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Covid-19 disrupts mental health services in most countries

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new WHO survey.The survey of 130 countries provides the first global data showing the devastating impact of Covid-19 on access to...

BDRCS carries out Covid-19 awareness campaign

The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) has been conducting awareness campaign in the city for the protection against Covid-19.Under the programme, the organisation has been providing counselling and distributing face masks among the people at various points in the city, said a press release on Monday.The programme is being implemented...

Rights activists for passing law ensuring welfare, protection of elderlies

Rights activists have demanded to pass a law ensuring the welfare and social protection of elderly citizens of the country.The demand was made at a webinar organised by Prabin Odhikar Mancha, Bangladesh, in the city on Sunday in observance of the International Day for Older Persons 2020.October 1 is observed...

New Indian envoy wants to strengthen partnership with Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner-designate to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami on Monday said he would work on strengthening partnership with Bangladesh for mutual benefit, reports UNB. "Bangladesh is the nearest neighbour and friend of India. I will work on how the partnership with Bangladesh can be enhanced," he told reporters stepping into...

Moderate rain likely in city

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office.Meanwhile, Dhaka received 5.0mm of rainfall until 6:00pm on Monday while the country's highest rainfall of 50mm was recorded...

BUP Law and Moot Court Club

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Law and Moot Court Club organised a webinar on "Proposed Bangladesh Land Act 2020 and Experts' Opinion" recently. Senior Advocate at Supreme Court Barrister M Amir-ul Islam, Member of UGC and Founding Chairman of Department of Law and Land Administration of University of Rajshahi Prof...