A total of 1,19,198 in 6,44,011 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
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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…
Follow health guidelines to avoid virus: PM
Mentioning that many people, including a cabinet member, an MP and a good number of expatriate Bangladeshis, have lost their lives because of coronavirus, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to follow health guidelines properly to fight the…
Rural MPs to get Tk 64.77 bn to develop their areas
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Sunday approved 10 projects involving Tk 9,460 crore, including Tk 6,477 crore to be spent by rural MPs for the infrastructure development of their respective areas.
Win against virus soon if govt, pvt hospitals work together
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Saturday said it will be possible to get rid of coronavirus very soon if the government and private hospitals work together.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 3,240 new cases, 37 more die
Bangladesh on Saturday reported 3,240 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1,08,775. In the last 24 hours, 37 more patients died from the virus infection, raising the death toll to…
Former mayor of Lama dies from Covid-19 in Bandarban
Former Mayor of Lama upazila Md Tajul Islam died on Friday after being infected by coronavirus or Covid-19.
Kamal Lohani tests positive for Covid-19
Veteran journalist and cultural activist Kamal Lohani has tested positive for coronavirus. Sagar Lohani, son of Kamal Lohani, shared the information in his Facebook post on Friday.
Bangladesh now ’17th worst’ corona-hit country
Bangladesh on Thursday went past Canada in terms of confirmed Covid-19 cases to become the 17th worst-affected country in the world with 102,292 infections.
ICT prosecutor Rana Dasgupta, wife test coronavirus positive
Rana Dasgupta, prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, and his wife have been tested positive for coronavirus.
PM issues directives to tackle Covid-19
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a meeting on Wednesday discussed the Covid-19 situation in the cpuntry and issued directives to contain the pandemic.
Global virus death toll 441, 439; confirmed cases 8.15 mn
The death toll from Covid -19 pandemic stood at 441,439 while the number of confirmed cases has gone up to 8,152, 885 as of Wednesday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Door-to-door medicine delivery service opens in Chittagong
In a bid to mitigate the sufferings of the residents amid the pandemic, the Kotwali Police Station has introduced ‘My Pharmacy’, a door to door medicine delivery service in the district.
Increase testing at Upazila level: Chinese experts
Visiting Chinese medical experts have recommended increasing testing facilities in upazila-level here within the shortest possible time.
Dr Zafrullah found corona negative in RT-PCR test, too
A RT-PCR test also found Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury negative for coronavirus, but he is still suffering from pneumonia.
Closure of educational institutions extended until August 6
The government has extended the closure of all the educational institutions of the country until August 6 considering the worsening coronavirus situation.
Bangladesh sees 3,141 new virus cases, 32 deaths in a day
The health authorities on Sunday confirmed the detection of the 3,141 new coronavirus patients in the span of 24 hours, raising the total number to 87,520.During this period, 32 people died of coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 1,171.
Dr Zafrullah recovers from coronavirus, joins Nasim’s janaza
Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury has recovered from coronavirus, but he is still suffering from pneumonia.
Protecting people, keeping economy moving is war: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said keeping away people from getting infected with coronavirus and running wheels of economy simultaneously is a ‘war’.
Bangladesh reports 2856 new virus cases; 44 deaths in 24 hrs
The health authorities in Bangladesh on Saturday confirmed the detection of 2,856 new coronavirus patients in the span of 24 hours, raising the total number to 84,379. Besides, the death toll stands at 1,139 as 44 more people died from…
Police adopts yoga for enhanced immunity from virus
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has begun conducting Yoga sessions for officers alongside Physical Training (PT) to reap its benefits to the body’s immune system. Various types of PT have been conducting separately at different units of the DMP under the…
Virus hotspots to be under lockdown again: State Minister
As COVID-19 cases and fatalities continue to rise alarmingly in Bangladesh, the government has taken all necessary preparations to bring some virus hotspots (Red Zone) under lockdown and declaring general holidays there to prevent entry to and exit from those…
AL leader Mohammad Nasim dies
Awami League leader and former Health Minister Mohammad Nasim passed away at Bangladesh Specialised Hospital in the capital on Saturday. He was 72.
Bangladesh in top 10 for increases in Covid-19 cases: WHO
Bangladesh ranked 10th both in daily and weekly increase of new coronavirus cases according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
‘Habit change, early detection, treatment, to bring success’
Visiting Chinese medical experts have suggested changing usual social habits, treatment after early detection and isolation can help Bangladesh earn success against COVID-19.
Budget implementation big challenge for govt: Economists
Economists say implementation of the ‘loan dependant’ budget for 2020-21 fiscal year will be a big challenge for the government as the collection of revenue has shrunk amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Budget lacks guidelines to address Covid-19 issues: CPD
Terming the proposed budget of 2020-21 FY traditional, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a leading think tank, on Friday said alleviating poverty, discrimination and creating employment should have been given priority in the budget instead of GDP growth.
BD Budget 2020-21 sets 8.2 pc ambitious GDP growth target
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday set an ambitious target of 8.2 percent GDP growth for the next fiscal with a comprehensive plan that includes four main strategies although he himself admitted that all calculations about the global economy have turned…
Budget to overcome negative impacts with 4 key
Amid coronavirus crisis, the government has taken up a comprehensive plan with four main strategies discouraging luxury expenditures and prioritizing government spending that creates jobs. “We have taken a comprehensive plan to overcome the possible negative impacts of the pandemic…
BNP’s budget reaction imaginary, traditional: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday castigated the budget reaction of BNP, calling it pre-prepared and imaginary old story. “BNP’s budget reaction is pre-prepared, imaginary and a traditional old story,” he said in an immediate response at his…