October2020
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Dhaka to raise Rohingya issue during US high level visit
Oct 12, 2020Dhaka will raise the Rohingya matter attempting stronger US support in starting repatriation of the displaced Myanmar people from here through the upcoming visit of US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun. “It (Rohingyas) is... -
Bangladeshi Cabinet approves law suggesting death penalty for rape
Oct 12, 2020The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, today approved a draft law that does provide the death sentence of rapists as there have been nationwide protests over the past month, reports BSS. “The cabinet unanimously... -
New York Bangla Book Fair dedicated to Bangabandhu has come to an end
Oct 12, 2020The first 10-day Bangla Virtual Book Fair in New York dedicated to Bangabandhu has come to an end with the participation of poets, writers, literary figures and artists from 30 countries of the world and the... -
DNCC mayor’s affected with corona along with wife
Oct 12, 2020Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam and his wife Shaila Shagufta Islam identified corona. The mayor confirmed the matter to the media on Monday morning. After feeling sick, they gave samples for the Covid-19... -
China launches new optical remote-sensing satellite
Oct 12, 2020China successfully launched a new optical remote-sensing satellite from the southwestern Jichang Satellite Launch Center at 12:57 a.m. Sunday (Beijing time Monday). News Xinhua. The Gaofen-13 satellite was launched into orbit on a Long March-3B rocket.... -
In the women’s IPL, Jahanara and Salma got the team
Oct 12, 2020Jahanara Alam and Salma Khatun, two women cricketers from Bangladesh, are taking part in the Women’s T20 Challenge, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A BCCI press release on Sunday confirmed... -
Claiming Covid-19 ‘immunity,’ Trump ready for an election fight
Oct 12, 2020POTUS Donald Trump on Sunday claimed himself immune to Coronavirus (Covid-19) and ready for a battle as his White House race against rising rival democrats candidate Joe Biden begins its critical final weeks. Presidents’ doctors gave... -
Turkish Cypriots vote for new leader amid east Med tensions
Oct 11, 2020The self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus began a vote Sunday for a new leader among heightened tensions on the divided island and in the farther eastern Mediterranean region. The election in the breakaway TRNC that... -
Covid-19 virus remains infectious on some surfaces like banknotes, phone screens for 28 days
Oct 11, 2020The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days, researchers say. The findings from Australia’s national science agency suggest SARS-Cov-2 can survive for far... -
Rafael Nadal became the champion of French Open
Oct 11, 2020Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to become the men’s singles champion of the French Open. The match was held on Sunday evening. The Spaniard has won the French Open a record 13 times as the champion....
