Bangladesh
Bangladesh's pursuit for peace to continue: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday pledged to continue Bangladesh's pursuit for realising Bangabandhu's dream towards building a peaceful, tolerant, pluralist, and inclusive society leaving no one behind.
One new dengue patient detected in 24 hrs
The country recorded one new dengue case in the last 24 hours until Monday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
KOICA to help strengthen Bangladesh's road maintenance, management system
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on Monday began an online fellowship programme on strengthening and building the capacity of Roads & Highways Department (RHD) officials focusing on road maintenance and management system.
Prepare for Covid’s second wave in winter: PM to admin
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the administration to take preparations in advance to face the field-level situation if the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic hits the country in winter alongside surge in cold-related diseases.
Woman, daughter killed in Cumilla road crash
A woman and her daughter were killed and two others injured in a road accident on Cumilla-Sylhet highway at Tutbagan in Cumilla Cantonment area of Cumilla district on Monday.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Caseload exceeds 3.5 lakh; deaths near 5k
Bangladesh on Monday saw the total number of Covid-19 cases to go beyond 3.5 lakh as health authorities detected 1,705 new cases in 24 hours, putting the total count at 3,50,621.
Ducsu VP Nur accused of raping DU student
A rape case was filed against six people, including Vice-President of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) Nurul Haque Nur.
‘Positive progress’ in discussion on water sharing: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said there has been a positive progress in discussion on sharing the water of common rivers including Teesta.
Heat wave to abate: Met Office
A mild heat wave sweeping over parts of the country will likely abate in the next 24 hours commencing 9am Monday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said.
Bangladesh allows antigen-based Covid-19 tests
The government has allowed antigen-based rapid testing for Covid-19 at hospitals and health institutes across Bangladesh.