Prime Minister Chung tells the world his country has managed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus strain By ANDREW SALMONMARCH 27, 2020 Chung Sye-kyun was not exactly triumphalist, but there was an air of undeniable pride as South…
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COVID-19 in the Time of Insecurity
By HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan AMMAN, Jordan, Mar 26 2020 (IPS) – Humankind has outlived multiple pandemics in the course of world history. The kingdoms and states of Central and Western Europe…
WHO-business joint COVID-19 letter to G-20 raises concerns
New Delhi, 27 March (K M Gopakumar) – A joint letter from the World Health Organization and private business to the G-20 leaders on the response to COVID 19 and its economic fallout raises concerns.
Many Muslim nations shut mosques to prevent Covid-19 spread
Dhaka, March 27 – With Covid-19 cases increasing across the world, Muslim majority countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Malaysia and others have shut down their mosques to curb any further spread of the coronavirus.
Bangladesh increases target groups to test for coronavirus
Dhaka, March 27 – The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has changed the pattern of collecting sample for test to find out if anyone becomes patient of COVID-19 as well as infected with the novel coronavirus.
Two physicians among four new corona positive cases: IEDCR
Four more people, including two doctors, have been diagnosed with Covid-19 disease in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 48.
Coronavirus: Global death toll passes 24,000; infected 532009
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 24,083 globally as of Friday. It has so far infected 532,009 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Coronavirus: Pangolins found to carry related strains
Smuggled pangolins have been found to carry viruses closely related to the one sweeping the world. Scientists say the sale of the animals in wildlife markets should be strictly prohibited to minimise the risk of future outbreaks.
World Bank, IMF call for debt relief to poorest Countries
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2020— The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund have issued the following joint statement to the G20 concerning debt relief for the poorest countries:
Covid-19 a universal catastrophe
Mohd Siddiqur Rahman. May I have your few minutes out of your valuable day to have glimpse over what is going on in my mind and emotion around COVID -19 pandemic that already affected 198 countries, and as of now…
Hungary’s Orban uses pandemic to seize unlimited power
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has seized the COVID-19 pandemic to undermine fundamental principles of democracy and rule of law in a way that is hard to reconcile as necessary for public health.
Prudent economic recovery plan must after virus scare: Experts
Dhaka, March 26 – As coronavirus has started taking its toll on the country’s economy alongside the public health, economists think the government needs to immediately work out a well-thought-out recovery plan and action programmes to tackle the toxic impact…
BGMEA recommends closure of factories
Dhaka, March 26 – President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq urged the owners to consider the closure of their factories as the nation is fighting to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Keep Covid-19 from circling back around globe: UN appeal
25 March 2020, Humanitarian Aid To confront the unprecedented worldwide challenge posed by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, top UN officials on Wednesday launched a massive humanitarian appeal to mitigate its impact, particularly on fragile countries with weak health systems.
Jute mill worker killed in Dinajpur cop firing
Dinajpur, March 26 – A jute mill worker was killed as police opened fire during a demonstration by jute mill workers in Biral Upazila on Wednesday night demanding that their arrears be cleared.
PM Hasina declares Tk 50 bn stimulus package for industries
Dhaka, March 26 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday termed the fight against coronavirus a “war” and urged people to stay at their homes to discharge their responsibilities at this critical time.
Coronavirus: Global death toll passes 21,000
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 21,283 globally as of Thursday. It has so far infected 471,053 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Prince Charles tests Coronavirus positive but ‘remains in good health’
The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has announced. Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, a spokesman said, adding that the Duchess of Cornwall, 72, has been tested but…
How to Support Restaurants, Farmers, Workers During COVID-19
Danielle Nierenberg As I wrote to you last week, like so many of you, I’m grounded. Hunkering down with my husband and trying to stay calm and healthy — and I hope you, your friends, and your loved ones are,…
কর্মহীন ও আশ্রয়হীন মানুষের জন্য ফ্রি খাবারের ব্যবস্থা করতে হবে -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, করোনা ভাইরাসের জন্য সারাদেশ লকডাউনের নির্দেশ দেয়া হয়েছে কিন্তু ঢাকাসহ সারাদেশের ভাসমান মানুষের জন্য সরকার কী ব্যবস্থা করেছে?
করোনাভাইরাস প্রতিরোধে ন্যাপের সুরক্ষা সামগ্রী বিতরণ
আজ বুধবার দুপুর ১১ টায় এবং গতকাল বিকাল চারটায় বাংলাদেশ ন্যাশনাল আওয়ামী পার্টি (ন্যাপ) কেন্দ্রীয় নেতৃবৃন্দ কামরাঙ্গীচরের নয়াগাঁও, হাসান নগর, ভিটা বাজার, ভান্ডারি মোড়, চৌরা¯তা মোড়, হাজারীবাগের কোমপানির ঘাট এলাকায় নিম্ন আয়ের মানুষের মধ্যে করোনাভাইরাস প্রতিরোধে সুরক্ষা সামগ্রী হিসেবে ১…
C’wealth develops tracker to help countries monitor coronavirus
The Commonwealth has developed a coronavirus tracker that shows daily cases in member countries. The tracker collects data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and shows the total confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the affected member countries.
Prices paid in the war against coronavirus
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The entire human race is in the grip of the coronavirus scare. The invisible enemy is so dreadful and deadly that even the frontline warriors including doctors and nurses are among its victims. Not even Chinese doctor…
Care for health workers, frontline soldiers against Covid-19
By Mutahi Kagwe and Siddharth Chatterjee NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 2020 (IPS) – Many soldiers have seen first-hand the horrors of war and, terrifying though it often was, they knew who they were fighting, and could recognise their enemy. The…
Gather allies, partners to protect people, economy: DCCI
Dhaka, March 25 – The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged the government to bring together its global allies and partners in a coordinated endeavour in a bid to protect the people and economy from the adverse…
Coronavirus global death toll jumps to 18,895
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 18,895 globally as of Wednesday.It has so far infected 422,629 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Itna sannata kyon hai bhai?
Sudhirendar Sharma During these corona time when all of us are forced into locked seclusion I wonder how would anyone respond to Imam Saab’s innocent query itna sannata kyon hai bhai? Come on, don’t ask me what sense does it…
Time is running out fast, says Dr Yunus
I want to draw everyone’s attention to time. It is running out fast. With every passing moment, we are losing the opportunity we still have.
India goes under 21-day lockdown Wednesday
New Delhi, AP/UNB, March 24 – India will begin the world’s largest lockdown on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in a TV address, warning citizens to stay inside or risk inviting the pandemic into their homes, and pledging $2…
Malaria drugs’ promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages
Dhaka, March 24 – Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump. But the evidence that they may help is thin, and a run on the drugs is complicating access for…