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11 April 2021

This will be the second full-scale suspension of international flight operations in Bangladesh amid a new wave of Covid infections Bangladesh suspends international flights from 14 April, except Cargo

Dhaka, Bangladesh::The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has decided...

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The South African variant, B.1.351, was found to make up about 1% of all the COVID-19 cases across all the people studied, according to the study by Tel Aviv University and Israel’s largest healthcare provider, Clalit. South African variant can ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine, Israeli study says

The European Medicines Authority (EMA) said five people who had the jab developed capillary leak syndrome on the continent. New blood condition linked to AstraZeneca jab as J&J vaccine is investigated over blood clots

By Tammy Hughes Another potentially fatal blood condition has been...

People are being encouraged to watch the salutes, which will be broadcast both online and on TV.

Prince Philip: Gun salutes to be fired across UK to mark Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘legacy of indomitable spirit’

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All UK government buildings have been told to fly official flags at half-mast in tribute to the duke until 08:00 BST on the day after the duke's funeral.

Prince Philip:Tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

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John Kerry highly appreciated Bangladesh’s excellent adaptation and mitigation efforts. He said that Bangladesh had shown amazing resilience to climate change despite many adversities. He also praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her leadership in the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

Bangladesh and US to work together to address the challenge of climate change

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Holder of the seized account becomes deprived of spending his own money

Bank account should be seized only on high officials’ instruction: Moshiur Rahman

A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces

A WB book titled "Living in the Light- The Bangladesh Solar Home System Story", launched on Thursday, documents how off-grid solar electrification has been mainstreamed to a large segment of the population living in rural areas.

Bangladesh boasts largest solar power programme, offering clean energy to 20m

During the meeting, Indian Chief of Army Staff handed over one lakh doses of Covid-19 Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine to General Aziz

Indian Chief of Army Staff calls on Bangladeshi Chief of Army Staff

Bangla News: East London News

পপলারের তরুণ মোহাম্মদ চৌধুরী আস্ট্রাজেনেকা নেয়ার পর ব্লাড ক্লটে ইন্টেনসিভ কেয়ার থেকে যেভাবে বেচে ফিরলেন(ভিডিও)

The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh or icddr,b initiated the study in December 2020 in collaboration with the government’s disease control agency IEDCR and the Directorate General of Health Services or DGHS.

South African variant became widespread in Bangladesh in mid-March: icddr,b study

A third coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out in the UK, which has bought 17 million doses - enough for 8.5 million people.

Moderna vaccine has arrived in the UK – here’s everything you need to know about it

* Bangladesh News

Bangla News From Khulna কেএমপি’র মাসিক অপরাধ পর্যালোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত

ইমন শেখ, খুলনা প্রতিনিধি। খুলনা মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশের মাসিক অপরাধ পর্যালোচনা...

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Bangla News From Dhaka, Bangladesh: Special Correspondent

বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত হলো বহুজাতিক সেমিনার ‘আর্মি চিফ’স কনক্লেভ

Locals spotted the smaller whale about 500 meters south, where the first dead giant whale was spotted on Friday.

Another dead whale washed ashore in Cox’s Bazar

Holder of the seized account becomes deprived of spending his own money

Bank account should be seized only on high officials’ instruction: Moshiur Rahman

Bangla News from Jhenaidaha ঝিনাইদহের এক কলেজ থেকেই মেডিকেলে পড়ার সুযোগ পেল ৫ শিক্ষার্থী

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No personal matter was discussed in today's meeting Hefazat will not interfere in Mamunul’s personal matter

This will be the second full-scale suspension of international flight operations in Bangladesh amid a new wave of Covid infections Bangladesh suspends international flights from 14 April, except Cargo

* Bangladeshi Community

CPRMB takes up recent Sulla attack on Hindus with UK govt

The two brothers who allegedly killed their family members were very smart and good at their studies, said villagers

Texas family carnage: Father was ever proud of his two sons

News From Washington DC,USA

Washington DC mayor declares March 26 as ‘Bangladesh Day’

A Niazi in 1971, A Niazi is now

The latest advisory will be effective from midnight (00:01 Hours Bangladesh time) on 31 March 2021.

