Australia to challenge UNESCO downgrade of Great Barrier Reef
Environmental campaigners said the decision highlighted Australia’s lack of action to curb the carbon emissions which contribute to global warming.
Grave concerns raised about China at UN rights council
More than 40 countries led by Canada voiced grave concerns at the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday about China’s actions in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet — triggering a fierce backlash from Beijing.
World needs holistic approach for post-Covid recovery: PM
‘We need an inclusive, sustainable and holistic recovery plan for shared prosperity. In order to ensure sustainable and equitable order after the pandemic, we need whole-of-the-world approach now,’ she said while addressing the Qatar Economic Forum on a virtual platform.
Bangladesh-origin candidate elected councilor in Finland
He was elected as a Kerava councilor for the first time in 2017.
Covid situation worsens, 76 more die in Bangladesh
The test positivity rate kept climbing in Khulna division as well with eight of the division’s 10 districts reporting about 45 per cent or higher positivity rate with the overall divisional rate reaching 45 per cent on the day.
Curbs in 7 dists around Dhaka largely ignored
Widespread violation marred the first day of the fresh restrictions on public movement and activities in seven districts of Dhaka division on Tuesday to contain the surge in Covid infections while the middle and low-middle income groups of people were the worst sufferers.
Judge dismiss most claims over suing Trump
St John’s Episcopal church, which is across the street from Lafayette Park, had been defaced with graffiti and damaged in a fire during demonstrations the night before.
Masks no longer mandatory from June 28: Italy minister
Facemasks will no longer be compulsory outdoors in Italy, one of the countries in Europe worst hit by the coronavirus, from June 28, the health ministry said Monday.
28 die in Covid units in Rajshshi, Khulna, Satkhira
A total of five patients having symptoms of Covid infection died at Covid units of Satkhira Medical College Hospital during the time, New Age correspondent in Satkhira, quoting SMCH superintendent Kudrat-e-Khuda, reported.
102 Bangladesh nationals detained in Malaysia
Aged between 20s and 50s, the detainees consisted of 280 men and 29 women of various nationalities—Indonesian, Bangladeshis, Myanmar national, Vietnamese and Indian, according to Malaysian online Bernama.com.
