COVID-19 pandemic
Sitakunda UZ chairman infected with Covid-19
Sitakunda upazila Chairman M Al Mamun has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Govt imposes restrictions on movement
In an effort to prevent transmission of coronavirus and to improve the situation, the government has issued some directive imposing restrictions on the movement of people.
Plant trees to protect environment: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the people to plant trees in the 'Mujib Borsho' for protecting the environment of the country.
Support migrants as remittances drop by 20 pct predicted: UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday appealed for "people everywhere" to support migrants as the World Bank projected that remittances will fall by about 20 percent.
Healthcare’s Budget Bonanza: Can health authorities utilise it?
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the new national budget has rightly focused on the long-neglected health sector with an impressive allocation, but experts warned that without well-thought-out plans, alongside their proper implementation and effective management, the intended goals cannot be achieved.
France to end border lockdown, open up to Europe
France is opening its borders with other European countries at midnight for the first time since shutting them amid virus fears three months ago, and will start opening up to visitors from other continents July 1.
COVID-19: 16 rights bodies seek special fund for migrant workers
Sixteen rights bodies urged the government to create a specific fund for the migrant workers and their families as many workers have lost their jobs and were forced to return home due to coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Laxmipur to be brought under complete lockdown
The local administration has decided to put the entire Laxmipur district under lockdown in two phases due to an alarming increase in the number of Covid-19 patients.
Earning people's love and respect 'a huge achievement' for police: IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Benazir Ahmed called upon the police officers to work for the welfare of the country and the people by discharging their duties relentlessly.
10 die after fever, cold, respiratory distress in 4 districts
Ten people died following bouts of fever, cold and in some cases acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, in four districts - Chandpur, Sylhet, Dinajpur and Barishal - over a 24-hour period till Sunday afternoon.