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64751. Poor internet connectivity, low-tech devices mar virtual learningPublished: August 04, 2020 17:01:41

A shift to virtual learning amid the coronavirus crisis has presented a host of new challenges to students as many do not have access to appropriate technology to benefit from...


64752. SC to hold full court meeting Thursday on resuming usual functioningPublished: August 04, 2020 16:53:12

The Supreme Court (SC) will hold full court meeting on Thursday to take decision on resuming its usual functioning through physical presence as requested by the Supreme Court Bar Association....


64753. ‘Sinovac Biotech’ applies third phase of corona vaccine trialPublished: August 04, 2020 16:48:28

The Chinese Synovac Biotech company has applied for running the 3rd phase trial of vaccines against COVID-19 in Bangladesh, secretary of Health and Family Welfare Ministry Abdul Mannan said on...


64754. Balloon vendor dies in Rajshahi gas cylinder blastPublished: August 04, 2020 16:22:18

A balloon vendor was killed and two others were injured after a gas cylinder exploded at Madhupur village in Charghat upazila of Rajshahi district on Tuesday. The deceased was identified...


64755. BEZA, Yabang Group ink land lease agreementPublished: August 04, 2020 16:19:53

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) on Tuesday inked a land lease agreement with Jiangsu Yabang Dyestuff, China, a concern of the Yabang Investment Holdings Group Co Limited, at BEZA office...


64756. India on guard in Kashmir ahead of anniversary of lost autonomyPublished: August 04, 2020 16:03:23

Indian soldiers patrolled streets and kept watch from the rooftops in Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar on the eve of the first anniversary of the Muslim majority region’s loss of...


64757. BD may seize opportunity as Japanese firms plan relocation: Japanese envoyPublished: August 04, 2020 16:01:56

Bangladesh may grab the opportunity maintaining the business competiveness as some Japanese firms are intending to relocate their business and searching new destinations for supply chain adjustments, said the Japanese...


64758. 11 dengue patients undergoing treatment at hospitalsPublished: August 04, 2020 15:41:07

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported one new dengue case in the country on Tuesday. Currently, 10 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the capital and another outside Dhaka, according to...


64759. Emirates global network to cover 68 destinations in AugustPublished: August 04, 2020 15:29:28

Emirates has resumed passenger services to Clark in Philippine with six weekly flights from 1 August, boosting its global network to 68 destinations in August. With the resumption of flights...


64760. Bourses keep gaining on buying spreePublished: August 04, 2020 15:25:10

Stocks kept the winning streak for eighth straight sessions Tuesday as investors continued their buying binge on selective large-cap issues after unveiling an expansionary monetary policy. DSEX, the key index...


64761. Khorshed Alam appointed as new CCC administratorPublished: August 04, 2020 15:11:02

Awami League's Chattogram unit vice-president Mohammad Khorshed Alam Sujan has been appointed as the administrator of Chattrogram City Corporation (CCC). Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md Tajul Islam...


64762. Oil prices fall as rising coronavirus case numbers cast shadow over fuel demand pickupPublished: August 04, 2020 15:07:17

Oil prices slid on Tuesday amid concerns that a nascent recovery in fuel demand could stall as a fresh wave of Covid-19 infections around the world sparks tighter lockdowns just...


64763. Eight hurt after clash over mobile recharge in BrahmanbariaPublished: August 04, 2020 14:45:14

At least eight people, including two women, were injured in a clash at Paschimpara Walishah Mazar area in Nabinagar municipality of Brahmanbaria district on Monday afternoon over a trifling matter....


64764. BD registers 1,918 new virus cases and 50 deaths in 24 hoursPublished: August 04, 2020 14:43:24

The number of confirmed coronavirus patients in Bangladesh surged to 244,020 on Tuesday as the country registered 1,918 fresh cases testing 7,712 samples in 83 labs in the last 24...


64765. Wuhan not necessarily where corona crossed from animals into humans, says WHO expertPublished: August 04, 2020 14:39:10

Although the first clusters of atypical pneumonia were reported in Wuhan, China, it doesn't necessarily mean that is where the Covid-19 disease crossed from animals into humans, a senior World...