Latest travel advisory for Bangladesh for passengers from UK and Ireland

নিউক্যাসল বাংলাদেশী এ্যাসোসিয়েশন উদ্যোগে বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা দিবসের স্বর্ণজয়ন্তী উদযাপন

Husain Haqqani added that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is in the same league of great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela

Apologise to Bangladesh, Pakistani scholar urges his people, govt

* Environment, Health, Science & Technology

Bangla News From Dhaka, Bangladesh: Special Correspondent

বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত হলো বহুজাতিক সেমিনার ‘আর্মি চিফ’স কনক্লেভ

John Kerry highly appreciated Bangladesh’s excellent adaptation and mitigation efforts. He said that Bangladesh had shown amazing resilience to climate change despite many adversities. He also praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her leadership in the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

Bangladesh and US to work together to address the challenge of climate change

A WB book titled "Living in the Light- The Bangladesh Solar Home System Story", launched on Thursday, documents how off-grid solar electrification has been mainstreamed to a large segment of the population living in rural areas.

Bangladesh boasts largest solar power programme, offering clean energy to 20m

The ADB board is expected to approve the funds in April and subsequently sign a deal, said Pear Mohammad, an additional secretary at the ERD.

Bangladesh to receive $940m ADB loan for vaccine, healthcare service

Will be happy to share our priorities with Kerry, says FM Momen

Leaders Summit on Climate: Kerry due Apr 9 to invite PM Hasina

**Europe

25 heads of government and international agencies come together in extraordinary joint call

Global leaders unite in urgent call for international pandemic treaty

Bangla News From Ankara, Turkey

তুরস্কে আবারও সামরিক অভ্যুত্থানের পদধ্বনি

Husain Haqqani added that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is in the same league of great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela

Apologise to Bangladesh, Pakistani scholar urges his people, govt

**Photo Gallery

Dr Momen another milestone for Sylhet :: ECNEC approves project to develop Dhaka-Sylhet road

Hon MP Paul Scully with Salim

* Environment, Health, Science & Technology

Bangla News From Dhaka, Bangladesh: Special Correspondent

বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত হলো বহুজাতিক সেমিনার ‘আর্মি চিফ’স কনক্লেভ

John Kerry highly appreciated Bangladesh’s excellent adaptation and mitigation efforts. He said that Bangladesh had shown amazing resilience to climate change despite many adversities. He also praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her leadership in the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

Bangladesh and US to work together to address the challenge of climate change

A WB book titled "Living in the Light- The Bangladesh Solar Home System Story", launched on Thursday, documents how off-grid solar electrification has been mainstreamed to a large segment of the population living in rural areas.

Bangladesh boasts largest solar power programme, offering clean energy to 20m

The ADB board is expected to approve the funds in April and subsequently sign a deal, said Pear Mohammad, an additional secretary at the ERD.

Bangladesh to receive $940m ADB loan for vaccine, healthcare service

Will be happy to share our priorities with Kerry, says FM Momen

Leaders Summit on Climate: Kerry due Apr 9 to invite PM Hasina

The two-day conference includes in-person and online sessions sharing experiences and scientific lessons from Bangladesh about COVID-19; establishing a global network of public health experts to apply COVID-19 lessons to preparing for future pandemics and outbreaks; and building support for expanding the number of epidemiologists and public health experts in Bangladesh.

US ambassador lauds health experts’ effort to combat coronavirus

PM for constructing infrastructures to reap highest benefits from preferential trade

“We are increasing flights to boost the people-to-people connection,” he said after a meeting with the visiting Bhutan Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering

We are planning direct flights from Dhaka to Thimphu: Momen

**Photo Gallery

**Life Style, Fashion, Women in Power

People are being encouraged to watch the salutes, which will be broadcast both online and on TV.

