Dhaka, June 17 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that most hospitals in the country lack necessary protective measures and manpower to deal with coronavirus patients.
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Coronavirus: FIFA advises BFF not to hold election
Dhaka, June 17 (UNB)- World football body FIFA has advised Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) not to hold its elections until the coronavirus situation in Bangladesh improves. “We’ve received a letter from FIFA on Tuesday and they wanted to know about…
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi tests positive for Covid-19
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has been infected with coronavirus.
icddr,b begins clinical trial of Ivermectin to cure COVID-19
icddr,b has started a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of anti-parasitic medicine Ivermectin in combination with antibiotic doxycycline or Ivermectin alone.
BNP continues blind criticism of govt: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the BNP has been repeating the blind criticism of the government since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.
Ex-director of Dinajpur medical dies from Covid-19
Doctor Shah Md Abdul Ahad, former director of Dinajpur M Abdur Rahim Medical College Hospital, died from coronavirus on Wednesday. He was 67.
PM issues directives to tackle Covid-19
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a meeting on Wednesday discussed the Covid-19 situation in the cpuntry and issued directives to contain the pandemic.
BD ranks 2nd in access to power from off-grid solar
Dhaka, June 17: Bangladesh has made a remarkable success in power sector as it secured the second position with accessing eight percent power from off-grid solar solutions under the current government.
GK’s antibody kit ineffective: BSMMU
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) found the antibody testing kit developed by Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) as ineffective in detecting coronavirus.
Covid-19: BD reports 4,008 new cases, 43 deaths in 24 hrs
The health authorities in Bangladesh on Wednesday announced the detection of 4,008 new patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 98,489.
10 doctors suspended: Refusal to treat virus patients in Ctg
Chittagong, June 17 – Ten physicians of different hospitals under Chittagong City Corporation and a store keeper have been suspended for refusing to provide treatment to Covid-19 patients. Chattogram City Corporation issued a notice in this regard on Tuesday night,…
Dr. Zafrullah Chy again has breathing problem with pneumonia
Dhaka, June 18 – The health condition of Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury deteriorated on Tuesday. He recovered from coronavirus attack a couple of days before.
Global virus death toll 441, 439; confirmed cases 8.15 mn
The death toll from Covid -19 pandemic stood at 441,439 while the number of confirmed cases has gone up to 8,152, 885 as of Wednesday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Shakib’s chance to play T20 World Cup brightens
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s possibility to play the World T20 looks bright after the hosts Australia showed its doubt over holding the tournament on time due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC)…
Scrap Digital Security Act: Demonstration held in Shahbagh
A group of protesters demonstrated at Shahbagh area of the capital on Monday seeking cancellation of Digital Security Act after a teacher of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur was arrested for an allegedly ‘derogatory’ Facebook post. Police arrested Sirajum Munira,…
8th Liberation Docfest Bangladesh-2020 begins virtually
The 8th annual Liberation Docfest Bangladesh-2020, the first of its kind in South Asia, began on Tuesday virtually connecting global film producers and audiences demonstrating that coronavirus pandemic could not stop them from getting connected through minds and hearts. The…
BFF extends contract with coach Jamie Day for 2 year
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) extended the contract of their national football team’s English Head Coach Jamie Day for two years. As per the new deal, Jamie will coach Bangladesh national team till August 2022. In an immediate video message after signing the contract, the 40-year-old English coach said,…
বাজেটে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে জাতির সাথে মস্করা করা হয়েছে – আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ ২০২০-২১ অর্থবছরের বাজেট প্রসঙ্গে বলেছেন, বাজেটে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে জাতির সাথে মস্করা করা হয়েছে। করোনার এই কঠিন মুহুর্তে স্বাস্থ্যখাত নিয়ে এই নির্মম তামাশা জাতিকে হতভম্ব করেছে। গোটা বিশ্ব যেখানে করোনার ভয়াল থাবা…
Rooppur NPP: Support truss installed at Unit-2 reactor building
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant construction touches another milestone with the installation of support truss in the Reactor Building of Unit 2 recently.
Flights on international routes from Bangladesh resume
Flight operations on international routes from Bangladesh resumed on Tuesday after over two months of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
SC gives gen holiday for court officials living in red zones
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday approved general holidays for all the employees and staffs who reside in red zone areas amid the coronavirus pandemic.
BSTI revokes licenses against 8 food products
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has revoked the licenses provided against 8 products of six companies.
Door-to-door medicine delivery service opens in Chittagong
In a bid to mitigate the sufferings of the residents amid the pandemic, the Kotwali Police Station has introduced ‘My Pharmacy’, a door to door medicine delivery service in the district.
Increase testing at Upazila level: Chinese experts
Visiting Chinese medical experts have recommended increasing testing facilities in upazila-level here within the shortest possible time.
Restrictions on movement in Red Zones
Dhaka, June 16 – In an effort to prevent transmission of coronavirus and to improve the situation, the government has issued some directives imposing restrictions on the movement of people. The Cabinet Division issued the directives on Monday which will…
Uber launches package delivery service in Dhaka
Uber on Tuesday announced the launch of a new package delivery service called ‘Uber Connect,’ for Dhaka residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: BD reports highest 3,862 cases, 53 deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw a big jump in coronavirus cases after the health authorities confirmed the detection of record 3,862 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 94,481.
Bandarban ward councilor shot to death
Miscreants shot dead a ward councilor of Kuhalong union in Sadar upazila of Bandarban on Monday night.
Covid-19: JPC launches 24hr ambulance service for members
Jatiya Press Club on Tuesday launched 24hours ambulance service for its members during the Covid-19 pandemic.
IBBL Rangpur Zone holds special Business Development Confce
The Rangpur Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized special Business Development Conference virtually on 14 June 2020, Sunday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the conference as chief guest. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Muhammad…