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71201. Alibaba to invest $28 billion in cloud services  Published: April 20, 2020 11:25:00

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it will invest 200 billion yuan ($28 billion) in its cloud infrastructure over three years - a plan that follows a boom in demand for business...


71202. DSE directors at loggerheads over new membershipPublished: April 20, 2020 11:16:11

The directors of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) are at loggerheads over a regulatory move taken to issue new TREC (Trading Right Entitlement Certificate) required to conduct trading business by aspirant...


71203. Asia shares turn quietly cautious, US crude crushedPublished: April 20, 2020 11:09:13

Caution gripped Asian share markets on Monday on expectations a busy week of corporate earnings reports and economic data will drive home the damage done by the global virus lockdown,...


71204. New Zealand extends lockdown by a weekPublished: April 20, 2020 10:56:59

New Zealand will extend the ongoing coronavirus lockdown measures by a week, after which it will move to a lower level of restrictions, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday....


71205. Trump would be willing to give coronavirus aid to Iran if askedPublished: April 20, 2020 10:56:13

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he would be willing to provide aid to Iran to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic if Tehran requested it. “If Iran needed aid...


71206. Gunman kills 16 in CanadaPublished: April 20, 2020 10:26:42

A gunman who dressed as a policeman killed at least 16 people, including a female police officer, in the province of Nova Scotia, Canadian police say. The 12-hour rampage ended...


71207. bdnews24.com editor sued in digital security casePublished: April 20, 2020 10:16:32

bdnews24.com’s Editor-in-Chief Toufique Imrose Khalidi, Jago News acting Editor Mohiuddin Sarker and two others – Shaon Amin and Rahim Shubho—have been sued under the Digital Security Act in a case...


71208. In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never beforePublished: April 20, 2020 09:52:20

Days before the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world is grappling with an untimely paradox of the new coronavirus pandemic: enforced separation at a time when socialising...


71209. Anti-Netanyahu rally draws thousands under coronavirus curbsPublished: April 20, 2020 09:46:28

Wearing face masks, waving black flags and keeping two yards apart, thousands of Israelis demonstrated against prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu under strict coronavirus restrictions on Sunday. Netanyahu, who denies any...


71210. US coronavirus deaths top 40,000Published: April 20, 2020 09:45:55

The US death toll from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) rose to more than 40,000 on Sunday, the highest in the world and almost double the number of deaths in the...


71211. Hospitals in Narayanganj not ready yet for corona battlePublished: April 20, 2020 09:24:47

Although Narayanganj has been declared as a hotspot of coronavirus infection, no hospital has yet been prepared in Narayanganj to fully treat COVID-19 patients. It will take another 20 days...


71212. 23 doctors at Mitford Hospital infected with coronavirusPublished: April 20, 2020 09:20:12

As many as 42 frontline responders in the fight against COVID-19 outbreak, including 23 doctors, have contracted the coronavirus at the Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital in Dhaka. The...


71213. BR still pays salaries in colonial systemPublished: April 20, 2020 09:09:19

The Bangladesh Railway (BR) is facing trouble in disbursing monthly salaries among thousands of employees during the ongoing lockdown due to the British-era cash payment system. Confusion arose as it...


71214. Clothing makers asked to move imported goods to warehousesPublished: April 20, 2020 08:58:23

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Chittagong Port is facing a serious problem with a big stockpile of containers which awaits delivery to their owners. Against the backdrop, the ministry of...


71215. 'Fixing banking sector key to blunting coronavirus shock'Published: April 20, 2020 08:58:12

Underlining the importance of overhauling the banking sector, the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, has said only a sound financial system can speed up an economic rebound as Bangladesh battles...


71216. Three telcos will have to buy addl spectrumPublished: April 20, 2020 08:44:55

The country's three mobile operators will have to purchase additional spectrum at the previous rate to meet the growing demand for data during the ongoing shutdown, BTRC chairman Md Jahurul...


71217. Two more KMCH doctors test positive for coronavirusPublished: April 19, 2020 22:31:06

Two more physicians of Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday. The infected doctors are Assistant Prof Dr Ranjit Kumar of the Gastroenterology department and Assistant...


