Zahid Maleque
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.
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.
Vaccine agreement in '2-4 days': Health Minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque on Saturday said that an agreement to get supplies of the Covid-19 vaccine once it is approved would hopefully be reached in the next 'two to four days'.
Can stop Covid’s '2nd wave' by maintaining health protocols: Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday said Bangladesh can avoid the second possible wave of coronavirus during the upcoming winter if people properly maintain the health hygiene rules.
Now Bangladesh largely safe from Covid-19: Health Minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque has said Bangladesh is now largely safe from the Covid-19 pandemic, though many people had earlier speculated that tens of thousands of people would die from Coronavirus in the country.
Steps taken to make coronavirus vaccine available at right time: Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said that proper steps have been taken to make the coronavirus vaccine available at right time.
Nationwide Vitamin 'A' Plus Campaign from Oct 4-17
The nationwide Vitamin 'A' Plus Campaign will be held from October 4 to 17 for feeding Vitamin A plus capsules to 2.20 crore children aged between six and 59 months.
Want to get effective Covid-19 vaccine at right time: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said the government is working to procure the most effective Covid-19 vaccine at right time for the people.