coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: Govt forms cell to prevent rumours
The government has formed a cell to monitor if rumours or wrong information are being disseminated on social media platforms and the mainstream media.
Coronavirus: 2,500 Army members aiding local administration
More than 2,500 members of Bangladesh Army have performed various activities in 61 districts on Thursday to support the local administrations ensure social distancing and keep coronavirus suspects in home quarantine to prevent further transmission of COVID-19.
Commonwealth develops tracker to help countries monitor coronavirus
The Commonwealth has developed a coronavirus tracker that shows daily cases in member countries including Bangladesh.
Habiganj administration stops wedding ceremony
In an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus, the local administration stopped a wedding ceremony at Enatabad village in Nabiganj upazila on Wednesday night.
Coronavirus: BGMEA recommends closure of factories
President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq urged the owners to consider closure of their factories as the nation is fighting to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Digital Healthcare launches free online coronavirus symptom checkup
Bangladeshi healthcare company Digital Healthcare Solutions has launched a Coronavirus symptom check online.
Coronavirus: Armed forces patrol helping administration curb transmission
Members of Armed Forces -- Army, Navy and Air Force -- have started patrolling in different districtsto support the local administrations ensure social distancing and keep coronavirus suspects in home quarantine to prevent further transmission of COVID-19.
Prepaid household gas consumers to get emergency balance of Tk 2000 instead of Tk 200
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company has raised the emergency balance of pre-paid household consumers to Tk 2000 from existing Tk 200 during the government-declared holidays, said Ali Mohammad Al Mamun, managing director of the company.
Quarter doing divisive politics over Coronavirus: Obaidul Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that a national consensus was needed to beat Coronavirus through awareness.
Woman with fever, cough taken to isolation unit in Bagerhat
A woman has been sent to the isolation unit of Sadar Hospital after she went to the hospital with fever, cough and diarrhoea.