Bangladesh
Bangladesh, US partner to help US citizens return home by 3rd chartered flight
The US Embassy in Dhaka on Monday helped several hundred American citizens and family members return to the United States as part of its response to the global challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
e-CAB launches hotline for traders, buyers
E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) on Monday launched a special hotline number for traders following the directions of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
ACC initiates action against OMS rice embezzler
Anti-Corruption Commision (ACC) on Monday filed a case over embezzlement of OMS rice in Bogura.
Refrain from gathering outside: PHQ
The Police Headquarters on Monday urged people again to stay indoors and refrain from gathering or chatting at tea stalls obeying the government's instruction of social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Two people suffering from diarrhea die in Sirajganj
Two people who had been suffering from diarrhea died at Sadar upazila on Sunday night and Monday while their samples were collected for coronavirus test.
Friendship extends helping hand to fight Covid-19
As the deadly coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the country, a good number of non-government organisations are coming up with their helping hands along with government to stand by the people in need.
COVID-19: Staffer at upazila health complex tests positive
A member of the staff at the upazila health complex in Jhenaigati was diagnosed with the coronavirus on Monday, the only positive case from more than two dozen officials and staffers at the government’s healthcare outpost whose samples were collected for testing.
Pahela Baishakh to be celebrated Tuesday without outdoor programmes
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, will be celebrated across the country on Tuesday without outdoor programmes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Engineer suffering from respiratory problem dies in city hospital
An engineer who had been suffering from body ache and respiratory problem died at a hospital in Dhaka early Monday.
Pahela Baishakh celebration progs banned in public interest: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government has imposed a ban on all outdoor programmes to celebrate Pahela Baishakh due to the deadly coronavirus.