Two people suffering from cold and fever died in Keraniganj and Nawabganj upazilas of Dhaka district on Monday.
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Bangladesh coronavirus cases rise to 51
Two more people have been tested positive in Bangladesh for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 52, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Tuesday.
Couple, child found dead in Gazipur
Gazipur Correspondent The bodies of a couple and their two-and-a-half month old girl child were recovered from a house in Panishail area of Gazipur city on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Mosharraf Hossain, 28, his wife Hosne Ara, 22,…
Holidays may increase till April 9 over coronavirus situation: PM
News Desk Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the general holidays might be extended till April 9 as part of the government move to stop spreading the deadly coronavirus.
Special attention sought for Cox’s Bazar over Coronavirus
Dhaka, March 31 – Civil society leaders have demanded that both government and international agencies should give special attention to Cox’s Bazar during the current coronavirus crisis as the district is hosting over 1.1 million Rohingyas.
Buyers cancel orders worth $2.87 billion: BGMEA
Dhaka, March 31 – Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday said buyers have so far cancelled orders worth US$ 2.87 billion following the outbreak of coronavirus.
করোনা পরীক্ষায় ধীরে চলা নীতি সর্বনাশ ডেকে আনবে -মুসলিম লীগ
সর্বদলীয় জাতিয় উপদেষ্টা পরিষদ গঠনের প্রস্তাব আইডিসিআর এর করোনা পরীক্ষায় ধীরে চলা নীতির কঠোর সমালোচনা করেছেন ঐতিহ্যবাহী রাজনৈতিক দল বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগের নেতৃবৃন্দ। আজ দলের সভাপতি এ্যাড. বদরুদ্দোজা সুজা, মহাসচিব কাজী আবুল খায়ের, নির্বাহী সভাপতি আব্দুল আজিজ হাওলাদার, স্থায়ী কমিটির…
Islami Bank inaugurates Mujib Corner in Khagrachari
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated Mujib Corner at its Khagrachari Branch on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Govt , media to work closely to tackle coronavirus: Minister
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Monday said the government and the mass media will work more closely to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. He made the remarks after a meeting with leaders of mass media at his Minto Road residence in…
Army donates Tk 25cr to PM’s relief fund
Bangladesh Army has donated Tk 25 crore to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to expedite government’s steps taken to fight the coronavirus.
Four killed as train hits auto-rickshaw in Rangpur
At least four people were killed and two others injured as a train hit an auto-rickshaw on unmanned Annadanagar level crossing in Pirgachha upazila on Monday.
BNP accuses govt of adopting wrong policy over Coronavirus
BNP on Monday accused the government of adopting a ‘hide-and-seek policy’ of ‘no test, no corona’ like that of Iran and Italy only to invite a grave danger for the country.
BCB announces one-time monetary support for women cricketers
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a one-time monetary allowance of BDT 20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Taka) per person to assist women cricketers who had appeared in the 2018-19 Women’s NCL and were part of the BCB’s selection camps in 2019-20.…
PM to hold video confce with officials of 64 dists Tuesday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a video conference with the officials of 64 districts on Tuesday to coordinate the ongoing activities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
‘Stadiums to be used for COVID-19 patients if need be’
State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Zahid Ahsan Russel on Monday said all the stadiums across the country especially the indoor ones will be used for providing treatment to the coronavirus patients if needed.
Islamic Foundation issues guidelines over namaz, safety
The Islamic Foundation on Monday issued some guidelines over various issues, including offering namaz and maintaining people’s safety at mosques, and the funeral of coronavirus patients.
269 US citizens leave Dhaka for home
A total of 269 US citizens along with seven dogs left Dhaka for their country on Monday evening.
Sangsad TV begins airing lessons for secondary level students
Campus Reporter State-run Sangsad Bangladesh Television started airing lessons for students of class VI to class IX from yesterday as all educational institutions remain shut in the wake of novel coronavirus outbreak.
BCB to give one-time monetary support to women cricketers
Sports Reporter The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a one-time amount of BDT 20,000 per person to assist women cricketers who had appeared in the 2018-19 Women’s NCL and have been in BCB’s selection camps in 2019-20.
Banks to release foreign exchange of travelers’ int’l cards
Economic Reporter Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed all banks to release foreign exchange within the permissible limit of travel or medical entitlement in their international cards.
One more new coronavirus case detected: IEDCR
News Desk One more new coronavirus (COVID-19) positive case was detected in the country over the last 24 hours, while no death was reported after March 25, according to Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
Mild hot spell, sweeping over parts of BD, to continue
Dhaka, March 30 – A mild heat wave sweeping over Faridpur, Madaripur, Sitakundu and Rangamati may continue, the Met Office said in its regular weather forecast on Monday. Temperature during the day may remain nearly unchanged but may fall slightly…
Dhaka-Chittagong freight train service suspended
Dhaka, March 29 – Freight train service between Dhaka and Chattogram remained suspended from Sunday noon as there is no space at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Dhaka for keeping containers.
PM seeks list of distressed people to provide govt assistance
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the officials concerned to prepare a list of distressed people for providing government assistance so that they could face the tough time evolved over coronavirus pandemic.
Police chief warns against rumours over coronavirus
Issuing a note of warning, Inspector General of Police Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary on Sunday said harsher action will be taken if anyone spreads misleading information and rumours about coronavirus through social media.
CNG 3-wheeler workers urge govt, affluent people for support
Bangladesh Autorickshaw-Autotempo Transport Workers Federation (BAATWF) urged the government, transport owners and affluent people to provide food and other essentials to the transport workers who have become jobless due to, the current situation created over coronavirus. President of the BAATWF…
Bangladesh receives 300000 masks from Jack Ma Foundation
After coronavirus testing kits, Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation sent 300,000 masks to Bangladesh which arrived in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon.
BD garment makers want to export PPE after local demand met
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) wants to export personal protective equipment (PPE) meeting domestic demand as their demand is growing across the globe amid coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual curfew grips Dhaka over COVID-19
Despite being one of world’s most densely populated city, widely known for its notorious traffic congestions, Dhaka wore a deserted look as the COVID-19 enforced a virtual curfew prompting people to stay indoors.
No new coronavirus case detected for second day in Bangladesh
News Desk No new coronavirus (COVID-19) positive case was detected for two straight days while no death was reported during the same period, according to Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR). “No new COVID-19 case was detected in…