Dhaka, June 29 – The way we shop is changing and how we pay is evolving. As COVID-19 alters our daily lives, consumers in Asia Pacific are rapidly going digital with purchases of everything from groceries to movies in a…
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Global coronavirus cases pass 10 mn, fatalities cross 0.5 mn
Dhaka, June 29 – The confirmed global Covid-19 cases surpassed 10 million with over 500,000 fatalities as of Monday morning. Besides, over 5 million people have made recovery from the coronavirus, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University…
For now, it is a question of answers
Sudhirendar Sharma For once, this pandemic has forced all of us to be different, to seek answers and only answers on how to confront, control, and get over the dreadful virus. No one seems to be asking questions anymore, but…
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: Confirmed cases now 1,37,787
A total of 1,37,787 in 7,30,197 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Global Covid-19 cases near 10mn; deaths near 0.5 million
Dhaka, June 28 – The global Covid-19 cases reached 9,953,038 on Sunday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Bangladesh reports 3,504 virus cases, 34 deaths in a day
A total of 1,33,978 in 7,12,098 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Pregnant women might be at increased risk for COVID-19
Pregnant women might be at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness, according to a report of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Friday.
Free migrant children from family detention: US Judge
Houston, AP/UNB, June – 27 – A federal judge on Friday denounced the Trump administration’s prolonged detention of families during the coronavirus pandemic and ordered the release of children held with their parents in U.S. immigration jails.
Global Covid-19 cases surpass 9.7 mn; deaths close to 0.5 mn
Dhaka, June 27 – The confirmed COVID-19 cases have reached 9,776,963 million globally with 493,609 deaths as of Saturday morning.
9,869 Bangladesh policemen Coronavirus infected
A total of 9,869 members of Bangladesh police were infected with coronavirus across the country until Friday morning.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: Confirmed cases stands 1,30,474
A total of 1,30,474 in 6,96,941coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Global virus death toll now 488,740; confirmed cases 9.6m
Dhaka, June 26 – The death toll from Covid-19 across the globe reached 488, 740 on Friday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
UNO among nine infected with coronavirus in Keraniganj
Dhaka, June 26 – Nine people including the Keraniganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer have been infected with coronavirus, raising the number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 884 in Keraniganj Upazila.
BCB introduces app to monitor cricketers’ health
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced an app to monitor the physical health and mental well-being of cricketers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 WELLNESS app has been customised using the EDGE10 sports analytics software to track…
Industrialist Hasan Jamil dies of Covid-19
Industrialist Hasan Jamil Sattar, 70, died on Thursday at a Dhaka hospital after being infected with COVID-19.
Most Rohingyas unaware of Covid-19: Survey
Most of the Rohingyas living in Cox’s Bazar camps are not aware of Covid-19 and its intensity, according to a survey jointly conducted by KNH Germany and Samaj Kallyan O Unnayon Sangstha (SKUS).
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 3,946 news cases, 39 die
A total of 1,26,606 in 6,78, 443 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Coronavirus global death toll 482,128; confirmed cases 9.4m
Dhaka, June 25 – The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 482, 128 on Thursday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University. The number of confirmed cases rose to 9,405,800, according to JHU…
Information secy Kamrun Nahar infected with Covid-19
Information secretary Kamrun Nahar has been infected with coronavirus.
icddr,b diagnostic centre to begin COVID-19 testing June 26
icddr,b’s globally recognised diagnostic centre at Mohakhali, Dhaka will offer SARS CoV-2 test to patients suspected of having COVID-19 starting from June 26.
Bangladesh reports 3,462 new virus cases, 37 deaths in a day
The health authorities on Wednesday announced the detection of 3,462 new coronavirus cases and 37 deaths within the last 24 hours.
Mexican newborns positive for virus in unprecedented case
Mexico has reportedly confirmed the first ever case of coronavirus infection among newborns, creating fresh concern over the nature of the deadly virus.
Bangladesh corona tests 644,011; confirmed cases 119,198
A total of 1,19,198 in 6,44,011 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Coronavirus cases surge as many countries lift lockdowns
Amid the worsening coronavirus situation, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is showing a surge on Tuesday in many countries including the US where lockdowns have been lifted.In parts of Western Europe, the coronavirus cases remained stable or are going…
BNP MP Harun demands removal of Health Minister over virus
Harunur Rashid, BNP’s MP from Chapainawabganj-3 constituency, on Tuesday demanded the removal of Health Minister Zahid Maleque and bringing competent and committed persons in key posts of the health sector to face the coronavirus situation.
নিউইয়র্কে অ্যান্টিবডি টেস্ট কর্মসূচি: মানব সেবায় ফোবানার অনন্য দৃষ্টান্ত
আগামী ২৬ জুন জ্যামাইকা মুসলিম সেন্টারের সামনে ফোবানার তৃতীয় অ্যান্টিবডি টেস্ট কর্মসূচি অনুষ্ঠিত হবে। প্রথম দফায় তারা ব্রুকলিনে অ্যান্টিবডি টেস্ট সমাপ্ত করে দ্বিতীয় দফায় জ্যাকসন হাইটস এলাকায় এই কর্মসূচি পালন করেন। ব্রুকলিনে অ্যান্টিবডি টেস্ট অনুষ্ঠিত হয় গত ৫ জুন। দ্বিতীয়…
Virus cases top nine million, says WHO
Global coronavirus infections topped nine million on Monday as the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic was accelerating and Saudi Arabia said it would allow a “very limited” number of pilgrims to the hajj next month.
BD Red Crescent opens new isolation centres for Rohingyas
Cox’s Bazar, June 23 – Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has launched two new isolation and treatment centres (Field hospitals) to treat the growing number of Covid-19 patients in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar adjacent to host communities.
বাংলাদেশে করোনা মহামারি সংক্রান্ত পূর্বাভাস ব্যর্থ হলো যে কারণে
গত এপ্রিল মাসে সিঙ্গাপুরের একটি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের গবেষকরা বিশ্বব্যাপী করোনাভাইরাসের সংক্রমণ কবে শেষ হবে তা নিয়ে একটি প্রজেকশন দিয়েছিলেন। সেই প্রজেকশনে বাংলাদেশে করোনাভাইরাসের সম্ভাব্য সমাপ্তি নিয়ে একটি সময়চিত্র দেয়া হয়েছিলো।
2000 more doctors being recruited to tackle Covid-19 crisis
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said if the number of Covid-19 patients continues to soar, the government will take steps to appoint additional 2000 physicians to contain the situation.