COVID-19
Covid-19 concern: 48 more UK returnees land in Bangladesh
Another 48 UK returnees arrived at Sylhet’s Osmani International Airport on Monday amid the detection of a new strain of Covid-19 in the European country.
Covid-19 crisis: Infection tally crosses 85 mln globally
The coronavirus caseload across the globe topped 85 million on Monday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Food security: ‘Money won’t be enough if Bangladesh’s not self-sufficient’
Bangladesh needs to be self-reliant in food production as there will not be enough food that money can buy if a crisis or famine breaks out as a fallout of Covid-19.
Padma Bridge, Metro Rail opening to public within June 2022: Quader
The Padma Multipurpose Bridge, Dhaka Elevated Expressway, Metro Rail and Karnaphuli Tunnel will be opened for all within June next year, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said Sunday.
Congress opens new session as COVID-19, Biden’s win dominate
Congress is preparing to convene for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a relative handful of Republicans work to overturn Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump and the coronavirus surge imposes limits at the Capitol.
Report: Talk show host Larry King in hospital with COVID-19
Former CNN talk show host Larry King has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for more than a week, the news channel reported Saturday.
84.5 mln people infected with Covid-19 globally
The coronavirus caseload surpassed 84.5 million on Sunday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
India tests vaccine delivery system with nationwide trial
India tested its COVID-19 vaccine delivery system with a nationwide trial on Saturday, as it prepares to roll out an inoculation program to stem the coronavirus pandemic.
Women cricketers undergo Covid-19 test
The national women's cricket team of Bangladesh, along with the support staff, underwent a Covid-19 test on Saturday prior to starting a training camp from Sunday.
Bangladesh prepares masterplan to properly distribute Covid vaccine
As vaccinating millions of people across the country to control Covid-19 looks to be a daunting task, the government has prepared a masterplan and necessary guidelines to do the job properly.