Coronavirus outbreake
Funding, fair access to Covid vaccine dominate G24 talks
An acute shortage of funds, sharp economic downturn and access to a Covid-19 vaccine dominated discussions among developing countries, gathered this week for a meeting Group of 24 (G24) nations.
IMF: ‘Less severe’ but ‘still deep’ recession predicted
In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact, the global economy could see a “somewhat less severe, though still deep” recession through 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected in its latest global economic outlook.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday.
8 more DNCC officials test positive for Covid-19
Eight more officials of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have been diagnosed with Covid-19.
Sixth edition of DIFF cancelled due to COVID-19
This year’s edition of the annual Dhaka International Folk Fest (DIFF), an internationally acclaimed three-day music festival dedicated to South Asian and global folk music, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
No good news yet from Italy: FM about expats’ return
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday said there is no good news yet from Italy as they fear the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic keeping the entry of Bangladeshis restricted there until December 31.
No BPL in 2020: BCB president
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan on Sunday said there will be no Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year due to the circumstances created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
India coronavirus caseload crosses 7 million
India’s confirmed coronavirus caseload crossed 7 million on Sunday with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks, even as health experts warn of mask and distancing fatigue setting in, reports AP.
No preparation visible to tackle corona’s winter surge: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Sunday said though experts are warning about a surge in corona infection during the coming winter, government preparations are not in sight to fight it off.
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care wards filling up again and bars shutting down. Making matters worse, authorities say, is a widespread case of “COVID-fatigue.”