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UN to provide 1 crore 9 lakh doses of corona vaccine to Bangladesh
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03 Mar 2021, 21:02
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Bangladesh is going to get one crore nine lakh doses of corona vaccine under Covax Program from the United Nations (UN).
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the distribution list of Covid-19 vaccine in the first phase. There names of 138 countries including Bangladesh were mentioned. According to the list, 1 crore 9 lakh 8 thousand doses of vaccine were allocated for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is going to get this huge number of vaccines from Covax as the fourth country of the world. Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia are listed before Bangladesh.
The lion portions of the Covax vaccines are Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines which are produced by Serum Institute of India.
African nation Ghana at first got the vaccine under Covax program on February 24. This UN alliance has been formed to ensure equal distribution of Covid-19 vaccines among all countries across the world.
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Prime Minister condemns terrorist attack in Moscow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place at Crocus City Hall in Moscow that left over 130 people dead.
In a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, PMstrongly condemned the cowardly and senseless terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22, 2024.
"I am extremely shocked and resentful at the loss of so many innocent lives. "I am praying for the salvation of the departed souls and extending my heartfelt condolences to their families. "
Sheikh Hasina wished a early recovery of those injured in the attack.
Main Eid congregation to be held at the National Eidgah at 8:30 am
The National Eidgah Maidan in the capital is being prepared for the main Eid-ul-Fitr jamaat (congregation). The main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at 8:30 am.
Md Abu Bakr Siddque, public relation officer of Religious Affairs Ministry confirmed this information to the media on Monday (March 25).
However, But if the weather is unfavourable, for any reason, the main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at National Mosque Baitul Mukarram at 9 am. Besides, a total of five Eid congregations will be held at National Mosque Baitul Mukarram. The first congregation will be held at 7 am.
Abu Bakar Siddique said that the last congregation will be held at 10:45 am.
Nation set to celebrate 54th Independence Day
The whole nation is set to celebrate its' 54th Independence today (26 March) in a befitting manner.
The government has taken elaborate programmes at the national level to celebrate the day. The programmes to celebrate 54th Independence day will begin with gun salutes early in the morning.
All government, semi-government, autonomous and private institutaion will hoist the national flag atop with the rises of the sun.
However, The National Martyrs' Memorial at Savar will be the main venue of the day's celebration.
President Mohammad Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will place floral wreaths early in the morning as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the martyrs of 1971.
In that day people from all walks of life, including freedom fighters, members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of different political parties, social, cultural and professional bodies, will also place floral wreaths at the national memorial.
None can stop Bangladesh's indomitable advancement: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that we are a nation of heroes, we will keep our heads high. No one can stop our indomitable progress.
He made this remarkes while addressing a reception and discussion meeting of freedom fighters organized by Dhaka district administration at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Tuesday (March 26).
He said Bangladesh's independence was achieved through a series of movements. Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the inspiration of a series of movements from 1952 to 1971.
"Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a source of inspiration for all of us who took part in the war. Today, Bangladesh is transforming into a smart Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This trend will continue in the coming days.
Saudi Arabia to invest $1.4 bn in Bangladesh's energy sector
Saudi Arabia's International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), has signed a $1.4 billion financing plan with the Government of Bangladesh.
Officials of ITFC and Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), the state-owned fuel oil import and marketing authority, were present at the signing ceremony.
According to ITFC, the plan will enable the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) to import petroleum products. The ITFC also said the financing aimed at developing Bangladesh's energy infrastructure to develop the country.
Meanwhile, The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said that this money will be invested in various sectors related to the development of the energy sector of Bangladesh.The signing ceremony took place during a official visit by a high-level delegation from Bangladesh to the ITFC headquarters.
Khaleda Zia's jail term extended by 6 months
The government has extended the release period of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia by six months. Her release has been extended for the eighth time by executive order of the government.
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday (March 27).
Earlier on March 20, Law Minister Anisul Huq said Khaleda Zia's release period would be extended by six months on two conditions.
During the extended period, Khaleda Zia will receive treatment from her own residence in Dhaka and she will not be able to leave the country during this time.
Prices of diesel, kerosene cut by Tk 2.25 per litre
The government has reduced the price of diesel and kerosene by Tk 2.25 per liter in line wwith the automated price formula. According to the new price, diesel and kerosene will be sold at Tk 106 per liter. The new prices will be effective from April 1.
However, the prices of octane and petrol are the same as before. Accordingly, octane will be sold at Tk 126 per liter and petrol at Tk 122 per liter.
The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday (March 31). The price has been fixed in the light of the automatic pricing guidelines of petroleum fuel across the country.
Earlier, On February 29, the government issued a gazette notification over “Fuel Pricing Guidelines”. Later, on March 7, the notification of adjusting the price of fuel oil was published according to the first pricing formula.
