COVID-19 crisis
Covid surge: Mobile courts to ensure mask use soon
The government has asked the administration to strengthen the mobile court operation and enforce laws to ensure the use of masks, also in the capital, to check the raging Covid-19 pandemic.
I took Covid-19 as a challenge: outgoing DMCH director
Covid-19 had rung the alarm bell loud and clear, creating panic among people.
How does the coronavirus affect the heart?
Even though it’s known as a respiratory virus, doctors believe the coronavirus can directly infect the heart muscle and cause other problems leading to heart damage.
Virus surge breaking infection records across the US
Texas on Wednesday became the first state with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, and California closed in on that mark as a surge of coronavirus infections engulfs the country.
Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection?
It’s an intriguing idea, but there haven’t been enough rigorous independent studies to establish whether antiviral masks are better at protecting wearers or preventing the spread of the virus.
Multiple policies focusing on economic, social recovery essential: Webinar
Speakers at a webinar on Wednesday said undertaking multiple policy initiatives focusing on the economic and social recovery becomes essential.
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Covid-19: No mask, no piety
The government has directed people of all faiths to wear masks while visiting places of worship, including mosques, temples and churches across the country, apprehending a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic might rip through Bangladesh during the southern hemisphere's winter that is almost here.
Almost three quarters of firms yet to receive stimulus: SANEM
Around 72 percent of the firms surveyed are yet to receive any stimulus package, according to a survey of South Asian Network of Economic Modeling (SANEM).
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).