Health Minister
UK returnees to Bangladesh must stay in quarantine: Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said UK returnees must be there in quarantine for seven days as a new strain of coronavirus has been detected there.
Govt providing free HIV tests, treatment: Zahid Maleque
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday said that the government is providing HIV tests and treatment free of cost across the country.
Covid-19 2nd wave to be tackled jointly with private hospitals: Minister
The possible second wave of coronavirus in the country have to be tackled with joint efforts of private and government hospitals, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday.
Treatment costs, charges at pvt hospitals to be fixed: Minister
The government will take steps to fix the costs of medical treatment, including test and treatment fees, at private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday.
Passengers returning from abroad must carry Covid-19 negative certificates: Minister
Passengers returning home from foreign countries must show Covid-19 negative certificates at the airport, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday.
'Oxford vaccine to be brought as soon as getting approval'
Bangladesh has signed an agreement to collect doses of Oxford University's Covid-19 vaccine.
Govt to inspect all pvt hospitals, diagnostic centres: DGHS
The government will begin inspection of all private hospitals and diagnostic centres across the country this month after collecting their lists from divisional directors.
Bangladesh inks MoU with Indian company over Covid vaccine
The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Serum Institute of India Pvt Limited and Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd (BPL) to get three crore doses of SARS-Cov-2 AZD 1222 (Oxford/Astrazeneca Vaccine).
'Face mask will be mandatory before a vaccine arrives'
The second wave of Covid-19 has started to hit several European countries. Many countries have already announced a lockdown for the second or third time.
Talks underway to procure Covid-19 vaccines: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said discussions are underway with different countries for procuring Coronavirus vaccines once those are available.