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World must change its approach to address mental health challenges: UN expert
A UN human rights expert has urged states, the civil society, psychiatric organisations, and the World Health Organisation to change the way they understand and respond to mental health challenges.
Covid-19 death toll in Bangladesh hits 2,096, new cases 3,201
The death toll from coronavirus in Bangladesh rose to 2,096 on Monday as health authorities confirmed 44 more casualties in a span of 24 hours.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 64 single-day record deaths , 3,682 new cases
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw the highest-ever jump in deaths from coronavirus infections in a single day as health authorities confirmed another 64 deaths in a span of 24 hours.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 7,48,197 tests conducted, confirmed cases soar to 1,41,801
A total of 1,41,801 in 7,48,197 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Coronavirus: Kit shortage hampering testing
Although the government is trying to enhance testing facilities amid the rising cases of coronavirus, experts said the shortage of kit supply is continuing to hamper the efforts.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 3,462 new cases, 37 deaths
The health authorities on Wednesday announced the detection of 3,462 new coronavirus cases and 37 deaths within the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 6,44,011 tests conducted, confirmed cases 1,19,198
A total of 1,19,198 in 6,44,011 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Global coronavirus death toll now 459,437
The confirmed coronavirus cases have exceeded 8.6 million globally, with over 459,437 fatalities and more than 4.2 million recoveries, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University on Saturday.
Healthcare’s Budget Bonanza: Can health authorities utilise it?
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the new national budget has rightly focused on the long-neglected health sector with an impressive allocation, but experts warned that without well-thought-out plans, alongside their proper implementation and effective management, the intended goals cannot be achieved.
Global coronavirus death toll crosses 4.25 lakh: JHU
The global death toll from the COVID-19 stood at 425,330 while the number of confirmed cases exceeded 7.5 million as of Saturday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of John Hopkins University.