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63201. Coronavirus: BD registers 33 new deaths, 2,174 new infectionsPublished: August 31, 2020 17:04:23

Bangladesh has registered 33 new fatalities from the coronavirus illness in a daily count, taking the body count to 4,281. The tally of infections jumped to 312,996 on the back...


63202. 20 tonnes of medical stuff arrive from SingaporePublished: August 31, 2020 16:43:13

Singapore Airlines (SIA) operated a flight on Sunday to Dhaka carrying over 20 tonnes of personal protective equipment including surgical gowns, goggles and nasal oxygen cannula. The flight SQ446 arrived...


63203. Public interest priority in procuring vaccine: FMPublished: August 31, 2020 16:35:42

The government will give priority to the interest of the people while procuring Covid-19 vaccine, said Foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday. The mister said it to newsmen,...


63204. Turkey to repair Bangladeshi naval vessel damaged in Beirut blastPublished: August 31, 2020 16:12:13

Turkey will restore a Bangladeshi naval ship that was damaged during the deadly blast at the port in the Lebanese capital Beirut earlier this month, Daily Sabah reports. "BNS BIJOY...


63205. Locked out by Covid, refugees' lives on holdPublished: August 31, 2020 15:56:42

When Michelle Alfaro left her office at the United Nations in Geneva on March 13, her job finding homes for the world’s most vulnerable refugees was under control. Four days...


63206. Stocks extend winning streak; turnover jumps 29pcPublished: August 31, 2020 15:41:48

Stocks extended the winning streak for fourth straight sessions on Monday as a section of investors continued their buying binge on large-cap issues riding on regulatory moves to restore discipline...


63207. Malaysia marks 63rd anniversary of independencePublished: August 31, 2020 15:25:04

Malaysia marked the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday, with a scaled back celebration due to the restrictive measures to contain the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Malaysia's king Sultan Abdullah...


63208. Role of accountants to stave off the present pandemicPublished: August 31, 2020 15:09:00

The position of an accountant is very essential in every organization. The accountant records all sorts of transactions on a daily basis. He or she can forecast the company’s growth...


63209. Landslide, floods from monsoon rains kill at least 41 in India, NepalPublished: August 31, 2020 15:03:06

A landslide and floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 41 people in Nepal and India in the past week, officials said on Monday, as the annual monsoon...


63210. India's Covid-19 cases top global rank as more of economy opensPublished: August 31, 2020 14:54:20

India reported 78,512 novel coronavirus infections on Monday, more than any other country but fewer than the previous day when it posted the world’s biggest, single-day tally, as authorities looked...


63211. Chattogram playgrounds lie in utter neglectPublished: August 31, 2020 14:20:50

Many playgrounds in Chattogram are now a shadow of what they used to be due to years of neglect and lack of maintenance. It is difficult to imagine that the...


63212. Domestic violence increases during Covid-19 pandemicPublished: August 31, 2020 14:15:10

Domestic and dowry related violence increased about 2.0 per cent in the country during the Covid-19 pandemic starting from March 08 to July 31 compared to the pre-Covid period from...


63213. Singapore Airlines operates second flight to Dhaka to support WFP, Covid responsePublished: August 31, 2020 13:50:14

Singapore Airlines has operated its second flight to Dhaka in partnership with Temasek Foundation to support World Food Programme and the global Covid-19 response. The flight arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal...


63214. Death toll from floods in Bangladesh rises to 251Published: August 31, 2020 13:20:42

A total of 251 people had been killed in floods caused by heavy seasonal rains and onrush of water in parts of Bangladesh, said a government report. According to the...


63215. UNGA can force Myanmar to repatriate the RohingyaPublished: August 31, 2020 13:07:53

The view that the United Nations cannot act without a Security Council resolution to compel Myanmar to take back its displaced Rohingya people from Bangladesh is wrong, precedents suggest. The...


63216. Girl, 3, survives wild skyride caught in tail of giant kitePublished: August 31, 2020 13:05:44

A three-year-old girl entangled in the tail of a giant kite survived a terrifying ride after being swept more than 100 feet (30 metres) into the air during a kite...


63217. India says foils new Chinese attempt to alter status quo at disputed borderPublished: August 31, 2020 12:54:28

India said on Monday it had foiled an attempt by Chinese troops to change the status quo on their disputed and ill-defined border in a fresh flare-up between the two...


