Coronavirus Bangladesh situation
Even lockdown can be meaningful, when the mind is kept active
As many countries have been under lockdown, people have learned to adapt to the new reality and many are wondering how some changes in their lives brought about by the pandemic can be retained, once it is all over!
Put in place proper health measures before gradual withdrawal of lockdown: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) has said any country needs to make sure that good and appropriate health measures are already in place demonstrating its ability to tackle the situation confidently before it slowly starts withdrawing its lockdown.
Ramadan offers an opportunity to Muslims to stop coronavirus ‘with its spirit’
Amid a different reality caused by deadly coronavirus outbreak, countrywide lockdown, restriction on mass gatherings and congregational prayers, the month of Ramadan provides an opportunity to Muslims to deal with the pandemic with its spirit.
Corona casualties soar in Bangladesh; 4 more deaths, 503 fresh cases
With the death of four more people from coronavirus in the last 24 hours till Friday, the death toll from the virus in Bangladesh stood at 131.
Coronavirus: Now Shakib decides to put his bat on auction
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has decided to put his bat with what he played in the World Cup 2019 in England, on auction aiming to raise fund to help the people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Desperate Savar mother sells hair to buy milk for baby
The nationwide shutdown aimed at curbing coronavirus has left her day-labourer husband jobless, leading their family, including her toddler, to starvation. As the family is new in the locality, no-one gave them any relief either.
Coronavirus: Old homes can be next ‘hotspots’
With the 60+ age group making up half of the coronavirus fatalities in Bangladesh, the retirement homes in the country are at high risk of becoming hotspots for infection.
General holidays likely to be extended: State Minister
As both the death toll and infections from coronavirus continue to surge in Bangladesh, the government is likely to extend the ongoing general holidays in a bid to tackle the worsening situation.
Red Crescent installs over 10,000 hand-wash basins to fight coronavirus
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has set up a total of 10,179 basins in the country to encourage people to wash their hands frequently amid the outbreak of novel coronavirus.
Friendship NGO: Small interventions add up to big role
As the deadly coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the country, a number of non-government organisations are coming up with solutions to fill any gaps in the government-led response that may benefit from their expertise, experience or networking.