Politics

Dr Wazed’s 11th death anniversary today

Today is the 11th death anniversary of noted nuclear scientist and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s husband Dr MA Wazed Miah. The scientist was born on February 16, 1942 in a

Quader lauds Bashundhara Group for its role in tackling corona

Ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday lauded Bashundhara Group, one of the biggest conglomerates of the country, for coming forward to help the government in tackling the

Country in better condition for timely steps: Zahid Maleque

Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said Bangladesh is currently in a better condition in curbing the spread of coronavirus thanks to taking the right decision at the right time.

Steps taken to ensure food security: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government has taken measures to ensure food security for the people of the country considering the possible impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

5-yr jail for marketing fish, fish products using harmful chemicals; bill okayed

The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Bill, 2020 toughening the punishment for marketing and exporting fish or fish products

BNP seeks national unity to deal with coronavirus

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday suggested the government to form a national committee to contain the coronavirus outbreak and its fallout. “We’re not criticising the government

Strategies adopted to fight Covid-19: Quader

Mentioning that a warlike situation is prevailing in the country following the coronavirus outbreak, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the government has adopted necessary strategies

By-polls to 3 JS seats begin amid coronavirus fear

Shawdesh Desk: The by-elections to three parliamentary constituencies — Dhaka-10, Gaibandha-3 and Bagerhat-4 – began on Saturday morning amid the fear of novel coronavirus infection. The voting began at 9:00am