Dhaka, July 16 – Though it appears that the number of corona cases has marked a fall over last two weeks, health experts said the positive case rate is actually now higher than in the past as the transmission is…
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Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 39 deaths, 2,733 new cases
Bangladesh on Thursday recorded death of 39 more people from coronavirus, mounting the total fatalities 2,496. Besides, 2,733 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases to 1,96,323.
COVID-19 cases jump to 4,445 in Rangpur division
Rangpur, July 16: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients jumped to 4,445 with 147 new positive cases reported during the last 24 hours till 8 am today in Rangpur division.
Mashrafe wins battle against COVID-19
DHAKA —Former skipper Bangladesh and ruling party lawmaker from Narail-2 constituency Mashrafe Bin Mortaza finally won his battle against the Corona virus COVID-19, a deadly virus that created a mayhem around the world. Mashrafe, who is still playing cricket had…
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 33 deaths, 3,533 new cases
Bangladesh on Wednesday witnessed death of 33 more people from coronavirus, taking the total fatalities 2,457. Besides, 3,533 fresh cases were reported during the period, pushing the total cases to 193,590.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 3,163 new cases; 33 more die
Coronavirus death toll in Bangladesh mounted to 2,424 on Tuesday with 33 new fatalities in the last 24 hours. Besides, 3,163 fresh cases were reported during the period, pushing the total cases to 190,057.
Covid-19: Livestock dept official Dr Emdadul Haque dies
Dhaka, July 14 ; Dr Emdadul Haque, an official of the Department of Livestock Services, died from coronavirus infection at a private hospital in the capital on Tuesday. He was 57.
Eateries ‘not in accordance with Covid-19 safety rules’
Although restaurants in Dhaka city have been reopened amid the growing coronavirus cases, most of them, even the famous ones, hardly follow the health guidelines set by the government, putting the diners at the risk of the virus infections.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 2,666 new cases, 47 deaths
Health authorities in Bangladesh on Sunday recorded 47 more COVID-19 deaths, brining the total death toll to 2,352.
Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishekh Bachchan test COVID-19 positive
Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema, has tested positive for COVID-19. His son Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has also been tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, soon after his father Bollywood legend, Amitabh Bachchan tested positive…
Bogra Rural Dev Academy DG Aminul Islam dies of Covid-19
Rajshahi, July 11: Director General (DG) of Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura Aminul Islam passed away after being infected with Covid-19 at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) Saturday morning.
COVID-19 cases cross 3,900 in Rangpur division
Rangpur, July 11: The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases crossed the 3,900 mark as 89 new patients were diagnosed as positive during the last 24 hours till 8 am Saturday in Rangpur division.
COVID-19 cases in Rajshahi division reach 8,025
Rajshahi, July 10: With detection of 239 new more positive cases in seven districts on Thursday, the total number of COVID-19 infected patients in Rajshahi division reached 8,025, said a COVID-19 quarantine and isolation related daily report here on Friday.
State of Covid-19 in Bangladesh divides experts
Dhaka, July 09 – Four months have passed since the first three Covid-19 cases were detected in Bangladesh but health experts are still divided as to whether coronavirus is going through its peak right now or when it will actually…
New study warns of brain damages linked to COVID-19
A new study has found that infection with COVID-19 can lead to brain damages, including delirium and nerve damage.
Mashrafe’s wife too tests COVID-19 positive
DHAKA — Sumona Haque Sumi, wife of former captain of Bangladesh cricket team Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, was also tested positive for coronavirus. Golam Mortaza Swapan, father of Mashrafe confirmed that Mashrafe’s wife was infected with coronavirus and they got the…
Feni Civil Surgeon dies of Covid-19
Dr Sazzad Hossain, the Civil Surgeon of Feni, died of Covid-19 on Tuesday at a hospital in the capital.
Global Covid-19 infections top 11.4 mn; deaths 533,684
Dhaka, July 07 – The confirmed coronavirus cases reached 11,409,805 globally with 533,684 deaths and more than 6.1 million recoveries as of Monday morning.
DNA linked to Covid-19 common in Bangladeshis
The variant of the genes responsible for the coronavirus disease were passed on to humans by the Neandarthals, is very common in Bangladeshis, according to a new study.
Tk16,000 fined for violating COVID-19 guidelines in Khulna
Khulna , July 5: Mobile courts here conducted drives in different areas including wards 17 and 24 of Khulna metropolis, declared as red zone, filed nine cases against different shops, business outlets and fined around Taka 16,000 for flouting coronavirus…
Global Covid-19 deaths surge to 524,614; infected cases 11mn
The number of deaths, caused by coronavirus across the world, reached 524,614 as of Saturday morning.
ICESCO, FIFA launch Chinese version of video thanking healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight
RABAT – The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) launched the Chinese version of a video where former and current football stars express their thanks and appreciation to healthcare workers…
40 Bangladesh judges infected with Covid-19
A total of 40 judges, 136 staff of subordinate courts and 45 officials of the Supreme Court were infected with coronavirus while working for the virtual court as of Friday.Seventeen judges have recovered till Friday, said Md Saifur Rahman, special…
BSMMU starts COVID-19 treatment Saturday
Dhaka, July 3: A 370-bed ‘Corona Centre’ will open at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) tomorrow for providing treatment to the coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.
Global Covid-19 death toll 520,634; infected cases 10.8 mn
Dhaka, July 03 – With the sharp rise in infections in many countries, the global coronavirus cases have soared to 10,836,500 on Friday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Dua mahfil held in BFF for sports Covid-19 victims
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has arranged a dua mahfil today (Thursday) seeking salvation of departed souls of Swadhin Bangla football team player late Lutfar Rahman and other Covid-19 victims. The dua Mahfil was held at BFF Bhaban…
Mushfiqur finds a way for skill training in Covid-19 time
DHAKA -Wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim found a way to keep practicing his batting and wicket-keeping when it was tough to do anything apart from gym at home during the Covid-19 time. The senior national cricketer didn’t get any big ground…
Cholesterol-lowering drugs help reduce COVID-19 deaths
Commonly used cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may help reduce the death rate of COVID-19 patients, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Liberation War Minister Mozammel’s wife dies from Covid-19
Dhaka, June 29 – Laila Arzumand Banu, wife of Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, died from coronavirus on Monday morning. She was 71.
Cannabis a ‘probable tool’ to fight COVID-19: Report
Researchers in Canada say they are considering Cannabis as a potentially valuable tool to fight against COVID-19. Researchers Olga and Igor Kovalchuck have reportedly been developing and testing a novel cannabis strain for years, except with the goal of creating…