71218. RMG needs to take some urgent actions right nowPublished: April 19, 2020 22:26:10

Readymade Garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh needs to take some urgent actions right now to secure orders of export in hand or obtain future orders. There are possibilities that now...


71219. Navigating the pandemic trilemmaPublished: April 19, 2020 22:24:17

The coronavirus crisis is forcing a dramatic reassessment of how government and the economy function. As Matthew M. Kavanagh of Georgetown University argues in The Lancet, the pandemic has revealed...


71220. The best and the worst in man  Published: April 19, 2020 22:13:22

The ultimate test of humanity comes in time of the worst crisis. Now is one of the worst crises ---if not the worst ever --- human race is confronting. With...


71221. Dengue and Covid-19: A deadly combination  Published: April 19, 2020 22:12:26

With the deadly coronavirus reaching every corner of the country, the threat of another viral disease--- dengue--- is now looming large on the horizon. Four stereotypes of dengue virus---DENV-1, DENV-2,...


71222. Keeping dengue in mind  Published: April 19, 2020 22:11:26

Amid aggressive campaigns, entreaties and, finally, application of harsh measures, the country's city residents have at long last begun abiding by the government's stay-at-home order. Many of them have done...


71223. Deal signed for constructing new terminal building at Sylhet airportPublished: April 19, 2020 21:48:55

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) on Sunday signed an agreement with a Chinese company for constructing a new terminal building at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet. CAAB Chairman...


71224. COVID-19 and public actions for the urban poorPublished: April 19, 2020 21:48:34

Dealing with nation-wide disruptions is nothing new to Bangladesh. Political unrest, military coups, and natural disasters in the country have time and again made global news headlines, often with sad...


71225. Authorities impose lockdown in ManikganjPublished: April 19, 2020 21:38:39

The local administration on Sunday put Manikganj district under lockdown to prevent the transmission of coronavirus. Deputy Commissioner SM Ferdous said the lockdown came into effect on 6:00pm today, reports...


71226. China testing its digital currencyPublished: April 19, 2020 21:34:38

China's official digital currency is undergoing testing and has not been officially released, according to the central bank. Insiders said the trial run will be piloted within a small range...


71227. Navigating COVID-19 impacts on climate changePublished: April 19, 2020 21:28:37

COVID-19 shutdowns have many unintended climate benefits. With  economic activities brought to a halt accompanied by suspension of  most modes of transport, there has been a substantial impact in reducing...


71228. South Asia's stimulus for addressing Covid-19Published: April 19, 2020 21:20:08

Leaders of South Asian countries together announced an emergency fund in the middle of March, 2020,to address the Covid-19 impacts. Its objective was to tackle risks associated with the pandemic....


71229. COVID testing lab in N’ganj soonPublished: April 19, 2020 21:15:44

The government has decided to set up a lab at Narayanganj 300-bed Hospital for coronavirus test as the district has been declared as a hotspot of Covid-19 infection. An inspection...


71230. $100m sought from WB for poultry, dairy sectors: MinisterPublished: April 19, 2020 21:14:56

Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Sunday said he sent a proposal to the World Bank (WB) seeking about $100 million under its Livestock and Dairy Development Project...


71231. FINTECH - in the context of BangladeshPublished: April 19, 2020 21:07:53

By the end of 2020, at least 20 billion devices along with more than 5 billion people and businesses will be integrated through digital technology. Digital Financial Service (DFS) promises...


71232. Patuakhali put under lockdownPublished: April 19, 2020 21:01:10

Local administration on Sunday put the district under lockdown to prevent the transmission of coronavirus. Deputy Commissioner Md Motiul Islam Chowdhury announced the decision in a press statement, reports UNB....


71233. Emphasis on reviving local economy to boost supply of essentials  Published: April 19, 2020 20:40:24

Civil society leaders at a virtual press conference on Sunday demanded that the local economy be revived even as health and safety measures are maintained, to boost production and sustain...


71234. Social mobilisation, local leadership key to overcome corona crisisPublished: April 19, 2020 20:40:13

Leaders of the existing NGO networks of Bangladesh-- from ADAB, BD CSO Process, Disaster Forum, FNB, NAHAB and NIRAPAD, who represent almost the total NGO sector of the country and...


