coronavirus in bangladesh
Coronavirus scare: Attendance at mosques during Jum’a falls
The presence of Muslims at mosques across the country, including the capital, for offering Jum'a prayers on Friday was comparatively low following the outbreak of deadly coronavirus.
Country not under lockdown: Info Minister
Mentioning that there has been no countrywide lockdown, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said it is very regretful that people are being harassed by the members of law enforcement agencies when they go out for important reasons.
Bangladesh’s coronavirus cases now 48
Four more people, including two physicians, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 48.
Karnaphuli Gas also raises emergency balance for pre-paid consumers
After Titas, Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company has also raised its emergency gas balance to Tk 1,000 from existing Tk 200 during the ongoing holiday.
Habiganj administration stops wedding ceremony
In an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus, the local administration stopped a wedding ceremony at Enatabad village in Nabiganj upazila on Wednesday night.
Coronavirus: BGMEA recommends closure of factories
President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq urged the owners to consider closure of their factories as the nation is fighting to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Digital Healthcare launches free online coronavirus symptom checkup
Bangladeshi healthcare company Digital Healthcare Solutions has launched a Coronavirus symptom check online.
Coronavirus: Armed forces patrol helping administration curb transmission
Members of Armed Forces -- Army, Navy and Air Force -- have started patrolling in different districtsto support the local administrations ensure social distancing and keep coronavirus suspects in home quarantine to prevent further transmission of COVID-19.
Prepaid household gas consumers to get emergency balance of Tk 2000 instead of Tk 200
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company has raised the emergency balance of pre-paid household consumers to Tk 2000 from existing Tk 200 during the government-declared holidays, said Ali Mohammad Al Mamun, managing director of the company.
Quarter doing divisive politics over Coronavirus: Obaidul Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that a national consensus was needed to beat Coronavirus through awareness.