A deepening of inequalities in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic and risks of a “lost generation” of researchers must serve as a catalyst for systemic change.
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Covid-19: Dhaka records 6,000+ cases for 2nd straight day
Bangladesh has recorded more than 6,000 new coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day as the country ramps up efforts to contain the virus’ transmission.
Chattogram EC official dies of Covid-19
Chattogram, Apr 2 : An official of the Chattogram Election Commission died at a hospital in Dhaka on Friday, three days after testing positive for Covid-19.
Covid-19 upsurge forces NCL’s postponement
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to postpone the Bangabandhu 22nd National Cricket League for an indefinite period after the upsurge of coronavirus in Bangladesh. “We have decided to postpone the NCL for now as a safety measure as…
Covid-19: Dhaka raises fare of buses to run at 50% capacity
In the wake of growing Covid-19 cases, the government has increased the fares of public transport by 60 percent across the country.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Govt not considering general holidays
The government at the moment is not considering general holidays like last year to tackle the transmission of coronavirus, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said Monday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 3,908 new cases, 35 more deaths
Dhaka, Mar 28 :Coronavirus has claimed 35 more lives and infected 3,908 others in past 24 hours until Sunday morning as the virus situation keeps worsening in Bangladesh.
WB okays $250 million for Bangladesh to COVID-19 pandemic respond
Dhaka, Mar 27 : World Bank has approved $250 million to help Bangladesh create more and inclusive jobs and effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic for a faster recovery and stronger resilience to future crises.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 3-month high 39 deaths
Coronavirus claimed 39 more lives in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours until Saturday, a record number of deaths in the past three months.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports highest daily cases in 9 months
Dhaka, Mar 26: Bangladesh on Friday reported its highest daily coronavirus cases since July last year. The health authorities confirmed 3,737 cases in the last 24 hours, highest since July 2 last year when the country reported 4,019 cases. On…
Coronavirus and Covid-19 demand our respect
We all know the story of the ship built by Noah, which became known as Noah’s ark, to save his family and two of every species of animals from the flood.
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 3-month high 34 deaths
Coronavirus claimed 34 more lives in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Thursday, a record number of deaths in the past three months.
Global Covid-19 cases surpass 124 million
Dhaka, Mar 24 : With the Covid-19 situation worsening around the world, the global caseload crossed 124 million on Wednesday.
Global Covid-19 cases top 123 million
Dhaka, Mar 22 : Despite rapid vaccine rollout in different countries, more than 123 million people have been infected with Covid-19 on Monday, according to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The total caseload reached 123,145,452 while the death toll from…
Inequality, COVID-19 and the Plight of the Young
By Jan Lundius STOCKHOLM / ROME, Mar 16 2021 (IPS) – Inequality characterizes the world we live in, predisposing how we act and think. We perceive our existence as composed of dichotomies – men and women, young and old, black…
Covid-19: Daily infection rate in Bangladesh jumps to 7.15
Dhaka, Mar 14: Covid-19 claimed 18 more lives and infected 1,159 more in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning, showing a sharp rise both in the number of deaths and daily infections.
MP Nizam Hazari, 3 family members test positive for Covid-19
Nizam Uddin Hazari, MP of Feni-2 constituency, his wife and daughter have been infected with coronavirus.
Covid-19: Educational institutions reopening may be delayed
Dhaka, Mar 12 : A recent upward trend in daily coronavirus infection rate could force the government to keep educational institutions shut longer than expected. “If the upward trend continues, the government will reconsider [changing] the reopening date based on…
Sylhet MP Mahmud Us Samad dies of Covid-19
Dhaka, Mar 11: Mahmud Us Samad Chowdhury, an Awami League MP from Sylhet-3 and vice president of AL Sylhet district unit, died of Covid-19 at a hospital in Dhaka on Thursday. He was 66. MP Mahmud Us Samad Chowdhury breathed…
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Fatalities climb to 8,476
News Desk Bangladesh’s coronavirus caseload rose to 551,175 on Monday after the health authorities confirmed 845 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Covid-19 death toll tops 2.59 mn; cases 116.82 mn globally
The death toll from Covid-19 in the world topped 2,593,073 and cases 116,822,839 as of Monday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 10 more deaths push up toll to 8,451
Bangladesh recorded 10 more Coronavirus related deaths and 540 new cases in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, showing a slight fall in the daily infection rate.
Covid-19 daily infection rate in Bangladesh falls, 7 more die
Bangladesh recorded seven more Covid-19-related deaths and 515 new cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning, registering a fall in its daily infection rate.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Daily infection rate rises, 8 more die
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Daily infection rate rises, 8 more die
Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh rise to 545424, fatalities 8395
Bangladesh’s coronavirus caseload climbed to 545,424 on Friday after the health authorities detected 470 new cases in the last 24 hours until morning.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 18 more die, 399 infected
Bangladesh witnessed a rise in Covid-19 related deaths and new cases in the last 24 hours until Tuesday morning.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 7 more deaths, 366 new cases reported
Covid-19 claimed seven more lives and infected another 366 people in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Monday morning, showing a slight rise in infection rate than that of Sunday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh’s daily infection rate rises again, fatalities fall
Bangladesh recorded 350 more Covid-19 infections until early Saturday, meaning 543,024 people have now tested positive for the virus in the country since the start of the pandemic.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Daily infection rate rises, fatalities fall
Bangladesh saw a decline in Covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours until Friday morning but the daily infection rate jumped slightly.
Covid-19 cases, fatalities in Bangladesh rising again
The fresh cases of Covid-19 and deaths caused by the deadly virus marked a rise in Bangladesh as the country’s health authorities recorded 16 more deaths and 443 new cases in the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning.