COVID-19
Global Covid-19 caseload exceeds 33.8mln
The confirmed Covid-19 cases exceeded 33.8 million globally as of Thursday morning, according to latest tally of Johns Hopkins University.
Investigational COVID-19 vaccine well-tolerated: study
The Phase 1 trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection has shown that the vaccine is well-tolerated and generates a strong immune response in older adults, according to a newly published study, reports Xinhua.
PM fears earth’s extinction, seeks steps to check human actions
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said if the current actions of humans keep going on unchecked it will not only cause the extinction of other species, but also move towards ultimate extinction of itself.
No bar to holding ‘A’ level, ‘O’ level exams: HC
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday turned down a writ petition seeking stay on the process of holding ‘A’ level, ‘O’ level examinations this year due to coronavirus pandemic.
Upazila election officer dies of Covid-19
Bandar Upazila election officer in Naraynaganj Md Saibur Rahman died of Covid-19 at a hospital in the capital on Wednesday.
HSC exam schedule to be announced Monday or Tuesday: Minister
The government is going to announce a fresh schedule for the long-stalled Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations either on Monday or Tuesday next.
Govt to extend closure of educational institutions: Dipu Moni
Dhaka, Sep 30 (UNB) – With no improvement in sight in the coronavirus situation, the government has decided to extend the closure of educational institutions to prevent the spread of the virus, said Education Minister Dipu Moni.
IOM opens Oxygen Generator Plant in Cox’s Bazar
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) opened an Oxygen Generator Plant in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 32 deaths, 1436 new cases
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus tally reached 363,479 on Wednesday after the health authorities recorded 1,436 new cases in the past 24 hours until morning.
MP Abul Hasanat Abdullah hospitalised
Awami League MP from Barishal-1 constituency Abul Hasanat Abdullah is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka.