Canada for global alliance to combat fallout from coronavirus pandemic

Canada proposes a global alliance to tackle the challenges in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
14 May 2020, 09:42 AM

Over a thousand infected by Covid-19, 14 die in 24 hours

Fourteen people have died with coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
14 May 2020, 07:58 AM

Bangladeshi scientists complete genome sequencing of virus causing Covid-19

A team from Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) successfully completes the genome sequencing of the SARS Cov-2 virus in Bangladesh.
13 May 2020, 07:38 AM

Highest number of Covid-19 deaths in a day

Nineteen people -- the highest number in 24 hours so far -- have died with coronavirus infections, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
13 May 2020, 07:28 AM

Gonoshasthaya Kendra gives 200 rapid testing kits to BSMMU

Gonoshasthaya Kendra gives Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) 200 locally developed rapid testing kits for validation.
13 May 2020, 07:02 AM

Covid-19: 11 die, 969 infected, 245 recover in 24 hours

Eleven people died with coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
12 May 2020, 07:49 AM

Covid-19: New cases in a day cross 1,000; 11 die, 252 recover

Eleven people died with coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
11 May 2020, 08:19 AM

Covid-19: 8 die, 636 test positive, 313 recover in 24 hours

Eight people died with coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
9 May 2020, 08:18 AM

Eskayef will try to produce every medicine for treating Covid-19: Simeen Hossain

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd will try to produce any drug that can treat Covid-19, says Simeen Hossain, managing director and chief executive officer of the company.
9 May 2020, 05:51 AM

Covid-19 numbers keep climbing: 7 dead, 709 positive in 24 hrs

Seven people died with coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
8 May 2020, 08:22 AM

Media more important than ever during Covid-19 crisis: foreign diplomats

At least nine foreign diplomats in Bangladesh take to social media, calling for upholding the freedom of expression and saying facts, during any crisis, are more important than ever to save lives.
8 May 2020, 05:54 AM

Covid-19: 13 dead, 706 infected in 24 hours

A total of 13 people died and 706 tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said today.
7 May 2020, 08:26 AM

Spike in Covid-19 infections continues

Three more die, 790 test positive for Covid-19 in 24 hours, says Directorate General of Health Services. Meanwhile, no new patients recovered.
6 May 2020, 08:17 AM

Covid-19: 786 test positive in 24hrs in biggest jump yet, total nearly 11,000

786 tested positive for the coronavirus in 24 hours, the DGHS has confirmed. Meanwhile, 1 person died and 193 have recovered across the country.
5 May 2020, 08:24 AM

Covid-19 infection cases cross 10,000 mark, 5 more die in 24hrs: DGHS

With this, the number of total infections across Bangladesh now stands at 10,143 -- surpassing the grim landmark of ten thousand.
4 May 2020, 08:21 AM

5 more coronavirus patients die, 552 test positive in 24hrs: DGHS

Five people died of coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
2 May 2020, 08:22 AM

Return by road of Bangladeshis stranded in India being discussed

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi takes up with concerned Indian authorities the issue of using bus on Petrapole-Benapole route for bringing back the remaining stranded Bangladeshis in India due to Covid-19-forced lockdown.
1 May 2020, 09:16 AM

2 more coronavirus patients die, 571 test positive in 24hrs: DGHS

Two people died of coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
1 May 2020, 08:21 AM

Covid-19 claims another policeman’s life

Another police official infected with Covid-19 dies at Central Police Hospital.
1 May 2020, 05:24 AM

5 more coronavirus patients die, 564 test positive in 24hrs: DGHS

Five people died of coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says.
30 April 2020, 07:50 AM