63218. One dies in Netrokona blastPublished: August 31, 2020 12:25:56

A young man was killed and another injuries in a blast in a scrapped goods shop in Durgapur upazila of Netrokona district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as...


63219. Rupali Life Insurance declares 14pc dividendPublished: August 31, 2020 12:02:05

The board of directors of Rupali Life Insurance Company has recommended 12 per cent cash and 2.0 per cent stock dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2019. The...


63220. Mortal remains of war hero CR Dutta arrive in DhakaPublished: August 31, 2020 11:49:50

The mortal remains of Bangladesh war hero CR Dutta, who died in a US hospital at the age of 93, arrived in Bangladesh on Monday. An Emirates flight brought his...


63221. Warren Buffett buys 5.0pc stake in five large Japanese firmsPublished: August 31, 2020 11:33:03

Berkshire Hathaway Inc said it has acquired slightly more than 5.0 per cent of the shares in five large Japanese companies, marking a departure for Chairman Warren Buffett as he...


63222. Researchers decode brain mechanism of taking risksPublished: August 31, 2020 11:27:54

Israeli researchers shed light on the survival mechanism activated in the brain in conditions of uncertainty, stressful conflict with a need to take risks, Tel Aviv University (TAU) said on...


63223. Indian economy likely to see record quarterly slump as pandemic hitsPublished: August 31, 2020 11:05:24

India’s economy likely suffered its largest quarterly slump on record, data is expected to show on Monday, as coronavirus-related lockdowns add to already-declining consumer demand and investment. Economists in a...


63224. Stocks jump at opening amid optimismPublished: August 31, 2020 10:55:51

Stocks witnessed sharp rise in early trading on Monday as enthusiastic investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues as the economy is reviving from a pandemic induced shock. Following...


63225. Khulna SP infected with Covid-19Published: August 31, 2020 09:51:35

SM Shafiullah, superintendent of Khulna police, and his three family members have been infected with coronavirus. The SP was admitted to Khulna Medical College Hospital on Friday night, said Shahidul...


63226. Democrats oppose Trump's visit to WisconsinPublished: August 31, 2020 09:50:39

Democrats said Donald Trump should not visit the Wisconsin city where protests erupted last week after a Black man was shot in the back by a white police officer, while...


63227. BMD predicts light to moderate rain, thunder showersPublished: August 31, 2020 09:48:35

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Sunday forecasted light to moderate rain, thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind for many places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, in the 24 hours...


63228. Asian stocks at 29-month highPublished: August 31, 2020 09:44:02

Asian shares notched a 29-month high on Monday as investors wagered monetary and fiscal policies globally would stay super stimulatory, while an upbeat reading on China’s service sector augured well...


63229. Australia reports record one-day rise in Covid-19 deathsPublished: August 31, 2020 09:31:59

Australia reported a record daily rise in Covid-19 deaths on Monday, although the number of new infections in the country’s virus epicentre fell to a near two-month low. Victoria state...


63230. Private sector credit growth increasesPublished: August 30, 2020 22:34:55

Private sector lending rate of the country has begun rising to recover from a decade-low growth after investments plunged amid the coronavirus pandemic at the end of 2019-20 fiscal year....


63231. US Covid-19 cases approach 0.6m as Midwest, schools face outbreaksPublished: August 30, 2020 22:14:16

US  cases of the novel coronavirus were approaching six million on Sunday as many Midwest states reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally, reports Reuters. Iowa, North Dakota, South...


63232. Saudi oil giant Aramco discovers two new oil and gas fieldsPublished: August 30, 2020 22:09:18

Saudi oil giant Aramco has discovered two new oil and gas fields in the northern regions, the kingdom’s energy minister said on Sunday. The kingdom’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin...


63233. Bangladesh foreign secretary likely to visit India soonPublished: August 30, 2020 22:01:22

Bangladesh foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen is likely to visit India in middle of September, a month after his Indian counterpart’s sudden two-day Dhaka tour, diplomatic sources in Dhaka and...


63234. Boston to arrange the first-ever virtual marathonPublished: August 30, 2020 22:00:45

The first-ever virtual marathon is scheduled to take place at the beginning of next month in Boston, Massachusetts, reports AP/UNB. Like other events, the runners will run on track but...


