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Man rescued alive after 12hrs of launch capsize
GBNEWS24 DESK//The divers of Fire Service and Civil Defence have rescued a person alive after 12 hours of a launch capsized in the River Buriganga that left 32 dead.
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Bangladesh to contribute $50,000 to develop COVID-19 vaccine
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Bangladesh will contribute 50,000 US dollar to 'Global Citizen' fund to support development COVID-19 vaccines, reports BSS.
"I'm pleased to announce a contribution of US$50,000 to support development and availability…
Food-laden trawler capsizes in Meghna with 24 tons of food grains
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A trawler carrying 24 tonnes of food grains and 14 people onboard capsized in Mehgna River due to strong currents near Molhed area of Chandpur Sadar upazila on Sunday, reports UNB.
The people on board managed to swim…
Probe against 94 UP chairmen, members launched by ACC
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The Anti-Corruption Commission has started inquiries against some 94 union parishad chairmen and members for their alleged involvement in corruption and irregularities during the COVID-19 relief programmes.
"The ACC…
BNP pioneered crossfire, abduction, killing: Hasan Mahmudh
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Turning down the comments of BNP leaders on crossfire issue, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said the very formation of BNP was characterized by initiation of the politics of killing and the party…
China may run coronavirus vaccine trial in Bangladesh
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China may run the second phase trial of coronavirus vaccine, which further evaluates the immunogenicity and safety of the vaccine in human body, in Bangladesh.
It was disclosed by Director General (DG) of Directorate…
BB Adviser Malik Kazemi dies of COVID-19
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Bangladesh Bank Change Management Adviser Malik Kazemi died from coronavirus infection at a city Hospital on Friday.
He died at city's Anwar Khan Modern Hospital around 5.06pm.
The central bank Executive Director…
Photojournalist Kajol not granted bail in DSA case
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A Dhaka court on Wednesday denied bail to photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol, who has been arrested in a Digital Security Act case.
Metropolitan Magistrate Dhiman Chandra Mondol did not give him bail during the…
Consumers won’t have to pay extra electricity bills, says Nasrul
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State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said no consumers will have to pay extra bill of electricity.
"Excessive bills have been prepared for some consumers. It's absolutely wrong. We…
Govt likely to test one lakh coronavirus samples every day: DGHS
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The government plans to introduce multiple COVID-19 test methods from next month as limited number of high-tech PCR labs appeared not enough to cater the growing need for an expanded coronavirus testing campaign,…