coronavirus
Coronavirus testing lab opens in Narayanganj
A coronavirus testing laboratory, funded by Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, was opened on Wednesday at Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj, one of the worst-affected areas in Bangladesh.
Coronavirus: Germany extends travel warning
Germany has announced to extend its global travel warning until mid-June, since dangers posed by the coronavirus situation have not improved.
UNO, banker diagnosed with coronavirus in Chandpur
Hajiganj upazila nirbahi officer and a banker have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the district.
Coronavirus: 440 physicians get infected, says BDF
As coronavirus continues to spread across the country, 440 doctors of both private and public hospitals have so far been infected with the virus as of Wednesday, said Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), a forum of physicians.
First policeman dies from coronavirus
A constable of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Tuesday night after contracting Covid-19.
Ban home going during Eid-ul-Fitr: BJKS
Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS), a passenger welfare forum, on Wednesday urged the authorities concerned to impose restriction on going home during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr vacation to contain the spread of deadly coronavirus in the country.
Swedish PM phones Hasina, says they won’t cancel RMG product order
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Wednesday assured that his country will not cancel any garment product order from Bangladesh.
Another cop tests coronavirus positive in Chattogram
Another policeman was found infected with coronavirus in Chattogram in the last 24 hours till Tuesday, said Civil Surgeon Sheikh Fazle Rabbi.
The policeman, aged about 50, is posted at Dampara Police Lines of the city.
Besides, five other people tested positive for coronavirus in the division during the period and of them, two were infected twice, said the civil surgeon on Tuesday night.
Bangladesh to manufacture world-class ventilators: Palak
World-class ventilators are now going to be manufactured locally with the help of Walton and Medtronix Medical Supplies & Equipment to help the ongoing fight against coronavirus.
Bangladesh ‘looks unable’ to take advantage of low fuel price
Bangladesh is unlikely to be able to take advantage of the declining oil price in the global market for lack of its additional storage capacity.