Police have arrested 585 people for defying Covid-19 restrictions and health guidelines in Dhaka today, the ninth day of the strict lockdown.

Two hundred and twelve people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Just in the span of 20 minutes, three Covid-19 patients died in the Coronavirus dedicated unit at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital (BSMMCH) in Faridpur due to “low oxygen pressure” today.

Sixteen patients died at the Covid-19 units of three Bogura hospitals in 24 hours (till 8am) today.

Twenty-seven people died in Covid-19 units at four Khulna hospitals in 24 hours till 8am today.

At least 442 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in Sylhet division in 24 hours till this morning, breaking previous records.

Pfizer Inc plans to ask US regulators to authorise a booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine within the next month, the drugmaker's top scientist said on Thursday, based on evidence of greater risk of reinfection six months after inoculation and the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.

People arrested for defying the ongoing lockdown are being taken to courts in packed prison vans, raising their chances of contracting Covid-19 and spreading it to their families.

Rising coronavirus infections are making the situation worse every single day with the DGHS releasing grimmer and grimmer data.

With Covid deaths and infections surging, the Prime Minister’s Office has directed the divisional and deputy commissioners to take steps to raise the number of beds and ensure oxygen supply at public hospitals treating coronavirus patients.

Officials reported 36 new cases of dengue in the 24 hours until yesterday morning as concerns mount over the spread of the mosquito-borne disease during the monsoon.

Speakers at an online discussion yesterday suggested for widening telemedicine services amid the pandemic to reach people -- especially women -- in hard-to-reach areas to address reproductive health and other family planning issues properly.

A Covid-19 patient died in Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) early today after her husband left her there on Tuesday and didn't return.

Last year, when much of the world was in coronavirus lockdown, Australia was successfully hosting international cricket matches and tennis tournaments in front of packed crowds in a show of what post-pandemic life could look like.

One hundred and ninety-nine people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Bangladesh reported 36 new dengue cases in 24 hours until this morning, as concerns mounted over the spread of the mosquito-borne disease during monsoon.

Pakistan has provided life-saving equipment to Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital Dhaka's Covid ward.

Against the backdrop of the recent spike in the coronavirus infection and death rates, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) today issued a set of directives, including increasing oxygen supply and beds in hospitals across the country, to ensure proper treatment of Covid-19 patients.

Eight Covid-19 deaths were recorded in Faridpur in 24 hours (till 8:00am). In addition, six more deaths with Covid-like symptoms were recorded in the past 24 hours.

Seventeen people died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital's (MMCH) Covid unit in 24 hours till this morning. This is the highest number of deaths recorded in 24 hours at MMCH so far.