Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant’s technology employees.
Year: 2020
WHO initiative for equitable access to COVID-19 tools
Austin, Texas, 27 Apr (Edward Hammond) – At a dramatic press conference on Friday (24 April) afternoon in Geneva, the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled what it calls a “landmark collaboration” that aims for “equitable global access to innovative tools…
USA plans to begin pre-Olympic meets in November
USA Swimming announced tentative dates on Monday for six meets leading to next year’s Olympic trials, with hopes of resuming some regional events as soon as August.
Cautionary signal no. one for inland river ports
DHAKA, April 28: River ports are asked to hoist cautionary signal number one as squally weather may occur over some regions of the country in the next few hours till 6 pm Tuesday.
608 more people sent to quarantine afresh in Rajshahi division
Rajshahi , April 28: As part of the present hectic efforts of bringing all the suspected people under quarantine, a total of 608 more people have been sent to home and institutional isolation afresh in all eight districts under Rajshahi…
Protect workers both now, after lockdowns ease: ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has urged governments to take action to prevent and control COVID-19 in workplace, with active involvement and dialogue with employers’ and workers’ organisations as the pressure mounts on countries to ease their lockdown restrictions
Global coronavirus death toll 211,609; cases 3,064,895
The global death toll from coronavirus reached 211,609 on Tuesday morning as countries around the world prepare to ease restrictions on movement.
Yunus mourns death of National Prof Jamilur Reza Choudhury
Dhaka, April 28 – Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammed Yunus on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the demise of National Professor Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury.
National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury passes away
Dhaka, April 28 – National Professor Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury passed away on Tuesday morning at a Dhaka hospital. He was 77.
The challenge to improve lives after the Covid-19 crisis
By Alexander Trepelkov UNITED NATIONS, Apr 27 2020 (IPS) – The SDGs, with their universal scope, interlinked nature and focus on leaving no one behind will be more essential than ever during and after this (Covid-19) crisis.
Covid-19 stimulus steps must save lives, livelihoods, nature
By Josef Settele, Sandra Díaz, Eduardo Brondizio and Peter Daszak Apr 27 2020 (IPS) – There is a single species that is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic – us. As with the climate and biodiversity crises, recent pandemics are a…
In-work poverty in times of pandemic
by Luca Ratti on 27th April 2020 @LucaRatti15 The coronavirus crisis is exacerbating in-work poverty in the EU—and a powerful raft of labour-market and welfare measures is needed for an adequate response.
Pakistan’s Umar Akmal banned for three years: PCB
LAHORE, Pakistan (BSS/AFP) – Controversial Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was banned Monday from all forms of cricket for three years after pleading guilty to failing to report match-fixing approaches, the country’s cricket board announced. Umar, who turns 30 in May,…
Nadal does’t see tennis back soon, is worried about injuries
Rafael Nadal says it will be “very difficult” for tennis to return to action any time soon and is concerned about the risk of injuries when the sport resumes. Nadal spoke in a joint interview with NBA player Pau Gasol…
Lack of fitness may cost cricketers place in national team
DHAKA (BSS)-Akram Khan, the cricket operations chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) advised the players to be fully strict on their training and fitness regardless of what happening around them. He said that once the coronavirus pandemic is over,…
Vietnam wins war against Coronavirus, stuns the world
Vietnam has surprised the world by successfully combating the coronavirus virus with only 268 infections and no deaths and started to ease lockdown restrictions on April 23 when the rest of the world except China and South Korea are struggling…
Bangladesh economy awaits a bigger blow, say Economists
Continuation of the current economic stagnation during the government-declared shutdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus will result in a grim economic outlook for Bangladesh, economists warn.
All districts to have ICUs: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government will set up Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in all districts of the country.
295 shops, houses burnt in Bandarban fire
A fire that broke out at Thanchi Bazar in Thanchi upazila of Bandarban burned down 295 shops and houses on Monday.
Army steps in to control relief distribution in Keraniganj
Army personnel have started distributing the food items under the government’s relief programme for those who became unemployed amid lockdown, in different parts of Keraniganj, on the outskirts of the capital.
Dhaka reports 497 coronavirus cases; 7 more deaths Sunday
Bangladesh’s health authorities on Monday confirmed 497 new cases and reported the deaths of seven coronavirus patients in the last 24 hours.
Grocery stores, small shops to remain open until 4pm: DMP
Grocery stores and small shops will remain open until 4 pm instead of 2 pm in the city, said the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Monday extending the operation time by two hours.
‘Media houses are not above accountability’
ARTICLE 19 condemns the sackimg of journalists amid coronavirus crisis Dhaka, April 27 – ARTICLE 19 has strongly condemned the ‘retrenchment policy for journalists’ of some media houses, including the daily Alokito Bangladesh and Gazi TV (GTV), during the crisis…
Hajj cancellation wouldn’t be the first
Ken Chitwood, AP/UNB, April 27 – Saudi Arabia has urged Muslims to delay their plans for the hajj, amid speculation that the obligatory pilgrimage may be cancelled this year due to the coronavirus. Earlier this year, Saudi authorities halted travel…
Educational institutions to remain closed till Sept: PM
Don’t worry about loan interests, she tells businesspeople Dhaka, April 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said educational institutions in the country will remain closed till September next.
UK PM Boris Johnson to return to work Monday
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will return to work on Monday, a month after he was diagnosed with the virus.
Austalia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy start easing lockdown
With Australia’s virus curve not just flat but “crushed” – as some keen local tabloids are describing it – restrictions are easing in some areas. Currently, for the most part, Australians everywhere are still required to stay at home unless…
Govt to set up ‘dengue prevention cell’
DHAKA, April 27:The government has decided to set up a ‘Dengue Prevention Cell’ involving administrative officials with the rank of deputy secretary (DS) and lower post than the DS for creating awareness on dengue and monitoring the activities of destroying…
I’m fascinated by world of wrestling: Chris Hemsworth
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth says he is excited to play veteran WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan in the biopic, which is currently in writing stage.
German start-up in global demand with anti-virus escalators
Tanja Nickel and Katharina Obladen were still in high school when they patented an idea to disinfect escalator handrails using UV light.