Prince Philip: Gun salutes to be fired across UK to mark Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘legacy of indomitable spirit’

All UK government buildings have been told to fly official flags at half-mast in tribute to the duke until 08:00 BST on the day after the duke's funeral.

Prince Philip:Tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

Bangla News: East London News

পপলারের তরুণ মোহাম্মদ চৌধুরী আস্ট্রাজেনেকা নেয়ার পর ব্লাড ক্লটে ইন্টেনসিভ কেয়ার থেকে যেভাবে বেচে ফিরলেন(ভিডিও)

Bangla News from Twitter

প্রসঙ্গ ইংল্যান্ড ক্রিকেটার জঙ্গি- তসলিমা নাসরিনকে কড়া জবাব ইংলিশ ক্রিকেটারদের

The funding was supposed to be done by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank

Graft claims halt projects to set up ICUs, isolation centres

"Once our annual average growth rate was 2.2 per cent. Now it’s 6.9 per cent. It's an unbelievable development. Bangabandhu brought freedom and his daughter fulfilled his dreams," he said.

Extreme poverty rate to come down to 3pc by 2030, Momen hopes

UK ministers, MPs pay profound tribute to Bangabandhu, highly praise Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Bangladesh’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in London

"We're aware that our services have been restricted in Bangladesh," Facebook said in a statement. "We're working to understand more and hope to have full access restored as soon as possible."

Facebook says services restricted in Bangladesh

Members of the British-Bangladeshi diaspora joined the virtual event and paid their profound respects to the Father of the Nation and the martyrs killed on March 25 genocide and during the nine-month glorious liberation war.

London High Commission commemorates 50 years of Bangladesh Genocide calling for international recognition

PM for constructing infrastructures to reap highest benefits from preferential trade

**Sports

Bangla News from Twitter

প্রসঙ্গ ইংল্যান্ড ক্রিকেটার জঙ্গি- তসলিমা নাসরিনকে কড়া জবাব ইংলিশ ক্রিকেটারদের

Dr Momen another milestone for Sylhet :: ECNEC approves project to develop Dhaka-Sylhet road

**Life Style, Fashion, Women in Power

People are being encouraged to watch the salutes, which will be broadcast both online and on TV.

Prince Philip: Gun salutes to be fired across UK to mark Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘legacy of indomitable spirit’

All UK government buildings have been told to fly official flags at half-mast in tribute to the duke until 08:00 BST on the day after the duke's funeral.

Prince Philip:Tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

Bangla News: East London News

পপলারের তরুণ মোহাম্মদ চৌধুরী আস্ট্রাজেনেকা নেয়ার পর ব্লাড ক্লটে ইন্টেনসিভ কেয়ার থেকে যেভাবে বেচে ফিরলেন(ভিডিও)

Bangla News from Twitter

প্রসঙ্গ ইংল্যান্ড ক্রিকেটার জঙ্গি- তসলিমা নাসরিনকে কড়া জবাব ইংলিশ ক্রিকেটারদের

The funding was supposed to be done by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank

Graft claims halt projects to set up ICUs, isolation centres

"Once our annual average growth rate was 2.2 per cent. Now it’s 6.9 per cent. It's an unbelievable development. Bangabandhu brought freedom and his daughter fulfilled his dreams," he said.

Extreme poverty rate to come down to 3pc by 2030, Momen hopes

UK ministers, MPs pay profound tribute to Bangabandhu, highly praise Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Bangladesh’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in London

"We're aware that our services have been restricted in Bangladesh," Facebook said in a statement. "We're working to understand more and hope to have full access restored as soon as possible."

Facebook says services restricted in Bangladesh

Members of the British-Bangladeshi diaspora joined the virtual event and paid their profound respects to the Father of the Nation and the martyrs killed on March 25 genocide and during the nine-month glorious liberation war.

London High Commission commemorates 50 years of Bangladesh Genocide calling for international recognition

PM for constructing infrastructures to reap highest benefits from preferential trade

**Covid-19

The South African variant, B.1.351, was found to make up about 1% of all the COVID-19 cases across all the people studied, according to the study by Tel Aviv University and Israel’s largest healthcare provider, Clalit.

