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An unwavering commitment

In isolation, all Prof Dr Shakeel Ahmed thinks about is rejoining the fight against Covid-19. At the same time, he has also made sure that the work continues during his absence.

From fake flowers and fruits to looking glasses and shiny discs -- Jahangir Hossain has decorated this rickshaw to his heart’s content. He comes to Dhaka from Narayanganj every morning to earn a living. A well decorated rickshaw attracts more passengers, helping him take home around Tk 700 every day, said Jahangir. The photo was taken recently in Dhanmondi. Photo: ANISUR RAHMAN

Report steps taken to protect Halda dolphins

Case filed over attempt to shoot Exim Bank top officials

Exim Bank authorities have filed a case with Gulshan Police Station against the managing director of Sikder Group of Companies for allegedly torturing two top officials of the bank and attempting to shoot them.
PM mourns death of educationist Niloufer Manzur

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses deep shock and sorrow at the death of Niloufer Manzur, a renowned educationist and the founding principal of Dhaka’s Sunbeams School.
Health ministry wants 2 private hospitals for Covid-19 patients in Ctg

The health ministry asks the Chattogram district administration to acquire two private hospitals in the port city for treatment of patients infected with Covid-19.
Narayanganj physician dies of Covid-19 at DMCH

A physician of Narayanganj dies of coronavirus at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Manusher Jonno Foundation mourns death of Niloufer Manzur

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), a non-government organisation, mourns the death of renowned educationist and founding principal of Sunbeams School, Niloufer Manzur, after the 74-year-old succumbed to Covid-19 infection.
Firms can file delayed VAT returns for March and April by June 9 without penalty: NBR

Businesses that have failed to file value-added tax (VAT) returns of March and April 2020 because of the countrywide shutdown will be able to file the returns within June 9 without incurring any penalty, says the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
In remembrance: Niloufer Manzur

Three former students of the principal and founder of Sunbeams school remembers the pioneering educationist,
Deputy Speaker's wife Anwara Rabbi passes away

Anwara Rabbi, the wife of Deputy Speaker of parliament Fazle Rabbi Miah, passes away.
I am doing well: Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury

Gonoshasthaya Kendra's founder and trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury, who had tested positive for coronavirus infection yesterday, is doing well.
Niloufer Manzur, founding principal of Sunbeams, dies from Covid-19

Renowned educationist and founding principal of Sunbeams School, Niloufer Manzur passes away at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka.
Unbroken oaths: Frontline healthcare staff continue treating Covid-19 patients on Eid

Despite the joyous occasion of Eid, frontline fighters in the battle against the coronavirus carry on with their jobs -- doctors, nurses and hospital staff celebrate Eid with Covid-19 patients, who are away from their families just like the people in charge of their wellbeing.
(Watch) Rooftops: Entertainment hubs in coronavirus times

City dwellers are living captive lives confined inside apartments due to the pandemic. Many have resorted to seek space and solace on their rooftops. People of all ages have flocked to their roofs to breathe the uncharacteristically clean air.
Bangladeshi barge sinks in West Bengal river

A Bangladeshi barge carrying fly ash sank in a river in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district today after hitting a submerged pontoon jetty damaged by cyclone Amphan.
Covid-19 death toll crosses 500-mark

Twenty-one people have died with coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said today.
In photos: Eid prayers amid coronavirus measures

Hundreds of Muslims attended Eid congregations at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque as well as other mosques in Bangladesh instead of Eidgah grounds today amid a risk of Covid-19 infection.
Google Doodle celebrates Nazrul’s 121st birthday

Google is celebrating the 121st birthday of Bangladesh’s National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam with a doodle.
CMP constable found Covid-19 positive after death with symptoms

A constable of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), who passed away at Chattogram General Hospital with Covid-19-like symptoms on May 23, tested positive for the virus yesterday.
Eid-ul-Fitr sees a subdued celebration

Muslims in Bangladesh are celebrating the biggest religious festival without any outdoor activities this year to prevent the transmission of coronavirus.
3 dead from rear-end collision in Dhaka

Three persons, including the driver of a private car, were killed after another car hit it from behind in Dhaka's Kalyanpur last night.
Former AL lawmaker Maqbul Hossain dies

Former Awami League lawmaker from Dhaka’s Mohammadpur-Dhanmondi constituency Haji Maqbul Hossain passed away while undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital in the capital.
Mugging goes unabated on Dhaka streets amid shutdown

Incidents of mugging are happening on the apparently empty city streets, especially after dark, during the shutdown when law enforcers are focusing on containing the spread of Covid-19.
Watch out for new style of theft

An unsuspecting entrepreneur. A mode of transport. Accomplices in the crowd. These are the three ingredients being used for a brand new method of theft in Dhaka.
PM to address nation this evening

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation this evening on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
No respite from Covid-19: highest number of deaths in a day

Twenty-eight people have died with coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said today.
Covid-19 patient flees Barishal hospital, returns home in Bhola

A Covid-19 patient who escaped from Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal was found at his house in Bhola today.
Another policeman dies with Covid-19 infection

Another police officer, who was tested Covid-19 positive, died at Central Police Hospital in Dhaka this morning.
33 more test Covid-19 positive in Cox’s Bazar

Thirty-three more people have tested positive with Covid-19 in Cox’s Bazar.
154 Thai nationals leave Dhaka for home

The Royal Thai Embassy has arranged the third repatriation flight today for 154 Thai nationals in Bangladesh via Thai Lion Air special flight SL2225.
Drug peddler stabbed dead in Sabujbagh: police

A drug peddler has been stabbed to death by unidentified miscreants in Sabujbagh area of Dhaka last night.
Five mutation points found in coronavirus genome in the region

Researchers have found five points of mutation in the genome structure of novel coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) in Chattogram.