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Elephant embraces tragic death in India after eating pineapple stuffed with crackers
The tragic death of a pregnant elephant after eating a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers in a village in the Indian state of Kerala has triggered massive outrage there.
According to NDTV, the incident took place several weeks back but came to the fore recently when a forest official described the gruesome incident through a Facebook post.
Coronavirus: Number of infected policemen rises to 5,507
A total of 5,507 policemen were infected with coronavirus across the country while performing duties as of Wednesday as the virus infection situation continues to worsen with the surge in new cases and fatalities.
Coronavirus: Public Administration Ministry forms quick response team to assist infected staffers
The Ministry of Public Administration has formed a quick response team to assist its staffers infected with coronavirus.
Gonoshasthaya requests BSMMU to suspend performance study of kits
Gonoshasthaya Kendra on Wednesday requested Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to suspend the performance study of its coronavirus-testing antigen kit due to the detection of some inconsistencies in sample collection procedure.
Libya killings: Two human traffickers put on 4-day remand
A court here on Wednesday placed two suspected human traffickers on a 4-day remand each in a case over trafficking Bangladeshi people to Libya.
PM narrates in Guardian article how Bangladesh fought twin perils of virus and cyclone
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina jointly with CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation Patrick Verkooijen wrote an article in The Guardian saying that Bangladesh can offer lessons for others facing the dangers like super cyclone Amphan and COVID-19.
Met office forecasts rain, thundershower with gusty wind
Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Wednesday evening predicted rain and thunder showers with temporary winds at many places of the country in the next 24 hours.
PM for more int’l cooperation for sustainable use of ocean, other aquatic sources
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday underscored the need for increased global cooperation, especially in securing technology and market access for resources and products, aiming to ensure sustainable use of ocean and other aquatic sources.
BCL leader wrongly receives aid money but gives back
Delwar Hussain, a leader of Dowarabazar upazila Chhatra League under Sunamganj, has deposit back Tk 2,500 aid money to the government account so that the right would could get this assistance.
President mourns death of former MP’s wife
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday expressed shock at the death of Lutfunisa, wife of former MP advocate Sohrab Uddin.