Bangladesh
Chattogram doctor, 10 others test positive for coronavirus: Official
A doctor is among 11 new coronavirus patients detected in Chattogram.
Govt, humanitarian community to ensure health services in Rohingya camps: IOM
The government and the humanitarian community, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM), are now delivering a "wide array of supports" to ensure that health services for both Rohingyas and the host community are ready.
3 Bangladeshi corona patients die in Qatar, over 500 infected: Envoy
Three Bangladeshi nationals have so far died from coronavirus in Qatar while more than 500 are undergoing treatment at different hospitals there after being diagnosed with the deadly virus.
"Over 500 Bangladesh nationals in Qatar have tested positive for coronavirus and they’re undergoing treatment in various hospitals there. Three of the Bangladesh nationals died while undergoing treatment, " Bangladesh Ambassador to Qatar Ashud Ahmed told UNB.
The number of Bangladeshis infected with coronavirus may rise further as the total number of cases in Qarar is growing, officials said.
Qatar has so far recorded seven coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Besides, a total of 3,428 cases were confirmed in that country until Tuesday.
According to Qatar’s Health Ministry, a total of 373 Covid-19 patients made full recovery from the disease.
The ministry called on community members to adhere strictly to precautions and preventive measures and social distancing to lessen their chances of getting infected by the virus, according to the Gulf News.
About 3.5 lakh workers from Bangladesh are currently employed in Qatar, according to officials in Dhaka.
Govt to sign agreement with hotels for accommodating nurses, physicians
The Health Ministry is set to ink agreements with 19 residential hotels of the country, for keeping nurses and physicians of six hospitals for the treatment of Covid-19 patients.
Coronavirus cases rise in Bangladesh, more areas locked down
Amid the growing concern over coronavirus pandemic, the local administration announced complete lockdown of three more districts and partial shutdown of some areas on Tuesday.
214 Canadians leave Bangladesh
A total of 214 Canadian citizens left Dhaka by a chartered flight after 9pm on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: Free testing at 17 hospitals, 11 more to launch soon
Seventeen hospitals are currently providing free coronavirus testing services as the country continues to see a steady rise in COVID-19 cases.
Info minister wonders over CPD comment on marginalised people
Responding to a statement by the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said he wondered why they overlooked the government’s success of bringing one-third of the population under aid schemes.
Digital Health launches free ‘Corona Insurance’
Digital Health (DH) on Tuesday launched a new insurance policy to cover coronavirus related expenses of 100,000 individuals.
Boy arrested for hurling expletives while calling nat’l hotlines
A 13-year-old boy, who used profane language and gave indecent proposals to female employees of the national hotlines, was arrested in Kushtia on Tuesday morning.