Year of the Pandemic: Bright spots few and far between
GB Today While the whole world has been grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, many negative and positive incidents have occurred…
December 2020
Relocation of Rohingyas to Bhashan Char not forceful: Bangladesh
Bangladesh has said 30-year-old island Bhashan Char is completely safe and suitable for human habitation with all the…
50 journalists killed in 2020, two-thirds in countries ‘at peace’: RSF
A total of 50 journalists were killed worldwide in 2020, according to the second part of the annual…
DMP bans gathering at open places on 31st night
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today said no public gathering at open spaces including rooftops will be allowed on…
SSC exams in June, HSC July-Aug: Dipu Moni
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations will be held in June while the HSC exams…
HC stays education ministry decision on 6th-grade admission
The High Court (HC) today stayed a decision of the Ministry of Education, fixing the age-limit for taking…
Massive voter turnout means democracy is marching forward: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the massive voter…
More 1804 Rohingyas reach Bhasan Char
The second batch of 1804 Rohingyas reached Bhasan Char in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali from city’s Patenga Boat…
Reinstatement of 30% quota: Freedom fighters’ descendants blockade Shahbagh
Leaders and activists of Muktijoddha Sangsad Santan Command on Monday blockaded the Shahbagh intersection in the capital with…
Two including minor boy killed in elephant attack in Odisha’s Ganjam
In a case human-animal conflict, two persons including a minor boy was killed in an elephant attack in…
Salman Khan turns 55: Wasn’t in a mood to celebrate birthday in ‘terrible’ 2020
Superstar Salman Khan on Sunday turned a year older but the actor decided to go low-key for his…
Shakib Al Hasan only Bangladeshi player to find place in ICC ODI XI of decade
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was the only Bangladeshi player to find the place in the International Cricket…
Covid-19 pandemic will not be the last: WHO chief
The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health are “doomed” without…
BD: Manager of local NGO held for embezzling Tk 2 crore
Police arrested the manager of a local NGO named RAK in connection with a case filed for embezzling…
Bangladesh reports 24 Covid-19 deaths, 1,049 fresh cases
Bangladesh recorded 24 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 1,049 fresh cases overnight. The recovery count rose to 4,51,961…
Bangladesh-India Partnership: Delhi wants to move quickly on water sharing issues
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami has said they want to move “very quickly” on water…
Virtual court activities to be introduced at district level: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government will introduce activities of virtual courts at district level…
11 police officers promoted to DIGs
Eleven police officers have been promoted to the rank of deputy inspector general (DIG) of police. The Public…
BNP’s confidence reaches rock-bottom: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP loses polls before…
Calcutta Book Fair not in January, dates uncertain: Guild
It was unanimously decided that the fair would lose its international branding if it was organised on a…