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Covid-19: 90,000 cases in 100 days
With over three thousand new infections in a single day, the total number of Covid-19 cases crossed the 90,000-mark yesterday -- the 100th day since the outbreak began in the country.
15 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Confusion reigns supreme
There was confusion all around.
As the news of the government preparing a list of virus hotspots to be categorised as red zones spread, the city residents got puzzled and panicked.
15 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Another Ansar man dies of Covid-19
Another member of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party, who tested Covid-19 positive earlier, died while undergoing treatment at his residence in Gaibandha.
15 June 2020, 16:25 PM
DGHS statistician dies after contracting Covid-19 for the second time
A statistician of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) died during his second bout with coronavirus infection in Dhaka Medical College Hospital this morning.
15 June 2020, 16:05 PM
9 Ctg upazilas categorised as Covid-19 red zones
Chattogram district’s Civil Surgeon’s Office has categorised nine upazilas as red zones for Covid-19 infection.
15 June 2020, 15:01 PM
Saudi Arabia endorses Bangladesh’s Covid-19 response and recovery plan
Saudi Arabia has endorsed Bangladesh’s proposal to form a Covid-19 Response and Recovery Plan to save lives and livelihood in the member countries of the Organizaton of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
15 June 2020, 14:14 PM
1,000 litres of adulterated hand sanitiser seized in Chattogram city
Local administration seizes around 1,000 litres of adulterated hand sanitiser and fined tradersTk 75,000 for running their businesses illegally at different parts of Chattogram city.
15 June 2020, 14:13 PM
Woman dies of Covid-19 symptoms while waiting to be admitted to CMCH ICU
A woman died of Covid-19 symptoms while waiting in an ambulance, holding on to the hope of getting admitted at the ICU of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) yesterday.
15 June 2020, 13:55 PM
140,000 sex workers facing dire straits: Harc
Sex workers in Bangladesh are facing a serious crisis amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and lockdown measures, with many having lost their incomes and surviving on very little.
15 June 2020, 13:11 PM
Combating Covid-19: US to provide Bangladesh $173 million for response, recovery
The US has announced $173 million in new funding to support Bangladesh’s Covid-19 response efforts and the development and economic recovery plan in the aftermath of the pandemic.
15 June 2020, 12:58 PM
Fewer trains may run due to lack of passengers: Railway
Bangladesh Railway (BR) will not increase the number of trains for now, rather it may reduce the number due to lack of passengers.
15 June 2020, 12:28 PM
Covid-19: Total number of recoveries sees a huge jump
Thirty-eight patients died, 3,099 were infected in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
15 June 2020, 08:29 AM
Two more police die of Covid-19
Two members of Bangladesh Police, who tested positive for Covid-19 earlier, died in Dhaka while undergoing treatment at two different hospitals today.
15 June 2020, 07:55 AM
Banker dies with Covid-19 like symptoms in Pabna
An official of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) dies with symptoms of coronavirus infection in Pabna.
15 June 2020, 06:32 AM
Former Sylhet mayor Kamran dies with Covid-19
Former Sylhet city mayor Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran died with Covid-19 early today.
15 June 2020, 01:41 AM
Social distancing, face masks crucial in coronavirus prevention: Chinese delegation
Social distancing, using face masks and face shields and ensuring proper hygiene are important points to remember in the effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
14 June 2020, 18:41 PM
Chinese team recommends 4 drugs to fight Covid-19
The visiting Chinese medical experts have said the use of Ritonavir, Resochin, Ribavirin, and Arbidol can be effective to some extent.
14 June 2020, 18:00 PM
India recommends use of remdesivir for Covid-19
The Indian health ministry has recommended anti-viral drug remdesivir, under emergency use authorisation, to treat Covid-19 patients who are in moderate stage of the illness.
14 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Elusive Covid-19 Peak: Govt’s unscientific strategies to blame
The country is yet to reach the peak of the Covid-19 outbreak due to the government’s “unscientific” and “vague” strategy from the beginning, say experts.
14 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Protecting people, keeping economy moving is ‘war’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said keeping away people from getting infected with coronavirus and running the wheels of economy simultaneously is a “war”.
14 June 2020, 18:00 PM