Bangladesh
COVID-19: Nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihoods
The continued sharp decline in working hours globally due to the COVID-19 outbreak means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy -- that is nearly half of the global workforce -- stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed, warns the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Wednesday.
Over 20,000 isolation beds ready across country: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said more than 20,000 corona isolation beds are now ready across the country to treat coronavirus patients.
TCB sells 1,731 mt essentials goods a day
State-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) sold a total of 1,731 metric tonnes of essential commodities at subsidized prices across the country on Tuesday as part of its steps taken to keep the prices stable during Ramadan.
Coronavirus testing lab opens in Narayanganj
A coronavirus testing laboratory, funded by Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, was opened on Wednesday at Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj, one of the worst-affected areas in Bangladesh.
UNO, banker diagnosed with coronavirus in Chandpur
Hajiganj upazila nirbahi officer and a banker have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the district.
Coronavirus: 440 physicians get infected, says BDF
As coronavirus continues to spread across the country, 440 doctors of both private and public hospitals have so far been infected with the virus as of Wednesday, said Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), a forum of physicians.
First policeman dies from coronavirus
A constable of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Tuesday night after contracting Covid-19.
Ban home going during Eid-ul-Fitr: BJKS
Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS), a passenger welfare forum, on Wednesday urged the authorities concerned to impose restriction on going home during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr vacation to contain the spread of deadly coronavirus in the country.
Swedish PM phones Hasina, says they won’t cancel RMG product order
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Wednesday assured that his country will not cancel any garment product order from Bangladesh.
Another special flight to bring back Bangladesh citizens from Delhi May 5
The government has arranged another special flight on Delhi-Dhaka route on May 5 (Tuesday) to bring back Bangladesh nationals who got stuck in India amid countrywide lockdown there due to coronavirus.