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Zia's 39th death anniversary Saturday
BNP will observe the 39th death anniversary of its founder and former President Ziaur Rahman on Saturday.
Obaidul Quader slams BNP
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday criticised BNP, saying the party's policy is to keep itself at a safe distance during any crisis.
Stand by the poor: President Hamid
President Abdul Hamid on Monday called on the affluent section of the society to stand beside the poor in the time of coronavirus crisis.
In photos: Muslims offer Eid prayers at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
Hundreds of Muslims attended Eid congregations at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque as well as other mosques across the country instead of Eidgah grounds on Monday amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Whither social distancing? Urge to celebrate quashes fear of virus
While the Coronavirus pandemic has unquestionably put a dampener on the usually festive atmosphere that surrounds Eid ul Fitr, set to be celebrated in Bangladesh tomorrow (Monday), as the day has gotten nearer, an unmistakable urge to partake in activities that traditionally mark the occasion would seem to have gradually quashed concerns over the virus.
Eid shopping goes on ignoring coronavirus risk
Eid shoppers started thronging various markets and footpaths in the capital ignoring the risk of coronavirus infection ignoring requests of health experts to stay at home.
Strictly maintain social distancing: State Minister
State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder has urged to people strictly maintain social distancing and follow hygiene rules to stay safe from coronavirus.
He also requested everyone not to come out of home unnecessarily.
The state minister made the remarks while distributing relief items at Senpara in the capital’s Mirpur area on Saturday.
Rangpur Kotwali Police Station put under lockdown
The Kotwali Police Station of Rangpur city was put under lockdown as 11 policemen, including the officer-in-charge, tested positive for coronavirus.
Life in Dhaka in coronavirus shutdown
Soon after Bangladesh reported its first coronavirus cases on March 8, life in general was turned upside down with the government announcing ‘general holiday’ to curb the transmission of coronavirus.
Satkhira police using drone to monitor social distancing
Satkhira district police is using drone-mounted cameras to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing and to detect people who made unnecessary gatherings in defiance of restrictions to prevent transmission of coronavirus.