coronavirus pandemic
Global death toll from coronavirus reaches 554,304
The death toll from Covid-19 crossed 554,304 and the confirmed cases stood 12,232, 745 as of Friday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
As per JHU data, Brazil has grabbed the second position after the US with 1,755,779 cases and 69,184 deaths while India taken the third position again with 767,296 cases. India has so far reported 21,129 deaths.
Meanwhile, Russia counted the fourth highest cases -- 706,240 -- till date.
COVID-19: Bidyanondo Foundation receives Thai donation
Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh Arunrung Phothong Humphreys on Thursday handed over basic food items worth around Tk 100,000 to Bidyanondo Foundation to support its emergency response in flood-affected areas in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Firoz Salah Uddin, Executive Member, represented Bidyanondo Foundation while receiving the support.
This donation represents friendship between Thais and Bangladeshis, said the Embassy.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 41 more die, 3,706 recover
Coronavirus death toll in Bangladesh rose to 2,238 on Thursday as 41 more people died from the virus infection during the last 24 hours.
Besides, total confirmed infections surged to 175, 494 as 3,360 new cases were detected after testing 15,632 samples in the period.
Additional Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Nasima Sultana came up with the disclosure at its daily health bulletin.
The health authorities also counted 3,706 recovery during the period, taking the total number of recovered patients to 84,544.
Covid-19: Transmission rate increases in India
Around 25,000 new coronavirus cases have been detected in India on Thursday and its transmission rate is increasing for the first time since March.
Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh near 1,75,000; 46 more die
Bangladesh on Wednesday saw the detection of another 3,489 coronavirus patients in 24 hours, raising the total number of infections to 1,72,134 since the first detection of the disease on March 8.
Bangladesh economy to bounce back: German envoy
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Fahrenholtz has described Bangladesh as a robust economy having dynamism and resilience stressing that its economy will surely bounce back soon.
Turkish Airlines cancels Dhaka-Istanbul flights until July 15
Turkish Airlines on Tuesday cancelled its flights between Dhaka and Istanbul until July 15 considering the current Covid-19 situation.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 3,027 new cases, 55 more deaths
The casualties from coronavirus in Bangladesh rose to 2,151on Tuesday as health authorities confirmed the death of 55 more patients in a span of 24 hours.
Covid-19: Global confirmed cases cross 11.5 mn
Coronavirus cases across the globe reached 11,592,259 and the death toll from the deceased crossed 537,487 on Tuesday, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
According to JHU data, Brazil has come up to the second position after the US with 1,628,284 cases and 65,487 deaths as of Tuesday.
South Asian country India has come to the third position again with 697,413 Covid-19 cases. The country has so far reported 19,693 deaths.
Meanwhile, Russia counted the fourth highest Covid-19 cases- 686,852 till the date.
Mushfiqur visits Sher-e-Bangla national stadium after 3 months
Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim has visited the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur after more than three months. But, the reason behind his visit was unknown.