Leaders of the Tripura community in Khagrachhari protest the remarks made by the Khagrachhari deputy commissioner and civil surgeon to the PM that the communities’ “superstition” is the sole reason for the spread of measles in the Chattogram Hill Tracts region.

Although the number of infection or deaths in Bangladesh is much less compared to other affected countries, the economy is most likely to reach a devastating stage, rendering many jobless.

Venture Capital and Private Equity Association of Bangladesh (VCPEAB) has submitted a proposal to the finance minister seeking Tk 450 crore grant for salary payment of start-up business employees and office rent for six months.

The story of a Malaysian man, who walked 70km over three days from Kota Kinabalu to get to his hometown of Kota Marudu (some 120km away) with a dog as his companion, is getting much attention from internet users.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made it clear that the ongoing three-week nationwide lockdown was unlikely to be lifted in one go on April 14 as the country has seen a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

A mobile court has sentenced a local Awami League leader and a businessman one-month jail each for misappropriating 1,440 kilogrammes of rice meant for relief in Singra upazila of Natore.

Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi asks industry owners not to terminate their employees, even if the factories remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cox’s Bazar district has been put under lockdown today to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.

A 22-year-old man dies with Covid-19 symptoms in Dowarabazar upazila of Sunamganj.

Bangladesh has sought to bring a Chinese team of experts to support Sheikh Russel Gastro Liver Institute and Hospital, which has been declared a dedicated facility in Dhaka for coronavirus treatment.

A 37-year-old Malaysia returnee has died of coronavirus-like symptoms in Nasirnagar upazila of Brahmanbaria.

Three more died of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, IEDCR says.

Benazir Ahmed has been appointed the new Inspector General of Police, according to a home ministry circular issued today.

The Australian High Commission in Bangladesh arranges a non-scheduled commercial flight to take back the Australians currently in Bangladesh.

A Dhaka Court has issued a death warrant for Captain Abdul Majed in connection with the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members.

A medical assistant of a private clinic has tested positive for coronavirus in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail, making it the district's first confirmed case.

A female student of Jagannath University (JnU), who lives in Dhaka’s Uttara with her family, tests positive for Covid-19.

Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with raping a child in Rowmari upazila of Kurigram.

Due to a lack of response from people wishing to participate in this year’s hajj, the religious affairs ministry extends the deadline for registration till April 16, according to a notice issued in this regard.

Bangladesh and five other countries have urged global brands, retailers and traders to consider all potential impacts on workers and small businesses in the supply chain while taking significant purchasing decisions.