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Russia releases worst pandemic death numbers to date
Russia's daily COVID-19 deaths hit a new record of 819 on Saturday, a day after Moscow's health department reported the highest number of monthly deaths in the city since the start of the pandemic.
14 August 2021, 11:56 AM
178 Covid-19 deaths, 6,885 new cases reported in a day
One hundred and seventy-eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 August 2021, 11:35 AM
Everything opened for the sake of livelihood: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said that everything has been opened in consideration of people’s livelihood.
14 August 2021, 08:16 AM
11 die at RMCH Covid unit in a day
Eleven people died at the Covid unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in 24 hours till 8am today.
14 August 2021, 06:15 AM
23 die in 24 hours in MMCH Covid unit
Twenty-three patients died while being treated at the Covid unit of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital during 24 hours till 8am today.
14 August 2021, 05:14 AM
Covid-19 vaccine: MoU on Sinopharm co-production to be signed on August 16
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) on coproduction of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine will be signed on August 16.
13 August 2021, 19:05 PM
Wonder nasal vaccine knocking on the door
One sniff, and you’re vaccinated against Covid-19! Almost 100 percent protected against almost all variants.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Funds for Vaccine Purchase: Disbursement remains slow
The unavailability of doses is once again posing as the sole reason behind the slow disbursement of the Tk 14,200 crore fund allocated for Covid-19 vaccine procurement in the budget for the current fiscal year.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Infection rate drops to 21pc
The daily infection rate of Covid-19 has been dropping consistently over the last couple of weeks.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid Origins Probe: China rejects WHO’s call
China yesterday rejected the World Health Organization’s calls for a renewed probe into the origins of Covid-19, saying it supported “scientific” over “political” efforts to find out how the virus started.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Cumilla councillor draws flak for giving jabs at her office
Despite not being authorised to do so, a Cumilla City Corporation councillor has administered Covid-19 vaccines to over a hundred people at her office on Thursday.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Still waiting for our first dose’
Without prior notice, the vaccine centres across the port city have suddenly stopped administering Moderna vaccines. This has left around 10 lakh registered vaccine aspirants in disarray.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM
India’s first intranasal Covid-19 vaccine gets approval for human trials
India’s first intranasal vaccine against Covid-19 has received regulatory approval for human trials, it was officially announced today.
13 August 2021, 17:29 PM
Daily Covid-19 deaths below 200
One hundred and ninety-seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
13 August 2021, 12:23 PM
China’s gift of 10 lakh Sinopharm doses on the way to Dhaka
Ten lakh doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine -- gifts from China -- are on the way to Bangladesh.
13 August 2021, 07:56 AM
US FDA authorises Covid-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc for people with compromised immune systems.
13 August 2021, 07:00 AM
Govt Recruitment: Proposal for raising age limit by 21 months
The ministry of public administration proposed increasing the maximum age limit for entering government jobs by 21 months from the current 30 years due to prolonged academic life caused by Covid-19 restrictions.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Everything open from Aug 19
The government is lifting most of the coronavirus restrictions from August 19, even as the number of deaths reported daily from Covid-19 continues to be over 200.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Virus Transmission: If not checked, situation may turn grave
Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday said the Covid-19 situation in the country will turn grave unless the transmission of the virus is controlled.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 Vaccination: Next drive likely to begin Tuesday; target 20 lakh
The government plans to inoculate at least 20 lakh people against Covid-19 in another special vaccination drive expected to begin on Tuesday.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM