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Covid-19: How a 'warm vaccine' could help India tackle coronavirus
In India's boiling summers, temperatures can easily rise to 50C (122F).
Uncertainty clouds future of DU-affiliated college students
Tamim Ahmed wants to become a police officer after completing his master’s from Dhaka University. But uncertainty now clouds his road to the future as he is not even sure when he can complete his four-year bachelor's degree.
Boeing says pandemic will cut demand for planes for a decade
Boeing is lowering its expectations around demand for new planes over the next decade as the coronavirus pandemic continues to undercut air travel.
As lockdown ends, a severe crisis of accommodation for single women looms
Hostel accommodation for single women in Dhaka city may face a severe crisis in the post-lockdown period as most of them have been forced to shutdown during the lockdown.
Emerging out of Pandemic calls for inclusive policies: Speakers at Sanem conference
Speakers in a series of webinars organized by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling, or Sanem, underscored the need for more inclusive policies for developing countries to resolve the problems created by COVID-19 pandemic.
German authorities approve 3rd clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (PEI), Germany's Federal Institute for Vaccines and Biomedicines, has approved the third clinical trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Shock, sympathy, criticism: World reacts to Trump infection
News that US President Donald Trump, world’s most powerful man was infected with the world’s most notorious is drawing instant reactions of shock, sympathy, undisguised glee and of course, the ever-present outrage and curiosity.
Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders
Dhaka, Oct 2(UNB/AP) President Donald Trump has joined a growing group of world leaders who have been infected with the coronavirus. Some, like Trump, had been accused of not taking the pandemic seriously. A few are now sending Trump their wishes for a speedy recovery. At 74, the U.S. president is the oldest head of state to become infected with the virus, and his age puts him at higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19.
How easily does coronavirus spread among children?
Amid increasing coronavirus cases and apprehensions that the situation may deteriorate in upcoming winter, the authorities concerned in Bangladesh are in a fix about whether to reopen educational institutions that may expose the children to the virus.
China allows entry of foreigners with valid residence permits in 3 categories
Foreigners with valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion will be allowed to enter the country from Sep 28 without applying for new visas.