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NHRC expresses concern over killing of 26 Bangladeshis in Libya
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday expressed deep concerned over the killing of 30 migrant workers, including 26 Bangladeshi nationals, in Libya reportedly by some human traffickers.
Antonio Guterres greets PM Hasina on Int'l Day of UN Peacekeepers
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over phone and greeted her on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers.
Railway authorities prepare to resume operation
Rail communication across the country is going to be restored on a limited scale after a disruption of more than two months amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: Over 4,500 policemen infected in Bangladesh
As many as 4,544 members of Bangladesh Police were infected by coronavirus while performing their duties until Friday.
SSC examinee who ‘set herself afire’, dies at DMCH
An examinee of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) who reportedly set herself on fire, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Friday.
COVID-19: Bashundhara Isolation Centre at ICCB to be launched by Monday
Bashundhara Isolation Centre, dedicated for COVID-19 patients at Bashundhara International Convention City (ICCB), will be formally launched on Sunday or Monday, said its Director Dr Tanvir Ahmed.
Waterlogging: Excavation of ‘AD8’ canal begins on Saturday
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will begin the excavation of AD8 canal on Saturday to resolve the waterlogging problem in Ashkona area.
25-30% bus seats must be kept empty, no standing passengers: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said buses will have to keep 25-30 percent seats vacant and cannot carry standing passengers while plying roads from Sunday.
Jatri Kalyan Samity against transport fare hike amid Covid-19
Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers' welfare organisation insisted on not hiking the fares of public transports and urged government to reduce oil price and prevent extortion in transport section amid coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh records highest 2,523 new cases in a day; 23 more die
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh rose to 42,844 with the detection of record 2,523 new cases in the last 24 hours on Friday.