South African variant can ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine, Israeli study says

The European Medicines Authority (EMA) said five people who had the jab developed capillary leak syndrome on the continent.

New blood condition linked to AstraZeneca jab as J&J vaccine is investigated over blood clots

Bangla News: East London News

পপলারের তরুণ মোহাম্মদ চৌধুরী আস্ট্রাজেনেকা নেয়ার পর ব্লাড ক্লটে ইন্টেনসিভ কেয়ার থেকে যেভাবে বেচে ফিরলেন(ভিডিও)

The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh or icddr,b initiated the study in December 2020 in collaboration with the government’s disease control agency IEDCR and the Directorate General of Health Services or DGHS.

South African variant became widespread in Bangladesh in mid-March: icddr,b study

A third coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out in the UK, which has bought 17 million doses - enough for 8.5 million people.

Moderna vaccine has arrived in the UK – here’s everything you need to know about it

The UK regulator is currently investigating a potential link between the vaccine and rare blood clots in adults.

UK trial of Oxford vaccine on children paused as regulator probes rare blood clots in adults

The funding was supposed to be done by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank

Graft claims halt projects to set up ICUs, isolation centres

Covid passport trials begin with live comedy night

Dates revealed for UK’s first ‘vaccine passport’ events

Covid-19::Bangladesh

Seven-day lockdown from Monday: Quader

International visitors who have left or transited through those nations in the previous 10 days will be barred from entering.

Pakistan, Kenya, Bangladesh and the Philippines added to England’s travel ‘red list’

**Video

Shamprotik Episode 13

London Radio Weekly Show

Channel 8 news

London Radio Podcast

Live: London Times News

Bollywood Actor Salman Khan in London

Ford Square Mosque, London Live by London Times

Beautiful Quran reciting by Quari Habib Ullah Belali

Dr Momen another milestone for Sylhet :: ECNEC approves project to develop Dhaka-Sylhet road

RT HON NICKY MORGAN MP with Salim

Hon MP Paul Scully with Salim

**Politics

No personal matter was discussed in today's meeting

Hefazat will not interfere in Mamunul’s personal matter

Bangla News From Ankara, Turkey

তুরস্কে আবারও সামরিক অভ্যুত্থানের পদধ্বনি

He appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership in demonstrating "extraordinary active generosity" which, he thinks, is very expensive for Bangladesh

US focuses on Myanmar issues; lauds Bangladesh’s extraordinary generosity

Saudi leadership reiterates support to Jordan King Abdullah II, Crown Prince Hussein

Jordan accuses Prince Hamzah of plot to destabilise kingdom

A Niazi in 1971, A Niazi is now

Husain Haqqani added that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is in the same league of great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela

Apologise to Bangladesh, Pakistani scholar urges his people, govt

Nurul Islam further said, "Those involved in killing our activists must be brought under trial. And the families of the victims should be compensated,"

Hartal not extended, Hefazat to stage protest on 2 April

Chottogram News in Bangla, from Chottogram, Hathazari

অভিনব এক প্রতিরোধ ব্যবস্থা, সড়কে ইট দিয়ে পাঁচ ফুট দেয়াল, মানুষের ভোগান্তি

A boy reported by local media to be as young as five was among at least 29 people killed in Mandalay

More than 90 killed in Myanmar in one of bloodiest days of protests

Clash erupted around 6pm when the protesters assembled at Nandapur Bazar for holding a protest rally

5 killed as clash with Police-BGB-Protesters in Brahmanbaria

**Immigration

Reports suggest the government believes sending migrants to third countries for processing would comply human rights laws.

