The Holy Ramadan, the lunar month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence, begins in the country on Saturday as the new crescent moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Friday.
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Dhaka’s highest 503 coronavirus cases in a day, 4 more deaths
With the death of four more people from coronavirus in the last 24 hours till Friday, the death toll from the virus in Bangladesh stood at 131.
France testing whether nicotine could prevent coronavirus
Nicotine could protect people from contracting the coronavirus, according to new research in France, where further trials are planned to test whether the substance could be used to prevent or treat the deadly illness.
Muslims mark Ramadan with unprecedented virus lockdowns
Muslims around the world began marking Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown on Friday with unprecedented bans on family gatherings and mass prayers, while a pushback in some countries has sparked fears of a surge in infections.
’69pc Bangladesh RMG workers stop sending money to families’
Dhaka, April 24 – About 69 percent of the readymade garment (RMG) workers who used to send money to their families in villages have stopped doing so after the coronavirus outbreak, a recent study found.
Coronavirus patient flees Sylhet hospital
Sylhet, April 24 – A coronavirus patient who was undergoing treatment at Osmani Medical College Hospital fled the hospital on Thursday.
Global coronavirus death toll reaches 190,654, cases 2.7mn
The global death toll from coronavirus reached 190,654 on Friday morning. So far, 2,718,699 cases have been confirmed around the world after disease was first reported in China in December last year, according to worldometer.
Gonoshasthaya Kendra sample local Covid testing kits Apr 25
GK will go for bulk production immediately after getting the approval from the appropriate authority of the government and would be able to supply 100,000 kits per month. At least 10 government organizations will get locally manufactured Covid-19 test kits…
PM places five proposals, for global partnership on COVID-19
DHAKA (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for forging a collective global partnership and greater unity to fight the coronavirus pandemic as she placed a five-point proposal that includes devising meaningful strategies. “The world is perhaps facing the…
Dhaka reports 7 more Covid-19 deaths, 414 new cases
Seven more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Thursday, taking the death toll in the country to 127.
Star all rounder Shakib’s World Cup bat sold for Tk 2 mn
Dhaka, April 23 – Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s World Cup bat has been sold for Tk 2 million to a buyer identified as Raj, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in the USA.
Birdem’s ICU locked down after 4 test Covid-19 positive
Dhaka:23-The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Birdem General Hospital has been put under lockdown after 3 patients tested positive for Covid-19. The lockdown was imposed on Tuesday.
Covid-linked carbon emissions fall won’t halt climate change
22 April 2020 – An expected drop in greenhouse gas emissions linked to the global economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is only “short-term good news”, the head of the UN weather agency said on Wednesday.
WHO had been warning on COVID-19 from day one, says DG
Geneva, 21 Apr (Kanaga Raja) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has been warning about the novel coronavirus (and the disease it causes in humans) from day one, and nothing had been hidden from the United States, the WHO Director-General…
Dhaka extends General holiday for coronavirus till May 5
The government has decided to extended the general holidays until May 5 next in a bid to tackle the worsening coronavirus situation in the country.
Dhaka records 10 coronavirus deaths, 390 cases in a day
Ten more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Wednesday, taking the death toll in the country to 120.
6 virus cases: Stop retail sales, Dhaka Karwan Bazar asked
Dhaka, April 22 – The authorities concerned have imposed restrictions on retail sales at Karwan Baza to prevent the spread of virus as three coronavirus infected patients were found there.
Bangladesh records 9 more Covid-19 deaths; 434 new cases
Nine more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Tuesday, taking the death toll in the country to 110.
Oil price below zero as coronavirus turmoil persists
The price of a barrel of Brent Crude – the UK benchmark for oil – has slipped below $20, its lowest level since 2002. The close to 20% slump follows negative prices being recorded for a barrel of West Texas…
BCG Vaccine Fighting Coronavirus in South Asia?
By Darini Rajasingham-Senanayake COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Apr 20 2020 (IPS) – Numerous studies in many parts of the world have linked the BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccination, widely used in the developing world with fewer Coronavirus cases. This is good news…
Death toll crosses 100 in BD; 492 new cases found in 24 hrs
The death toll from coronavirus continues to rise in Bangladesh as 10 more people died from the virus infection in the last 24 hours till Monday, taking the total casualties in the country to 101.
‘We’re in a great crisis’, says senior health official
As the coronavirus outbreak in Bangladesh showed no sign of slowing down and the death toll jumped to 101 in 20 hours, Additional Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Nasima Sultana on Monday said,…
2.1 million MT food grains to be procured this season: PM
Dhaka, April 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government will procure 2.1 million metric tons (MT) of food grains in the current season to ensure food security in the country and fair prices of farmers’ produce.
Sydney beaches re-open: ‘The mood is quite happy now’
Frances Mao, Sydney I’ve just spoken with a local cafe owner very pleased about the news. Tony Burrows owns the Coogee Bite Cafe perched at the north end of Coogee Beach. He was down on the sand this morning at…
Hospitals in hotspot Narayanganj not ready for corona battle
Dhaka, April 20 – Although Narayanganj has been declared a hotspot of coronavirus infection in Bangladesh, no hospital has yet been prepared in the city to treat Covid-19 patients.
Australia for independent probe into global virus response
Australia on Sunday called for an independent investigation into the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, including the World Health Organization’s handling of the crisis.
6 doctors among 23 test Covid-19 positive in Kishoreganj
Kishoreganj, April 20 – Twenty-three more people, including six physicians and four policemen, were diagnosed with Covid-19 in Kishoreganj in the last 24 hours till Sunday night.
Seven more die of coronavirus; 312 new cases in BD in 24 hrs
Seven more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours on Sunday, taking the death toll in the country to 91.
Online office: Pvt employees more active than govt officials
Although employees at different private institutions are continuing to work from home during the ongoing government-declared general holidays, most government employees are enjoying the holidays without attending offices online.
Steps taken to ensure food security, PM tells Parliament
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government has taken measures to ensure food security for the people of the country considering the possible impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.