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Amphan aftermath: 2,000 schools damaged

About 2,000 educational institutions have been partially or completely damaged in super cyclone Amphan that ravaged the country's coastal areas on May 20. Of them, around 1,500 were secondary level and 500 were primary level schools, officials concerned said in their primary estimation. Most of th

Any inconsistency in electricity bills to be adjusted with next month’s bill: Power Division

If there is any inconsistency in electricity bills, it will be adjusted with the next month’s bills, said the Power Division in a clarification on Saturday against the backdrop of media report that consumers are receiving overstated power bills. In the clarification, the Power Division said that

Covid-19: BYLC ramps up online education program

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), the country’s first leadership institute, has unveiled the new platform of its online learning academy, BYLCx, with 45 free courses making online learning more accessible to youth all across Bangladesh. The online courses have been made available for free

Cyclone Amphan badly damages parts of Sundarbans

Super cyclone Amphan battered West Bengal and Bangladesh’s coastal area and badly damaged parts of the Sundarbans, a UNESCO world heritage site. Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, spreads across India and Bangladesh and is known for its unique flora and fauna. West Bengal's prin

Amphan kills 10 people in Bangladesh

At least 10 people died as Super Cyclone Amphan battered the coastal areas of Bangladesh leaving a trail of destruction before weakening gradually, authorities said. Health Emergency Operations control room confirmed the death of 10 people - two each in Patuakhali, Bhola and Jessore districts and o

Cyclone Amphan likely to make landfall by 8pm

Cyclone ‘Amphan’ is likely to make landfall on the coast by 8pm tonight, with a 180-200 kph wind speed at its centre. The maritime ports of Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist great danger signal number 10 while Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar great danger signal number 9. At 3 pm on Wednesday,

Holy Shab-e-Qadr tonight

Muslims across the country are set to observe the holy Shab-e-Qadr or Lailatul Qadr on Wednesday night. According to the holy Quran, Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Decree, is better than 1,000 nights as the angels and the spirit descend therein, by the permission of Almighty Allah with all decrees. T

Cyclone Amphan begins landfall near Sunderbans in West Bengal

Super Cyclone Amphan has begun making landfall near the Sunderbans in West Bengal with a wind speed of 155 to 165kmph gusting to 185kmph. It will cross the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast between Digha in West Bengal’s East Midnapore district and Hatiya Island in Bangladesh. “Yes it has begun landfal

PM provides more financial assistance for Qaumi madrassahs

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has provided a financial assistance of Tk 8.63 crore for more Qaumi madrassahs across the country ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

Danger signal 7 for Mongla-Payra, 6 for Chattogram-Cox's Bazar ports

Maritime ports of Mongla, and Chattogram-Cox's Bazar have been advised to lower local warning signal no. four but instead hoist danger signal numbers seven and six respectively as cyclone 'Amphan' approaches Bangladesh. Coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jhalokathi, Pirojpur, Borguna,

Mouthwash could protect against COVID-19

Mouthwash has the potential to protect against COVID-19 infection by killing the coronavirus before it can infect human cells, according to a new report. Coronaviruses belong to the class of 'enveloped viruses', meaning they are covered by a fatty layer that is vulnerable to certain chemicals. A

Financial aid for all mosques, 7,000 more Qawmi Madrasas before Eid: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said financial assistance will be provided to all mosques and another 7,000 Qwami Madrasas across the country before the Eid-ul Fitr. “I’ve already asked to prepare a list. I’ll give some financial assistance to all mosques on the occasion of Eid,” she said

National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman passes away

National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman died of old age complications at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka on Thursday. He was 83. He breathed his last at the hospital around 4:55 pm, said sources at the Prime Minister’s Office. Earlier, on May 10, Prof Dr Anisuzzana was shifted to the Combine

HSC admission process starts June 6

The online admission process for Class XI will begin from June 6 after publication of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations results this month. Sources in education said the admission process of 2020-21 education year will continue till July 24. Inter-board coordinatio

General holidays to be extended until May 30

The government has decided to extend the ongoing general holidays until May 30 to prevent the transmission of coronavirus as it continue to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day across Bangladesh. Farhad Hossain, State Minister for Public Administration, confirmed the matt

PM to launch disbursement of cash aid to 50 lakh families Thursday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to launch tomorrow the disbursement of Taka 1,250 crore cash assistance among 50 lakh poor families hit hard amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will formally inaugurate the distribution of Taka 2,500 to each of the 50 lakh

Coronavirus spreads to all districts of Bangladesh

The hill district of Rangamati became the last district of Bangladesh to report the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Four people caught the deadly virus in the district, Dr Hasan Shahriar Kabir, Chattogram divisional director of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) told Jago News on Wed

Prayers at mosques could be offered from Today

After one month of restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak, the government has decided to allow people to offer prayers, including Tarabi, at mosques from Thursday’s Zohr prayers subject to following health guidelines. The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a notification in this regard on Wednesd

Educational institutions to remain shut until May 30

All educational institutions in Bangladesh will remain shut until May 30. The secretary of secondary and higher secondary education made the announcement Tuesday, reports UNB. “Shortly, an order will be issued in this regard,” he sai