Health Minister Zahid Maleque
16 more testing labs soon: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said that sixteen more testing labs will be set up soon for coronavirus testing.
Relaxed lockdown taken as license to ignore social distancing
With the opening of RMG factories, shops and eateries despite no observable downward trend in COVID-19 cases in the country, increasingly large numbers of people have been seen emerging from the lockdown situation this week, casually flouting social distancing guidelines and posing serious risk of a rapid spike in the number of infections.
Ramp up testing further, advises Corona Technical Committee
The national technical advisory committee to check COVID-19 has suggested testing for the infection be increased further, alongside faster and more efficient delivery of the test reports.
Life goes on in pandemic, so does business
The coronavirus pandemic has brought significant changes in the living conditions and behaviours of people in every sector.
Govt to procure 19.5 lakh mts Boro paddy, rice
The government will procure some 11.5 lakh metric tonnes of rice (boiled and non-boiled) and eight lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the current Boro season.
Global death toll from coronavirus reaches 228,223
The global death toll from coronavirus reached 228,223 as of Thursday morning, as countries across the world struggle to contain the virus' spread.
Since it was first reported in China in December last year, coronavirus has infected 3,220,225 people globally, taccording to Worldometer.
Of them, 1,991,651 are currently being treated and 59,811 among them are in serious or critical condition.
So far, 1,000,351 people have recovered from COVID-19.
Over 20,000 isolation beds ready across country: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said more than 20,000 corona isolation beds are now ready across the country to treat coronavirus patients.
Coronavirus testing lab opens in Narayanganj
A coronavirus testing laboratory, funded by Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, was opened on Wednesday at Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj, one of the worst-affected areas in Bangladesh.
No special treatment for VIPs: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said there will be no special treatment for VIPs and wealthy patients.
Country in better condition for timely steps: Zahid Maleque
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said Bangladesh is currently in a better condition in curbing the spread of coronavirus thanks to taking the right decision at the right time.