As coronavirus cases continues to soar in Bangladesh, the government is likely to extend the ongoing general holidays again until the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation in a bid to prevent the transmission of the deadly coronavirus.
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Dhaka reports 969 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths
With the detection of 969 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday, the total number of such cases in Bangladesh stood at 16,660, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Coronavirus: 1,878 policemen infected in Bangladesh
A total of 1,878 policemen were infected with coronavirus as of Tuesday while performing their duties during the pandemic.
Global virus death toll reaches 287,293, cases over 4.25 m
Dhaka, May 12 – The global death tally from coronavirus pandemic reached 287,293 as of Tuesday morning.
UNO, OC among 11 coronavirus infected in Netrakona
Netrokona, May 12 – Eleven people including an Upazila Nirbahi Officer and an Officer-in-Charge were infected with coronavirus in Netrakona district on Monday night.
BD Standards and Testing Inst bans 43 more food products
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has banned the sales, distribution, storing and commercial advertising of 43 more products of different brands, including Danish, Suresh, Promi and Pubali Salt.
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).
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.
3 High Court benches formed for hearing cases virtually
The High Court on Sunday formed three separate benches for hearing urgent cases virtually during the ongoing holidays to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Some shopping malls reopen amid virus fear
As businesspeople have been permitted to keep shopping malls and markets open on a limited scale from Sunday, some of them reopened their shops in different parts of the country, including Dhaka and Chattogram, while some kept their businesses shut…
Govt trying to reopen some sectors gradually: PM
Mentioning that people are suffering a lot due to the COVID-19 shutdown, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government is trying to reopen some sectors gradually so that the poor can earn their livelihoods.
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.
No waiver of goods storing charge at Ctg port after May 16
CHATTOGRAM, May 9, 2020 (BSS) – The waiving of goods storing charge at Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) yard would not be extended after May 16, CPA chairman Commodore Abul Kalam Azad told BSS.
Budget should no more allow black money whitening: CPD
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Saturday recommended raising the tax-free income threshold level from Tk 250,000 to Tk 350,000 and not keeping the provision of black money whitening facility in the national budget for 2020-‘21 fiscal year.
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.
Students’ access to internet must for online classes: DU VC
Dhaka, May 09 – Although Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman stressed the need for taking online classes to recoup the losses caused by the suspension of academic activities for coronavirus outbreak, he also opined that internet access of all…
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…
Woman, two kids die in Narayanganj septic tank explosion
A pregnant woman and two children were killed and five others injured as a septic tank went off in Dighirpar area on Wilson road of Bandar upazila on Friday.
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.
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.
Draft ordinances okayed to ease VAT, tax collection
Dhaka, May 07 – The Cabinet on Thursday cleared the drafts of two amendment ordinances in a bid to ease provisions in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) and income tax during a situation like the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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.
ICC Report on Libya highlights crimes against humanity
By Samira Sadeque UN, May 6 (IPS) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday highlighted crimes against humanity and grave mismanagement of the law in Libya during a release of their latest report on the North African nation.
Invest now to fight next pandemic, says WHO
Geneva, May 7 – The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged countries to invest in getting their healthcare systems fit to fight the next pandemic rather than scrambling around in panic when it hits.
Trump says coronavirus worse ‘attack’ than Pearl Harbor
US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the “worst attack” ever on the United States, pointing the finger at China.
‘Silent virus carriers to be rapid spreaders at markets’
Dhaka, May 07 – The reopening of markets ahead of Eid will surely help the stalled wheel of economy move again, but health experts warned that it will lead to a stark rise in coronavirus cases, putting a serious strain…
Dhaka reports 790 new Covid-19 cases; 3 deaths Wednesday
Bangladesh reported 790 new cases in the last 24 hours until Wednesday, the highest daily rise since the outbreak began in the country.
Disinfect all transports on highways: Jatri Kalyan Samity
The Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers’ welfare organisation, requested the government to take immediate measures to disinfect all vehicles running on roads and highways to curb the transmission of coronavirus.
Bangladesh lifts restriction on offering prayers at mosques
After one month of restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak, the government has decided to allow people to offer prayers, including Tarabi, at mosques from Thursday’s Zohr prayers subject to following health guidelines. The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a notification in…