Bangladesh
Coronavirus global caseload now 31,779,533
Coronavirus cases across the globe reached 31,779,533 on Thursday, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Influenza vaccine more important than ever
British researchers suggested taking influenza vaccine ahead of the winter to help protect against the double danger of flue and coronavirus.
Ex-VP of DU Ziaur Rahman Hall dies
Shariful Islam Shakil, the former vice-president of Dhaka University (DU) Freedom Fighter Ziaur Rahman Hall union, has passed away.
He breathed his last at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Wednesday, said former hall union general secretary Hasibul Islam Shanto.
“Shakil was hospitalised for a long time. He had been suffering from kidney related problems,” he said.
Shariful Islam Shakil, a student of the 2013-14 session of Dhaka University, was an executive member of the last committee of Dhaka University Chhatra League.
He was elected VP of Freedom Fighter Ziaur Rahman Hall from the BCL panel in the 2019’s DUCSU election.
Collect air tickets, apply for visa extension in disciplined manner: Govt to Saudi expats
The government has urged expatriate Bangladeshis who will return to their workplaces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to maintain discipline while collecting tickets and applying for visa extension.
COVID-19: Countries urged to take stronger action to stop spread of harmful info
The World Health Organisation (WHO) together with the UN, specialised agencies and partners on Wednesday urged countries to develop and implement action plans to promote the timely dissemination of science-based information and prevent the spread of false information while respecting the freedom of expression.
Minor girl found dead in city
A minor girl was found dead in a bathroom at Banani's Jamai Bazar slum on Wednesday.
Friendship between countries, people matter more than ever: Sweden
Newly-appointed Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg von Linde on Wednesday said friendship between countries and people matter, perhaps now more than ever in light of the unprecedented global challenges that they face.
HC asks ACC about steps against Chattogram Wasa MD
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday inquired about steps taken over an application demanding investigation into graft, money laundering and other allegations against Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA) Managing Director AKM Fazlullah.
Biman to operate flights to Saudi Arabia on Sept 26, 27
Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Wednesday said it would operate passenger flights to Saudi Arabia on September 26 and 27 to help migrant workers return to their workplaces.
Bangladesh, Saudi FMs likely to talk over phone Sunday
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud are likely to have a telephone conversation on Sunday.