63235. Robbers snatch motorcycle after killing teen in cityPublished: August 30, 2020 21:22:37

Miscreants snatched away a motorcycle after hacking a teenager to death and injuring his cousin in City’s Wari area on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Munna, 17, son of...


63236. Three die with Covid-like symptoms in SatkhiraPublished: August 30, 2020 20:58:45

Three people, suffering from cold, fever and breathing problems, died in isolation unit of Satkhira General Hospital on Sunday. The deceased are Nesar Ahmed, 65, Jamal Ali and Firoza Khatun,...


63237. Former footballer Aslam tests Covid-19 positivePublished: August 30, 2020 20:37:36

Former national footballer Sheikh Mohammad Aslam has tested positive of Covid-19 along with a few members of his family, the former football-star confirmed to the media, reports UNB. Before him,...


63238. Sinha killing: Liaqat gives confessional statementPublished: August 30, 2020 20:31:07

Suspended Inspector Liaqat Ali of Baharchhara police out-post on Sunday gave confessional statement in a case filed over the killing of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan in Teknaf. His...


63239. Nuruzzaman Biswas gets AL nomination for Pabna-4 by-pollPublished: August 30, 2020 19:57:57

The ruling Awami League on Sunday nominated Iswardi Upazila Chairman Nuruzzaman Biswas as the party candidate for the upcoming by-elections to Jatiya Sangsad Pabna-4 constituency. The nomination was finalised at...


63240. Messi can only leave Barca if €700m release clause is metPublished: August 30, 2020 19:50:20

Lionel Messi can only leave Barcelona if his €700 million (£624m/$823m) release clause is met, La Liga confirmed on Sunday. Messi handed in a transfer request to the Barca board...


63241. Shias observe muted Ashura in BangladeshPublished: August 30, 2020 19:45:52

Shia Muslims in Dhaka have observed Ashura in a subdued manner, performing the mourning rituals in remembrance of the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain under tight restrictions amid...


63242. Asteroid over 22 metres in diameter to pass by Earth on Tuesday: NASAPublished: August 30, 2020 19:41:24

An asteroid with diameters between 22 and 49 metres will shoot pass Earth in a distance closer than Earth from the Moon on Tuesday, according to the US National Aeronautics...


63243. Chattogram Port ranks 58th among world’s top 100 busiest portsPublished: August 30, 2020 19:23:11

Chattogram Port, the country’s gateway of overseas trade, has advanced six steps in terms of annual handling of containers in latest edition of Lloyd’s List, world’s oldest journal on port...


63244. Mauritius fishermen try hard to save dolphins near oil spillPublished: August 30, 2020 18:46:51

Fishermen battled on Sunday to save dozens of injured dolphins washed ashore in Mauritius where in recent days at least 40 of the animals were found dead in a lagoon...


63245. Qatar sets new minimum wage, lifts restriction on changing jobsPublished: August 30, 2020 18:42:21

Qatar on Sunday set a basic monthly minimum wage of 1,000 Qatari riyals ($274.6) and scrapped a rule requiring employers to consent to employees changing jobs. The announcement is the...


63246. Death toll from Beirut port blast rises to 190Published: August 30, 2020 18:29:50

The death toll from this month’s Beirut port blast has risen to 190 with more than 6,500 injured and three people missing, Lebanon’s caretaker government said in a report on...


63247. Israel hopes for signing deal with UAE by mid-SeptemberPublished: August 30, 2020 18:24:25

Israel hopes to hold a signing ceremony in Washington for its normalisation deal with the United Arab Emirates by mid-September, a member of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet said...


63248. ICT controller of certifying authority gets global recognitionPublished: August 30, 2020 18:15:25

The controller of certifying authority under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division received international recognition from Canadian organisation Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). With this controller of certifying authority got the...


63249. ‘BD Legal Aid’ app gives free legal services to poor, helplessPublished: August 30, 2020 18:08:50

The helpless and poor litigants of the country are getting free legal aid staying at home through the ‘BD Legal Aid’ app which is now available on Google Play Store....


63250. People begin to crowd tourism hotspotsPublished: August 30, 2020 17:59:16

People have started thronging the tourism hotspots in Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet and other districts after staying indoors for more than five months due to coronavirus pandemic. The government reopened the...