Shutdown being gradually relaxed to help people make a living: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government is gradually relaxing the nationwide shutdown -- initiated to curb the transmission of Covid-19 -- so that people can make a living.
10 May 2020, 14:47 PM

PM Boris Johnson tells Britons to ‘Stay Alert’ as lockdown easing starts

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges people to “stay alert” to coronavirus risks, as he prepares to outline plans for gradually easing lockdown measures that have shuttered much of the economy for nearly seven weeks.
10 May 2020, 13:30 PM

72 more police personnel recover from Covid-19

At least 72 police personnel who earlier tested Covid-19 positive have recovered and are released from the Central Police Hospital .
10 May 2020, 12:38 PM

A constructive way to share opinions

How often do you get to hear about a critical yet constructive debates live on social media? Well, I came across one such debate recently. It was between Md Tajdin Hassan, the Head of Marketing at The Daily Star and Solaiman Shukhon, the Head of Market Development at Nagad. Ayman Sadiq, the founder and CEO of Robi 10 Minute School was the host and moderator of the debate which he streamed live from his official page.
10 May 2020, 12:34 PM

Covid-19 patients can now be treated at Holy Family hospital

Health Minister Zahid Maleque inaugurates health service for Covid-19 patients at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital in Dhaka by announcing it a “designated hospital”.
10 May 2020, 12:01 PM

302 Bangladeshi nationals return from India, S Korea on special flights

A total of 302 Bangladeshi nationals, who were stranded in India and South Korea amid flight suspensions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, return home on separate special flights.
10 May 2020, 11:34 AM

Chief Justice forms 3 HC benches for virtually hearing urgent cases

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain today formed three High Court benches -- comprising of one judge each -- to hold virtual hearings and disposing of urgent cases during the ongoing closure due to the coronavirus outbreak.
10 May 2020, 11:23 AM

Transport workers stage demo for food aid in Lalmonirhat, Panchagarh

Transport workers who lost their livelihood recently due to the nationwide shutdown induced by the coronavirus pandemic, demonstrate in Lalmonirhat and Panchagarh demanding urgent food aid.
10 May 2020, 08:44 AM

Elderly woman with coronavirus symptoms dies at isolation ward in KMCH

An elderly woman dies at the isolation ward of Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) with coronavirus symptoms.
10 May 2020, 06:40 AM

3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.
10 May 2020, 04:52 AM

Bangladeshi garments suppliers held hostage by international clothing brands, retailers

Local suppliers allege being held hostage by clothing brands, which are forcing manufacturers to sell their wares at a lesser than agreed upon price.
9 May 2020, 18:45 PM

Roy Horn, of magical duo Siegfried and Roy, dies of Covid-19

Roy Horn, half of Las Vegas illusionist duo Siegfried and Roy, dies of complications from the coronavirus at age 75.
9 May 2020, 18:37 PM

Our sudden and decentralised restart is hard to fathom

Bangladesh’s restart is happening, whether science supports it or not.
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Shonge Achi’ serving the hungry

“Shonge Achi”, a voluntary and humanitarian organisation, recently distributed food among 7,000 poor and lower-middle income families in different parts of Dhaka.
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM

A choice between death by COVID-19 or famine

It has been more than a month since the world has been under lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of deaths will soar if the predicted second and third waves and the “biblical” famine—as UN warns—come true.
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM

2,329 inmates to be released

The prisons authorities are releasing another 2,329 convicted prisoners from jails in third phase to ease the accommodation crisis and minimise the risk of novel coronavirus transmission in overcrowded prisons.
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Paradox of analogue life in a digital age

Last Christmas break, I took my daughter out to dinner when she flew in to see me in Vancouver.
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Birthing Life in A Pandemic: Fear grips mothers-to-be

Pregnancy is a stressful and overwhelming experience in itself. Add to that a global pandemic and the whole ordeal can become even more difficult and frightening.
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Nine out of 10 recovering

Eight people died and 636 tested positive for Covid-19 across the country in the 24 hours until 2:30pm yesterday, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM

The heroicness of children

Think of a child in lockdown! I can only imagine a caged bird, trying so hard to be freed. I can imagine, I can see, because I have three of them!
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM