eight days -- ahead of Eid-ul-Azha -- to facilitate business and public movement.
13 July 2021, 06:28 AM
Mahbubur Rahman’s tenure as CID chief extended by 1 year
The government has extended Barrister Mahbubur Rahman tenure as chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Bangladesh Police on a contract basis for another year.
12 July 2021, 18:48 PM
‘They should look at their own face in the mirror’
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has suggested that the UK pay attention to its own position before advising others on human rights and democracy.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Launches to operate at half capacity from July 15 to 22: Launch owners association
Launches will operate on all routes across the country from July 15 to 22 at half capacity, maintaining proper health guidelines.
12 July 2021, 17:37 PM
Govt to ease 'strict lockdown' from July 15 to 22
The ongoing strict lockdown imposed by the government to control the surge of coronavirus will be eased from July 15 to 22.
12 July 2021, 15:09 PM
Trains to operate at half capacity from July 15 to 22
Trains will operate from July 15 to July 22 at half capacity, maintaining proper health guidelines, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan has said.
12 July 2021, 14:46 PM