coronavirus situation
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports lowest daily deaths since May 28
Bangladesh on Friday reported the death of 17 Covid-19 patients in a day – the lowest since May 28, when the country reported 15 deaths.
Dhaka seeks greater int'l solidarity, cooperation to tackle COVID-19 challenges
She identified universal and affordable access to vaccines, financing SDGs gap, ending the growing trends of poverty and inequality, supporting the migrant workers, reversing the falling trend of export earnings, ensuring the benefits of digitisation to all, and addressing climate and biodiversity emergencies as the top priorities of Bangladesh.
She was addressing the General Debate of the Second Committee at the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
In the face of the extraordinary situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee decided to centre it
India’s coronavirus cases near 7mln-mark
India has reported another 70,496 new infections in the past 24 hours, taking the country’s total coronavirus cases to more than 6.9 million.
Sri Lanka orders closures to contain virus
Sri Lankan health authorities were working Friday to contain a growing cluster of new coronavirus infections, ordering the closure of bars, restaurants, casinos, nightclubs and spas, reports AP.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 35 more die, 1520 new cases detected
Bangladesh on Wednesday reported the death of 35 more patients from Covid-19 in 24 hours spiking the total fatalities to 5,440.
Global coronavirus cases reach 35,733,340: JHU
The global coronavirus caseload has reached 35,733,340 with 1,048,742 deaths worldwide, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
No HSC, equivalent exams this year
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will not be held this year, Education Minister Dipu Moni said Wednesday.
'Mancha Sarathi' Ataur Rahman tests positive for COVID-19
Ekushey Padak winner thespian Ataur Rahman, known as one of the renowned and well-respected names in the theatre and cultural arena of Bangladesh - has tested positive for coronavirus.
Can stop Covid’s '2nd wave' by maintaining health protocols: Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday said Bangladesh can avoid the second possible wave of coronavirus during the upcoming winter if people properly maintain the health hygiene rules.
Household incomes fell by 20pc due to Covid-19: BBS survey
Although the average household income declined by 20 percent due to Covid-19 fallout, the resumption of economic activities helped bring down the unemployment rate, according to a survey of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).