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Beijing with Dhaka to fight COVID-19 for better future: Envoy
China will continue to stand and work closely with Bangladesh and the world to fight together against the pandemic for a better and shared future, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming.
"It’s China’s firm belief that only with solidarity and cooperation, the international community can prevail over the epidemic and protect humanity's common home," he said in a message marking the month of fasting - Ramadan.
The China-Bangladesh Friendship International Exhibition Centre in Dhaka, fully funded by China, will turn into a makeshift hospital for the COVID-19 patients, said the Ambassador.
Bangladesh made a proposal in this regard while the Chinese side responded positively, said official told UNB.
Besides, a Chinese medical team of experts comprising doctors, nurses and technicians, will come to Bangladesh to help combat the virus, he said.
The whole world is grappling with the pandemic, with most countries, including Bangladesh, still in the early stages of the outbreaks, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
UK to operate 5 more special flights from Bangladesh
British High Commissioner to Dhaka Robert Chatterton Dickson on Sunday said they arranged five more special chartered flights to help British nationals return to the UK from Bangladesh.
Chartered cargo flights sought on Dhaka-London route for import from Bangladesh
Leaders of British-Bangladeshi chambers and associations have urged the government of Bangladesh to initiate Biman or chartered cargo flights to facilitate regular and weekly imports of frozen foods, fruits and vegetables from Bangladesh.
166 more Bangladeshis return home from India
Another batch of 166 Bangladeshis, who got stuck in India amid a countrywide lockdown, were brought back home from Chennai on Saturday.
UNRocks: 26 current, former envoys to UN sing "Heal the World"
The entire world is facing an unprecedented threat as the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly covered the globe, spread sufferings, disrupted billions of lives and endangered the global economy.
Australian High Commission observes Anzac Day
The Australian High Commission in Dhaka observed the 105th Anniversary of Anzac Day paying tribute to Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women who died in wars and conflicts.
BGB, BSF agree to educate border people about sanctity
Bangladesh and Indian border forces have agreed to educate border population to maintain sanctity of the international border and so that no pushback from either side to be done.
288 Bangladeshis return from Oman
A total of 288 Bangladeshi nationals returned home from Oman on Friday evening.
UK to operate two more special flights from Dhaka Saturday, Sunday
British High Commission in Dhaka on Friday said two more chartered flights will help British citizens return home from Bangladesh on Saturday and Sunday.
Chinese firm donates protective gears to Bangladesh
China Machinery Import and Export Co (CMC) has donated urgent anti-epidemic materials to Bangladesh as part of its social responsibilities during this global coronavirus pandemic.
The items include 10 lakh masks, 10,000 protective suits, 10,000 goggles and 2,000 forehead thermometres.
The medical logistics were handed over at a function jointly organised by CMC and Health and Family Welfare Ministry here, said the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka on Friday.