Prominent folk singer, researcher and Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra vocal artiste Indramohan Rajbongshi died of Covid-19 at a hospital in Dhaka on Wednesday. Indramohan, who had tested positive for Covid-19, breathed his last at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) around 10:20 am. The Ekushey Padak recipient was admitted to the hospital
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Bangladesh records highest count of daily Covid cases
Bangladesh registered the highest number of daily infections with 7,626 new cases and 63 more deaths during the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning amid the deteriorating coronavirus situation. With today’s figure, over 7,000 new Coronavirus cases were recorded for the fourth consecutive day, according to a handout issued by the
Covid vaccine: UNICEF emphasises speed, simplicity to remove barriers
UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore has said they need speed and simplicity to remove barriers to the acquisition, manufacture and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally. “The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear to us all that no one is safe until everyone is safe. But equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is within our
Highest 66 deaths from Covid-19 in daily count
Bangladesh registers highest 66 deaths due to Coronavirus in daily count and 7,213 infections, taking a total of 6, 51,652 so far. The death toll jumped to 9,384 with 66 new fatalities, said the government in routine bulletin on Tuesday. Meanwhile, 2,969 people have recovered from Covid-19 through treatment at home and
Lockdown in Bangladesh sees shops, public transport shut
Public transport went off the streets and shops remained shut in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka as the country started a 7-day lockdown on Monday, aiming to contain the second wave of Covid-19. Private cars, rickshaws and auto-rickshaws dominated the streets in absence of public transport. As government, autonomous and private offices were allowed
Covid’s alarming surge in Bangladesh continues
Bangladesh recorded more than 7,000 new Coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day on Monday as the country is struggling with the rising number of Covid infections during its second wave. Health authorities recorded 7,075 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours until Monday morning while it registered 7087 cases
Second dose of vaccine from Thursday: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reaffirmed that the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine will be rolled out on Thursday next (April 8) as per the schedule. She came up with the reassurance while presiding over the weekly Cabinet meeting virtually from her official residence Ganobhaban. “The Prime Minister has made it
Covid surge in Bangladesh: Experts for tightening grip with nighttime curfew
As Bangladesh is experiencing record-breaking Covid cases, experts think 'health emergency', 'nighttime curfew' and area-based lockdown can be the right measures to slow down the virus transmission.They think the 18-point directive issued by the government on Monday is not enough as the coronavirus situation is going from bad to worse
Covid: The avoidable we didn’t avoid
The surge is not only here but is still climbing. It has shown the importance to heed messages coming from the medical world about Covid’s unpredictability and danger. It’s equally important to remember that the administration has responsibilities to fulfill which it hasn’t fully. Thus South Asia, which was basking
