Corona has ushered in an era of new realities. Not only do we not know what is going on , we don’t know what is going on to manage it. This has become most obvious in case of the lockdown management policy of the GOB. Many have expressed bewilderment at
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Sense of normalcy in Dhaka
Life is returning to normal in national capital Dhaka, with the Bangladeshi government easing the Covid lockdown curbs from Wednesday. Almost all factories, offices, shopping malls and standalone outlets reopened in Dhaka this morning, strictly adhering to all Covid-safety protocols. On the first day of the ‘new normal’, all offices, shopping malls
No standing passenger allowed in public transport
Public transport will run across the country from Wednesday (August 11) with implementing the previous normal fare withdrawing the 60 percent increased fare. However, no transport can carry standing passengers. The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has issued a notification regarding the movement of public transport with such instructions. The instructions given
Mass vaccination drive kicks off tomorrow
Govt announces new restriction rules
Faced with the mounting Covid-19 cases and hospitalization, the government has imposed restrictions alongside the existing ones on the movement of people and other activities for five days more in an effort to slow the virus transmission. The Cabinet Division issued the notification on Thursday which will remain in force from
Govt struggles to enforce lockdown
Law enforcers literally scrambled to impose Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in Dhaka on Wednesday, as the capital witnessed some rush-hour traffic in the morning. Though public transport vehicles stayed off the capital roads, police and armed forces personnel were seen flagging down several private cars and people they thought had stepped out
Everyone to have an address: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said no one in Bangladesh will remain without shelter as her government is working to ensure access to affordable housing options for all. "Everyone will get an address," she said while distributing newly-constructed flats among 300 families, who had been living in slums of the
Dengue surge: 264 more hospitalised in 24 hrs
Amid a growing concern over spike in Dengue cases, 264 new patients were hospitalized across the country in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning. Of the new dengue cases, 248 were reported in Dhaka while 16 were from outside the capital, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). According to
Bangladesh extends lockdown again as Delta variant plays havoc
The government has extended the current lockdown till August 10 amid a surge in the delta variant of Covid-19 across the country. Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque disclosed the decision of the government while talking to reporters after an inter-ministerial meeting on Tuesday. He said shops, factories and offices will
Vaccination reduces chances of hospitalization, mortality: IEDCR
Vaccinated people face lower risks of respiratory problem, hospitalisation and fatality, according to a recent study of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research. According to the study 11% of unvaccinated Covid patients suffered from breathing difficulties whereas the rate was 4% among the vaccinated ones. Besides, the hospital admission rate