The World Bank says “significant economic pain seems unavoidable” in the Asia Pacific region.
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Letter to Gilead: Ensure access to Covid-19 cure Remdesivir
Dear Mr O’Day, We write to request that Gilead takes immediate actions to ensure rapid availability, affordability and accessibility of its experimental therapy remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19, pending the results of the clinical trials demonstrating its efficacy.
PM to hold video confce with officials of 64 dists Tuesday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a video conference with the officials of 64 districts on Tuesday to coordinate the ongoing activities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
269 US citizens leave Dhaka for home
A total of 269 US citizens along with seven dogs left Dhaka for their country on Monday evening.
One more new coronavirus case detected: IEDCR
News Desk One more new coronavirus (COVID-19) positive case was detected in the country over the last 24 hours, while no death was reported after March 25, according to Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
Coronavirus cradle Wuhan partly reopens after lockdown
The city in China where the coronavirus pandemic began, Wuhan, has partially re-opened after more than two months of isolation.
PM seeks list of distressed people to provide govt assistance
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the officials concerned to prepare a list of distressed people for providing government assistance so that they could face the tough time evolved over coronavirus pandemic.
CNG 3-wheeler workers urge govt, affluent people for support
Bangladesh Autorickshaw-Autotempo Transport Workers Federation (BAATWF) urged the government, transport owners and affluent people to provide food and other essentials to the transport workers who have become jobless due to, the current situation created over coronavirus. President of the BAATWF…
Virtual curfew grips Dhaka over COVID-19
Despite being one of world’s most densely populated city, widely known for its notorious traffic congestions, Dhaka wore a deserted look as the COVID-19 enforced a virtual curfew prompting people to stay indoors.
No new coronavirus case detected for second day in Bangladesh
News Desk No new coronavirus (COVID-19) positive case was detected for two straight days while no death was reported during the same period, according to Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR). “No new COVID-19 case was detected in…
Two with Covid-19 symptoms die in Barisal, one in Khulna
Barisal, March 29 – Two persons with coronavirus symptoms died at Barishal’s Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (SBMC) on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Jakir Hossain, 45, a resident of Sadar upazila in Patuakhali, and Niru Begum, 45, wife of Md…
Coronavirus: Global death toll passes 30850; infected 663740
Dhaka, March 29 – The death toll from coronavirus COVID-19 jumped to 30,879 globally on Sunday. It has so far infected 663,740 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Virus infections top 600,000 worldwide, long fight ahead
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide topped 600,000 on Saturday as new cases stacked up quickly in Europe and the United States and officials dug in for a long fight against the pandemic.
No excesses: Govt asks law enforcers, admin in virus battle
The government has directed law enforcers and local administrations not to do excesses with general people while performing duties in the field across the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
No new coronavirus case detected in Bangladesh: IEDCR
No new coronavirus (COVID-19) positive case was detected in the last 24 hours while no death was reported during the same period, according to Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
Banks to remain open from tomorrow
Banks will remain open in limited scale from tomorrow to facilitate the financial transaction for their clients though the government has declared general holidays from March 29 to April 2.
27th span of Padma Bridge visible
The 27th span of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge was installed at Zazira point in Shariatpur today, making 4.05 km out of the total 6.15 km bridge visible. “The 27th span of the bridge was installed on the pillar number 27…
Italy sees record high 969 single-day deaths
Rome, Xinhua/UNB, March 28 – The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Italy reached 86,498 on Friday, exceeding the total figure registered in China, according to data by the Civil Protection Department coordinating the national emergency response.
South Korea reveals how to win Covid-19 war
Prime Minister Chung tells the world his country has managed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus strain By ANDREW SALMONMARCH 27, 2020 Chung Sye-kyun was not exactly triumphalist, but there was an air of undeniable pride as South…
Xi for all-out global war on COVID-19 at urgent G20 summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday called for a resolute all-out global war against the COVID-19 outbreak as leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) convened an extraordinary summit to coordinate multilateral response to the pandemic.
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh rise to 48
Four more people, including two physicians, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 48.
Coronavirus scare: Attendance at mosques during Jum’a falls
The presence of Muslims at mosques across the country, including the capital, for offering Jum’a prayers on Friday was comparatively low following the outbreak of deadly coronavirus.
Indefinite holiday declared at all garment factories
News Desk Like the government offices, holiday was declared at all readymade garment factories of the country on Thursday night for an indefinite period.
Man dies with coronavirus infection at Khulna Medical
A 45-year old man who took admission to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) with coronavirus symptoms after fleeing from a hospital in Dhaka died here early Thursday afternoon.
Coronavirus: Global death toll passes 24,000; infected 532009
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 24,083 globally as of Friday. It has so far infected 532,009 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Coronavirus: Pangolins found to carry related strains
Smuggled pangolins have been found to carry viruses closely related to the one sweeping the world. Scientists say the sale of the animals in wildlife markets should be strictly prohibited to minimise the risk of future outbreaks.
Prudent economic recovery plan must after virus scare: Experts
Dhaka, March 26 – As coronavirus has started taking its toll on the country’s economy alongside the public health, economists think the government needs to immediately work out a well-thought-out recovery plan and action programmes to tackle the toxic impact…
BGMEA recommends closure of factories
Dhaka, March 26 – President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq urged the owners to consider the closure of their factories as the nation is fighting to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Bangladesh stops flights to all countries except China, UK
Bangladesh has suspended flights to all countries except the UK and China until April 15 following the global outbreak of coronavirus.
With 5 new cases 44 now Coronavirus-infected in Bangladesh
Five more people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 disease in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 44, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Thursday.