Global Covid-19 case approaching 181 million
Online Desk : Amid countries’ struggle to contain the pandemic , the global Covid-19 caseload is fast approaching the grim milestone of 181 million.The total...
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ICT prosecutor Ziad Al Malum passes away
BSS, Dhaka : International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) senior prosecutor (admin) Zead-al Malum died at Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka on Saturday at about 11.55 pm.He...
Daily tally: 77 virus deaths, 4,334 cases
The death toll surged by 77 in the same period to 14,053, according to the latest government released on Saturday.A division-wide breakdown found Dhaka recorded...
Sydney flags broader lockdown as Delta variant cases swell
AFP, SYDNEY Central Sydney’s streets were deserted on Saturday as Australia’s largest city began a week-long lockdown to contain the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant,...
US ex-cop sentenced to over 22 years for George Floyd murder
Former policeman Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison on Friday for the murder of African American George Floyd, the...
Afghan leader meets Biden as US exit looms
AFP, WASHINGTON : US President Joe Biden promised Afghan leader Ashraf Ghani strong support during a White House meeting Friday but made clear he was...
People rushing home amid strict lockdown report
Online Desk :People are rushing home after publishing news of a possible lockdown from Monday in the media. Many people are leaving Dhaka and thronging...
Hunt for survivors as Florida collapse leaves four dead, 159 unaccounted for
SURFSIDE, United States, June 26, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Four people were confirmed dead and 159 unaccounted for Friday following the collapse of an oceanfront apartment...
17 more die in RMCH Covid unit
BSS, RAJSHAHI : A number of 17 more people died at Covid unit of Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) during the last 24 hours...
Out on joyride, woman raped by six on moving bus in Chattogram
UNB, Chattogram : Out on a joyride with a male acquaintance, a 21-year-old woman was allegedly held hostage and raped by six men on a...
Strict lockdown from Monday
Online Desk :The government is set to impose a nationwide strict lockdown from Monday (June 28) until further notice to prevent the coronavirus infection.All government...
Czech Republic: Deadly tornado sweeps through villages
BBC Online : A tornado has swept through several villages in the Czech Republic, killing five people and leaving more than 150 others injured.Thursday night’s...