71235. Front-line medical workers to receive Grameen produced PPEsPublished: April 19, 2020 20:34:16

Imported cloth and seam sealing tape has reached the Grameen Fabrics and Fashion Ltd. (GFFL) factory for the production of an additional 20,000 PPEs for doctors, nurses and health personnel...


71236. Six admin officials diagnosed with Covid-19 so far: SecretaryPublished: April 19, 2020 20:12:45

Six officials of the BCS (Admin) cadre have so far tested positive for coronavirus, says Public Administration Secretary Sheikh Yusuf Harun. On Sunday, he said three of the officials are...


71237. Dedicated corona isolation hospital launched in RangpurPublished: April 19, 2020 20:11:02

A Dedicated Corona Isolation Hospital (DCIH) was launched on Sunday at 100-bed Rangpur Shishu Hospital (RSH) to provide treatments to coronavirus (COVID-19) infected patients of Rangpur division. As an extended...


71238. Take action against Kushtia UP chairman for embezzling OMS rice: CourtPublished: April 19, 2020 19:58:44

A Kushtia court on Sunday directed the local administration to take legal action against the chairman of Durgapur union parishad following investigation for reportedly misappropriating OMS rice for the last...


71239. Minister Electronics to make ventilatorsPublished: April 19, 2020 19:44:41

Bangladeshi electronics manufacturing company Minster has taken an initiative to make ventilators in the country due to growing demand following coronavirus outbreak. The worldwide coronavirus pandemic caused a huge crisis...


71240. Seven Brahmanbaria villages under lockdown following mass gathering on SaturdayPublished: April 19, 2020 19:29:57

Local administration on Sunday put seven villages in Sarail and Ashuganh upazilas of Brahmanbaria under lockdown aiming to minimise the risks of coronavirus transmission as a huge number of people...


71241. Turkish president inspects building of coronavirus hospitals from airPublished: April 19, 2020 18:57:53

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday inspected the construction zones of two COVID-19 hospitals in Istanbul from the air by a helicopter, reports Xinhua. Turkey has been building the...


71242. Cop tests positive for coronavirus in JhalakatiPublished: April 19, 2020 18:56:59

A policeman who returned home in Sadar upazila of Jhalakati district from Narayanganj tested positive for coronavirus  on Sunday. Civil Surgeon Dr Shaymol Krishna Hawladar said the test report of...


71243. Four more test positive for coronavirus in Cox’s BazarPublished: April 19, 2020 18:55:29

Four more people were diagnosed with Covid-19 in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday, according to a UNB report. Assistant professor of Cox’s Bazar Medical College and Hospital Dr Mohammad Shahjahan said...


71244. Food assistance to be introduced on national hotline 333Published: April 19, 2020 18:38:00

The government plans to provide food and relief packages alongside the existing health and other services on its national helpline, 333, for citizens struggling to cope with the impacts of...


71245. UN experts want to blacklist 14 ships over NKorea sanctionsPublished: April 19, 2020 18:31:35

UN experts have recommended blacklisting 14 vessels for violating sanctions against North Korea in a report that accuses the country of increasing illegal coal exports, imports of petroleum products and...


71246. Supporting WHO means safeguarding multilateralism: Chinese FMPublished: April 19, 2020 18:26:59

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday that at the critical moment when the world is combating the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting the World Health Organization (WHO)...


71247. China’s FTC-2000G multirole combat aircraft bags first export contractPublished: April 19, 2020 18:18:36

With its first export contract for delivery of the FTC-2000G multirole combat aircraft to an undisclosed Southeast Asian country, Guizhou Aviation Industry Corp can expect a surge in interested customers,...


71248. KSRM employees donate Tk 3.0m to Chattogram DC’s fundPublished: April 19, 2020 17:42:02

The employees of KSMR have donated Tk 3.0 million to the relief fund of the deputy commissioner (DC) of Chattogram to assist the distressed people of coronavirus pandemic, says a...


71249. Six held over fraudulence involving relief distributionPublished: April 19, 2020 17:41:30

A group of fraudsters is very active in the capital as they deceived the poor and homeless people taking money from them in the name of distributing the government’s relief....


71250. Volunteers work relentlessly for burialsPublished: April 19, 2020 17:20:21

People are dying alone from the coronavirus, a frightening reality consuming the human population. Families are forced to stay away from the dying patients as the fear of contagion runs...