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Don't panic about second wave of Covid-19: Minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday urged the people not to be panicked, assuring them that the government has taken preparations to tackle the possible second wave of Covid-19, reports UNB.The second wave has already occurred in many countries and it may hit Bangladesh as well, he said."We'll face the...

Workers washing empty plastic drums

Workers washing empty plastic drums, that had been used to carry chemicals, in the Buriganga river adjacent to Kamrangirchar, for recycling, seriously affecting the city's lifeline — bdnews24.com Photo

Cabinet endorses 22 holidays for 2021

The Cabinet on Monday gave approval to the proposed list of 22 holidays for the 2021 calendar year by the executive order of the government, reports UNB.The approval came at the regular weekly Cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting joining it from Ganobhaban...

Webinar focuses on youths’ struggle for livelihood

Speakers at a webinar discussed the opportunities and struggles of the country's youth for securing a livelihood in today's tough economy, reports UNB. They also shared their personal experiences, struggles, and achievements to inspire youth toward definite action. The webinar was held on Sunday on the occasion of the Bangabandhu...

Bangladesh, India working tirelessly to combat Covid-19: Doraiswami

KHULNA, Nov 02 (BSS): Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami has visited the under constructed coal based 1320 megawatt Rampal Power Plant (RPP) at Rampal upazila in Bagerhat district.During the visit to the power plant on Sunday, he said RPP-implementation entity 'Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited (BIFPCL)' is...

Rajuk officials to be under DNCC's radar

Rajdhani Unnayan Katripakkha (Rajuk) officials, allowing the construction of illegal buildings, will be under the radar of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) now, reports UNB.Also, strong steps will be taken against those responsible.DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam said this on Monday at the Bangladesh Institute of Planners organised webinar "Thematic Review...

CPA recovers its grabbed land

CHATTOGRAM, Nov 02: The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) recovered one acre of land from illegal occupiers on Monday.CPA's Authorised Officer and Executive Magistrate Goutom Barai conducted a mobile court along with law enforcers from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The mobile court evicted a total of 150 illegal establishments from...

Eight new dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS

Eight new dengue cases were reported in 24 hours till Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB. A total of 40 dengue patients are currently being treated at different hospitals across the country. Some 652 people have been diagnosed with dengue since January this...

Missing journalist Sarowar traced in Sitakunda

CHATTOGRAM, Nov 02 (UNB): Journalist Golam Sarowar, who went missing on October 29, was found in a severely debilitated condition beside the road in the Bara Kumira area of Sitakunda on Sunday night.Some unidentified people in an ambulance left him there and fled, locals said.The ailing journo was screaming saying...

Rain or thunder showers likely today

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Khulna and Sylhet divisions today (Tuesday).However, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere across the country, according to...