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Save migrant workers from Covid-19, economic shock: MFA, LBB
An appeal to governments on behalf of Migrant workers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic An appeal to governments in the time of COVID-19 by Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) and Lawyers Beyond Borders Network (LBB Network)
121 Bangladeshis return from Kuwait, 109 Japanese leave
Dhaka, 29: A total of 121 more expatriate Bangladeshi workers returned home from Kuwait while 109 Japanese nationals, who had been stuck here due to flight suspension amid COVID-19 pandemic left for Tokyo by separate chartered flights on Tuesday.
Death from malaria decreased by 76 percent
DHAKA, April 26: Due to the government pragmatic measurers, malaria incidence and mortality rates have been cut by 69 percent and 76 percent respectively across the country in one decade.
288 expatriate workers return from Oman
Dhaka, 25: A total of 288 expatriate Bangladeshi workers returned home from Oman by a special chartered flight on Friday night.
Bill Gates says he is stepping down from Microsoft board
Redmond, Wash, AP/UNB – Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Friday he is stepping down from the company’s board to focus on philanthropy.
8 flights to bring back stranded Bangladeshis from India
The government has arranged eight chartered flights to bring back more than 1000 Bangladeshi nationals who are stranded in India due to flight suspension amid outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
DMP to enforce social distancing strictly from Saturday
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is going to take a hard line from Saturday to ensure social distancing in the capital. The decision was taken at a meeting between Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and DMP Commissioner Shafiqul Islam and senior police…
GD Assist evacuates 48 Bangladeshis from Thailand
GD Assist, a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance Company, arranged the evacuation of 48 nonresident Bangladeshis stranded in Bangkok of Thailand and brought them back home on Friday.
Banking hours to be 10am-1pm from April 19: BB
Economy Reporter Bangladesh Bank (BB) has fixed the banking hours from 10am to 1pm from April 19 amid the general holidays.
Dance moves bring welcome relief from virus blues
A US doctor’s dance videos posted on social media have proven just the right medicine for hundreds of thousands of people, including health care workers, who are cheering him on for lifting their spirits during the coronavirus pandemic.
Madrasha teacher suffering from flu-fever dies in Laxmipur
Laxmipur, April 10 – A madrasah teacher died after showing flu-like symptoms at Sadar hospital here on Thursday afternoon. The deceased aged about 61 was an assistant teacher of Sufia Darul Aman Islamia Dakhil Madrasha and a resident of Charjangalia…
Our workers would die of starvation if not from coronavirus
“If our workers don’t die from coronavirus, they’d die of starvation.” This is the stark assessment of how the pandemic is impacting the clothing industry from garment factory owner, Vijay Mahtaney, the chairman of Ambattur Fashion India.
120 prisoners to be released from Jessore over Coronavirus
Jessore, April 09 – Some 120 prisoners are set to be released from Jessore Central Jail under a special arrangement in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus among its inmates.
RMG producers from 6 nations urge partners honour contracts
Dhaka, April 08 – Six countries, including Bangladesh, have urged global brand companies, retailers and traders to carefully consider all potential impacts on workers and small businesses in the supply chain while taking significant purchasing decisions.
Anti-Corruption Commission director dies from coronavirus
Dhaka, April 06 – A director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) died from coronavirus at Kuwait Maitree Hospital in Uttara on Monday.
Bangladesh to get $100m from WB to fight Covid-19
News Desk The World Bank (WB) has approved a fast-track $100 million financing to help Bangladesh prevent, detect and respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and strengthen its national systems for public health emergencies.
5 more Bangladeshis die from coronavirus in New York
Five more Bangladeshis die from novel coronavirus in New York on Tuesday.
Canadian PM’s wife has recovered from coronavirus illness
Toronto, AP/UNB, March 29 – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife said Saturday that she has recovered from being ill from COVID-19 disease caused by the new coronavirus.
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.
Maldini expects to recover from coronavirus ‘within week’
Former Italy football captain Paolo Maldini said Monday he expects to recover “within a week” after being diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Copa America postponed from 2020 to 2021 over pandemic
The Copa America due to kick off in June in Argentina and Colombia was on Tuesday postponed by a year to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, organisers CONMEBOL said.
Tom Hanks released from hospital after virus quarantine
Tom Hanks has been released from the Australian hospital where he was in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus last week, but his wife Rita Wilson remains hospitalised, health officials said Tuesday.
Protect Rohingyas, host communities from coronavirus: Rights body
Dhaka, March 17 – The government of Bangladesh should take all necessary steps to protect Rohingyas and nearby host communities from coronavirus infection, said Fortify Rights on Monday.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson released from coronavirus treatment
US actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have been released from a hospital in Australia after receiving treatment for coronavirus.
Bill Gates says he is stepping down from Microsoft board
Redmond, Wash. AP/UNB, March 14 – Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Friday he is stepping down from the company’s board to focus on philanthropy.
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from Europe to US
US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new travel restrictions on Europe in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
What we learned from women’s Twenty20 World Cup
The Twenty20 World Cup culminated on Sunday with hosts Australia beating India by 85 runs in front of a record crowd for a women’s cricket match in Melbourne.
Tech lifestyles enable ‘safe escape’ from coronavirus
For people hunkering down due to the coronavirus epidemic, the tech sector has become their new best friend with an array of lifestyle solutions making “social distancing” easier.
Kuwait suspends flights to, from Bangladesh, 6 other countries
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait on Saturday suspended all flights to and from seven countries including Bangladesh amid coronavirus fear.