coronavirus outbreak
218 policemen infected with coronavirus
A total of 218 policemen have been infected with coronavirus while discharging their duties across the country till Thursday morning.
Saving lives at sea must be a collective effort: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has sought greater coordination and responsibility-sharing by states to address the maritime movements of refugees and asylum-seekers in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea saving lives.
All kinds of assistance being assured for NRBs: Expat Welfare Minister
Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad on Thursday said the government is providing all kinds of assistance for the overall security of non-resident Bangladeshis during this coronavirus pandemic.
Not weather but preventive measures can stop coronavirus: Bangladesh experts
Though multiple early-stage studies, including one by MIT researchers, suggest coronavirus transmit less efficiently in countries with warm and humid conditions, Bangladesh’s health experts think not whether but social distancing and strict implementation of other protective measures are the saviors of the pandemic virus.
China to donate $30 million more to WHO
China has decided to give another US$ 30 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of global efforts to fight COVID-19 and the construction of public health systems in developing countries, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Thursday.
Corona packages aimed at rich, not poor: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has taken too many steps to protect the rich from coronavirus fallout ignoring the sufferings of the poor and destitute.
Free Online Fun Games for Kids to Play in Quarantine
Quarantine may not be a happy experience for both adults and kids. The grown-ups can be convinced to stay at home to prevent contagion from life-threatening COVID19 disease. But your little one is certainly missing going out from home, running, and playing with other friends. To refrain the kids from going out, you can hardly make them understand the morbidity of coronavirus. It would be more effective if you can keep them engaged with fun games on mobile/pc/laptop. Here goes a list of some free online fun games for kids to play in quarantine.
COVID-19: Hard-up people along coast lacking awareness
In a recent survey of people living in the country’s coastal belt, almost half the respondents (49%) said they have no clear idea about the primary protective measures against Covid-19.
Govt facilitated repatriation of 4,422 foreigners from Bangladesh: MoFA
The government of Bangladesh has so far facilitated the repatriation of 4,422 foreigners living in Bangladesh, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Thursday.
Provide relief to silent sufferers: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday urged the party activists to distribute relief materials among those who have lost their jobs but are shy to share their hardship.