COVID-19
Death toll from Covid-19 tops 2,593,073 globally
The death toll from Covid-19 in the world topped 2,593,073 as of Monday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Women leadership crucial in dealing with effects of pandemic: Speaker
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Sunday said that women leadership is crucial in dealing with the adverse effect of Covid-19 in Bangladesh.
BCB eyes to vaccinate domestic cricketers ahead of new season
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is eyeing to vaccinate as many cricketers as possible ahead of the new domestic season.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Country’s caseload now 550,330; death toll 8,462
Bangladesh’s coronavirus caseload rose to 550,330 on Sunday after the health authorities confirmed 606 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Global Covid-19 cases reach 116.4 million
Over 116.4 million people have been infected with Covid-19 globally as of Sunday amid worldwide mass inoculation efforts.
Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
Urgent action needed to boost production of Covid jabs: WHO
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent action to increase the production of Covid-19 vaccines for distribution through the UN global initiative, making the jabs accessible to all countries.
Global Covid cases top 116 million
The global Covid caseload hit another grim milestone on Saturday as it surpassed the 116 million mark.
Canada clears Johnson & Johnson vaccine, first to approve 4
Canada is getting a fourth vaccine to prevent COVID-19 as the country’s health regulator has cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two, officials said Friday.