Bangladesh
IU appoints three new office heads
The authorities of Islamic University (IU) appointed new transport administrator, acting registrar and acting chief engineer on the campus in Kushtia on Thursday.
Bangladesh’s Covid-19 vaccine storage capacity 140-150m: Health Minister
Health minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday reassured the people that there won’t be any problem in storing and distributing Covid-19 vaccines.
King Philippe of Belgium keen to visit Bangladesh
King Philippe of Belgium has said that he will consider a possible visit to Bangladesh to see the country’s impressive socio-economic development.
Boost Bangladesh’s image through public diplomacy: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said his ministry is putting emphasis on public diplomacy as part of its effort to uphold Bangladesh as a land of opportunity to the outside world.
Bangladeshi-American Zayn Siddique gets key White House position
Bangladeshi-American Zayn Siddique has been named by President-elect Joe Biden to a key position in the office of the White House deputy chief of staff.
ACC OKs case against expelled Jubo League leader Anis, wife
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) approved two cases against Jubo League's expelled Office Secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman and his wife Sumi Rahman.
Reform rape law, finish probe, trial timely: MJF
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) on Thursday urged the government to reform rape laws, enact witness protection laws, and complete investigations and trial in a timely manner.
Covid-19: Bangladesh’s caseload jumps to 525,723 with 470,405 recoveries
Bangladesh’s Covid-19 fatalities soared to 7,849 on Thursday as the health authorities confirmed 16 more deaths and 813 new cases in 24 hours.
The national caseload stands at 525,723 with 470,405 recoveries, according to a hando
Govt helping militants to get back normal life: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said the government not only contained militancy but also working to bring the militants to normal life.
Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp fire guts over 400 houses
At least 435 houses were gutted in a fire at Nayapara Registered Rohingya Camp in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Thursday.
Abdul Hannan, in-charge of the camp, said the fire broke out at a house in the camp under E-block around 3 am and spread soon.
The fire spread fast as most of the residents use gas cylinders in the camp for cooking, he said.