Dhaka, March 24 – The government shut down all local, mail and commuter train services from Tuesday to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Bangladesh.
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Fighting coronavirus: It’s time to invest in universal public health
By Isabel Ortiz and Thomas Stubbs NEW YORK and LONDON, Mar 23 2020 (IPS) – Austerity policies pushed by international financial institutions have weakened public health systems, despite current financial support packages, condemning many people to die. As health systems…
Fisherfolk fix both food and climate by closing fishing grounds
By Kanis Dursin JAKARTA, Mar 23 2020 (IPS) – Samsul sounded very happy last Monday (Mar. 16) when recounting his experience of catching crabs worth more than $60 in a single day. “I hauled over 12 kilograms of crabs on…
Coronavirus and water: A round-up of global advice
The outbreak of a respiratory illness, known as COVID-19, continues to spread around the world. With one of the primary pieces of advice to regularly wash hands thoroughly to prevent the transfer of the disease, it means more than ever…
Coronavirus crisis: Now is the hour of Modern Monetary Theory
by Peter Bofinger on 23rd March 2020 @PeterBofinger Peter Bofinger argues MMT provides intellectual justification for a ‘whatever it takes’ fiscal response to potentially the biggest global postwar economic challenge.
Armed Forces called in to assist civil administration
Dhaka, March 23 – The Armed Forces have been called in to assist the civil administration in the fight against the deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Steps inadequate to deal with coronavirus: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, March 23 – Gonoforum on Monday alleged that the government’s steps to tackle the coronavirus situation in the country are very inadequate as it wasted too much of valued time to take preparations to overcome the disaster. In a…
BD garment exporters want shipments, production till July
So far $1.5bn lost impacting lives of 1.2mn workers, says BGMEA President Dhaka, March 23 – Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the international community and brands to take in all their goods and allow shipments and…
Global Covid- 19 death toll hits 14,655
Dhaka, March 23 – The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has reached 14,655 globally on Monday. It has so far infected 337,570 people around the world, according to worldometer.
All supermarkets, malls to remain shut from Mar 25 to 31
Dhaka, March 23 – All the shopping complexes and malls across the country will remain closed from March 25 to 31 as part of an effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Policeman, suspected robber injured in Gazipur ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, March 23 – A policeman and a suspected robber sustained gunshot wounds in an alleged gunfight between two groups in Rajendrapur on Sunday night.
Anti-bacterial sprays on Sylhet City roads to check virus
Sylhet, March 23 – Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) has started to spray anti-bacterial medicine on city roads to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
World Water Day India 2020: Top Positive Stories from Farmers
March 21, 2020 SANDRP The theme for World Water Day 2020 is ‘Water and Climate Change’. Indeed the changing climate has been altering the weather system in multiple ways. Extreme weather events like flash floods, intense heat, prolonged droughts, intense…
Water resources essential part of solution to climate change
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Simple self-check for coronavirus infection
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করোনা ভাইরাস নিয়ে সরকার দলীয় মন্ত্রীদের বক্তব্য শিষ্টচার বহির্ভূত -আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব প্রিন্সিপাল মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ বলেছেন, করোনা ভাইরাস নিয়ে সরকার দলীয় মন্ত্রীদের বক্তব্য শিষ্টাচার বহির্ভূত। তিনি বলেন, করোনা ভাইরাস নিয়ে নোংরা রাজনীতি পরিহার করে দেশ, ইসলাম ও জনগণের কল্যাণে কাজ করতে হবে। তিনি এক প্রভাবশালী মন্ত্রীর, ‘করোনা…
ছোঁয়াছে করোনা সংক্রমণ প্রতিরোধে কার কী করণীয়?
– ডাঃ জাফরুল্লাহ্ চৌধুরী। ‘মহামারী আল্লাহর আযাব’- হযরত আয়েশা (রা.)। ‘মহামারী পীড়িত গ্রাম বা শহরে প্রবেশ নিষেধ। পক্ষান্তরে কেউ যদি পূর্বে আক্রান্ত জায়গায় থাকে, তাহলে সেখান থেকে পলায়ন করা নিষিদ্ধ। মহামারী আক্রান্ত এলাকা থেকে পলায়ন জিহাদের ময়দান থেকে পলায়ন তুল্য…
Chittagong road crash death toll climbs to 15
Chittagong, March 22 – Three more people, injured in a road accident at Padua in Lohagara Upazila on Saturday night, died at the hospital, taking the death toll from the incident to 15.
