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Coronavirus: Record again of single day deaths
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11 Apr 2021, 17:46
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78 people died in the last 24 hours after being infected with coronavirus in the country. It is the highest number of deaths in a single day due to the deadly infection in the country. With this the number of deaths has reached at 9,739. In this period 5,819 people were infected across the country. With this the number of total infected people has reached at 6,84,756.
The information was delivered through a press release of the health directorate on Sunday.
The release said that in the last 24 hours 4,212 people were recovered from the infection of coronavirus. With this the number of recovery has surged to 5,76,590.
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Dengue kills at least 20 patients in first three months
Last year, the highest number of people died of dengue in the country's history. But before the 'peak season' of dengue this year, 20 people died in the last two and a half months. In this situation, the dengue situation is expected to worsen.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the number of dengue patients exceeded 1,500 from January to March 19 this year. Of these, 20 people have died during this period. Among them nine were men and 11 were women.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen held a meeting with the mayors of the two city corporations of Dhaka on Tuesday (March 19) to discuss the issues to be taken to eliminate dengue and chikungunya.
The Health Minister has directed to keep all hospitals in the country ready to provide proper and timely treatment to dengue patients.
Somali pirates make first contact with MV Abdullah owners
Somali pirates have contacted with the owning company, Kabir Group, of the Bangladeshi-flagged ship MV Abdullah, nine days after they were taken hostage from the Indian Ocean.
Media Advisor of Kabir Group, Mizanul Islam, confirmed the matter on Wednesday (March 20). He said the pirates had started communicating. An atmosphere of discussion is being created.
The Somali pirates established the first contact after nine days of hijacking MV Abdullah with its 23 crew members.
Meanwhile, the news agency Reuters reported that the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) proposed a forceful rescue of the Bangladeshi ship and its 23 crew members. Somali police and the international navy are also preparing for the operation. However, KSRM, owned by MV Abdullah, has strongly opposed such a move. They want to resolve the crisis through negotiations.
High Commission of India hosted an Iftar in Dhaka
High Commission of India hosted an Iftar in Dhaka on 19 March 2024. The event was attended by over 400 distinguished guests from all walks of life including the government, legislature, judiciary, political parties, armed forces, civil society, academia, business, media and culture.
In his welcome remarks, High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted the significance of Iftar in promoting the spirit of brotherhood and humanity. He underlined the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Bangladesh and reaffirmed commitment to further enrich the special and multifaceted ties, which are rooted in the shared sacrifices of 1971. High Commissioner noted that the Iftar gathering also symbolized the deep bonds of people-to-people ties that form the very foundation of India-Bangladesh relations.
Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament, Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Minister of Religious Affairs of Bangladesh Md. Faridul Haque Khan was the guest of honour.
Eid rush: Advance bus ticket sale begins
The sale of advance bus tickets on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr has started from today (March 22). Passengers can collect tickets from different counters in the capital.
Ramesh Chandra Ghosh, Chairman of Bangladesh Bus Truck Owners' Association, confirmed the matter on Friday (March 22).
According to Bangladesh Bus Truck Owners' Association, advance tickets will be available at all inter-district bus counters from Friday morning. At the same time, passengers can collect advance tickets online.
Ramesh Chandra Ghosh said that bus fares will be charged as per the fixed fare of BRTA. No extra fare can be charged outside the fare list. All bus owners have been instructed to do so.
Meanwhile, 'busbd.com.bd', an associate of the bus companies' online ticket sales, said in a special notice that advance bus tickets on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr will be sold online from today (March 22).
Prices of all daily commodities hike except vegetables
After 10 days of Ramadan, some relief has started to return to the market. Prices of some commodities, including vegetables, have fallen. However, the prices of essential commodities including rice, pulses, sugar are still high.
On Friday (March 22) morning, in the capital's Karwan Bazar, Hatirpool, and various kitchen markets, it was seen that in addition to vegetables, the prices of onion, garlic and eggs have fallen. The price of chicken has also decreased.
In various markets, it is found that the brinjal are being sold at Tk 60-80 per kg, which was Tk 80-100 at the beginning of Ramadan. At the beginning of Ramadan, the price of cucumber, which was above Tk 100, is now being sold at Tk 40 to 60.
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.
