The Daily Sky

Virtual human chain forms demanding rise of tobacco tax

Staff Correspondent: Around 100 anti-tobacco activists all around the country formed a virtual human chain on May 5 demanding imposition of specific tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products

26 killed as speedboat collides with bulkhead on Padma: Probe body formed

Madaripur Correspondent: At least 26 passengers were killed when a speedboat collided with a sand-laden bulkhead stalled on the Padma River at Shibchar in Madaripur. Six people have been rescued

Govt allows ply public transports for inter district from May 6

Staff Correspondent: Public transports have been allowed to ply between districts from May 6 “subject to conditions” complying with health hygiene rules, said Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam. He told

Coronavirus: 65 die, 1739 infected in 24 hours

Desk Report: The death toll from coronavirus has reached 11,644 as 65 more people died from the disease in the last 24 hours. Besides, 1,739 more tested positive for the

‘Lockdown’ to be extended till May 16

Staff Correspondent: The ongoing nationwide lockdown or restrictions on public movement has been extended till May 16 in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus infections in the country.

Over 2,000 Chemical businesses running illegally in Old Dhaka

Special Correspondent Despite frequent fire incidents, over 2,000 factories and warehouses have been running brisk business illegally at Old Dhaka for long that posing serious risk of deadly fire. On