Bangladesh on Saturday reported 3,240 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1,08,775. In the last 24 hours, 37 more patients died from the virus infection, raising the death toll to…
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Global virus death toll 459,437; confirmed cases 8,639,023
Dhaka, June 20 – The confirmed coronavirus cases have exceeded 8.6 million globally, with over 459,437 fatalities and more than 4.2 million recoveries, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University on Saturday.
Former mayor of Lama dies from Covid-19 in Bandarban
Former Mayor of Lama upazila Md Tajul Islam died on Friday after being infected by coronavirus or Covid-19.
Kamal Lohani tests positive for Covid-19
Veteran journalist and cultural activist Kamal Lohani has tested positive for coronavirus. Sagar Lohani, son of Kamal Lohani, shared the information in his Facebook post on Friday.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 45 more die, new cases 3,243
Bangladesh on Friday recorded 45 deaths from coronavirus in the span of 24 hours, raising the death toll to 1,388.
Bangladesh now ’17th worst’ corona-hit country
Bangladesh on Thursday went past Canada in terms of confirmed Covid-19 cases to become the 17th worst-affected country in the world with 102,292 infections.
ICT prosecutor Rana Dasgupta, wife test coronavirus positive
Rana Dasgupta, prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, and his wife have been tested positive for coronavirus.
Covid-19: Dhaka reports 3,803 new cases, 38 deaths in 24 hrs
The health authorities on Thursday announced the detection of 3,803 new patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 1, 02,292 in Bangladesh.
Donald Trump sought Xi Jinping’s help wih releection
US President Donald Trump tried to get China’s Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election, ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton’s new book says.
31 construction workers at Dhaka airport test virus positive
Dhaka, June 18 – At least 31 workers of the construction project of the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have tested positive for coronavirus.
PM issues directives to tackle Covid-19
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a meeting on Wednesday discussed the Covid-19 situation in the cpuntry and issued directives to contain the pandemic.
GK’s antibody kit ineffective: BSMMU
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) found the antibody testing kit developed by Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) as ineffective in detecting coronavirus.
Covid-19: BD reports 4,008 new cases, 43 deaths in 24 hrs
The health authorities in Bangladesh on Wednesday announced the detection of 4,008 new patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 98,489.
20 soldiers killed in clash with Chinese troops, India claim
AP/UNB – At least 20 Indian soldiers have been killed in a border skirmish high in the Himalayas between the world’s two most populated countries – India and China. This is seen as the first deadly violence since the two…
Dr. Zafrullah Chy again has breathing problem with pneumonia
Dhaka, June 18 – The health condition of Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury deteriorated on Tuesday. He recovered from coronavirus attack a couple of days before.
‘Aggressive action must to mitigate faster climate change’
A recent global survey conducted by the Tällberg Foundation showed widespread enthusiasm for aggressive action to mitigate accelerating climate change.
Door-to-door medicine delivery service opens in Chittagong
In a bid to mitigate the sufferings of the residents amid the pandemic, the Kotwali Police Station has introduced ‘My Pharmacy’, a door to door medicine delivery service in the district.
Increase testing at Upazila level: Chinese experts
Visiting Chinese medical experts have recommended increasing testing facilities in upazila-level here within the shortest possible time.
Coronavirus: BD reports highest 3,862 cases, 53 deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw a big jump in coronavirus cases after the health authorities confirmed the detection of record 3,862 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 94,481.
Dr Zafrullah found corona negative in RT-PCR test, too
A RT-PCR test also found Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury negative for coronavirus, but he is still suffering from pneumonia.
Closure of educational institutions extended until August 6
The government has extended the closure of all the educational institutions of the country until August 6 considering the worsening coronavirus situation.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh confirms 3099 new cases; 38 deaths
Bangladesh on Monday reported 3099 new coronavirus cases in the span of 24 hours, raising the number of total confirmed cases to 90,619.
Red zones marked in Dhaka, N’ganj, Ctg, Narsingdi, Gazipur
Some areas of the city corporations in Dhaka, Chattogram, Narayanganj, Narshingdi and Gazipur district have been marked as ‘Red zones’ to contain the spread of coronavirus.
18 dead, 189 hurt as tanker truck explodes on China highway
Beijing, AP/UNB, June 15 – A tanker truck exploded on a highway in southeastern China on Saturday, killing 18 people and injuring at least 189 others, authorities said.
Mushfiqur Rahim stands against racism
Dhaka, June 15 – Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim, one of the country’s most popular sportsmen, has chosen to speak out and take a stand against racism.
Ex-Sylhet city mayor Kamran dies from coronavirus
Dhaka, June 15 – Former Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) Mayor Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran died from coronavirus infection at a hospital in the capital early Monday. He was 69.
Bangladesh sees 3,141 new virus cases, 32 deaths in a day
The health authorities on Sunday confirmed the detection of the 3,141 new coronavirus patients in the span of 24 hours, raising the total number to 87,520.During this period, 32 people died of coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 1,171.
Dr Zafrullah recovers from coronavirus, joins Nasim’s janaza
Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury has recovered from coronavirus, but he is still suffering from pneumonia.
Protecting people, keeping economy moving is war: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said keeping away people from getting infected with coronavirus and running wheels of economy simultaneously is a ‘war’.
Dozen migrants feared drowned in boat capsize off Libya: UN
Cairo, AP/UNB, June 14 – At least a dozen people went missing and feared drowned off the coast of Libya after a boat carrying around three dozen migrants bound for Europe capsized in the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday, a UN…