UN agencies have urged the countries in the region to share responsibility to protect refugees saying this human tragedy will continue to unfold over and over again unless there are collective efforts to address interlocking issues.
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28,849 Bangladeshi expats to return home: Minister
The government on Wednesday said 28,849 expatriates, mostly from the Middle East (ME), will return home within the next couple of weeks.
Dhaka reports 790 new Covid-19 cases; 3 deaths Wednesday
Bangladesh reported 790 new cases in the last 24 hours until Wednesday, the highest daily rise since the outbreak began in the country.
Disinfect all transports on highways: Jatri Kalyan Samity
The Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers’ welfare organisation, requested the government to take immediate measures to disinfect all vehicles running on roads and highways to curb the transmission of coronavirus.
Bangladesh lifts restriction on offering prayers at mosques
After one month of restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak, the government has decided to allow people to offer prayers, including Tarabi, at mosques from Thursday’s Zohr prayers subject to following health guidelines. The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a notification in…
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.
Rangpur Kotwali Police Station locked down, 11 test positive
The Kotwali Police Station of Rangpur city was put under lockdown as 11 policemen, including the officer-in-charge, tested positive for coronavirus.
City, Meghna groups cut refined soybean oil, sugar prices
City Group and Meghna Group have reduces the wholesale price of refined soybean oil by Tk 5 per litre and sugar by Tk 3 per kg.
PM asks Railway to transport goods across country
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked Bangladesh Railway to transport goods across the country strengthening its luggage-van services during this ongoing crisis caused by novel coronavirus outbreak.
Ten members of a family test virus positive in B’baria
Ten members of a family were found infected with coronavirus at Zafarpur village in Nabinagar upazila on Monday, creating panic among local people.
Shops, shopping malls to remain open till 5 pm for Eid
The government has decided to allow keeping shops and shopping malls open till 5 pm maintaining health guidelines during the general holidays extended until May 16 considering Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr.
Dhaka reports 688 coronavirus cases, 5 deaths on Monday
Bangladesh reported its highest daily new cases on Monday with the detection of 688 patients, taking the number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 10,143.During the last 24 hours, five patients died, bringing the death toll to 182.
Dhaka reports 2 deaths, record 665 virus infections Sunday
DHAKA, May 3, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh today reported two more deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) overnight and recorded the highest number of 665 fresh positive cases in a single day.
5 bank officials diagnosed with Covid-19 in Nilphamari
Five bank officials have found infected with coronavirus in the district, taking the confirmed cases of Covid-19 into 21.
BB asks banks not to take interest for April, May
DHAKA, May 3, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed all banks to transfer the interest or profit for the month of April and May against the existing loans or investments to transfer an interest free blocked account and…
Flyover salutes US healthcare workers fighting COVID-1
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conducted a flyover on Saturday in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and Prince George’s County in Maryland in support of the frontline healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh National University starting online classes
All colleges under the National University (NU) have been asked to launch online classes as educational institutions remain shut to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
406 inmates freed from Dhaka, Rajshahi jails for pandemic
A batch of 406 inmates who were booked for minor offences, were released from Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj and Rajshahi jails on Sunday.
Positive info on social media must to remove COVID-19 stigma
DHAKA, May 02, 2020 (BSS) – Speakers at a virtual seminar here today called for spreading positive news on social platforms to remove fear and stigma associated with the coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic in Bangladesh. The speakers made their remarks on live…
Dhaka reports 5 virus deaths 552 cases of infection Saturday
Coronavirus deaths keep growing in Bangladesh as five more people died from the virus infection in the last 24 hours till Saturday taking the total death toll in the country to 175.
Bangladesh airlines asked to be ready for domestic flights
Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) on Saturday directed all the airlines to take preparations for resuming domestic flights from May 8.
Corona-infected MP Shahiduzzaman doing well, says MP Atik
Md Shahiduzzaman Sarker, the first MP tested positive for Covid-19 in the country, is in good condition at his Nam Bhaban Flat in the city.
US joins BD to highlight importance of free expression
The United States has joined countries around the world, including Bangladesh, to reaffirm the universal right of free expression and the essential role press freedom plays in protecting democracy and keeping citizens informed and safe.
Allow like Bangladesh safe landing of Rohingyas at Sea: EU
The European Union (EU) has urged the governments in the region to conduct rescue operation and find a solution for safe disembarkation of floating Rohingyas at sea following example shown by Bangladesh.