Bangladesh’s health authorities on Monday confirmed 497 new cases and reported the deaths of seven coronavirus patients in the last 24 hours.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
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.
50pc of paddy grown in haors harvested so far: Minister
Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque on Sunday said farmers have already harvested 50 percent paddy from fields in the haor areas.
Importers want port and shipping agency fines waived
The importers urged the government to waive fines as they couldn’t unload their goods from the port within the stipulated time in light of the existing general holiday and absence of normal customs clearance.
Drug Admin doesn’t accept GK Covid-19 test kit: Dr Zafrullah
The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) did not receive the coronavirus testing kits invented by Gonoshasthaya Kendra on Sunday, said its founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury.
18 govt ministries, divisions to reopen on a limited scale
All the ministries, divisions and their subordinate offices involved in providing emergency services will remain open on limited scale from Sunday during the extended general holidays.
Dhaka sees 5 more Covid-19 deaths; 418 new cases in 24 hrs
Five more people, including a child, died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Sunday, pushing up the death toll in the country to 145.
34 at Iscon Ashram Swamibag, Dhaka test coronavirus positive
A temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) at Swamibag in the city was put under lockdown after 34 of its followers tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday.
BSTI bans 17 substandard products of 12 companies
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has banned sales, distribution, storing and commercial advertising of 17 products of 12 companies.
Coronavirus: BNP slams govt for ‘go-alone’ policy
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government has put the country’s people in a serious risk of coronavirus by adopting a go-alone policy.
Put in place measures before gradual lockdown call-off: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) has said any country needs to make sure that good and appropriate health measures are already in place demonstrating its ability to tackle the situation confidently before it slowly starts withdrawing its lockdown.
324 doctors fighting Covid-19 in BD infected: Doctors’ Forum
The deadly coronavirus which has spread to 60 districts of the country, out of 64, has infected 324 physicians both at private and public hospitals as of Saturday, said Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), a forum of physicians.
Bangladesh reports nine more Covid-19 deaths, 309 new cases
Deaths from Coronavirus continue to soar in Bangladesh as it reported nine more deaths in the last 24 hours until Saturday, raising the death toll to 140.
Ginger, garlic prices mark abnormal hike in Dhaka City
The price of ginger, an essential kitchen item, has shot up to Tk 300 from Tk 170 per kg within a week in the capital due to what traders said supply crunch.
Dhaka South City Corpn official dies from coronavirus
An official of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) died from coronavirus in the capital city on April 23.
Dhoni won’t play for India again, says IPL teammate Harbhajan
NEW DELHI, April 24, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said he doesn’t think Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play for India again, adding to the guessing game over the future of the superstar former captain.
COVID-19 cases China’s in Hubei drop below 50 for first time
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hubei, the central China province hardest hit by the epidemic, dropped to below 50 Thursday for the first time, a health official said Friday.
Embroidery workers block road in Dhaka City for arrear wages
Workers of embroidery factories blocked a road in Adabar area of the city on Friday morning demanding that their arrears be cleared.
Five of a family found Covid-19 infected in Tangail
Five members of a family have tested positive for coronavirus in Sakhipur upazila, said Tangail Civil Surgeon Dr Md Wahiduzzaman.
Sick Khaleda to observe fasting in quarantine
Despite having various ailments, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will observe fasting and receive treatment in the holy month of Ramadan staying in quarantine.
Ramadan month of siam from Saturday
The Holy Ramadan, the lunar month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence, begins in the country on Saturday as the new crescent moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Friday.
Dhaka’s highest 503 coronavirus cases in a day, 4 more deaths
With the death of four more people from coronavirus in the last 24 hours till Friday, the death toll from the virus in Bangladesh stood at 131.
BSTI asked to strengthen surveillance during Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) to strengthen its surveillance to ensure safe food for people during Ramadan.
Not more than 12 men in each Tarabi prayer jamaat: Govt
Maximum 12 people, including two imams, can attend Tarabi prayers in mosques each during the holy month of Ramadan.The Religious Affairs Ministry issued a directive on Thursday in this regard.
Prevention, not weather can stop coronavirus in BD: Experts
Though multiple early-stage studies, including one by MIT researchers, suggest coronavirus transmit less efficiently in countries with warm and humid conditions, Bangladesh’s health experts think not whether but social distancing and strict implementation of other protective measures are the saviors…
Relief embezzlement: 7 more UP chairmen, 3 members suspended
The Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Ministry has suspended seven more Union Parishad (UP) chairmen and three members on various allegations including embezzlement of relief materials and irregularities in relief distribution amidst the ongoing crisis of coronavirus outbreak.
Provide relief to silent sufferers: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday urged the party activists to distribute relief materials among those who have lost their jobs but are shy to share their hardship.
Corona stimulus packages aimed at rich, not poor: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has taken too many steps to protect the rich from coronavirus fallout ignoring the sufferings of the poor and destitute.
Dhaka reports 7 more Covid-19 deaths, 414 new cases
Seven more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Thursday, taking the death toll in the country to 127.
218 Bangladesh policemen infected with coronavirus
A total of 218 policemen have been infected with coronavirus while discharging their duties across the country till Thursday morning.