COVID-19 situation
Global coronavirus death toll hits 2 million
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday, crossing the threshold amid a vaccine rollout so immense but so uneven that in some countries there is real hope of vanquishing the outbreak, while in other, less-developed parts of the world, it seems a far-off dream.
Bangladesh’s daily Covid-19 infection rate stays below 6%
Bangladesh saw a daily infection rate of 5.57% with 762 new cases reported until early Friday.
No foreign dignitary at India's Republic Day event this year
For the first time in over five decades, India will not have a foreign leader as the chief guest at its Republic Day parade.
Bangladesh’s Covid-19 vaccine storage capacity 140-150m: Health Minister
Health minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday reassured the people that there won’t be any problem in storing and distributing Covid-19 vaccines.
WI emphasise spin bowling to check Tigers
After a three-day in-room quarantine upon their arrival in Bangladesh, the West Indies started practice ahead of the three-match ODI and two-match Test series against the hosts.
We’re not a second-string team: WI captain
West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite has said the squad that came to Bangladesh is not a second-string team and that they are capable of doing well at the international level.
Mehidy eyes to regain old form against WI
Bangladesh spin bowling allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz says he is eager to get back to his old shape, and he believes that he has a good chance to shine against his familiar foe West Indies.
Children cannot afford another year of school closure: UNICEF
UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on Tuesday said no effort should be spared to keep schools open or prioritize them in reopening plans as they enter the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and cases continue to soar around the world.
Covid-19: Bangladesh allows emergency use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The government on Thursday approved the emergency use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
Govt playing tricks over vaccine procurement: BNP
BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday alleged that the government has been playing tricks to plunder public money in the name of procuring coronavirus vaccine.