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Dr. Yunus's acceptance of award from Israeli sculptor is like supporting massacre in Gaza: Foreign Minister

President urges to spread spirit of liberation war and communal harmony at grassroots

Moyna to screen in South Korea

Intern doctors to stop their agitation for a month after Health Minister's assurance

Murderous Zia-Mushtaq gang destroyed the spirit of Liberation War: Obaidul Quader

Fear of increasing Covid-19 infection again, 6 suggestions including strengthening screening in all ports

Dhaka, April 25: Travellers to Bangladesh from countries at high risk of coronavirus infection should not only be vaccinated, but also carry a Covid-19 negative certificate. To this end, the National Technical Advisory Committee has given six suggestions including strengthening screening at the entrances of all the ports of the country.

Borders with India to remain shut for another 17 days

Dhaka, July 14: The government has extended the closure period of borders by 17 more days in order to tackle the coronavirus situation in the country. As a result, the land border with India will remain closed till July 31, Foreign Ministry sources said on Tuesday (July 13) evening.

Oxygen demand more than doubles as Covid-19 cases rise

Dhaka, July 8: Even 15 to 20 days ago, the oxygen supply was at a normal rate. Oxygen manufacturers did not have to struggle to supply. However, producers are now under pressure to supply oxygen.

Oxygen supply shortage kills seven coronavirus patients in Bogra

Dhaka, July 3: Seven coronavirus patients died at Bogra's Corona Specialized Mohammad Ali Hospital with 13 hours between Thursday evening and Friday morning. They died of due to lack of oxygen supply, triggered by a crisis of high flow nasal cannula at the hospital.

Lockdown: Government gives 9-point directive for mosque-goers

Dhaka, July 1: The government has imposed a seven-day strict lockdown from Thursday (July 1) as coronavirus infections have risen at an alarming rate. At this time, every worshiper has to come to the mosque after performing ablution from his home and performing sunnat prayers at home. Besides, the worshipers who come to the mosque must wear masks.

Hard lockdown from Monday as Covid-19 deaths, cases rise

Dhaka, June 25: Hours after the country registered 108 deaths within 24 hours, in between Thursday and Friday, Bangladesh has declared a nationwide hard lockdown from Monday (June 28) until further notice.

ICU scarcity in Chittagong amid rising Covid-19 cases

Dhaka, June 25: With the unrelenting coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, Bangadesh is witnessing a surge in daily infection and death rates. One of the worst hit division is Chittagong. While patient pressure has increased in the hospitals, the ICU department of the hospitals are under the most pressure.

Dhaka isolated from rest of the country as Covid-19 situation worsens

Dhaka, June 22: The government has taken initiative to keep the capital Dhaka isolated from the rest of the country for nine days due to the increase in coronavirus infection. For this reason, lockdown have been imposed in seven districts of the country, including some districts bordering the capital, from 6 am on Tuesday (June 22). It will remain in effect until midnight on June 30 (Wednesday).

Bus and train services stopped in Khulna for a week as Covid-19 situation worsens

Dhaka, June 21: A week-long strict lockdown is starting in Khulna from Tuesday (June 22). No train will leave Khulna Railway Station during the lockdown. Besides, trains from other districts will also be stopped. At the same time, public transport will not run within the district or in the inter-district. All types of vehicles including easybikes and three wheelers will be closed in the district for one week.

Lockdown extended by one month as Covid-19 cases, deaths rise

Dhaka, June 17: The present lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) infections has been extended for another month. A notification was issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday (June 16) extending the ban from midnight of June 16 to midnight of July 15.

Oxford-AstraZeneca: Second dose of vaccination still ongoing in the country

Dhaka, June 16: Even though the health department officials announced a few weeks ago that stocks of the second dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine, produced by the Serum Institute of India, were running out, 3,973 people across the country were administered the second dose of the said vaccine on Tuesday (June 16).

PM Hasina urges officials not to take risks during ongoing Covid19 pandemic

Dhaka, June 15: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed officials not to take any risk during the ongoing coronavirus infection. She said that if necessary, the area at risk of infection should be blocked. The Prime Minister gave such instructions at a cabinet meeting held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Monday (June 14). Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam told reporters at the Secretariat at noon.

Coronavirus: Border with India to remain closed for another 16 days

Dhaka, June 14: The government has decided to extend the land border closure with India for another 16 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus. As a result, the land border with India will remain closed till June 30.

Administration keeping strict watch as Kushtia lockdown begins

Dhaka, June 12: The district administration is in a strict position in the lockdown starting from today in Kushtia district where the coronavirus infection has increased at an alarming rate. The ban starts at 12 midnight on Saturday (June 12) for seven days. Strict restrictions will continue until midnight on June 18.

20 universities postpone admission tests

Dhaka, June 12: Admission tests have been postponed in 20 general and science and technology universities across the country due to the spread of deadly coronavirus infection. At the same time, the deadline for initial application for the cluster admission test has been extended to June 25. The decision was taken at a virtual meeting of 20 university vice-chancellors on Friday (June 11).