Bangladesh
Covid-19: 45 more die in Bangladesh, new cases 2,436
Bangladesh on Thursday reported the death of 45 more Covid-19 patients in the last 24 hours, raising the tally to 4,127.
Rainfall likely to continue: Met office
Most parts of the country will likely see light to moderate rainfall over the next 24 hours commencing from 6pm Thursday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said in a forecast.
No JSC, JDC exam this year: Ministry
The government has decided not to hold this year's Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC)examinations due to coronavirus pandemic.
icddr,b gets permission to run Chinese Covid vaccine trial in Bangladesh: Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said the government has permitted the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) to run phase-III trial of Chinese Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine in Bangladesh.
HC declares 37th annual meeting of Pubali Bank illegal
The High Court (HC) on Thursday declared the 37th annual general meeting of Pubali Bank illegal.
Fertiliser demand rescheduled for fiscal year 2020-21
The Agriculture Ministry has rescheduled the demand for chemical fertiliser for the 2020-21 fiscal year for more intensive and expanded cultivation.
Working on education system during and after Covid-19: Minister
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday said her ministry is working on the education system during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Invest in IT in Bangladesh: Palak to Japanese investors
State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Thursday urged the Japanese investors to capitalise on the benefits and invest in the IT sector of Bangladesh and to recruit Skilled Bangladeshi IT professionals.
Chinese envoy hands over 14,280 surgical masks to BDRCS
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Thursday handed over 14,280 surgical masks provided by Yunnan Province to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).
Core Catcher for unit 2 reaches Akkuyu NPP site
Core Melt Localization Device (CMLD) or ‘core catcher’, a crucial component of Unit 2 passive nuclear safety system, has been delivered to Akkuyu NPP construction site.