Bangladesh
Coronavirus: 3 districts, 1 upazila report 31 fresh cases
A total of 31 people tested positive for coronavirus in Barishal, Faridpur, Shariatpur districts and Dhaka’s Keraniganj upazila on Sunday.
‘Amphan’ intensified into very severe cyclonic storm
Severe cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’ over the southeast bay and adjoining southwest bay moved slightly northwards and intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the same area, according to the latest bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department .
Bankers’ special incentives won’t be applicable after May 29: BB
Bangladesh Bank has revoked the special incentives for the bankers announced for working with physical presence in banks during the general holidays.
46 more policemen recover from coronavirus
Another 46 policemen were discharged from the Central Police Hospital (CPH) at Rajarbagh in the capital on Sunday after their recovery from coronavirus.
Two top DSCC officials sacked
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Sunday terminated its two top officers on different charges.
DRU opens COVID-19 sample collection booth for journalists
Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), a platform of journalists, recently opened a booth for collecting samples of coronavirus suspected patients among the journalists.
Perform duty of volunteers, State Minister urges young generation
State Minister for Industries Ministry Kamal Ahmed Majumder on Sunday requested the young generation to operate voluntary work to prevent the coronavirus transmission.
Police still clueless in GCC engineer murder case
Police are yet to uncover any clues to the mystery behind the killing of Delwar Hossain, executive engineer of Konabari zone of Gazipur City Corporation.
3,447 get bail from virtual court hearing on Sunday
A total of 3,447 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual court on Sunday.
Writ filed seeking health security of prisoners
A writ was filed with the High Court (HC) on Sunday seeking its directives to take necessary measures to ensure health safety of prisoners amid coronavirus pandemic.