Coronavirus outbreake
Museums, archaeological sites to reopen from Wednesday
After six months of closure due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the government has decided to reopen all museums and heritage sites under the Department of Archaeology on a limited scale from Wednesday.
Age limit in govt jobs likely to be eased for pandemic: Ministry
Considering the coronavirus pandemic, the government is likely to ease age limit for recruiting freshers into government services.
Taijul causes a buzz by claiming to have changed his action
Bangladesh left-arm orthodox spinner Taijul Islam has used the hiatus forced by the Covid-19 pandemic to bring some changes in his bowling action. He says the new action has added an edge to his bowling, and he is more confident about bowling long spells now without any niggling worries.
After 7 months, schools reopen in Europe’s first Covid hotspot
The morning bell Monday marked the first entrance to the classroom for the children of Codogno since Feb. 21, when panicked parents were sent to pick up their children after the northern Italian town gained notoriety as the first in the West to record local transmission of the coronavirus.
Sri Lankan Sports Minister asks SLC to reconsider terms, conditions for Tigers
The Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa asked Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to reconsider the Covid-19 directives for Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on cricketers quarantine terms as BCB President Nazmul Hasan virtually regrets to tour the Island nation with such tough terms and conditions
Decision taken to resume domestic cricket, dates to come soon
After the long hiatus forced by the Covid-19 pandemic, recently it was announced that the Bangladesh national team would return to the international stage with a 3-Test series against Sri Lanka, for which preparations are underway already.
Covid led to food insecurity in Cox's Bazar: WFP
Almost half of the urban population in Cox’s Bazar Sadar are struggling to have access to food during this Covid-19 pandemic due to significant downturns in livelihoods and income, according to a WFP assessment.
Sri Lanka tour not possible now: BCB chief
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hasan said the series against Sri Lanka for three Tests is not possible if the hosts do not allow Bangladesh a shorter quarantine period and other facilities that have been sought earlier.
Take steps to ensure free Covid vaccine for poor: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Monday urged the government to take necessary steps to ensure free coronavirus vaccine, once it is ready.
Decision to reduce number of Covid hospitals irks experts
The government has decided to gradually suspend providing corona treatment from 12 dedicated Covid-19 hospitals as the number of corona patients there has marked a sharp fall in the last few weeks.