Dhaka, July 05 – The global Covid-19 confirmed cases reached 11,239,378 on Sunday morning while deaths from the disease topped 530,110, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
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Five more die with fever, cold-related problems in Comilla
Five people, including a woman, died with fever and cold-related problems at Comilla Medical College Hospital in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning.
BD reports 55 COVID-19 deaths, 2,738 new cases
The death toll from Covid-19 in Bangladesh has reached 2,052 with the death of 55 more patients in a span of 24 hours.
Dhaka for collective voice of most corona vulnerable nations
Bangladesh has called upon the Commonwealth leaders to become the collective and common voice of the most vulnerable countries and help address current challenges.
Bangladesh sees 3,288 new virus patients, 29 deaths Saturday
Health authorities on Saturday reported the death of 29 more people due to deadly COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, which is the lowest number of death in a day that the country registered since June 1.
Joint secy of Jute Ministry dies of coronavrus
Dhaka, July 4 – Khurshid Alam, joint secretary to the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, has died of COVID-19.
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.
11,302 Bangladesh policemen Coronavirus infected
A total of 11,302 members of Bangladesh Police were infected with Covid-19 across the country until Friday morning.Among the total cases, 7,327 policemen have made full recovery so far, said sources at the Police Headquarters.
BD 8th in global weekly increase in Covid-19 cases: WHO
Bangladesh on Friday ranked 8th in the global weekly increase in new coronavirus cases, according to World Health Organization (WHO).
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…
Bangladesh reports 42 COVID-19 deaths, 3,114 fresh cases
Dhaka, July 3; Bangladesh Friday recorded 42 coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 3,114 fresh cases overnight. The recovery count rose to 68,048 after another 1,606 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period, a top health official said.
New coronavirus strain spreads faster than original: study
The current dominant strain of COVID-19 is three to six times as infectious as the original variation, a new study has suggested. The new strain is, however, not more severe.
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).
Sign pledge for Covid-19 Vaccine as Global Common Good
Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus urged the global population to sign the pledge, 111 world eminent personalities made earlier, to declare the Covid-19 vaccine as ‘Global Common Good’.
State Minister of Water Resources Zahid Faruk virus infected
State Minister for Water Resources Ministry Zahid Faruk has been infected with Covid-19.Asif Ahmed, Public Relations Officer of Water Resources Ministry, confirmed the matter on Thursday.
BD reports 4,019 more virus cases in 24hrs, 38 deaths
Dhaka, July 2: Bangladesh reported 4,019 more coronavirus positive cases in last 24 hours till Thursday afternoon, taking the total infection cases to 1,53,277.
Home-developed breast cancer drug first prescribed in China
Chinese doctors have given their patients the first sheets of prescriptions of a new, home-developed breast cancer drug, 12 days after the drug was approved for clinical use.
Global virus death tally 515,542; infected cases 10.6 mn
Dhaka, July 02 – The global death toll from coronavirus infections stood at 515,542 on Thursday morning while the confirmed cases crossed 10,664,433, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
WHO Warns Global Coronavirus Pandemic is Accelerating
The World Health Organization says 60 percent of the world’s 10 million coronavirus cases since December came in the month of June – a sign that the pandemic is getting worse and not slowing down.
Virus death toll in BD climbs to 1,888 with 41 more deaths
Dhaka, July 1: Bangladesh’s COVID-19 death toll climbed to 1,888 on Wednesday as 41 people died in last 24 hours.
6 die in Comilla with fever, cold-related complications
Comilla, July 01 – Six people died with fever and cold-related complications at Cumilla Medical College Hospital in the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
Global virus deaths jump to 509,779, infected cases 10.4mn
Dhaka, July 01 – As the coronavirus situation continues to worsen, the global death toll from the virus infection stood at 509,779 on Wednesday morning while the confirmed cases crossed 10,434,835, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering…
Life expectancy in Bangladesh rises to 72.6 years
DHAKA, June 30, 2020 (BSS) – The life expectancy rate at birth has increased to 72.6 years in the country in 2019 from 72.3 years one year ago with women enjoying three years more longevity than men.
40pc corona beds still vacant: Health Minister
Mentioning that some 14,000 beds have been designated for Covid patients in the country’s hospitals, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday said 40 percent of those are still vacant.
After six months, worst of pandemic ‘yet to come’: WHO
The coronavirus pandemic is “not even close to being over”, the WHO warned , as the global death toll passed half a million and cases surged in Latin America and the United States.
Country reports largest daily rise with 64 deaths
Bangladesh has reported highest number of deaths in a single day from COVID-19.
New Flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ noted in China
A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say.
Bangladesh to recruit 2000 doctors, 4000 nurses: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday told Parliament that the government will recruit 2,000 doctors and 4,000 nurses to ensure healthcare services for the Covid-19 patients.
37 judges of BD subordinate courts Coronavirus infected
A total of 37 judges and 101 staff of subordinate courts and 38 officials of the Supreme Court were infected with coronavirus while working for the virtual court as of Monday.
Bangladesh reports 45 more virus deaths, highest 4014 cases
Dhaka, June 29: Bangladesh Monday recorded 45 more deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) overnight, and 4014 fresh cases, the highest in a single day.