BNP blames govt for virus surge

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the coronavirus transmission rate is increasing alarmingly in Bangladesh due to the government’s “failure” to take necessary measures to tackle it. “Coronavirus has now been spreading fast, though the Prime Minister was awarded for containing it. The virus cases are

Govt issues 11 directives to enforce mask

The government has issued 11 directives to ensure mask-wearing in the wake of growing coronavirus infection across the country.    The instructions were passed on Monday, says media report.   In order to curb the spread of Covid-19, people will have to wear mask and maintain health hygiene outside the homes.     The instructions

Pakistan imposes partial lockdown in some areas

Amid a third wave of the coronavirus that is gripping Pakistan's largest province, Punjab, and the northern part of the country, Pakistani health and administrative authorities have imposed a partial lockdown in affected areas. Punjab authorities fined scores of marriage halls and restaurants for violating restrictions imposed again to fight the