64766. BD’s share in global clothing export market increases furtherPublished: August 04, 2020 14:00:14

The share of Bangladesh in the global clothing export market increased to 6.80 per cent in the last year from 6.40 per cent in 2018, according to the latest statistics...


64767. More boys shun primary schools than girls despite BD’s efforts to curb dropoutsPublished: August 04, 2020 13:54:41

At least 18 per cent of the primary students drop out in Bangladesh with boys accounting for most of it, despite different efforts by the government. The number of female...


64768. Maldives repatriates another 200 BangladeshisPublished: August 04, 2020 12:46:20

The Maldives has repatriated 200 more Bangladeshi nationals through its national airline, the Maldivian media reports. The repatriation took place on Monday afternoon, where a flight of the country’s national...


64769. Three sisters drown in PatuakhaliPublished: August 04, 2020 12:43:37

Three cousins drowned at a pond at Karpurkathi village in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali on Monday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Mahfuza 15, and Mariam, 14, daughters of Mukhlesur...


64770. S. S. Steel to invest in Saleh Steel IndustriesPublished: August 04, 2020 12:28:23

The board of directors of S. S. Steel Ltd has decided to make equity investment in Saleh Steel Industries with a view to subscribe 99 per cent of its existing...


64771. Boeing’s 737 Max moves closer to flying againPublished: August 04, 2020 12:27:32

A wide-ranging list of changes to Boeing’s ill-fated 737 Max planes has been put forward by US regulators. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) document details actions it wants to be...


64772. Germany's car industry shows initial signs of recoveryPublished: August 04, 2020 12:17:12

Germany’s car industry has seen demand picking up after coronavirus-related restrictions were eased and auto industry exports are expected to rise, a survey published by the Ifo economic institute on...


64773. UN chief warns world facing 'generational catastrophe' on educationPublished: August 04, 2020 12:04:22

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that the world faces a “generational catastrophe” because of school closures amid the coronavirus pandemic and said that getting students safely back to...


64774. Rain respite for Dhaka residentsPublished: August 04, 2020 11:59:16

A short bout of rain on Tuesday morning brought some relief for Dhaka residents hit by a mild heat wave sweeping over parts of the country including the capital city....


64775. Next big COVID-19 treatment may be manufactured antibodiesPublished: August 04, 2020 11:45:53

As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine, the next big advance in battling the pandemic could come from a class of biotech therapies widely used against cancer and other disorders...


64776. Bourses open on positive note TuesdayPublished: August 04, 2020 11:43:39

The prices of most of the shares on bourses witnessed a positive trend in the early hour of trading Tuesday as optimistic investors continued their buying appetite on sector-wise issues....


64777. Millions return to lockdown in PhilippinesPublished: August 04, 2020 11:35:37

Tens of millions of people in the Philippines are back in lockdown, after doctors warned a surge in new coronavirus cases could push the healthcare system to collapse. Stay-at-home orders...


64778. Covid-19 causes biggest disruption of education system in historyPublished: August 04, 2020 11:05:40

Nearly 1.6 billion learners across the world have been affected by the largest disruption of education systems in history caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The pandemic has exacerbated education...


64779. Latin America exceeds 5 million Covid-19 cases, tally showsPublished: August 04, 2020 10:31:05

Latin America broke through 5 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Monday, a Reuters tally showed, underscoring that the region is the area of the world hardest hit by the...


64780. Japan to impose stricter re-entry procedures for travellers from BangladeshPublished: August 04, 2020 10:19:18

The Japanese Foreign Ministry has said that all foreign residents re-entering the nation from Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Philippines and Peru will need to undergo stricter procedures from next Friday, because...


64781. With eye on China, India looks to increase barriers on imports from AsiaPublished: August 04, 2020 10:14:05

New Delhi is considering measures to prevent trade partners mainly in Southeast Asia from re-routing Chinese goods to India with little added value, two government sources said, amid strained ties...


64782. Heavy rains in South Korea displace more than 1,000 people, 13 deadPublished: August 04, 2020 09:41:02

Days of heavy rain caused floods in South Korea that have forced more than 1,000 people from their homes, killing at least 13 with another 13 missing, authorities said on...


64783. US manufacturing activity expands in JulyPublished: August 04, 2020 09:40:36

Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded in July amid a resurgence in new Covid-19 infections, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported Monday. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)...


