covid 19

Act now or hospitals may get overrun: experts

Health experts and officials said the next two to three months will be crucial
30 June 2025

Recovering from COVID? Drink, snack, rest, repeat

Post-pandemic COVID-19 recovery requires balanced nutrition, with protein-rich meals, antioxidants, and tailored dietary care to combat muscle loss, fatigue, and respiratory challenges. Proper diet significantly boosts immunity and accelerates recovery from lingering COVID symptoms.
21 June 2025

28 new Covid-19 cases reported in 24hrs

The total number of cases has now risen to 2,051,901
18 June 2025

Two die from Covid in 24hrs

Two women died from Covid-19 and 15 new cases of the disease were reported in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, according to the health directorate.
13 June 2025

Covid-19 testing at six hospitals from tomorrow

Covid-19 testing will resume at four major hospitals in Dhaka and Chattogram from tomorrow, following a recent rise in infection rates in Bangladesh and neighbouring countries.
12 June 2025

10 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours

One died of Covid-19 last Thursday
11 June 2025

Bangladesh intensifies Covid-19 screening at Benapole amid surge in India

The move comes following an alert issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on June 6
8 June 2025

CIA says Covid 'more likely' to have leaked from lab

The new assessment came after John Ratcliffe was confirmed Thursday as the CIA director under the second White House administration of Donald Trump.
26 January 2025

Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years on

Built in just days as Covid-19 cases spiked in Wuhan in early 2020
19 January 2025

Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on

Recent scientific studies shed new light on the experience of millions of patients like Gichohi. They suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.
14 November 2024

Navigating development pathways in the evolving global order

The fundamental principles of a country’s development policy originate from the aspirations of the people through their struggles.
4 May 2024

Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 mln euros

The Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, had claimed he was owed around 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) of outstanding wages by his former club relating to a paycut agreed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 April 2024

COVID to keep Aussie skipper Marsh 'distanced', but not out of action

After testing positive for COVID-19, Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia from a distance when they take on West Indies in the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
8 February 2024

Mastering the art of handwashing: A step-by-step guide for adults and children

In the fast-paced world we live in, one simple but important habit is often overlooked — handwashing. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that proper hand hygiene is a cornerstone in maintaining good health, preventing the spread of infections, and fostering a clean and vibrant lifestyle.
8 January 2024

Djokovic relishing being back in his 'happy place' Australia

The world number one holds no grudges heading into the mixed team event nearly two years after being refused entry to the country over his stance on Covid-19 vaccinations
30 December 2023

How effective is online education in the current political situation?

Considering the country’s volatile political situation and the consequent, sporadic school closures, a number of educational institutions have decided to operate online, and obviously, everyone has an opinion.
9 November 2023

Long Covid linked to multiple organ changes, research suggests

A third of people hospitalised with Covid-19 have "abnormalities" in multiple organs months after getting infected, a UK study said on Saturday, potentially shedding light on the elusive condition of long Covid
23 September 2023

Understanding the difference between dengue, flu, and COVID-19

With the onset of monsoon, torrential rains, and extreme hot weather, it looks like different viral diseases are making their rounds.
28 August 2023

Djokovic set for US Open after vaccine mandate lifted

Novak Djokovic will be free to play in this year's US Open after the United States government confirmed it is lifting its Covid-19 vaccine mandate on international travelers.
2 May 2023

South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs

The Covid-19 pandemic pushed an additional 35 million people across South Asia into extreme poverty
25 February 2023