Dhaka, July 11 – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to people’s normal life with a growing dependence on virtual platforms as physical distancing is advised by health experts to limit transmission of the coronavirus.
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Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 37 more deaths, 2,949 new cases
Bangladesh on Friday reported 37 more deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19), mounting the total death toll to 2,275.
Experts fear spike in Corona infections after Eid-ul Azha
Dhaka, July 10 – Health experts have expressed apprehension that Covid-19 infection rate may take an upward trend sharply after the upcoming Eid-ul Azha as several crore people get directly engaged in the sacrificing over one crore animals in the…
‘Hilsa to be tastier this year as lockdown cleans up rivers’
Dhaka, July 10 – People will get more delicious hilsa on their plates this year thanks to drops in river pollution due to suspension of river transport movement and closure of polluting industries for several months due to coronavirus pandemic,…
Global virus death toll reaches 554,304; infections 12.2mn
Dhaka, July 10 – The death toll from Covid-19 crossed 554,304 and the confirmed cases stood 12,232, 745 as of Friday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Action against corrupt people to continue: PM
Dhaka, July 09 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said action against the corrupt people will continue irrespective of their identities as the government will not tolerate irregularities.
Bangladesh reports 41 COVID-19 deaths, 3,360 fresh cases
Dhaka, July 9: Bangladesh today recorded 41 coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 3,360 fresh cases overnight. The recovery count rose to 84,544 after another 3,706 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period, a top health official said.
Coronavirus global cases surpass 12 mn; deaths 548,896
The confirmed cases of coronavirus across the world crossed 12,012, 125 while the death toll from Covid-19 climbed to 548,896 as of Thursday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Thakurgaon floods play havoc to mango growers
Thakurgaon, July 09 – Thakurgaon mango growers are deeply worried as at least 500 hectares of mango orchards have been submerged in floods for the last several days. They were awaiting a bumper output this season.
State of Covid-19 in Bangladesh divides experts
Dhaka, July 09 – Four months have passed since the first three Covid-19 cases were detected in Bangladesh but health experts are still divided as to whether coronavirus is going through its peak right now or when it will actually…
3,489 new virus cases; 46 more deaths in Bangladesh in a day
Dhaka, July 08 – Bangladesh on Wednesday saw the detection of another 3,489 coronavirus patients in 24 hours, raising the total number of infections to 1,72,134 since the first detection of the disease on March 8.
Govt facing pressure to bring expatriate workers: PM
Mentioning that there is a diplomatic pressure on Bangladesh for bringing back Bangladeshi expatriate workers from the Middle East countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said her government has taken multifaceted diplomatic initiatives to deal with it.
Airborne virus transmission cannot be ruled out, WHO says
The World Health Organization has acknowledged there is emerging evidence that the coronavirus can be spread by tiny particles suspended in the air.
Bangladesh economy to bounce back: German envoy
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Fahrenholtz has described Bangladesh as a robust economy having dynamism and resilience stressing that its economy will surely bounce back soon.
Bangladesh reports 55 COVID-19 deaths overnight
Dhaka, July 7: Bangladesh Tuesday recorded 55 coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 3027 fresh cases overnight.
Global Covid-19 cases cross 11.5 mn, deaths over 537,487
Dhaka, July 07 – Coronavirus cases across the globe reached 11,592,259 and the death toll from the deceased crossed 537,487 on Tuesday, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Singer Andrew Kishore passes away
Popular Bangladeshi singer Andrew Kishore passed away on Monday evening at a clinic in Rajshahi city.He has been undergoing treatment at a clinic run by his doctor sister and her husband at Mohishbathan area.
Saudi Arabia has issued health protocols for Hajj pilgrimage
The restrictions announced Sunday by the kingdom’s Center for Disease Prevention and Control are designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus, unemployment strip Dhaka City of its attraction
Dhaka, July 06 – Although some 2,000 people used to move to Dhaka every day from across Bangladesh seeking a better life barely six months back, many are now leaving the capital, in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
‘COVID-19 transmission limited in Rohingya camps’
Speakers at a virtual discussion lauded the government’s early planning and joint efforts with the UN and humanitarian partners to limit the transmission of coronavirus in the congested Rohingya camps, saying that this story must be heard globally.
Global confirmed Covid-19 cases cross 11mn; deaths 530,110
Dhaka, July 05 – The global Covid-19 confirmed cases reached 11,239,378 on Sunday morning while deaths from the disease topped 530,110, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
BD reports 55 COVID-19 deaths, 2,738 new cases
The death toll from Covid-19 in Bangladesh has reached 2,052 with the death of 55 more patients in a span of 24 hours.
Bangladesh sees 3,288 new virus patients, 29 deaths Saturday
Health authorities on Saturday reported the death of 29 more people due to deadly COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, which is the lowest number of death in a day that the country registered since June 1.
Move to gear up revenue mobilization in Bangladesh
The government has planned a series of programmes to enter a new era of taxation from 2020-21 FY in the run-up to achieving Vision 2041 and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Global Covid-19 deaths surge to 524,614; infected cases 11mn
The number of deaths, caused by coronavirus across the world, reached 524,614 as of Saturday morning.
BD 8th in global weekly increase in Covid-19 cases: WHO
Bangladesh on Friday ranked 8th in the global weekly increase in new coronavirus cases, according to World Health Organization (WHO).
Bangladesh reports 42 COVID-19 deaths, 3,114 fresh cases
Dhaka, July 3; Bangladesh Friday recorded 42 coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 3,114 fresh cases overnight. The recovery count rose to 68,048 after another 1,606 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period, a top health official said.
New coronavirus strain spreads faster than original: study
The current dominant strain of COVID-19 is three to six times as infectious as the original variation, a new study has suggested. The new strain is, however, not more severe.
Global Covid-19 death toll 520,634; infected cases 10.8 mn
Dhaka, July 03 – With the sharp rise in infections in many countries, the global coronavirus cases have soared to 10,836,500 on Friday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Sign pledge for Covid-19 Vaccine as Global Common Good
Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus urged the global population to sign the pledge, 111 world eminent personalities made earlier, to declare the Covid-19 vaccine as ‘Global Common Good’.