64784. China will not accept US 'theft' of TikTok: China DailyPublished: August 04, 2020 09:29:57

China will not accept the “theft” of a Chinese technology company and is able to respond to Washington’s move to push ByteDance to sell short-video app TikTok’s US operations to...


64785. There may never be a 'silver bullet' for coronavirus, WHO alertsPublished: August 03, 2020 23:53:24

The World Health Organization warned on Monday that, despite strong hopes for a vaccine, there might never be a "silver bullet" for COVID-19, and the road to normality would be...


64786. Flood situation slightly improves in Brahmaputra, Ganges basinsPublished: August 03, 2020 22:01:44

Flood situation improved slightly in Brahmaputra and Ganges basins after water levels of major rivers of the regions receded today (Monday) due to dwindling of onrush of hilly water from...


64787. Global Covid-19 cases now over 18mPublished: August 03, 2020 21:18:50

Globally, the number of officially confirmed coronavirus cases has shot past 18 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. The total number of cases stood at 18,109,901 and the fatalities...


64788. FIFA condemns criminal proceedings against InfantinoPublished: August 03, 2020 21:02:02

Global football body FIFA has described the decision by Swiss authorities to open criminal proceedings against its president Gianni Infantino last week as grotesque and absurd. Swiss authorities said on...


64789. BNP condemns killing of retired army officerPublished: August 03, 2020 20:56:08

Condemning the killing of a retired major of Bangladesh Army on Marine Drive road in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf, BNP on Monday demanded that the real culprits be identified through a...


64790. Mild heat wave sweeping over BangladeshPublished: August 03, 2020 20:44:50

A mild heat wave is sweeping over parts of the country including Dhaka, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said Monday. Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions and...


64791. Afghan forces besiege jail seized by Islamic StatePublished: August 03, 2020 20:30:21

Afghan security forces laid siege to a prison seized by Islamic State fighters in the eastern city of Jalalabad on Monday, with at least 29 people killed after the militants'...


64792. Be alert against anti-development conspirators: QuaderPublished: August 03, 2020 20:07:31

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has urged all to remain alert against the anti-development force saying the conspirators of August 15 and August 21 are still continuing their evil...


64793. ACC seeks info from Mugda hospital, Hotel Super Star  Published: August 03, 2020 19:50:33

The Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday sought various information and records from the managing director of Hotel Super Star Ltd and the director of Mugda 500-bed General Hospital, including...


64794. Inflow of remittances crosses $2.50b-mark in JulyPublished: August 03, 2020 19:49:08

The inflow of remittances crossed US$ 2.50 billion-mark in July—before the celebration of Eid-ul-Azha -- highest ever the country received in a month, officials said. Remittances from Bangladeshi nationals working...


64795. Lower courts to start regular operations from WednesdayPublished: August 03, 2020 19:12:20

Lower courts will start regular operation from August 5 (Wednesday), after more than four months since the government declared nationwide general holiday and subsequent limited operations to tackle the outbreak...


64796. Flash floods kill two people in Thailand, storm moves for MyanmarPublished: August 03, 2020 19:12:05

Flash floods killed at least two people and swept through hundreds of houses in northern Thailand, authorities said after tropical storm Sinlaku dumped heavy rains on 18 provinces over the...


64797. BEZA to sign land lease deal with Yabang GroupPublished: August 03, 2020 18:36:31

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) is scheduled to sign a land lease agreement with Yabang Group of China on Tuesday. The deal will be inked at the BEZA Conference Room...


64798. Britain to roll out 90-minute coronavirus testsPublished: August 03, 2020 18:32:03

Millions of COVID-19 tests able to detect the virus within 90 minutes will be rolled out to British hospitals, care homes and laboratories to boost capacity in the coming months....


64799. Three killed in Dhamrai road accidentPublished: August 03, 2020 18:23:39

Three people were killed and eight others injured after a head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up van on Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Bathuli area of Dhamrai upazila in Dhaka...


64800. ‘Health sector now capable of tackling coronavirus situation’Published: August 03, 2020 18:06:15

Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said that although there has been a slight increase in the number coronavirus cases, the country’s health sector now has the capacity to tackle...