COVID-19 pandemic
Covid-19: Govt yet to receive any fund from Japan to support prevention bid
The government of Bangladesh has not yet received any fund from the government of Japan to support Bangladesh's efforts to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, says an official.
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.
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.
Coronavirus: Google doodle pays tribute to doctors, nurses, medical staff
Search engine giant Google on Monday paid rich tributes to doctors, nurses and medical staff during this global coronavirus pandemic by a special doodle on its regular home page.
All countries have to reject attempts to politicize COVID-19 pandemic: Chinese ambassador
All countries should contribute to international efforts to combat COVID-19, prioritizing people's life and health and rejecting any attempts to politicize the pandemic, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai has said.
Bangladesh must bolster COVID-19 action to protect people, revive economy: WB
Bangladesh and other South Asian countries must ramp up action to curb the health emergency, protect their people, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, and set the stage now for fast economic recovery, the World Bank said in its twice-a-year-regional update on Sunday.
Strict action against corruption in relief distribution: Minister
Issuing a strong warning to public representatives and government officials concerned, LGRD Minister Md Tajul Islam on Saturday said legal action will be taken for irregularities and corruption in relief distribution amid the evolving coronavirus situation.
Death toll from COVID-19 passes 100,000 worldwide
The death toll from COVID-19 exceeded 100,000 worldwide on Friday afternoon, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google fueled hopes for digital technology's promise against a fast-moving, invisible killer, announcing a joint effort to help public health agencies worldwide leverage smartphones to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh to bring back its citizens stuck abroad
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said the government will bring back Bangladeshis who got stuck in various countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.