Bangladesh’s health sector is likely to witness an increased amount of only Tk 800 crore, the lowest monetary allocation in terms of increase, in the upcoming annual development programme (ADP) for the 2020-21 fiscal year, official sources said.
Category: Health
Dhaka reports record 1034 coronavirus cases; 11 more deaths
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh rose to 15,691 on Monday as a record number of 1,034 new patients were detected in the last 24 hours, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Woman dies of corona symptom in Sylhet
A woman who had been suffering from fever and cold related problem died at Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital in Sylhet city on Sunday night.
China’s ground zero reports virus infections
China reported a second day of new cases of coronavirus in Wuhan on Monday after a month without new infections at the pandemic’s global epicentre, offering a stark warning of the dangers of a fresh wave.
Coronavirus: not a cinematic work of fiction – what a pity
Coronavirus Covid-19 has given us the rare opportunity of being heroes to our nation without ever (and hopefully never) engaging with the enemy Sir Frank Peters If Coronavirus were vitamin and not a virus, it would have a mass, unprecedented…
Asymptomatic patients are innocent ‘corona bombs’: Experts
Dhaka, May 11 – As the health authorities are now focusing on detection of those showing symptoms of Covid-19 for isolation from others amid limited testing capacity in the country, experts think silent spreaders have become a bigger problem.
BD HR body to move court over hospitals refusing treatment
Dhaka, May 11 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decided to move the court as it feels the people’s right to medical treatment has been violated.
Global coronavirus death toll 283,860, cases over 4 m
Dhaka, May 11 – The global death tally from coronavirus pandemic reached 283,860 as of Monday morning.
Bangladesh to open 16 more coronavirus testing labs soon
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said that sixteen more testing labs will be set up soon for coronavirus testing.
Virus delays early ice melt challenges Arctic science team
They prepared for icy cold and trained to be on the watch for polar bears, but a pandemic just wasn’t part of the program.
PM receives donations for relief fund
Over 55 government agencies, public and private organisations, and educational institutions on Sunday provided donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the poor affected by COVID-19 fallout.
Coronavirus cases reach 14,657 in Bangladesh; 14 more die
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surged to 14,657 on Sunday after the health authorities announced the detection of 887 new patients in 24 hours.
Global Coronavirus death toll reaches 280,431
Dhaka, May 10 – The global death toll from coronavirus pandemic reached 280,431 as of Sunday morning. Since first reported in China in December last year, coronavirus has infected 4,100,729 people globally, according to Worldometer.
3 White House virus task force members in quarantine
Washington, AP/UNB, May 10 – Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Climate Action Can Help to Fight Pandemics
By Aaron Bernstein BOSTON – The COVID-19 crisis has brought economies around the world to a standstill. Huge swaths of manufacturing have been idled, and sectors such as aviation and tourism are largely shuttered. Amid all the economic ruin, some…
Bangladesh Army installs disinfection tunnel in Chuadanga
Members of Bangladesh Army installed a disinfection tunnel at Shaheed Hasan Chattar area of Chuadanga town on Saturday to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases jump to 13,770 in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus cases surged to 13,770 on Saturday after the health authorities announced detection of 636 new patients in the last 24 hours.
Lockdown exit strategies must for economic recovery: Experts
Businessmen and policymakers have underscored the need for specific ‘lockdown exit strategies’ to keep the economy running in a sustainable way as Bangladesh enforces a general shutdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.
WB govt not allowing trains with migrants to reach State
West Bengal government is not allowing trains with migrants reaching the State, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday.
Covid-19: Record death toll in Brazil, global toll 275,000
Brazil has reported a record 751 COVID-19 fatalities over a 24-hour period. The IMF says the global economy will suffer even more than the previously forecast “pessimistic assessment” for 2020. The global death toll from COVID-19 has risen to roughly…
US Vice President Pence Press Secretary Tests virus Positive
DES MOINES, IOWA – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary, Katie Miller, has tested positive for coronavirus.
The pandemic and the recolonisation of time
by Çiğdem Boz and Ayça Tekin-Koru on 8th May 2020 @Ayca_TekinKoru The expansion of free time during the crisis could lead to a reassessment of leisure and a revalorised public sphere. The Covid-19 crisis has engendered an unparalleled self-evaluation of…
80-year-old Patuakhali woman beats Covid-19
The recovery of an 80-year-old woman from coronavirus in Baufal upazila of Patuakhali has risen hope among others fighting with the deadly disease. Ajimon Bibi, 80, and her four other family members — Honufa Begum, 40, Farzana, 14, Hawa Begum,…
GP stands by customers, physicians, business partners
Grameenphone on Friday announced more initiatives and contributions to stand by customers, frontline health professionals, and its business partners during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bangladesh reports 709 new corona cases, 7 deaths Friday
Seven more people died from coronavirus while 709 more confirmed cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Friday morning.
20 more people infected with croronavirus in Keraniganj
Twenty more people including two children were infected with coronavirus in the upazila in the last 24 hours till Thursday night.
Global coronavirus deaths surpasses 2,70,711
The global death toll from coronavirus has surpassed 270, 711 as of Friday, according to Worldometer. Since it was first reported in China in December last year, coronavirus has infected 3,916,337 people globally, the Worldometer data shows.
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surge to 12,425, deaths 199
Bangladesh saw another jump in the coronavirus cases as 706 more people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours till Thursday, taking the total number of infected people to 12,425.
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surge to 12,425: DGHS
Bangladesh saw another jump in the coronavirus cases as 706 more people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours till Thursday, taking the total number of infected people to 12,425.
No return to business as usual: Mayors on Covid-19 recovery
C40 mayors issue call for a healthy, equitable and sustainable economic recovery to COVID-19 pandemic. London, 07 May – Mayors from many of the world’s most powerful cities have warned that the recovery from COVID-19 “should not be a return…