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One dies of Covid, 27 new cases in 24 hrs
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One dies of Covid, 10 new cases in 24 hrs
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27 June 2025 Coronavirus
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Three die of Covid in 24 hours
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5 die from Covid
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22 June 2025 Coronavirus
Most dists lack Covid testing facilities
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17 June 2025 Coronavirus

People handling the dead still exposed

Health workers and police personnel who come in close contact with unidentified dead bodies for conducting autopsies and enquiries are at a high risk of Covid-19 infection.
10 May 2020

Egg producers cracking under pressure of demand slump and high production cost

Eggs producers in Bangladesh have been counting huge losses due to the decline in retail prices of the protein because of the demand collapse amid the coronavirus-induced countrywide shutdown and higher production cost.
10 May 2020

Without BB’s urgent fine-tuning, banks would fail to deliver stimulus packages

A goal without a plan is just a wish, said the French writer and pioneering aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
10 May 2020

Action if digital security act misused: Quader

Action will be taken against those misusing the digital security act, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
10 May 2020

Govt to compensate for losses in fisheries and livestock sector: Minister

Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim says that the government will undertake all necessary measures including providing financial aid, to compensate for losses in the sector amid the coronavirus crisis period.
10 May 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Countries must return to health surveillance

Countries must return to “basic principles” of public health surveillance if they are to bring the coronavirus outbreak under control, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) top emergency health expert said on Friday.
9 May 2020