Coronavirus situation in Bangladesh
Medical oxygen production going on in full swing at Tangail BSCIC
Bangladesh Industrial Gas Ltd (BIGL) has been producing medical oxygen at Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) industrial area in Tangail.
Grameen organizations come forward to tackle corona pandemic
The Grameen group of organizations has come forward along with others with various initiatives to tackle the challenge of COVID-19.
Strict action against corruption in relief distribution: Minister
Issuing a strong warning to public representatives and government officials concerned, LGRD Minister Md Tajul Islam on Saturday said legal action will be taken for irregularities and corruption in relief distribution amid the evolving coronavirus situation.
Five more test positive for Covid-19 in Madaripur
Five more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the district on Saturday, taking the total confirmed cases here to 18.
Kitchen markets, super shops in Dhaka to remain open until 5 pm: DMP
The recognized kitchen markets and super shops in Dhaka metropolitan city will remain open from 6 am to 5pm daily, said the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
Coronavirus: Sylhet district goes under lockdown
Local administration on Saturday put Sylhet district under lockdown to prevent the spread of highly contagious coronavirus.
BEPZA extends holidays for EPZ factories until Apr 25
Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) on Saturday extended the holidays for all factories at the eight Export Processing Zones (EPZs) until April 25 in a bid to limit the transmission of coronavirus.
Three new corona isolation centres in Dhaka soon: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Saturday said three new corona isolation centres with 4,500 beds are being prepared in the capital.
Coronavirus: Court holiday also extended until Apr 25
The Supreme Court on Saturday has extended the holiday for courts until April 25.
Man dies in Bhola with fever, breathing problems
A man died from fever and breathing problems at Charumed in Lalmohan upazila on Friday night.
After the death of Abul Kalam, 50, two villages were locked down, said Dr Mohsin Khan, resident medical officer of Lalmohan Health Complex.
He said the wife of Kalam’s elder son, who is a garment worker, returned from Dhaka seven days ago.