Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, the government is going to put some restrictions, including plying public transport at their half capacities and closing shops and markets by 8pm, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday. "Public buses will operate at half of their capacities while shops and shopping malls will
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No Covid lockdown right now: Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday ruled out any further Covid-induced lockdown in the country. "The covid situation in Bangladesh is under control now and there is no possibility to enforce any lockdown in the country," he told reporters after visiting the under-construction Bangladesh Institute of Health Management Building (BIHM) in
HSC exams begin in Bangladesh
After a delay of nearly seven months due to the pandemic, the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams for the academic session 2020-21 began on Thursday, following all Covid-safety protocols. Some 1399,690 students are eligible to take the high-stakes exams this year. The number was 1365,789 last year -- a
SSC exams to begin on Nov 14, HSC on Dec 2
The much-awaited Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and their equivalent examinations will begin on November 14 and December 2 respectively, maintaining health protocols. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education unveiled the schedules for the two public examinations on Monday. This year, the two public examinations could
Now it is time to open universities too
Schools, colleges to reopen on Sept 12
Primary, secondary and higher secondary educational institutions in the country will reopen on September 12 after a prolonged closure, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Friday. "The decision was taken in a joint meeting of the Education Ministry, Ministry of Primary and Mass education and the National Technical Advisory Committee held
BD-India flight operations may resume on Sept 3
Flight operations between Bangladesh and India is likely to be resumed on September 3 under the air bubble agreement signed last year to facilitate movements of passengers and goods between the two neighbouring countries. Under the bilateral air bubble pact, airlines of both the countries can operate international flights with certain
Concern over rising road crashes after lifting of lockdown
Following the lifting of lockdown or restrictions on movements, the number of road accidents and deaths has started rising in the country. Two army personnel were killed when a cement-loaded truck collided with an army pickup at Konabari in Sirajganj on Monday last. Three people were injured in the incident.
BRAC Bank regains business momentum
Regaining business momentum in the ongoing pandemic environment, BRAC Bank has posted a profit after taxes of Taka 285 crore on a standalone basis and Taka 215 crore on a consolidated basis in the January-June period of 2021. The growth is mainly driven by efficient balance sheet management, improved net interest
Govt lift curbs on transport services
To keep the wheels of the economy rolling during the ferocious second wave of the pandemic, the government Thursday allowed the resumption of all public transport services from August 19. All tourist spots, community centres, resorts and recreation facilities can also reopen but with 50% capacity from August 19 and following