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Medical board formed for treatment of UNB’s Bargerhat correspondent
A medical board has been formed to check the health condition of UNB’s Bagerhat correspondent Bisnu Proshad Chakrabortty, who is now undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Global Covid-19 cases top 123 million
Despite rapid vaccine rollout in different countries, more than 123 million people have been infected with Covid-19 on Monday, according to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Janakantha Editor Atikullah Khan Masud passes away
Editor and publisher of the daily Janakantha Atikullah Khan Masud died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in the city early Monday. He was 71.
Nepalese President Bidya Devi in Dhaka on a historic visit
Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari arrived here on Monday on a two-day state visit to attend the ongoing twin mega celebrations and hold talks with Bangladesh leadership to take forward the growing relations.
Move for setting up national renewable energy lab
A renewable energy lab is going to be established in the country to promote research on green energy.
Trans fat policy draft to be unveiled Monday
The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) will unveil its draft policy on Monday seeking public opinion before finalising the guideline to regulate the use of industrially-produced trans fat in the food supply.
Webinar emphasises effective govt-NGO collaboration
Speakers at a webinar on Sunday underscored the needs for effective collaboration between the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for the sake of sustainable development.
Car theft gang busted, 8 stolen vehicles recovered
The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has busted a car theft gang operating mainly in the capital and Sylhet division.
State Minister Enamur infected with coronavirus
Dr Enamur Rahman, the state minister for disaster management and relief, has tested positive for Covid-19.
Bangladeshi Marina Tabassum in Aga Khan Award for Architecture’s Steering Committee
Renowned Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum has been included in the Steering Committee of Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the 2020-2022 cycle.