Day: March 16, 2021

The EU’s drug regulator said Tuesday it remained “firmly convinced” of the benefits of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine despite several countries suspending its use over blood clot fears. “We are still…

UNB district correspondent Bisnu Proshad Chakrabortty, suffering from various health complications, was airlifted to Dhaka from Bagerhat for better treatment on Tuesday. He was brought to Dhaka by an air…

After the postponement during its traditional month of February, the Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2021 finally begins on Thursday at the Bangla Academy premises and the adjacent venue at Suhrawardy Udyan…

Several ministers today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed. In separate condolence messages, Law, Justice and Parliamentary…

The government on Tuesday directed to cancel ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level examinations under the Cambridge system for 2020-21 session citing the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country. ‘O’ level…

Unlike vegetables, fruits aren’t nearly as much of a chore to consume daily. Sweet, versatile and delicious, fruits are commonly used as snacks, flavours and beverages internationally. Sure, fruits like…

The EU’s medicines regulator said Tuesday there was so far “no indication” the AstraZeneca vaccine causes blood clots, urging countries to keep using the jab after many suspended distribution despite…

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and his wife Ummey Ahmed Shishir have been blessed with a baby boy -- their third child, confirmed a source close to the cricketer's family.…