Bangladesh
When will overhead cables go underground?
Overhead power lines and cobweb of cables, an eyesore in Dhaka and other major cities, are yet to be shifted underground despite assurances and promises by the authorities concerned.
Government officials' house in Canada's Begum Para: ACC asks for details
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has asked the government for details on houses owned by public servants in Canada's "Begum Para."
Communicate anti-terrorism, anti-militancy messages through local mosque: religious affairs ministry
Terrorism is a global challenge; terrorists have no religion, no boundaries.
BAF holds air defence exercise
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has held its air defence exercise 'ADEX 2020-3’ in Dhaka, Chattogram, Jashore, Cox’s Bazar, Tangail and Barishal.
Why Rana Plaza owner’s bail shouldn’t be stayed, asks HC
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking why the bail of Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana in a case filed over illegally amassing wealth should not be cancelled.
Tougher punishment if one doesn’t wear masks: Cabinet Secy
The government has planned to go for tougher punishment like raising the pecuniary fine by mobile courts to force people to wear masks to stop the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic.
No relocation of stray dogs for now: Attorney general
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has no plan to remove stray dogs for now. And no dogs will be relocated without consulting the ministry concerned and petitioners.
UNICEF plans to deliver around 2bn doses of COVID-19 vaccines
UNICEF is working with major global airlines and freight providers to step up efforts to deliver close to 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021 to over 92 countries around the world as soon as vaccines become available.
Bangladesh sees spike in daily Covid-19 cases, deaths; over 200 die in 7 days
Bangladesh reported 2,419 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours until Monday, pushing up the total tally to 449,760.
16 new dengue cases recorded in 24 hrs: DGHS
Bangladesh reported 16 new dengue cases in 24 hours until Monday morning .