Home Secretary Priti Patel ‘considering sending asylum seekers thousands of miles away to be processed’

The project will help about 175,000 poor urban youth and low-income microentrepreneurs

WB approves $200 mn for low-income urban youths, returnee migrants

It expressed concern over the increase in online employment scams targeting Bangladesh nationals

British HC warns Bangladesh nationals on work visa scams

At least 487 women migrants have returned home in coffins in the last five years

The blind side of female remittance warriors

The researchers of Dhaka University’s Department of Peace and Conflict Studies say that a three-stage system will protect the refugees from tides and storms

Study finds Bhasan Char safe for Rohingya refugees’ inhabitation

Dr Momen another milestone for Sylhet :: ECNEC approves project to develop Dhaka-Sylhet road

**World News

This will be the second full-scale suspension of international flight operations in Bangladesh amid a new wave of Covid infections

Bangladesh suspends international flights from 14 April, except Cargo

The South African variant, B.1.351, was found to make up about 1% of all the COVID-19 cases across all the people studied, according to the study by Tel Aviv University and Israel’s largest healthcare provider, Clalit.

South African variant can ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine, Israeli study says

Bangla News From Dhaka, Bangladesh: Special Correspondent

বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত হলো বহুজাতিক সেমিনার ‘আর্মি চিফ’স কনক্লেভ

The European Medicines Authority (EMA) said five people who had the jab developed capillary leak syndrome on the continent.

New blood condition linked to AstraZeneca jab as J&J vaccine is investigated over blood clots

People are being encouraged to watch the salutes, which will be broadcast both online and on TV.

Prince Philip: Gun salutes to be fired across UK to mark Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘legacy of indomitable spirit’

All UK government buildings have been told to fly official flags at half-mast in tribute to the duke until 08:00 BST on the day after the duke's funeral.

Prince Philip:Tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

Bangla News From Ankara, Turkey

তুরস্কে আবারও সামরিক অভ্যুত্থানের পদধ্বনি

John Kerry highly appreciated Bangladesh’s excellent adaptation and mitigation efforts. He said that Bangladesh had shown amazing resilience to climate change despite many adversities. He also praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her leadership in the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

Bangladesh and US to work together to address the challenge of climate change

He appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership in demonstrating "extraordinary active generosity" which, he thinks, is very expensive for Bangladesh

US focuses on Myanmar issues; lauds Bangladesh’s extraordinary generosity

A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces

**Economy

Holder of the seized account becomes deprived of spending his own money

Bank account should be seized only on high officials’ instruction: Moshiur Rahman

A WB book titled "Living in the Light- The Bangladesh Solar Home System Story", launched on Thursday, documents how off-grid solar electrification has been mainstreamed to a large segment of the population living in rural areas.

Bangladesh boasts largest solar power programme, offering clean energy to 20m

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) in partnership with the D-8 Chamber of Commerce and Industries (D-8 CCI) organised the event.

D8 Business Forum eyes $500b trade among members

The funding was supposed to be done by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank

Graft claims halt projects to set up ICUs, isolation centres

The ADB board is expected to approve the funds in April and subsequently sign a deal, said Pear Mohammad, an additional secretary at the ERD.

Bangladesh to receive $940m ADB loan for vaccine, healthcare service

On the occasion, Minister of Transport and Chairman of the Saudi Railways Organization Eng. Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser expressed appreciation for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince for their limitless support to the transport sector.

Haramain High-Speed Railways begins Operations Today

He took part in the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting virtually held today in Colombo, Sri Lanka and made this urge

Foreign Minister urges Members to expedite BIMSTEC process

Customers who hold bitcoin, ether, bitcoin cash and litecoin in PayPal digital wallets will now be able to convert their holdings into fiat currencies at checkouts to make purchases, the company said.

PayPal launches crypto checkout service

"Once our annual average growth rate was 2.2 per cent. Now it’s 6.9 per cent. It's an unbelievable development. Bangabandhu brought freedom and his daughter fulfilled his dreams," he said.

Extreme poverty rate to come down to 3pc by 2030, Momen hopes

This funding is in addition to the over $260 million Australia has provided to the humanitarian response for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh since 2017

Australian FM pledges $10m emergency assistance to Rohingya camp fire victims