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Omicron may leave behind high-level immunity: Experts

The transmission of the highly contagious Omicron variant of coronavirus may subside at the end of this month, experts said, hoping that it may leave behind an extremely high level of immunity, reports UNB.They also said the widespread transmission of Omicron may help Bangladesh and most countries in the world...

BD one notch up on Democracy Index

Bangladesh has gained a notch above last year on the 2021 edition of Democracy Index, with an unchanged score of 5.99 out of 10, reports bdnews24.com.The UK-based company Economist Intelligence Unit, or EIU's Democracy Index ranks nations on five parameters : electoral process and pluralism, the functioning of government, political...

Crackdown on power, water, gas theft in Ctg hills soon

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 11: Chattogram district administration is going to take a stringent move soon to stop unauthorised use of power, gas and water in the hilly areas. The authorities will identify the utility lines in possession of the unauthorised hill dwellers and will cut off them to prevent sizeable revenue...

PM's intervention sought to accellerate probe

Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) on Friday demanded the intervention of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to accelerate the probe into the murder of journalist-couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, reports UNB.The demand was made at a rally organised in protest against the murder of DRU member journalist couple Sagar Sarowar, the...

Preparation for Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2021

The preparation for Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2021 is in progress as workers are busy erecting stalls at the Suhrawardy Udyan segment of the fair in the city on Friday — FE Photo

DU in-person classes resume Feb 22

The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) have decided to resume in-person classes for the first-year honours students from February 22.The decision was taken on Friday, says a press release from the DU public relations office.DU vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Akhtaruzzaman said in-person classes of other academic years will also resume...

Weather 2022-02-12

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Light to moderate fog may occur over the country during late night to morning.Night temperature may fall by (2-3)°C and day temperature may rise...