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Tourist gatherings banned in Sundarbans
The government has banned tourist gatherings in the Sundarbans amid growing concern over global coronavirus outbreak.
Partial lockdown if situation worsens: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said the government will consider lockdown in some vulnerable areas of the country if the coronavirus situation turns worse in the upcoming days.
Gonoshasthaya develops ‘simple, cheap, effective’ Coronavirus test
Dhaka, March 19 – Gonoshasthaya Kendra authorities said to have developed an “easy, effective and cheap” method to test coronavirus or Covid-19 which has affected more than 200,000 people globally.
China without a single domestic case for the first time
Wednesday was the first day that China didn’t have a single domestic case. The country is where the outbreak started and overall, there have been more than 81,000 infections on the mainland.
Coronavirus: ADB announces $6.5 billion package
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday announced a $6.5 billion initial package to address the immediate needs of its developing member countries (DMCs) as they respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Essential Hygiene Practices to Prevent Coronavirus infection
The continuous spreading of Coronavirus is creating chaos among people. However, worrying can’t save us from the life-threatening disease COVID-19 caused by coronavirus. All we need to do is to stay aware and spread awareness among people of our home,…
Breach of quarantine rules to invite action: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday urged overseas returnee to follow the quarantine rules for the sake of the country, warning that stern action will be taken if anyone breaches those.
Nationwide lockdown under consideration: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said Bangladesh will be put in lockdown if necessary to prevent the further spread of coronavirus in the country.
Bangladesh reports first coronavirus death: Infected 14
An elderly man has died from coronavirus in Bangladesh, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) said on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia suspends prayer in mosques
Riyadh, Arab News, March 18 – The decision announced Tuesday encourages Muslims to pray at home rather than mosques.
WHO warns South East Asia including Bangladesh
On Tuesday, the World Health Organization issued a stark warning to countries in South East Asia. “The situation is evolving rapidly. We need to immediately scale up all efforts to prevent the virus from infecting more people,” said regional director…
The severity of coronavirus outbreak
Dear Baba, I hope this email finds you well. Our current situation in the Bay Area has deteriorated, and many changes have taken place. We are on a semi-lock down. The government has issued a statement requiring residents of 6…
Hard-line Shiites storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus
Hard-line Shiite faithful in Iran pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines just closed over fears of the new coronavirus, Iranian state media reported Tuesday, as the Islamic Republic pressed on with its struggle to control the…
BD nationals in abroad helpless amid corona pandemic
Bangladeshi expatriates living in different countries, including Italy and Spain, are in panic as the global coronavirus pandemic getting worse with every passing day.
Expats, sick people urged to refrain from going to mosques
The Islamic Foundation has advised overseas returnees, persons suffering from fever, cough and cold and coronavirus-like symptoms, to avoid going to mosques and public gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus.
Two more coronavirus patients detected: IEDCR
Bangladesh on Tuesday confirmed detection of two more coronavirus patients, taking the total number of cases to 10.
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.
Preventing the next virus outbreak
Michal Rotem The coronavirus is not a natural disaster but the outcome of a system of agriculture subordinating animal, and human, welfare.
The corona crisis will define our era
Karin Pettersson Karin Pettersson writes that the pandemic has highlighted the frailties of a short-sighted and hyper-individualistic social system.
COVID-19: States mustn’t abuse emergency to suppress HR
UN human rights experts on Monday urged states to avoid overreach of security measures in their response to the coronavirus outbreak and reminded them that emergency powers should not be used to quash dissent.
All educational institutions to remain closed till March 31
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Monday announced that all the educational institutions of the country will remain shut until March 31, aiming to prevent spread of deadly coronavirus.
3 more coronavirus patients detected: IEDCR
Bangladesh on Monday announced the detection of three new coronavirus patients, including two children, and confirmed that the virus has started transmitting locally.
Saudi returnee fined for breaching home quarantine rules
A mobile court on Sunday fined a Saudi Arabia returnee Tk 10,000 for violating rules of home quarantine amid a global coronavirus outbreak.
New virus along with Dengue may strain BD health facilities
As Bangladesh reports new coronavirus cases and experts predict a possible dengue outbreak, the country’s health sector braces for an unprecedented impact but doctors say the worst-case scenario can be avoided if everyone works together.
Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19
Security experts say a spike in email scams linked to coronavirus is the worst they have seen in years, reports BBC.
383 Bangladeshis return home from Italy in two days
On Saturday and Sunday, 383 Bangladeshis returned home from Italy, the worst coronavirus-affected country in Europe.
Hasina for Saarc institution to fight public health threat
Stressing the need for forging collaboration among the Saarc countries through collective expertise and resources to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday proposed that an institution be established to prevent and fight any public health threat…
2,314 people currently in home quarantine: IEDCR
Across Bangladesh, 2,314 people are currently in home-quarantine as part of a countrywide effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19.