Lockdown After Eid: Govt mulls allowing RMG units to stay open

The government considers allowing garment factories to be open so that the biggest export-earning sector can continue production and keep their commitment with international buyers.
14 July 2021

Bangladesh reaches landmark of 1 crore Covid-19 vaccination registration

The number of people registering for Covid-19 vaccination through the Surokkha app in Bangladesh reached the 1 crore mark tonight.
14 July 2021

69 dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 69 patients infected with dengue were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8am today.
14 July 2021

Myanmar sees record coronavirus deaths and infections

Military-ruled Myanmar reported record numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths on Wednesday, as it suffers its most severe wave of infections so far.
14 July 2021

EU says 90% of virus in circulation to be Delta variant by end-August

Europe's drug regulator said on Wednesday the Delta variant of the coronavirus will account for 90% of strains in circulation in the European Union by the end of August, with both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine needed to protect against the fast-spreading variant.
14 July 2021

Covid management: India sets trade margin cap on 5 medical devices to reduce prices

India has capped at 70 percent the trade margins of five medical devices commonly used by Covid-19 patients in order to bring down maximum retail prices.
14 July 2021

Covid-19 vaccination drive kicks off at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

Science and Technology Affairs Minister Yeafesh Osman today inaugurated the Covid-19 vaccination programme for project officials and employees of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) in Pabna.
14 July 2021

US Covid-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks

The Covid-19 curve in the US is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per day doubling over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.
14 July 2021

Relaxing of restrictions: Cabinet says public must strictly maintain health safety rules

The Cabinet Division today asked people to strictly maintain health safety guidelines during the eight-day relaxation of restrictions.
14 July 2021

Covid-19 death toll crosses 17,000-mark

Two hundred and ten people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 July 2021

Bangladesh to buy 1.5 crore doses of vaccine from China at lower price

The government is going to buy 1.5 crore doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China at a lower price than mentioned in the previous agreement.
14 July 2021

Migrant workers to get Moderna vaccine after stock of Pfizer’s first doses runs out: DGHS

Migrant workers will get Moderna Covid-19 vaccine after the stock of Pfizer vaccine ends by today or tomorrow in seven Dhaka hospitals, health directorate officials said today.
14 July 2021

Covid-19 transmission could rise as public transport resumes, malls reopen: DGHS

There is a chance that Covid-19 transmissions will rise since the ongoing lockdown has been withdrawn for a week, health officials said today.
14 July 2021

25 more die in RMCH’s Covid unit in 24 hours; positivity rate in Rajshahi 34.65%

Twenty-five more people – 15 male and 10 female -- died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital's (RMCH) Covid unit in 24 hours till this morning.
14 July 2021

12 die in Covid units of 3 Khulna hospitals in 24 hours

Twelve patients died while undergoing treatment at the Covid units of three Khulna hospitals in 24 hours till 8am today.
14 July 2021

Daily deaths still hover above 200

Officials reported 203 deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, taking the official death toll from coronavirus to 16,842.
13 July 2021

WHO warns against mixing, matching jabs

The World Health Organization’s chief scientist advised against people mixing and matching Covid-19 vaccines from different manufacturers, calling it a “dangerous trend” since there was little data available about the health impact.
13 July 2021

1.6cr Covid shots to arrive by end of August

The current Covid-19 vaccination campaign in the country is set to get a boost with the expected arrival of around 1.6 crore vaccine doses by the end of August.
13 July 2021

203 Covid-19 deaths reported in 24 hours; 12,198 infected

Two hundred and three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
13 July 2021

Malaysia reports record 11,079 new coronavirus cases

Malaysia reported 11,079 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the most number of cases recorded in a single day since the start of the pandemic.
13 July 2021