Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday urged BNP to refrain from doing politics over any sensitive and human issue like coronavirus.
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Two coronavirus patients making recovery, says IEDCR
of the three patients diagnosed with Covid-19 have almost recovered from the disease, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Wednesday.
BD Schools, Colleges cautioned about coronavirus outbreak
Dhaka, March 11 – The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) on Tuesday directed all offices and educational institutes to remain cautious to tackle the current situation by taking preventive measures to stop further spread of the coronavirus.
Goldsmiths at serious risk of cardiovascular diseases: Study
Dhaka, March 10 – Country’s goldsmiths are under serious threat of premature death with an average age of 59 mostly due to cardiovascular diseases, said a research report unveiled by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
The economic effects of a pandemic
Simon Wren-Lewis The human effects of the coronavirus are paramount. But what will be its impact on a medium-sized economy such as that of the UK?
Xi makes 1st visit since outbreak to China’s epicenter Wuhan
President Xi Jinping visited China’s virus epicenter Tuesday for the first time since cases of a then-unidentified respiratory illness emerged in the city of Wuhan in December.
Coronavirus: BNP postpones countywide demo
In the wake of detection of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh, BNP on Tuesday postponed its Wednesday’s scheduled countrywide demonstration seeking party chief Khaleda Zia’s release.
Coronavirus patients in stable condition: IEDCR
The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) Director Prof Dr Meerjady Sabrina Flora on Tuesday said the condition of three patients diagnosed with COVID-19 is stable.
Disclosure of coronavirus late, alleges BNP
Dhaka, March 10- BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the government tried to hide the presence of coronavirus in the country, but it disclosed the matter as the foreign guests declined to join Mujib Year…
Panic buying pushes up prices of masks, hand sanitiser
Dhaka, March 09 – The detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh has triggered a panic buying of face masks, toilet paper and hand sanitiser across the country, including the capital, pushing up their prices.
Mobile courts must stop price hike of masks, hand wash: HC
The High Court on Monday directed the government to operate mobile courts to prevent the price hike of masks, hand wash and sanitizers.
Two Italy- returnees hospitalised with coronavirus symptoms
Two more Italy-returnees were sent to a hospital with the ‘symptoms of coronavirus ‘after their arrival at Hazrat Shahajalal International Airport on Monday.
No panic, avoid mass gathering: PM urges people
In the wake of detection of the first coronavirus cases in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the people of the country not to panic and avoid any mass gathering.
Govt fully ready to tackle coronavirus: Health Minister
Amid growing concern over the outbreak of novel coronavirus in different parts of the world and the detection of three patients in Bangladesh, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said the government is fully ready to tackle the situation.
Saudi Arabia suspends schools, universities over COVID-19
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that schools and universities in the kingdom are suspended in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Virus in BD: School-college closure depends on expert advice
Dhaka, March 09 – Mentioning that they are yet to decide whether educational institutions will be closed down following the detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh, Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel on Sunday said steps will be taken…
10 dead, 23 missing as hotel in China virus fight collapses
At least 10 people were killed in the collapse of Chinese hotel that was being used to isolate people who had arrived from other parts of China hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, authorities said Sunday.
Khaleda’s family submits application seeking her release
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s family members have submitted an application to the Home Ministry seeking her release from jail.
Bangladesh detects first 3 coronavirus patients: IEDCR
Three coronavirus infected patients have been detected in Bangladesh, said Prof Meerjady Sabrina Flora, director of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Sunday.
COVID-19 to have significant economic impact on Asia: ADB
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will have a significant impact on developing Asian economies through numerous channels, including sharp declines in domestic demand, lower tourism and business travel, trade and production linkages, supply disruptions, and health effects, according to…
Family wants Khaleda’s release on humanitarian ground
Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam on Saturday urged the government to release the BNP chairperson on humanitarian ground as she is sick.
Coronavirus outbreak: Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah visits
After imposing a temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims to stop the spread of coronavirus, Saudi Arabia has now suspended all Umrah pilgrimages for its nationals and expatriates.
3 Filipino sailors with fever under observation at Mongla
Three Filipino sailors have been kept under close observation at a foreign ship at Mongla Port in Bagerhat after they were detected with light fever.
Coronavirus exposes global economic vulnerability
By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 4 2020 (IPS) – As the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 threatens a global pandemic, major stock markets around the world have suffered their worst performance since…
Bangladesh at high risk of coronavirus infection: IEDCR
Dhaka, March 04 – Bangladesh is at high risk of getting affected by novel coronavirus, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) Director Professor Meerjady Sabrina Flora said on Wednesday.
Bangladeshi ‘infected with coronavirus’ in Italy
A Bangladeshi national has been infected with coronavirus or Covid-19 in Italy, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Wednesday.
Tensions rise as US death toll from coronavirus reaches 9
Seattle, AP/UNB, March 4 – Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus escalated Tuesday in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government’s ability to ramp up testing fast enough to…
World Bank’s $12 bn for immediate COVID-19 country response
Fast Track Financing for Developing Countries WASHINGTON, March 3, 2020 — As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in immediate support to assist countries coping…
IEDCR for info on hotel boarders from virus-hit countries
Dhaka, March 03 – Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has urged hotels to inform if foreign nationals from corona-hit countries check into their rooms.
‘S Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan greatest concern for COVID-19’
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that the spread of COVID-19 in South Korea, Italy, Iran and Japan has become the greatest concern.