As many as 58,541 Covid-19 tests have been carried out at the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in the past one year. Of the suspected patients, 9,527 have tested positive.
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India returnee tests Covid-19 positive in N’ganj qurantaine
An India returnee tested positive for Coronavirus in Tarabo area of Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj on Wednesday.
Bangladesh offers emergency medical supplies to India
Amid the rapidly deteriorating Corona situation in India, the government of Bangladesh has offered to dispatch on emergency basis medicines and medical equipment for the people of India who are fighting the pandemic.
MetLife launches ‘3-hr COVID-19 claim decision’ service
Dhaka, Apr 18 : MetLife Bangladesh, a leader of life insurance company has launched a unique initiative, 3-hour claim decision service for COVID-19 death claims with coverage up to Tk 20 lakh.
Covid-19: Deaths break record yet again
Dhaka, April 17 : Bangladesh reported a record number of deaths on Sunday from Covid-19 yet again, with 102 people dying of the disease over a 24 hour period, as authorities grapple with shortages of vaccines, treatments and hospital beds.
Doctors prescribe new medicine for Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, Apr 16 : The medical team of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday added a new medicine to her treatment for coronavirus infection after reviewing the final report of her CT scan test, said BNP Vice Chairman Dr AZM…
Women need targeted support to tackle COVID-19 impact
Dhaka, Apr 15 : Speakers at a virtual dialogue on Thursday said fiscal measures would be more effective in easing the burden of the coronavirus pandemic on women than monetary measures.
Symphony launches home delivery service
Dhaka, Apr 12 : Local mobile phone manufacturer Symphony has launched an e-commerce and home delivery service amid a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases and fresh nationwide restrictions.
3,000 more hospital beds to be ready for Covid patients: Minister
Dhaka, Mar 24 : Three thousand more beds will be added to hospitals across the country in the wake of sharp rise in coronavirus cases, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday.
1.4 million with TB lost out on treatment of Covid
Dhaka, Mar 23 : An estimated 1.4 million fewer people received necessary care for tuberculosis (TB) during 2020 compared with the previous year, because of Covid-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar train service expected to tourism prospects
Dhaka, Mar 23 : Unveiling a fresh route with the potential of attracting both foreign and domestic tourists, the government is set to launch a Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar train service at the end of next year.
Covid situation worsening: Another 26 die in 24 hours
Dhaka, Mar 16 : As the Coronavirus infection cases keep rising in Bangladesh, 26 more deaths and 1,719 new cases were reported in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, mounting concerns among people.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Fatalities climb to 8,476
News Desk Bangladesh’s coronavirus caseload rose to 551,175 on Monday after the health authorities confirmed 845 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Uber introduces rental service for customers
Ride sharing company Uber on Tuesday started 24/7 rentals service ‘Uber Rentals’ allowing riders to book a car and its driver for several hours at a stretch and make multiple stops on a journey.
Uber launches package delivery service in Dhaka
Uber on Tuesday announced the launch of a new package delivery service called ‘Uber Connect,’ for Dhaka residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus : Telemedicine service stopped in Natore
Telemedicine service was stopped at Lalpur Upazila Health Complex as a health worker tested positive for coronavirus on Monday night.
HBO Max streaming service to launch May 27
Streaming platform HBO Max — expected to be a major player in the crowded online entertainment market — will launch on May 27, WarnerMedia announced Tuesday.
Jatiya Press Club forms doctors’ panel for its members
Jatiya Press Club (JPC) has constituted a panel of five doctors for providing emergency medical services to its members during this time of coronavirus crisis. JPC members can call the doctors and get advice and treatment, said a press release…
Army installs disinfection booth in Jessore
Members of Bangladesh Army installed a disinfectant-spraying booth in the district town of Jashore in an effort to curb the coronavirus transmission.
Work on 2,000-bed isolation centre at ICCB underway
Work on a 2,000-bed isolation centre at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) here for coronavirus patients is going on in full swing. Visiting the establishment on Thursday, a UNB correspondent found that the shed of the temporary hospital has already…
‘Artoonad’ opens coronavirus disinfection tunnel in Mirpur
‘Artoonad’, a social organisation of the youth, has set up a disinfection tunnel near Adorsho School at Mirpur-6 as the country struggles to contain the spread of coronavirus. They implemented the pilot project with their own fund and opened it…
Rising from sick beds, COVID medics head back to front lines
“Be strong, mum, we really love you,” is what Dr. Aurelie Gouel’s kids tell the ICU physician when she sets off for long hospital shifts trying to save critically ill coronavirus patients.
DU offers free telemedicine service
DU Correspondent Dhaka University (DU) has launched free telemedicine service for the people in the wake of deadly novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
UNDP, United Group join hands for COVID-19 response
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh and United Enterprises & Co Ltd (UECL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to aid collaborative response during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Refusal of treatment at hospitals unacceptable
The death of schoolboy after being refused treatment from as many has four hospitals in the metropolitan city of Khulna on Tuesday has cone as a great shock not only to his parents but also to all people.
Patient flees from Bhola hospital coronavirus isolation unit
One of the two patients fled from the coronavirus isolation unit of Bhola General Hospital on Wednesday. The patient got admitted with fever and cough on Tuesday night, but has not been seen at the hospital after 1pm, Bhola Civil Surgeon…
Rajshahi Medical Hospital starts conducting coronavirus test
The Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) started conducting coronavirus tests at its laboratory on Wednesday. Dr Sabera Gulnahar, chief of Virology Department and also in-charge of the hospital, said they started testing samples taken from four patients. There are 240…
Dhaka-Chittagong freight train service suspended
Dhaka, March 29 – Freight train service between Dhaka and Chattogram remained suspended from Sunday noon as there is no space at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Dhaka for keeping containers.
Venezuelan communications satellite out of service
Venezuela’s first communication satellite, launched in 2008, is out of service due to a systems failure, the country’s government said Wednesday.
Virus Testing kits, PPE to arrive from China Thursday
The second batch of medical logistics including 10000 testing kits, 10000 personal protective equipment (PPE) and 1000 infrared thermometers will arrive here from Kunming, China on Thursday.