The health authorities on Monday confirmed the detection of another 2,381 new coronavirus patients across the country in the last 24 hours, taking the number of confirmed cases in the country to 49,534.
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Bangladesh reports 2,381 new Coronavirus patients, 22 die
The health authorities on Monday confirmed the detection of another 2,381 new coronavirus patients across the country in the last 24 hours, taking the number of confirmed cases in the country to 49,534.
US protests: Trump took shelter in White House bunker
Washington, AP/UNB, June 01 – Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump to a White House bunker on Friday night as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the executive mansion, some of them throwing rocks and tugging at police barricades.
Taka 20 billion for commercial banks as subsidy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced that the government will provide Tk 2,000 crore to commercial banks as subsidy so that they could waive this money as interest from around 1.38 crore persons who took loans from banks.
Bangladesh reports 2545 new coronavirus cases; 40 deaths
The health authorities confirmed detection of 2545 cases in 24 hours until Sunday morning, taking the number of confirmed cases in the country to 47153.
Educational institutions not reopening now: PM
Dhaka, May 31 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday ruled out the possibility of opening educational institutions right now saying that students are the future of the country and the government does not want to put them at risk.
82.87pc pass SSC, equivalent exams
Dhaka, May 31 – The percentage of pass in this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations is 82.87. The results have been unveiled on Sunday morning.
PM orders greater engagement of local reps in COVID-19 fight
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to engage the local public representatives in a greater way in containing novel coronavirus in the country. “The Prime Minister issued the directives while addressing a meeting of the National…
Saarc leaders’ video conference on Coronavirus Sunday
Saarc countries will come together on Sunday through a videoconference to chalk out a strong strategy for combating coronavirus in the region.
Dhaka sees record 28 corona deaths, 1,764 new cases in a day
Bangladesh on Saturday recorded the highest number of deaths due to COVID-1 as 28 more patients died in the last 24 hours, raising the death tally to 610.
13 Rab members infected with coronavirus in Sylhet
13 Rab members infected with coronavirus in SylhetThirteen members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) have been infected with coronavirus in Sylhet.
25% bus seats must be kept empty, no standing passengers
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said buses will have to keep 25-30 percent seats vacant and cannot carry standing passengers while plying roads from Sunday.
Dhaka records highest 2,523 virus cases; 23 deaths Friday
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh rose to 42,844 with the detection of record 2,523 new cases in the last 24 hours on Friday.
KMCH starts Plasma Therapy for Covid-19 patients
After Dhaka Medical College Hospital, now Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) has started Convalescent Plasma Therapy (CPT) on experimental basis, aiming to save lives of Covid-19 infected patients.
Dhaka capable of meeting global PPE needs: Minister
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Bangladesh has demonstrated its ability to meet global needs amid coronavirus pandemic by exporting PPE to USA though some had mocked the prospect when he spoke about such opportunities two months ago.
Case over United Hospital fire killing 5 at isolation unit
A case was filed in connection with the death of five patients at the isolation unit of the city’s United Hospital on Wednesday night following a fire incident.
‘Restricted reopening’ after protracted shutdown
DHAKA – The government today issued an order allowing restricted or conditional reopening of offices and transport services from May 31 easing a nationwide total shutdown since March 26 despite fears of continued coronavirus onslaughts. The authorities simultaneously issued…
Public transports, offices in Bangladesh to reopen on May 31
The government has issued a gazette notification allowing limited operation of public transport and offices from May 31 to June 15 amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Bangladesh records 2029 virus cases 15 more deaths in 24 hrs
Bangladesh on Thursday saw the highest-ever jump in coronavirus cases in a single day as the health authorities confirmed the detection of record 2,029 new patients in the last 24 hours, raising the total cases to 40,321.
No general holiday for Coronavirus in BD beyond May 30
The government will not extend the ongoing general holidays, aimed at curbing the transmission of coronavirus, beyond May 30, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain told UNB on Wednesday.
New virus cases in Bangladesh 1541, deaths 22 in 24 hours
Bangladesh on Wednesday saw further hike in coronavirus cases as 1,541 new patients tested positive for the virus in the span of 24 hours on Wednesday, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 38,292.
Jamuna boat capsize death toll climbs to five; 13 missing
Three more bodies were recovered on Wednesday morning after a boat capsized in the Jamuna River in Chauhali upazila of Sirajganj on Tuesday afternoon, raising the death toll to five.
Cabinet sec, three services chiefs, IGP meet President
Dhaka, May 26 – Cabinet secretary, chiefs of three services and IGP on Tuesday separately paid a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban in the evening.
Dhaka reports 1,166 new corona cases, 21 deaths on Tuesday
The health authorities reported detection of 1,166 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours after testing 5,407 samples. The number of tests are about half of those conducted on the previous day. The total number of confirmed cases now…
Reveal performance results of Gonoshasthaya’s kits: JOF
Dhaka, May 26 – Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, on Tuesday demanded the quick revelation of the results of the performance study of coronavirus’ Rapid Dot Blot kit developed by Gonoshasthaya Kendra.
Massive 1975 rise in new virus cases, deaths 24 Monday in BD
Dhaka, May 25 – Bangladesh recorded its highest number of 1,975 coronavirus cases on Monday and 21 deaths within 24 hours. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 35,585.
Holy Eid-ul-Fitr Monday
DHAKA, May 24, 2020 (BSS) – The holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow with religious fervor and zeal.
Dhaka reports highest 28 deaths 1532 corona cases Sunday
Bangladesh on Sunday recorded its highest number of death as fast spreading coronavirus claimed 28 more lives in the last 24 hours raising death toll in the country to 480.
Celebrate Eid staying home: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr staying home and enjoy time with their family members.”Your safety lies in your hand.
With 1873 cases found on Saturday corona cases jump to 32,078
The confirmed coronavirus cases in Bangladesh rose to 32,078 on Saturday after the health authorities announced the detection of 1,873 new cases.