coronavirus
8 Rohingyas among 36 fresh Covid-19 patients in Cox’s Bazar
A total of 36 people, including eight Rohingyas, were diagnosed with coronavirus in Cox’s Bazar on Friday.
BCB gives Eid bonus to 1,600 cricketers
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) continued its financial support to the less privileged and insolvent cricketers and sportsmen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rehabilitation activities started in Amphan-hit areas under PM’s supervision: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said rehabilitation activities in cyclone Amphan-hit areas have been started under the direction and close supervision of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Jumatul Wida completes the Ramadan without Jum'a
Jumatul Wida, the Farewell Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, that fell today was observed with due religious solemnity and reverence, but also something novel and uncertain lurking in the conscience of all peoples, most certainly Muslims.
FDCB initiative seeks to protect the artisans, their skills
Basanti Rani, a handloom artist from Sonargaon Upazila of Narayanganj District in Dhaka Division, makes handmade fan from yarns for a living. She lives with her family consisting of her only son, a daughter and a son-in-law. With the crafting assistance of her family members, she runs the family with earnings that come through selling the handmade fans.
Coronavirus makes meat dearer in Dhaka
Supply chain disruption and temporary closure of businesses amid a government-announced ‘holiday’ to curb coronavirus transmission have pushed up meat prices by as much as Tk 250/kg in Dhaka.
Home Ministry’s PRO infected with coronavirus, dengue
Sharif Mahmud Apu Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Home Ministry, has been infected with coronavirus and dengue.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: Record 24 deaths in 24 hours, 1,694 new cases
Bangladesh witnessed the highest number of deaths in a day due to coronavirus on Friday as record 24 more people died from the virus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the death tally to 432.
COVID-19: Uncertainty looms over this year’s hajj
Although millions of Muslims across the world, including those from Bangladesh, have eagerly been waiting to perform hajj in late July this year, uncertainty looms large over their largest congregation as the Saudi government is yet to take any decision in this regard as the coronavirus pandemic keeps on deteriorating.