coronavirus outbreak
Bangladeshis facing travel disruptions abroad can take foreign exchange
Required foreign exchanges will be allowed to send to the Bangladeshis facing travel disruptions abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CSO leaders for lifting ban on 4G network in Rohingya camps
Leaders of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Monday urged the government to lift the ban on 4G network in Rohingya camps to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among Rohingyas.
WTO, WHO chiefs for opening trade to ensure vital medical supplies
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Roberto Azevêdo and Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have underlined their support for efforts to ensure the normal cross-border flow of vital medical supplies and other goods and services.
Press Council for providing incentives to journalists
Bangladesh Press Council has urged the deputy commissioners of all the districts to prepare lists of journalists and media workers and arrange incentives for them during this time of coronavirus crisis.
5 more test positive for coronavirus at RMCH
Five more people tested positive for coronavirus at the lab of the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) on Monday.
First coronavirus case detected in Chapainawabganj
The civil surgeon office of Chapainawabganj on Monday confirmed the first coronavirus case in the district as a person was detected with Covid-19 in Charmohanpur area.
Human chain formed in Satkhira for relief
Poor people on Monday formed a human chain at Raghunathpur village in Kalaroa upazila demanding that they be provided with relief as they have been left without any job following the coronavirus outbreak.
67 more test positive for coronavirus in Kishoreganj
A total of 67 more people were infected with coronavirus in Kishoreganj in a 24-hour period till Sunday, taking the number of coronavirus cases in the district to 141.
Mithapukur Health Complex locked down
The local administration has put Mithapukur Health Complex in Rangpur under lockdown after two of its physicians tested positive for coronavirus.
Save the Children and Hello Doctor Asia team up for telemedicine app
With a view to providing effective tools to the public in all sectors for combating not just COVID-19 but other diseases as well, Save the Children in Bangladesh (SCiBD) launched a free Telemedicine consultation service on Monday.