UNICEF said it is preparing a 210-bed Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Isolation and Treatment Centre after the first coronavirus cases were confirmed among the Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar. The first 90 beds will be ready by May 22 and…
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Can conventional mass media survive corona?
Can conventional mass media survive the epidemic is a question that affects everyone. It’s not about professionals being dumped in their mid career but about the quality and access to information for all.
Vegetable gardening at 650,000 house courtyards planned
In line with the government’s directive of making the best use of every inch of land to tackle the possible food crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture has planned to cultivate vegetables at the courtyards of 650,000…
Number of coronavirus infected policemen crosses 2,000
Despite having all necessary precautions, 2,141 police members got infected with coronavirus as of Friday.
Suspected drug trader killed in city ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab ) at TNT Bottola in the city’s Banani area early Friday.
Tearful adieu to Prof Anisuzzaman
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman was laid to eternal rest with state honour on Friday.
Jum’a prayer at offered at Baitul Mukarram mosque on Friday
National Mosque Baitul Mukarram draws a huge crowd, particularly during Jum’a prayers, in normal time. But the onslaught of highly contagious coronavirus has changed everything – from our daily life to how people offer prayers.
Nor’wester damages houses, crops in Chuadanga
A number of houses and standing crops were damaged as nor’wester swept over Sadar, Damurhuda, Jibannagar and Alamdanga upazilas of Chuadanga district on Thursday.
Mango starts coming in Rajshahi markets
RAJSHAHI, May 15: : Juicy and delicious fruit Mango has started appearing in the markets of Rajshahi city and its adjacent areas as its harvesting began since Friday morning abiding by the instruction of local administration amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Covid-19 survivor journo Apu shares his story of bout
Dhaka, May 15 – Journalist Ashiqur Rahman Apu is a Covid-19 survivor who feels lucky in Bangladesh to beat the virus and come out even stronger encouraging others to know how did he manage everything receiving treatment at home.
Rohingya Camp Corona case nightmare dev: Urgent action must
The detection of the first coronavirus positive case in the Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh has been termed as a nightmare scenario and the government plus the UN and humanitarian agencies have been asked to take swift action to prevent…
Ashraful not auctioning his bat
Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful’s historic bat is not going under the hammer as the cricketer says the procedure of auction is not clear to him. Ashraful had announced to put the bat he used to hit his first ODI…
Dangerous phase of coronavirus calls for more humane caring
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The coronavirus situation in Bangladesh is now at a very devastating stage. With limited testing facilities, more than one thousand new cases of infection are being found daily. The figures now speak for themselves. On Thursday the…
PM launches cash disbursement for 5m poor families
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the disbursement of Tk 1,250 crore cash aid for five million poor families hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
General holiday extended till May 30
The ongoing general holidays to curb the transmission of coronavirus have been extended till May 30 in the face of continued loss of life and progressively higher number of infections detected across the country.
Public transport shutdown for corona extended till May 30
The public transport services will remain suspended across the country until May 30 in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, said the Roads and Highways Division (RHD) said on Thursday, in line with the government’s general declaration to…
Coronavirus sample testing to be increased to 15,000 a day
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said that the number of coronavirus sample tests will be increased to 15,000 soon.
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman passes away
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman died of old age complications at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka on Thursday. He was 83.
Coronavirus: 1041new cases , 14 deaths in Bangladesh
Bangladesh on Thursday reported detection of 1041new coronavirus cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours until morning.
Walton produces Medicart robot, UV-C disinfectant system
Local electronic giant Walton is manufacturing medical equipment including ventilator to fight coronavirus pandemic.
Financial aid for all mosques, Qawmi Madrasas before Eid
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said financial assistance will be provided to all mosques and another 7,000 Qwami Madrasas across the country before the Eid-ul Fitr.
197 more Thai nationals leave Bangladesh for home
Another batch of 197 Thai nationals left Dhaka for Bangkok on Thursday by a special flight of Thai Lion Air.
Death of 929 with virus symptoms takes corona toll to 1198?
Dhaka, May 14 – A total of 929 people died with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus across the country until May 9, the Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS) of Dhaka University said Wednesday.
Bangladeshi father-daughter sequence coronavirus genome
A Bangladeshi father-daughter doctor duo successfully sequenced the genome of coronavirus which could potentially help develop a vaccine for our own population.
BCB to review contracts of coaches
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will review the contract of the coaches if it is necessary in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak that left the world at stalemate. All of the coaches of the national team returned…
Land tax payment deadline extended till June 15
The Land Ministry has further extended the deadline for paying the current year’s land development tax till June 15 amid the coronavirus outbreak. The ministry issued an order on Wednesday in this regard, said a press release. According to the…
Fakhrul meets Khaleda, briefs her on BNP activities
Forty-eight days after her conditional release, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has talked to her party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and gave him some instructions to strengthen further the party’s relief activities.
1,013 get bail on day 2 of virtual hearing
Another 1,013 people were granted bail on the second day of virtual court hearing on Wednesday.Md Saifur Rahman, Special Officer of High Court Division, confirmed the matter.On the first day, 144 people were granted bail.
General holidays to be extended until May 30: Minister
The government is extending the ongoing general holidays until May 30 to curb the transmission of coronavirus as it continues to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day across Bangladesh.
e-commerce has a billion-dollar market: Tipu Munshi
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday called upon all involved in e-commerce to maintain their service quality for creating its good image as it has a billion-dollar market.