coronavirus
Call centre launched for Bangladeshi expats in Saudi Arabia
A call centre for emergency health advice for 2.2 million Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia was launched on Wednesday amid the global coronavirus outbreak.
Don't return home now: FM urges expats
He assured them of return of good days after the coronavirus crisis is over.
Dr Momen said the government continues to provide food support to expatriates so that no one goes hungry.
The Foreign Minister made the remarks
Over 2,000 SC lawyers seek loan from SCBA
More than 2,000 Supreme Court lawyers have applied for interest-free loans offered by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
First coronavirus case detected in Khagrachhari
Khagrachhari district confirmed its first coronavirus case on Wednesday. It was detected in Dighinala upazila.
‘Somoyer Alo’ needs to take responsibility of Khokon’s family: DUJ
Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) on Wednesday demanded the authorities of Dainik Somoyer Alo to take responsibility of the family of its city editor and chief reporter Humayun Kabir Khokon.
Joint efforts needed to tackle coronavirus: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday called for joint efforts of public and private organisations to tackle the coronavirus outbreak in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, India to work together to boost food production
Bangladesh and India on Wednesday decided to work together to enhance food production to face the possible food crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic.
75pc paddy in vulnerable areas harvested: Minister
Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Wednesday said 75 percent Boro paddy in the country’s vulnerable areas, including Sunamganj, have been harvested.
COVID-19: Nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihoods
The continued sharp decline in working hours globally due to the COVID-19 outbreak means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy -- that is nearly half of the global workforce -- stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed, warns the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Wednesday.
Over 20,000 isolation beds ready across country: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said more than 20,000 corona isolation beds are now ready across the country to treat coronavirus patients.