Bangladesh
Global COVID caseload crosses 85.6 million
The global COVID caseload has crossed 85.6 million, while the deaths have surged to over 1.85 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Hindu idol vandalised in Thakurgaon temple
The idol of Hindu goddess Kali was vandalised by unidentified miscreants at a temple in Thakurgaon’s Pirgonj upazila on Sunday night.
2 filling stations fined for fraudulence in city
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) on Monday filed cases against two refuelling stations in the city for fraudulence in fuel measurement.
Chattogram man held for ‘raping’ 7-year-old cousin
The law enforcers have arrested a man for “raping” his seven-year-old cousin in Chattogram city’s Baluar Dighi.
Bangabandhu Dhaka marathon to get flawless security: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will provide ‘flawless security’ on the occasion of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon 2021 in the city on January 10.
BB further simplifies outward remittance rules for industrialists
Bangladesh Bank has further simplified the process of outward remittance of foreign exchange - crucial to make payments for goods or services bought from overseas sellers - for industrial entrepreneurs to help expand their businesses.
Anti-tobacco lobby wants stricter measures introduced through legislation
In a bid to ensure fully smoking-free environment, two anti-tobacco advocacy organisations –-PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA)— on Monday proposed that the ban on smoking be extended to all public places, workplaces and public transport, including abolishment of ‘designated smoking zones’ provided in public places and work places.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Daily infection rate drops below 10%
Bangladesh saw a daily infection rate of 7.52% with 910 new infections reported until early Monday. The country has recorded 516,929 Covid-19 cases so far.
Bangladesh to get Covid vaccine from India on time: Health Minister
Bangladesh will receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd on time, Health Minister Zahid Maleque assured the people on Monday.
Put Bangabandhu’s ideology in heart, be imbued with patriotism: PM to BCL
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and activists to build themselves up putting ideology of Bangabandhu in their heart, imbued with patriotism and keeping their organisation's tradition in mind to lead the country in the coming days.