Palestinians report 1st cases of coronavirus in Gaza Strip
Gaza City, AP/UNB, March 22 – The Palestinian Health Ministry announced early Sunday that two residents who returned recently from Pakistan to the Gaza Strip tested positive for the coronavirus, the first cases to be diagnosed in the Palestinian enclave.
Ctg doctor arrested for spreading rumour over coronavirus
Chittagong, March 22 – Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested a doctor on charges of spreading rumours over coronavirus via Facebook messenger from Prabartak area in the port city on Saturday.
Bangladesh decides to keep factories open amid virus scare
Dhaka, March 22 – The government on Saturday decided to keep all factories across Bangladesh open even as the health authorities reported new cases and confirmed the second death from coronavirus.
Poland quadruples solar energy output – 5th largest producer in EU
The European Union increased its solar energy market by more than 100% making 2019 the most successful year so far. Being one of the five countries contributing to this growth the most, Poland has almost quadrupled its solar capacities in…
Truck hits human hauler on Ctg-Cox’s Bazar Highway: 12 dead
Chitttagong, March 21 – At least 12 people were killed and two others injured in a fatal road accident at Padua in Lohagara Upazila on Saturday night as a truck hit a human hauler coming from the opposite direction.
Never Give up on Women’s Rights – Edna Ismail
By IPS International Desk NEW YORK, Mar 20 2020 (IPS) – For Dr Edna Adan Ismail maternal health and midwifery is deeply personal. In an interview with Women Deliver Young Leader Musu Bakoto Sawo, Ismail recalls her mother’s devasting experiences…
অনতিবিলম্বে সারাদেশে জরুরী অবস্হা ঘোষনার জন্য জোর দাবী
গণফোরামের (বিদ্রোহী গ্রুপ) মুখপাত্র ও দলের নির্বাহী সভাপতি এড. সুব্রত চৌধুরী এক বিবৃতিতে করোনা ভাইরাসের ভয়াবহ বিবেচনা করে অনতিবিলম্বে সারাদেশে জরুরী অবস্হা ঘোষনার জন্য সরকারের প্রতি জোর দাবী জানান ।
দিনমুজুর, খেটে খাওয়া মানুষের জন্য বিনামূল্যে খাদ্য সরবরাহের ব্যবস্থা করুন
দিনমুজুর, খেটে খাওয়া ক্ষেতমুজুর, নির্মান শ্রমিক, র্গামেন্টস শিল্পে নিয়োজিত শ্রমজীবী ও স্বল্প আয়ের দুঃস্থ মানুষের জন্য করোনা ভাইরাস সংক্রমন জনিত সময়ে বিনামূল্যে খাদ্য সরবরাহের ব্যবস্থা করুন। মজুতদার, দ্রব্যমূল্যের কৃত্রিম সংকট সৃষ্টিকারী মুনাফা লোভীদের কঠোর হস্তে দমন করুন।
করোনা ভাইরাসে আতঙ্কিত না হয়ে সতর্ক হতে হবে -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, করোনা ভাইরাসে আতঙ্কিত না হয়ে সতর্ক হতে হবে এবং বেশি বেশি তওবা ও ইস্তেগফার করতে হবে।
Italy sees biggest day-to-day rise in coronavirus deaths
Rome, AP/UNB, March 21 – Italy has recorded its highest day-to-day-rise in the number of deaths of people infected with the new coronavirus.
China’s Wuhan provides hope for rest of the world: WHO chief
Geneva, Xinhua/UNB, March 21 – Wuhan, the epicentre of COVID-19 outbreak in China, provides hope for the rest of the world that even the most severe situation of COVID-19 can be turned around, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said…
Dhaka’s air worst again in AQI even after shower: Citizens at risk
Dhaka, March 21 – Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka topped the list of cities with the worst air in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday morning even though the city experienced brief shower on the evening before.