By Osamu Kusumoto TOKYO, May 5 2020 (IPS) – The new coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to wreak havoc across the world, as the number of infections and deaths rapidly rise. It has the potential to infect anybody regardless of age or…
Year: 2020
COVID-19 lockdown risks 1.4 mn extra TB deaths: study
The global lockdown caused by COVID-19 risks a “devastating” surge in tuberculosis cases, with nearly 1.4 million additional deaths from the world’s biggest infectious killer by 2025, new research showed Wednesday.
Disney to see at least $1.4 bn impact from coronavirus
Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it will see an impact of some $1.4 billion from the coronavirus in the current fiscal quarter as a result of a massive hit to its theme parks and other operations.
Shoaib Akhtar says would coach any nation- even India
Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar said he is ready to coach fast bowlers from any country — even if an offer from arch-rivals India came his way.
White House readies to scrap Trump’s coronavirus task force
In the latest sign that the Trump administration no longer considers the coronavirus pandemic its top daily priority, the White House is set to disband the emergency task force handling the outbreak.
Covid-19 makes universal digital access, coop essential: ITU
5 May 2020 – As the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes the way in which we work, keep in touch, go to school and shop for essentials – across the world – it has never been more important to bridge the digital…
Covid-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh: Incident-triggered neglect
Prof. Dr. Md. Belal Hossain ‘Virus’ is from a Greek word meaning ‘poison’ that was initially described by Edward Jenner in 1798. A virus is a highly contagious host-specific, non-cellular pathogenic organism, nucleoprotein particle and capable of replicating itself only…
UP chairman, 6 members suspended over irregularities in relief distribution
The Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Ministry has suspended a Union Parishad (UP) chairman and six UP members over irregularities in relief distribution. LGRD Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday. So far, 49 public representatives have…
Flight operation to remain suspended till May 16
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab) on Tuesday extended the suspension of all international and domestic flights till May 16, aiming to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The restriction on operation of international passenger flights has been extended till…
DNCC offers free dengue tests from May 11
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is going to launch free dengue tests from May 11. “Mobile courts will be operated from May 10 and drives will be conducted from May 16 at buildings under the city corporation,” DNCC Public…
Buddha Purnima Wednesday
Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday. Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha. On this day in 563 BC, Buddha was born as Siddhartha…
AP wins Pulitzer for Kashmir photo; finalist on Haiti photos
The Associated Press was honored Monday for its international photojournalism, awarded the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography as seen in gripping images of life in Indian-controlled Kashmir and being named a finalist in breaking news photography for coverage of violent…
‘Listen to seniors’ advice, then decide for yourself’: Mashrafe to Tamim
Bangladesh’s most successful captain in ODI cricket Mashrafe bin Mortaza is looking forward to his old teammate Tamim Iqbal, also the country’s most accomplished batsman across all formats of the game, finally take the reins of leadership for the Tigers…
RU Journalism Dept teacher Mahbubur Rahman passes away
Rajshahi, May 05 – Dr Mahbubur Rahman Rasel (36), associate professor, Rajshahi University Mass Communication and Journalism Department, died on Monday night at around 3 am.
Huawei launches 5G-powered Wi-Fi 6 routers
Huawei launched ten all-new air engine Wi-Fi 6 series models for the Asia Pacific region which are ideal for laying a high-quality fully-wireless campus.
BNP is infected with ‘virus of criticism’: Quader
DHAKA, May 5, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the BNP’s politics is infected with the ‘virus of criticism against the government’.
16 Sylhet Osmany Medical College Hospital interns infected
Six interns of 53rd batch of the Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital (SOMCH) tested positive for coronavirus on Monday night.
BNP against reopening of shops, shopping malls
BNP on Tuesday opposed the decision of reopening shops and shopping malls, saying the government is pushing the country towards a serious danger with its failure to enforce social distancing rules.
Operate shops, shopping malls 10am-4pm: Commerce Ministry
Businessmen will be allowed to keep shops and shopping malls open for six hours from 10am to 4pm every day from May 10, after maintaining health guidelines during the general holidays.
Educational institutions in BD 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. source: UNB
Dhaka reports record 786 virus cases, 193 recoveries Tuesday
Bangladesh recorded the highest number of single-day coronavirus cases on Tuesday as 786 more people got infected in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 10,929.
Coronavirus : Telemedicine service stopped in Natore
Telemedicine service was stopped at Lalpur Upazila Health Complex as a health worker tested positive for coronavirus on Monday night.
Nicolas Cage to star in ‘Tiger King’ series
Nicolas Cage will star in a scripted television series about flamboyant “Tiger King” zookeeper Joe Exotic, his publicist told AFP Tuesday. The Oscar-winning US actor will also executive produce the show based on a magazine article about Exotic, who recently…
Boro paddy harvesting begins in Mymensingh
Mymensingh, May 5: The harvesting of Boro paddy has begun with some early varieties in Mymensingh.
Ronaldo returns to Turin after coronavirus lockdown
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo flew back to Italy on Monday after almost two months in coronavirus lockdown in his native Portugal.
Health Ministry to appoint 2,654 health workers
Dhaka, May 5: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be appointed 2,654 health workers at different hospitals under Directorate General of Health Services through outsourcing.
Coronavirus: 112 people recover among 188 in Kishoregaj
A total of 112 among 188 coronavirus-infected patients made recovery so far in the district while four more people tested positive for the virus on Monday night.’
EU draft for WHA on “COVID-19 Response” lacks clarity: CSOs
Geneva, 4 May (TWN) – The European Union’s draft resolution on “COVID-19 Response” for the upcoming Seventy-third World Health Assembly (WHA) lacks clarity on the way forward with regard to shortages on access to medical products, according to civil society…
Mango growers worried over marketing amid virus restrictions
Chapainawabganj, May 05 – Mango growers in Chapainawabganj, known as the mango capital of the country, are passing their days in great worries as the marketing of their produce has become uncertain amid the restrictions imposed to slow down coronavirus…
Public health and epidemics
By Jan Lundius STOCKHOLM / ROME, Apr 30 2020 (IPS) – For some time Wuhan in China and Lombardy in Italy were epicentres of the COVID-19 virus, something that has changed when the contagion is spreading fast in the US.…