coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: Experts call for paying attention to apparel sector
As the government has shut down educational institutions after the confirmation of local transmission of coronavirus cases to prevent the virus from spreading, experts say attention should also be given to the labour-intensive apparel sector.
All sporting events brought to halt on ministry’s directive
The State Minister for Youth and Sports M Zahid Ahsan Russell MP directed all the National Sports Federations, Associations and concerned authorities to immediately halt all ongoing and scheduled upcoming sporting events, both domestic and international, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. .
Coronavirus: BCB halts Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday halted the second round matches of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League till March 31 over coronavirus outbreak.
No decision yet over closure of mills, factories: Secy
Labour and Employment secretary K M Ali Azam on Monday said no decision has yet been taken over closing mills and factories amid coronavirus fear.
All PSC exams suspended until March 31
All scheduled examinations under the Public Service Commission(PSC) will remain suspended until March 31 due to global coronavirus outbreak, said its chairman Dr Muhammed Sadique on Monday.
Coronavirus: Govt to brief diplomats Monday evening
The government will brief diplomats stationed in Dhaka on Monday evening at State guesthouse Padma on the coronavirus issue.
3 more coronavirus patients detected: IEDCR
Bangladesh on Monday announced the detection of three new coronavirus patients, including two children, and confirmed that the virus has started transmitting locally.
All educational institutions to remain closed till March 31: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Monday announced that all the educational institutions of the country will remain shut until March 31, aiming to prevent spread of deadly coronavirus.
DU, 7 other public universities suspend academic activities amid coronavirus fears
The Dhaka University authorities on Monday announced to shut the educational institution from March 18 to March 28.
Coronavirus: CU sends six people to quarantine
Chittagong University authorities sent six people, including two of its students and an Italy returnee, to quarantine early Monday.