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It is important to continue vaccination against coronavirus: Foreign Minister at the United Nations
Dhaka, September 24: Highlighting Bangladesh's extraordinary success in managing Covid under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said the war against coronavirus is not over yet and it is important to continue the immunization program.
Trade license to be revoked for those refusing vaccination: DNCC Mayor Atiq
Dhaka, February 26: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam has termed non-vaccination as a punishable offense. He said that from now on, those who are going to get a new trade license will have to have a vaccination card. In addition, shopkeepers who do not have a vaccine card will have their license revoked.
Over 4.13 crore people jabbed against the coronavirus in Bangladesh: DGHS
Dhaka, September 28: The number of people receiving either the first or both the doses of the coronavirus vaccine in Bangladesh has increased to 4,13,80,706. Among them, 2,48,80,894 people have received the first dose, while 1,64,99,866 people have taken both the jabs.
Government to administer 10 crore coronavirus vaccine doses by December, says Health Minister Maleque
Dhaka, September 27: The government plans to administer about 10 crore doses of coronavirus vaccines by December. Health Minister Zahid Maleque made the announcement at a virtual press conference on Sunday (September 26).
PM Hasina birthday: Country to administer 80 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday
Dhaka, September 27: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has set a target of administering 80 lakh doses of the coronavirus vaccine through a nationwide campaign on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's birthday on September 28 (Tuesday).
Another shipment of 50 lakh Sinopharm vaccine doses arrives in Bangladesh
Dhaka, September 23: Another consignment containing 50 lakh doses of the Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine has reached the country. The shipment arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines at 2:00 am on Thursday (September 23). Dr. Abu Zaher, Chief Health Coordinator of the Directorate General of Health services, received the vaccines at the airport. Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Maidul Islam Pradhan confirmed the information.
Government plans to use 2 crore coronavirus vaccine doses every month
Dhaka, September 20: The government has planned to use two crore coronavirus vaccine doses every month, including one crore doses through campaign. The Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services, Prof. Dr. Abul Bashar Mohammad Khurshid Alam, said this on Facebook Live on Sunday (September 19) evening about the country's vaccination plan.
Bangladesh to receive 24 crore coronavirus vaccine doses by March-April
Dhaka, September 16: By March-April, 24 crore doses of corona vaccine will be available from different sources. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen told reporters after attending the 5th International Conference on Inclusive Business organized by the Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DBCCI) in the capital on Wednesday.
Bangladesh to receive another 1.5 crore coronavirus vaccine in September
Dhaka, September 13: Noting that there is no shortage of coronavirus vaccines in Bangladesh at the moment, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said that 54 lakh vaccines had arrived earlier this month (September). In the rest of the month, another 1.5 crore vaccines will come to the country. He was speaking as the chief guest at the 'Joining and Orientation Program for Newly Appointed Physicians as Junior Consultant (Anesthesiology)' at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Nawab Abdul Gani Road in the capital on Sunday (September 12) at noon.
Over 2.72 crore people vaccinated against coronavirus across Bangladesh
Dhaka, September 3: In between Wednesday and Thursday, 3,50,277 people were vaccinated against the coronavirus across the country. Among them, 1,99,025 people received the first dose, while 1,51,252 people were administred the second dose of the jab.
Arrangements have been made to collect more than 24 crore 54 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccine: PM Hasina
Dhaka, September 2: The Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina said the government has already made arrangements to collect 24 crore 54 lakh 52 thousand 700 doses of coronavirus vaccine as part of the initiative to vaccinate all people. She made the remarks in a question and answer session scheduled for her in the 14th session of the 11th National Assembly on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Senior citizens and students to be vaccinated on priority, says DGHS
Dhaka, September 1: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued an urgent directive to provide coronavirus vaccine to senior citizens and students above 18 years of age registered across the country, including the capital, by providing SMS on priority basis. In addition, pregnant women and nursing mothers who have registered will receive the vaccine without the SMS.
New agreement of 10 crore Covid-19 vaccine has been signed with WHO: Health Minister
Dhaka, August 30: Under the direction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a new agreement 10 crore (100 million) Covid-19 vaccine has been signed with the World Health Organization. Health Minister Zahid Maleque said every citizen will be vaccinated against the coronavirus
Another 6.34 lakh doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine arrive in the country from Japan
Dhaka, August 29: Another 6,34,920 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine have arrived in the country from Japan. The vaccine arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday (August 28) at 7:15 pm on Cathay Pacific Airlines. Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Maidul Islam Pradhan said this.
Universities to open from October 17
Dhaka, August 27: It has been decided to open the public universities step by step from October 17. However, before that, information on vaccination should be sent to the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the form of a table from all the universities. It was decided that the universities which would be 100 per cent vaccinated would be able to start all the activities, including opening the university halls.