COVID-19 pandemic
Covid-19: Global cases surpass 77 million
More than 77 million people have been infected with coronavirus globally and over 1.7 million of them died since the first cases were reported in December last year, according to data compiled by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever counted
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time — due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine, says 'nothing to worry about'
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
New COVID-19 variants under the microscope as travel bans mount over UK mutation
The UN health agency chief has said that scientists have been working to understand new COVID-19 variants that have been reported in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Cancer-stricken Abdul Kader tests positive for COVID-19
Abdul Kader, popular television actor who has recently been diagnosed with stage IV cancer, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Covid-19: Biman suspends Muscat-bound flights for a week
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has cancelled all of its flights to Oman, for one week, from Tuesday following a travel ban issued by the country.
Maximum security to be provided during Christmas, new year eve: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam on Monday said that highest security measures would be taken to ensure smooth celebration of the Christmas Day and the New Year.
ADB gives another $50m for COVID-affected Bangladeshi microenterprises
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government on Monday signed agreements for $50 million in additional loan to help restore the economic activities of microenterprises in Bangladesh, which have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
EU regulator gives conditional approval to BioNTech-Pfizer COVID vaccine
The European Medicines Agency recommended conditional approval for a coronavirus vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer to be used across the European Union, weeks after the shot was first granted permission under emergency provisions in Britain and the United States.
Bangladesh to get Covid vaccines for 4.5 crore people by May-June
Bangladesh will get Covid-19 vaccines for some 4.5 crore people by May-June next year, Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam said Monday.