Dhaka, March 27 – The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has changed the pattern of collecting sample for test to find out if anyone becomes patient of COVID-19 as well as infected with the novel coronavirus.
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Return home, HC advises British citizens in Bangladesh
The British High Commission in Dhaka has advised the British citizens currently staying in Bangladesh to return to the UK. The High Commission in an urgent message to British citizens in Bangladesh said flights from Dhaka on two routes- Dhaka…
Khaleda in ‘good mood’ at Firoza
Despite having ‘serious’ illness, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now quarantined, feels ‘mentally relaxed, said party Vice Chairman Dr AZM Zahid Hossain. He said the BNP chief’s daughter-in-law and her elder son Tarique Rahman’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman are overseeing her…
Coronavirus: Biman suspends flights to London, Manchester
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended all of its flights to London and Manchester, England for one week after March 29 to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country. Two flights will leave for these two destinations on Sunday and…
Country not under lockdown: Info Minister
Mentioning that there has been no countrywide lockdown, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said it is very regretful that people are being harassed by the members of law enforcement agencies when they go out for important reasons.
Islamic Foundation for limited presence of people at mosques
Islamic Foundation has requested people to keep presence at the mosques limited during the Jum’a prayers to prevent transmission of coronavirus.
Coronavirus scare: Attendance at mosques during Jum’a falls
The presence of Muslims at mosques across the country, including the capital, for offering Jum’a prayers on Friday was comparatively low following the outbreak of deadly coronavirus.
Indefinite holiday declared at all garment factories
News Desk Like the government offices, holiday was declared at all readymade garment factories of the country on Thursday night for an indefinite period.
Man dies with coronavirus infection at Khulna Medical
A 45-year old man who took admission to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) with coronavirus symptoms after fleeing from a hospital in Dhaka died here early Thursday afternoon.
Will coronavirus bump web traffic into slow lane?
With more than one third of the globe’s population confined to their homes in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus, some are asking if the increased demand being put on the internet could substantially slow down web…
Two physicians among four new corona positive cases: IEDCR
Four more people, including two doctors, have been diagnosed with Covid-19 disease in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 48.
Prudent economic recovery plan must after virus scare: Experts
Dhaka, March 26 – As coronavirus has started taking its toll on the country’s economy alongside the public health, economists think the government needs to immediately work out a well-thought-out recovery plan and action programmes to tackle the toxic impact…
Virus scare: National Mausoleum gets facelift but no visitor
The National Mausoleum was given a facelift as the nation, led by President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was scheduled to pay tributes to the Liberation War martyrs on the occasion of Bangladesh’s 50th Independence and National Day…
BGMEA recommends closure of factories
Dhaka, March 26 – President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq urged the owners to consider the closure of their factories as the nation is fighting to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Rizvi returns home from BNP office after 787 days
After staying for 787 days in the party’s Nayapaltan central office, BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi returned home on Thursday, a day after party chairperson Khaleda Zia was freed from jail for six months. Rizvi left the…
Coronavirus: 2,500 Army members aiding local administration
More than 2,500 members of Bangladesh Army have performed various activities in 61 districts on Thursday to support the local administrations ensure social distancing and keep coronavirus suspects in home quarantine to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. Sources at the…
Corona scare: Dhaka nearly falls silent
As the government-declared 10-day general holiday started on Thursday and a large number of people left the capital amid the growing fear of coronavirus, Dhaka city wore a complete deserted look with only police and army personnel patrolling around. The…
A quarter in divisive politics over Coronavirus: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that a national consensus was needed to beat Coronavirus through awareness.
With 5 new cases 44 now Coronavirus-infected in Bangladesh
Five more people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 disease in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 44, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Thursday.
Venezuelan communications satellite out of service
Venezuela’s first communication satellite, launched in 2008, is out of service due to a systems failure, the country’s government said Wednesday.
Biman extends flight suspension period
News Desk Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the period of ongoing suspension of its all international flights except to the UK due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
Independence Day today
News Desk The Independence and National Day is today. In the wake of the deadly novel coronavirus, the government has suspended all programmes of the day.
Jute mill worker killed in Dinajpur cop firing
Dinajpur, March 26 – A jute mill worker was killed as police opened fire during a demonstration by jute mill workers in Biral Upazila on Wednesday night demanding that their arrears be cleared.
PM Hasina declares Tk 50 bn stimulus package for industries
Dhaka, March 26 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday termed the fight against coronavirus a “war” and urged people to stay at their homes to discharge their responsibilities at this critical time.
কর্মহীন ও আশ্রয়হীন মানুষের জন্য ফ্রি খাবারের ব্যবস্থা করতে হবে -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, করোনা ভাইরাসের জন্য সারাদেশ লকডাউনের নির্দেশ দেয়া হয়েছে কিন্তু ঢাকাসহ সারাদেশের ভাসমান মানুষের জন্য সরকার কী ব্যবস্থা করেছে?
করোনাভাইরাস প্রতিরোধে ন্যাপের সুরক্ষা সামগ্রী বিতরণ
আজ বুধবার দুপুর ১১ টায় এবং গতকাল বিকাল চারটায় বাংলাদেশ ন্যাশনাল আওয়ামী পার্টি (ন্যাপ) কেন্দ্রীয় নেতৃবৃন্দ কামরাঙ্গীচরের নয়াগাঁও, হাসান নগর, ভিটা বাজার, ভান্ডারি মোড়, চৌরা¯তা মোড়, হাজারীবাগের কোমপানির ঘাট এলাকায় নিম্ন আয়ের মানুষের মধ্যে করোনাভাইরাস প্রতিরোধে সুরক্ষা সামগ্রী হিসেবে ১…
Prices paid in the war against coronavirus
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The entire human race is in the grip of the coronavirus scare. The invisible enemy is so dreadful and deadly that even the frontline warriors including doctors and nurses are among its victims. Not even Chinese doctor…
Armed Forces start fieldwork in combat against coronavirus
Members of the Armed Forces started their fieldwork in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country on Wednesday morning to help the civil administration ensure that people maintain social distancing and coronavirus suspects remain in quarantine to prevent the…
Quader urges BNP to shun negative politics
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday urged BNP to shun all negative politics considering the global crisis caused by coronavirus outbreak.
Khaleda temporarily released after over 25 months in jail
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was released on Wednesday from jail for six months suspending her sentences following an executive order over 25 months after she had been convicted and sent to jail in graft cases.