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Bangladesh recorded one more death and eight new Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Since January this year, the virus has claimed 25 lives and infected 651 people in the country. Heatstroke Center opened at DNCC Dedicated Covid Mohakhali Hospital During the latest reporting period, 234 samples were tested in 24 hours, with a daily positivity rate of 3.42 per cent. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the country’s total death toll has reached 29,524 with 20,52,196 confirmed cases.

Bangladesh reported five more deaths and 36 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,515 and total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 20,51,978. 7 new COVID-19 cases reported in 24hrs A total of 621 samples were tested during the latest reporting period of 24 hours, resulting in a daily positivity rate of 5.80 per cent. The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent.

Bangladesh reported two more deaths and four new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,510 and total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 20,51,942. Covid-19: 2 more deaths, 18 new cases reported in 24hrs A total of 211 samples were tested during the latest reporting period of 24 hours, resulting in a daily positivity rate of 1.90  per cent. The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent.

Bangladesh reported one death and 26 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,503 and total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 20,51,833. 7 new COVID-19 cases reported in 24hrs A total of 291 samples were tested during the latest reporting period of 24 hours [between 8am Saturday and 8am Sunday], resulting in a daily positivity rate of 8.93 per cent. The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent. Meanwhile, the number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the country now stands at 20,19,410.

Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 20,51,807. No new deaths from the virus were reported in the last 24 hours, keeping the total fatalities in the country unchanged at 29,502. COVID: 2 deaths, 15 more cases reported in 24hrs A total of 139 samples were tested during the latest reporting period [between 8am Friday and 8am Saturday], resulting in a daily positivity rate of 5.04 per cent. The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent. Meanwhile, the number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the country now stands at 20,19,401.

As COVID-19 infections has begun to rise once again in Bangladesh, the prices of face masks has doubled in the wholesale market, driven by opportunistic traders seeking to cash in on its growing demand. A visit to several wholesale mask shops in Babubazar, Dhaka, revealed that the resurgence in coronavirus cases has significantly increased the demand for masks, prompting crowds of retail traders to flock to the area in hopes of securing stock at reasonable prices. Though they expected to find masks at low prices, they were met with quite the opposite — each box of surgical masks is now being sold at nearly double the previous rate. Mithu, who runs a mask business near Shahjahanpur Railway Station, said until recently, he was buying boxes of surgical masks for Tk 60–65. “Today, those same masks are being sold at Tk 120 per box. The wholesalers are refusing to negotiate on prices,” he added. At Malibagh intersection, another mask trader, Shah Ali, expressed similar concerns. “Previously, the wholesale price for a thousand surgical masks was Tk 900. Today, it has jumped to Tk 1,600. Due to the increased wholesale price, we’ve had to raise retail prices too. Where we used to sell five surgical masks for Tk 10, now we’re forced to sell only three for the same amount,” he said. The price hike is not limited to surgical masks. N95 masks, which were previously sold for Tk 10 each, are now being priced between Tk 15 and Tk 20 per piece. COVID: 2 deaths, 15 more cases reported in 24hrs This sudden surge in prices has triggered concerns among consumers, with many fearing that the situation could escalate further. Some recall the severe price hikes during the early stages of the pandemic in 2020. Mohtasim, a resident of Moghbazar, said, “Back in 2020, we had to pay Tk 10–15 for a single surgical mask. The price of N95 masks, which were Tk 10, shot up to Tk 150. We must take immediate action to break this emerging mask syndicate.” Subah Hossain, who came to Motijheel to buy cloth masks, shared her anxiety. “In the past, cloth masks were priced between Tk 20 and Tk 30. Now they’ve increased to Tk 50–80. It’s frightening — I’m worried the situation might turn into another 2020.” As infections continue to rise, the health authorities have begun preparations. The COVID-specialised hospital in Mohakhali has already been made ready, with 13 patients currently admitted. Besides, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has started distributing testing kits across various hospitals in the capital. With both the infection rate and mask prices climbing, calls are growing louder for immediate regulatory intervention to ensure public safety and affordability.

Bangladesh reported two deaths and 15 new COVID cases in 24 hours till Friday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,502 and total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 20,51,800. A total of 174 samples were tested during the latest reporting period of 24 hours [between 8am Thursday and 8am Friday], resulting in a daily positivity rate of 8.62 per cent. Govt issues 11-point directives to prevent spread of Covid-19 The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent, said the DGHS press release. Meanwhile, the number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the country now stands at 20,19,401.

Thirteen fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 20,51,760. The death toll from the virus remains unchanged at 29,500. A total of 101 samples were tested during the latest reporting period of 24 hours [between 8am Monday and 8am Tuesday], resulting in a daily positivity rate of 12.87 per cent. 38 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent, said the DGHS press release. Meanwhile, the number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the country now stands at 20,19,378.

The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has urged passengers using the capital’s metro rail service to wear masks as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19. In a press release issued on Monday, DMTCL made a special request to commuters to follow this precautionary step amid a recent uptick in coronavirus infections. Despite the request, a visit to several metro stations in the city revealed that the majority of passengers were not complying with the guideline and seen travelling without masks. According to health authorities, 36 people tested positive for COVID-19 from 134 samples collected in the past week.  Covid-19: Railways Ministry urges Eid holidaymakers to wear masks One person died during this period due to complications related to the virus. Officials reminded the public that wearing masks in crowded or enclosed spaces remains a simple yet effective method of preventing transmission, especially in public transport settings like the metro rail.

Amid growing concerns over a new variant of Covid-19, the Ministry of Railways has urged all train passengers to follow health guidelines and wear masks during their return journeys after the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. The ministry made the appeal in light of a recent surge in Covid-19 infections, according to a media release issued on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has advised the public to wear masks in crowded areas and has particularly recommended that elderly and unwell individuals avoid such places altogether. Besides, the Ministry of Railways has requested that all passengers travelling during the post-Eid rush strictly adhere to health protocols and wear masks to help prevent the spread of the virus. Screening tightened at Benapole border to prevent spread of new Covid variant On June 5, the Director of Disease Control at the Directorate General of Health Services issued directives to this effect. India has witnessed a sudden rise in Covid-19 cases since late May, more than five years after the virus was first declared a global pandemic. Bangladesh reported three new Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours up to Sunday morning. With the latest figures, the country’s total Covid-19 caseload has risen to 2,021,742, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Bangladesh reports 3 more Covid-19 cases The official death toll from the disease remains unchanged at 29,500, as no new fatalities were reported during this period. The daily case test positivity rate was 75 percent, with four samples tested, according to the DGHS. The recovery and death rates stood at 98.42 percent and 1.44 percent, respectively.