Coronavirus situation in Bangladesh
President urges multinational orgs, developed nations to ensure COVID-19 vaccine for all
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday urged the multinational organisations and developed nations to come forward so that both rich and poor people get coronavirus vaccine equally.
Decision on collecting Covid vaccine, human trial of Chinese shot soon: Minister
The decision on allowing the human trial of coronavirus vaccine from China in Bangladesh will be taken next week in consultation with the Prime Minister, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said on Wednesday.
No final decision over JSC, HSC examinations yet: Education Ministry
No final decision has been taken over the Junior School Certificate(JSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations, said the Education Ministry.
Environment Minister hospitalised with Covid-19
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin has tested positive for coronavirus.
Covid-19 death toll surpasses 3,500 in Bangladesh, new cases 2,995
The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh reached 3,513 on Wednesday with the death of 42 more patients in the last 24 hours.
Is it safe to ride public transport during the pandemic?
The safety of riding public transport during the coronavirus pandemic depends on a variety of factors, but there are ways to minimize risk.
No more daily briefing on Covid-19 situation from Wednesday: DGHS
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will not hold any briefing on coronavirus situation from Wednesday.
Jatri Kalyan Samity demands withdrawal of increased bus fares
Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers' welfare platform, on Tuesday demanded the withdrawal of the increased fares of buses and minibuses as the transport owners are not maintaining the health guidelines to prevent coronavirus transmission.
Proposal to be sent to PM over PEC exam cancellation: State Minister
The Primary and Mass Education Ministry will send a proposal to the Prime Minister over cancellation of the Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination due to the coronavirus pandemic, said
COVID-19: US provides protective equipment to IG Prisons
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller and his team on Monday provided essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to Inspector General Prisons Brigadier General AKM Mustafa Kamal Pasha as part of continued US support for Bangladesh’s COVID-19 response efforts.