Global COVID caseload crosses 85.6 million
The global COVID caseload has crossed 85.6 million, while the deaths have surged to over 1.85 million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The total number of cases globally stood at…
Parents allege madrasha charging students for free textbooks
Many parents of students have alleged that Ghorashal Hamidia Dakhil Madrasha in Sadar upazila has asked them to pay between Tk 350 and Tk 750 for government-approved textbooks meant for…
Irfan Selim gets bail in two cases
A Dhaka court on Tuesday granted bail to Irfan Selim, son of Awami League leader Haji Selim and former ward councillor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). Dhaka Additional District Magistrate…
Fair Technology to set up Hyundai car Manufacturing plant
Fair Technology Limited, the lone distributor of world-renowned car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company, is going to set up Hyundai car manufacturing plant in the country. Fair Technology Ltd. has signed…
Gas supply to remain closed in Nakhalpara, adjoining areas on Wednesday
Gas supply will remain shut at different areas in the city on Wednesday (January 6) from 9 am to 5 pm due to relocation of pipelines to facilitate the construction…
Zinnat Barkatullah’s health condition improves
Legendary dancer and actor Zinnat Barkatullah, who has recently been put in life support at a city hospital due to her deteriorating physical conditions, has been shifted from ICU to…
Vaccine Delivery: Delhi says no reason for Dhaka to be concerned
India has said there is no reason for Bangladesh to be concerned over the timely receiving of the Covid-19 vaccine because India always prioritises its neighbours. "We’ve seen the statement…
Bangabandhu Dhaka Marathon ’21 on Jan 10
The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon'2021, an international event, will be held in the capital on January 10, the Homecoming Day of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Army…