Alarm over Covid curb flout in Digha hotels
GB Today This weekend the destination recorded over 25,000 tourists, well over the average weekend footfall in a regular year…
August 2021
Gold up for grabs as Tokyo Paralympic sport starts
BSS/AFP: Paralympic sport got under way in Tokyo on Wednesday, after a high-energy and poignant opening ceremony, with…
Bangladesh seeks UN steps for sustainable peace in Afghanistan
BSS, Dhaka: Bangladesh has called upon United Nations (UN) to take concreate steps for establishing and sustaining peace…
4th anniversary of Rohingya exodus arrives with repatriation a far cry
UNB, Dhaka: Bangladesh continues to bear the burden of over 1.1 million Rohingyas as no repatriation took place…
US welcomes NUG’s inclusive path forward for Rohingyas
It’ll promote justice for victims, accountability for perpetrators UNB, Dhaka: The United States has welcomed the inclusive path…
WHO slams ‘shocking disparity’ in access to vaccines
BSS/AFP, Paris: The World Health Organization hit out on Tuesday at the “shocking disparity” in access to coronavirus…
Myanmar’s NUG in Exile: Safe, dignified Rohingya repatriation “utmost priority”
It’ll seek justice, accountability for all crimes committed by Myanmar military UNB, Dhaka: The National Unity Government (NUG)…
Tripura to reopen schools for Classes 6 to 12 from tomorrow
The government has already allowed the reopening of hostels and colleges in the state from Wednesday NE NOW…
Assam: 60 more NLFB militants surrender with arms in Udalguri
NE NOW NEWS: At least 60 Bodo militants belonging newly floated National Liberation Front of Bodoland (NLFB) on…
Heritage tag worry for ‘privatised’ toy train
Set up in 1879, the DHR is the sole heritage property of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone…
Odisha: BJD caste-based census cry
Political analysts think that the Centre is reluctant to do so as this could open a Pandora’s box,…
Bihar: Mustard oil worth Rs 40 lakh looted from truck in Bihar
They sold around 500 cartons or 20% of the total 2,500 cartons; efforts are on to trace out…
BNP to celebrate founding anniversary on Sept 1
UNB, Dhaka: BNP on Tuesday chalked out various programmes, including virtual discussions, to celebrate its 43rd founding anniversary…
Bangladesh reports 5,249 fresh cases, 114 deaths from COVID-19
BSS, Dhaka: Bangladesh today reported 5,249 COVID-19 cases while the coronavirus claimed overnight 114 lives. “The country reported…
Ukrainian plane hijacked in Kabul — deputy minister
UNB/TASS, KIEV: A Ukrainian plane that arrived in Afghanistan to evacuate Ukrainians has been hijacked by unidentified people…
US grants Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine full approval
BBC, Washington: Pfizer’s two-dose Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Dhaka’s eyes on joint venture industries with South Africa
BSS, Dhaka: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, who is now visiting Johannesburg, has proposed to establish joint…
BGMEA seeks Spanish investment in non-cotton, technical textiles
UNB, Dhaka: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan on Tuesday sought support from Spain…
Blackcaps arrive in Dhaka for T20 series
UNB, Dhaka: The New Zealand national cricket team arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday. They will take on the…
Sony rallies big-screen hopes with ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ at CinemaCon
BSS/AFP, Las Vegas: Spooked by the pandemic and streaming platforms, the embattled movie theater industry called on new…