Global cases top 284 million as Omicron spreads fast
Online Desk : Amid the global scare over the superspreading Omicron, the overall number of Coronavirus cases has now surged past 284 million.According to Johns...
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Dhaka’s air quality still remains ‘unhealthy’, no relief in sight
UNB, Dhaka : The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to gasp for fresh air as Dhaka ranks fifth-most polluted city.Dhaka’s air quality index (AQI)...
WHO chief worried about ‘tsunami’ of omicron, delta cases
AP, BERLIN : The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that he’s worried about the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19 producing a...
Average 93.58 pass percentage in SSC, equivalent exams
UNB, Dhaka : The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations were published on Thursday, showing a pass percentage of...
Tribute to Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin on his 107th birth anniversary
UNB, Dhaka : Wednesday marks the 107th birth anniversary of legendary artist-art educator Zainul Abedin, widely revered as the ‘Shilpacharya’ (maestro of art). Born on...
Students should acquire skill in technology to face future challenges: Dipu
UNB, Dhaka : Education Minister Dipu Moni on Wednesday urged the students to be skilled in technology to meet the challenges of the coming days. “Technology...
It’s President’s jurisdiction to appoint CJ: Law Minister
UNB, Dhaka : Law Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said the President is the sole authority to appoint the Chief Justice. “In Bangladesh, the President has...
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Positivity rate rises to 2.37%
Online Desk : Bangladesh logged another Covid-linked death with 495 fresh infections in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.With the detection of the fresh cases after...
Syndicate behind air fare hike to the Middle East, say manpower exporters
UNB, Dhaka : The country’s manpower exporters on Wednesday alleged that a syndicate is responsible for the price hike of air tickets for flyers to...
Passenger held with huge gold at Dhaka airport
UNB, Dhaka : Customs officials detained a man along with 44 gold bars and gold ornaments, weighing 5.180 kg, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on...
Death toll from launch tragedy hits 46
The death toll from Friday’s deadly launch fire off the coast of Jhalakathi rose to 46 with the recovery of two more bodies from the...
3 more Omicron cases detected in Bangladesh
UNB, Dhaka : Three more Covid cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in Bangladesh, raising the total tally to seven. According to GISAID,...