August2020
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Innovative nicotine products will help millions of smokers to quit smoking
Aug 16, 2020Innovative nicotine products such as electronic cigarettes, heat-not-burn tobacco products and oral products like Sweden’s snus will help millions of smokers to quit smoking. Prof. David T. Sweanor, chair of the advisory board of the Centre... -
International Youth Day celebrated in Bandarban on the initiative of OLHF project
Aug 16, 2020In Bandarban, the International Youth Day was celebrated in a colorful way with the initiative of Our Lives, Our Health, Our Futures (OLHF) project on the theme ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action’. On the occasion, a... -
Russia produces first batch of Corona virus vaccine
Aug 15, 2020Russia announced on Saturday that it has produced the first batch of its coronavirus vaccine after President Vladimir Putin declared it had been first in the world to approve as a corona vaccine by a nation.... -
BCB eagerly waiting for Shakib in Sri Lanka Test
Aug 15, 2020Shakib Al Hasan’s chance to play at least one Test match against Sri Lanka has brightened after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon informed the ace all-rounder can play cricket immediately after his ban... -
Eminent Bangladeshi artist Murtaja Baseer dies at 88
Aug 15, 2020Murtaja Baseer, a pioneer of surrealist art in Bangladesh, dies at 88 after being diagnosed with the coronavirus infection. Corona’s death procession is not stopping at anything in Bangladesh. This time the famous painter Mortaza Bashir... -
National Mourning Day observed in Bangladesh by paying homage to Bangabandhu
Aug 15, 2020The National Mourning Day of Bangladesh was observed today across the nation, marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members. The assassination of Father of the Nation and most of... -
Vietnam registered to buy Russian COVID-19 vaccine
Aug 14, 2020Vietnam registered to buy COVID-19 vaccine of Russia, state television reported today, as it fights a new outbreak after going several months with no local cases. Russia said on Wednesday it would roll out the world’s... -
Classical guitarist Julian Bream dies at 87
Aug 14, 2020Classical guitarist and lute player Julian Bream has died. He was 87. The virtuoso musician performed worldwide during his heyday, and was renowned for his recordings of new compositions and masterclasses. He won four Grammy Awards... -
Amazon launched internet pharmacy in India
Aug 14, 2020Amazon has launched an online pharmacy in India, marking its entry into the online medicine market in India. Amazon Pharmacy will make its debut in Bangalore and it may be trialed in other cities in India.... -
New Zealand announced a 12-day extension of the country’s lockdown
Aug 14, 2020Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand has declared a 12-day extension of lockdown, after a cluster of cases grew to 29. There are four “alert levels” in New Zealand, and Auckland has been on Level...
