Bangladesh
COVID-19: Foreigner, 21 others infected in Chattogram
A Sri Lankan citizen and 21 others were diagnosed with coronavirus in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Disinfect all transports on highways: Jatri Kalyan Samity
The Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers’ welfare organisation, requested the government to take immediate measures to disinfect all vehicles running on roads and highways to curb the transmission of coronavirus.
Senior journalist Mahmudul Hakim Apu dies
The senior sub-editor (shift-in-charge) of Dainik Shomoyer Alo and senior member of Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) Mahmudul Hakim Apu passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at his Banashree residence in the capital. He was 53.
Rickshaw pullers block road demanding relief in Nilphamari
More than 200 rickshaw pullers blocked the Kalibari intersection of Nilphamari town demanding relief on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Rangamati enters the fray with 4 cases
Rangamati district reported its first four coronavirus-positive cases on Wednesday.
Govt ensured food security for all: State Minister
State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumdar on Wednesday said the government has ensured food security for the country’s people during coronavirus outbreak
16 monkeys poisoned to death in Madaripur
Sixteen monkeys were poisoned to death in Char Muguria of the Sadar municipality on Tuesday.
Fisheries ministry’s control room to remain open till May 16
The control room set up by the Fisheries and Livestock Ministry will remain open till May 16.
Tk 1,100 cr seed money sought for small entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Industries has sought Tk 1,100 crore as seed money for the small entrepreneurs who remain outside the banking system and cannot avail of fund from the stimulus package announced for the SME sector to overcome the impacts of coronavirus pandemic.
No dengue case reported in 24 hrs
Bangladesh did not confirm any new dengue case in the last 24 hours till 8am on Wednesday.