News Desk Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the period of ongoing suspension of its all international flights except to the UK due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Independence Day today
News Desk The Independence and National Day is today. In the wake of the deadly novel coronavirus, the government has suspended all programmes of the day.
PM Hasina declares Tk 50 bn stimulus package for industries
Dhaka, March 26 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday termed the fight against coronavirus a “war” and urged people to stay at their homes to discharge their responsibilities at this critical time.
Armed Forces start fieldwork in combat against coronavirus
Members of the Armed Forces started their fieldwork in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country on Wednesday morning to help the civil administration ensure that people maintain social distancing and coronavirus suspects remain in quarantine to prevent the…
Bangladesh reports another virus death; total stands at 5
Another elderly man has died from the coronavirus in Bangladesh, taking the total death toll from COVID-19 disease in the country to five, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
Khaleda temporarily released after over 25 months in jail
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was released on Wednesday from jail for six months suspending her sentences following an executive order over 25 months after she had been convicted and sent to jail in graft cases.
Independence Day Thursday
News Desk The Independence and National Day will be observed on Thursday.
Care for health workers, frontline soldiers against Covid-19
By Mutahi Kagwe and Siddharth Chatterjee NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 2020 (IPS) – Many soldiers have seen first-hand the horrors of war and, terrifying though it often was, they knew who they were fighting, and could recognise their enemy. The…
Gather allies, partners to protect people, economy: DCCI
Dhaka, March 25 – The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged the government to bring together its global allies and partners in a coordinated endeavour in a bid to protect the people and economy from the adverse…
Coronavirus global death toll jumps to 18,895
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 18,895 globally as of Wednesday.It has so far infected 422,629 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Time is running out fast, says Dr Yunus
I want to draw everyone’s attention to time. It is running out fast. With every passing moment, we are losing the opportunity we still have.
Bangladesh reports fourth coronavirus death: Infected 39
Another person has died from the coronavirus in Bangladesh, taking the total death toll from Covid-19 disease in the country to four, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
Virus Testing kits, PPE to arrive from China Thursday
The second batch of medical logistics including 10000 testing kits, 10000 personal protective equipment (PPE) and 1000 infrared thermometers will arrive here from Kunming, China on Thursday.
Khaleda to be released for six months: Must stay at home
The government has decided to free BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail for six months suspending her sentences upon two conditions.
555 Jashore overseas returnees quarantined in 24hr
Jashore’s district administration sent another 555 overseas returnees to home quarantine in the last 24 hours until Monday night to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Bangladesh shuts train servicesover Coronavirus
Dhaka, March 24 – The government shut down all local, mail and commuter train services from Tuesday to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Bangladesh.
Coronavirus and water: A round-up of global advice
The outbreak of a respiratory illness, known as COVID-19, continues to spread around the world. With one of the primary pieces of advice to regularly wash hands thoroughly to prevent the transfer of the disease, it means more than ever…
Armed Forces called in to assist civil administration
Dhaka, March 23 – The Armed Forces have been called in to assist the civil administration in the fight against the deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country.
PM Hasina to address nation March 25
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will brief the nation on the overall coronavirus situation in the country on March 25, Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said Monday.
Bangladesh economy under threat due to COVID-19: ICC,B
The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICC,B) has urged the policymakers to take the lead in bringing both public and private sector leadership together nothing that Bangladesh economy is under threat due to COVID-19.
Govt declares public holiday from March 26 to April 4
The government on Monday declared holidays from March 26 to April 4, aiming to prevent the transmission of deadly coronavirus.
Bangladesh confirms third death; Virus infected 33
Another person has died in Bangladesh after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total death toll to three, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
500-member committee formed to fight coronavirus: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said a 500-member committee has been formed to tackle the coronavirus situation in the country.
BD garment exporters want shipments, production till July
So far $1.5bn lost impacting lives of 1.2mn workers, says BGMEA President Dhaka, March 23 – Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the international community and brands to take in all their goods and allow shipments and…
Anti-bacterial sprays on Sylhet City roads to check virus
Sylhet, March 23 – Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) has started to spray anti-bacterial medicine on city roads to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Water resources essential part of solution to climate change
World Water Day: Often overlooked, water resources are an essential part of the solution to climate change On World Water Day, the United Nations launched a flagship report which says that reducing both the impacts and drivers of climate change…
Simple self-check for coronavirus infection
GreenWatch News Desk US STANFORD HOSPITAL BOARD INTERNAL MESSAGE, Read and understand The new Coronavirus may not show sign of infection for many days. How can one know if he/she is infected? By the time they have fever and/or cough…
Ctg doctor arrested for spreading rumour over coronavirus
Chittagong, March 22 – Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested a doctor on charges of spreading rumours over coronavirus via Facebook messenger from Prabartak area in the port city on Saturday.
Truck hits human hauler on Ctg-Cox’s Bazar Highway: 12 dead
Chitttagong, March 21 – At least 12 people were killed and two others injured in a fatal road accident at Padua in Lohagara Upazila on Saturday night as a truck hit a human hauler coming from the opposite direction.
Bangladesh Govt cancels Independence Day ceremonies
The government has cancelled the Independence Day ceremonies, including placing wreaths at the National Memorial, on March 26 amid the rise in coronavirus cases. Besides, the civic reception at Bangabhaban marking the Independence Day and the Swadhinata Padak, the highest…