Dhaka, Apr 23 : A total of 167 incarcerated children have been granted bail by juvenile courts across the country in the last eight working days through virtual hearings amid the countrywide strict lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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Bangladesh put under complete lockdown amid Covid spike
Dhaka, Apr 14 : The government has enforced a fresh strict lockdown for eight days from Wednesday in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.
Publishers count losses as book fair continues amid Covid surge
This year’s Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (Book Fair) is unlike anything the country has seen. There are stalls and books but hardly any visitors and people willing to buy books.
Bangladesh enforces lockdown 2nd phase amid Covid surge
Public transports have gone off roads and movement of people severely restricted as Bangladesh has enforced a nationwide second phase lockdown for a week from Monday morning.
Swechhasebok Dal holds rally in Dhaka amid police obstacles
Jatiyatabadi Swechhasebok Dal held a rally in front of the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday amid obstructions by police.
Social media kept us together from afar amid Covid-19
Dhaka, Jan 5 – Susan Hu, Head of Global PR & Communications of Like, on Tuesday said that 2020 was like a vertigo-experience for all, sometimes it felt like living secluded, confined in the idea of a fictitious border at…
Sustainable steps help farmers gain positively amid Covid-19
By Stella Paul HYDERABAD, India, Nov 26 2020 (IPS) – As India continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and a growing number of deaths, farmers here have been fighting a battle of their own against volatile pricing, uncertain demand…
Durga Puja celebrated amid the Pandemic
Dhaka, Oct 26 – As with other religious festivals, Durga Puja, the largest such occasion for the Hindu community, has also seen the COVID-19 pandemic leave its mark on its celebration this year.
Zimbabwe’s Natural Food Sources shaken Amid Economic Crisis
By Ignatius Banda BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Oct 2 2020 (IPS) – Sarudzai Moyo, a former teacher, has begun a new career as a fishmonger. Once a week she makes the 450km journey from Bulawayo to Binga, on the shores of Lake…
Teesta Barrage turns into recreation spot amid virus risk
Lalmonirhat, Aug 04 – Ignoring the risk of coronavirus transmission, a huge number of people are thronging the Teesta Barrage project area in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat, the country’s largest irrigation project to enjoy Eid holiday.
Karnaphuli Tunnel Project makes “breakthrough” amid Covid-19
Karnaphuli Tunnel Project has achieved a “breakthrough” with the completion of the left line despite the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
US labs buckle amid testing surge; world virus cases top 15M
WASHINGTON, AP/UNB, July 23 — Laboratories across the U.S. are buckling under a surge of coronavirus tests, creating long processing delays that experts say are undercutting the pandemic response. With the U.S. tally of confirmed infections at nearly 4 million…
Online cattle trading may reach new height amid pandemic
Dhaka, July 11 – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to people’s normal life with a growing dependence on virtual platforms as physical distancing is advised by health experts to limit transmission of the coronavirus.
US formally submits withdrawal from WHO amid COVID-19 surge
Washington, July 8 Xinhua/UNB — The United States on Tuesday officially submitted its notification of withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) to the United Nations secretary-general, setting in motion the country’s exit from the global body in the midst…
Taiwan offers help to Hong Kong amid anti-China protests
Taiwan’s president Tsai ing-wen promised to provide the people of Hong Kong with the “necessary assistance” as tension in the city rises over China’s new national security law.
The digital divide widens amid global COVID-19 lockdown
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, May 8 2020 (IPS) – The digital divide has become more pronounced than ever amid the global coronavirus lockdown, but experts are concerned that in the current circumstances this divide, where over 46 percent of…
Mango growers worried over marketing amid virus restrictions
Chapainawabganj, May 05 – Mango growers in Chapainawabganj, known as the mango capital of the country, are passing their days in great worries as the marketing of their produce has become uncertain amid the restrictions imposed to slow down coronavirus…
Kim Jong Un appears in public amid health rumours
Seoul, AP/UNB, May 02 – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in 20 days as he celebrated the completion of a fertilizer factory near Pyongyang, state media said Saturday, ending an absence that had triggered…
Amazon defends virus safety efforts amid fresh protests
Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant’s technology employees.
Bgmea gives draft guideline to run factories amid Covid-19
Dhaka, April 26 – Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Saturday released a draft guideline and asked its members to follow them while running factories amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Amid virus pandemic, SDGs are even more relevant than before
By Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Erna Solberg UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 2020 (IPS) – Our world today is dealing with a crisis of monumental proportions. The vicious, novel coronavirus is wreaking havoc across the globe, destroying lives and ruining…
South Korea election: Ruling party wins amid virus outbreak
The party of South Korean President Moon Jae-in has won a decisive victory in parliamentary elections, with voters backing the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Waive slum rent amid Coronavirus shutdown: Rights groups
Dhaka, April 08 – Leaders of organisations, working for rights of low-income people, demanded waiver of rent for slum dwellers as they have become jobless due to nationwide shutdown aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.
Quibi launching Hollywood ‘on the go’ amid lockdown
Quibi, the multi-billion-dollar streaming platform launching Monday, is betting it can transform entertainment with short, Hollywood-quality clips to watch “on the go” — even as much of the world is trapped at home.
New York governor begs for help amid ‘staggering’ death toll
New York, AP/UNB, March 31 – New York’s governor issued an urgent appeal for medical volunteers Monday amid a “staggering” number of deaths from the coronavirus, as he and health officials warned that the crisis unfolding in New York City…
Hrithik watches sons play amid coronavirus lockdown
Hrithik Roshan is happy to spend quality time with his sons: Hrehaan and Hridaan as the actors is limited to his house in the times of coronavirus lockdown.
Star Cineplex closes down amid coronavirus outbreak
Culture Desk The authority of Star Cineplex decided to stop its operation temporarily due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus in Bangladesh. According to this decision, all of the branches of Star Cineplex are said to be closed down till…
Bangladesh decides to keep factories open amid virus scare
Dhaka, March 22 – The government on Saturday decided to keep all factories across Bangladesh open even as the health authorities reported new cases and confirmed the second death from coronavirus.
Taj Mahal closed amid coronavirus fears
India closed the Taj Mahal, its top tourist site, and the financial hub of Mumbai ordered offices providing non-essential services to function at 50 per cent staffing levels as efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in South Asia ramped…
Oscars battle set to begin amid crystals, controversy
Hollywood’s awards season comes to a close Sunday at the Oscars, with war epic “1917” battling a South Korean thriller for glory as a row swirls over the lack of minorities on the night’s star-studded nominee list.