Coronavirus outbreake
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.
Dhaka seeks Seoul's cooperation for return of stranded Bangladeshis
Bangladesh has sought South Korea's cooperation to ease the visa process so that the workers and students who came back to Bangladesh at the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic could return to their work and studies.
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).
Coronavirus: 2mln tests conducted; 18.49pc positive
RT-PCR labs across Bangladesh conducted 2,001,431 coronavirus tests until Monday morning and 370,132 of those (18.49 percent) turned out to be positive.
COVID-19 disrupts mental health services in most countries: WHO survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 percent of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new WHO survey.
Trump got oxygen Friday at White House
A person familiar with President Donald Trump’s medical condition has said the president had been administered supplemental oxygen at the White House on Friday before he was hospitalized.
How can I tell the difference between flu and COVID-19?
It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what's making you miserable.