The government on Monday extended the ongoing stringent lockdown restrictions by another week to break the chain of transmission of Covid-19 amid the Delta variant wreaking havoc in the country. The restrictions will continue until the midnight of 14 July, unless it gets extended again. The cabinet division has already issued a
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COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates domestic workers’ plight in Bangladesh
Can’t put lives of students in danger: PM on school, college closure
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government cannot put the lives of students at stake knowing it clearly that Covid-19 will infect them as well. "Children are also getting infected by coronavirus. They'll learn but the question is whether we should force them to the verge of death knowing
No easy bank loan for jobless expats
PM reaffirms resolve to combat coronavirus
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called for cooperation from all as she reiterated her government's resolve to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. "We will be able to face the present situation (of the coronavirus) Inshallah, we have that belief in us and for this purpose we want cooperation from all," she
Proposed budget lacks pandemic priorities: Experts
The proposed budget for fiscal 2021-22 lacks proper allocation and focus for hygiene sub-sector which is a key priority to fight Covid-19 and keep progress towards the SDG Goals. At a joint press conference organized by WaterAid, UNICEF, PPRC, FANSA-BD, FSM Network, Sanitation and Water for All, WASH Alliance, MHM Platform,
Emirates to recover 90% of its pre-pandemic network
Emirates is ramping up its operations and expanding services across its network to meet strong leisure travel demand over the summer, as entry restrictions ease for travelers, reads a press release from the company on Sunday. Emirates now serve 115 global passenger destinations, and by the end of July, it will
Govt aids TK 3.20cr under pandemic in Mymensingh division
The relief distribution under humanitarian assistance program run by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief continues to tackle COVID-19 while TK 3.20cr among over Taka 4.27cr earmarked for the program has already been disbursed here as government aid. The relief assistance with Taka 3.20 crore ultimately benefited over 3.46 lakh
Closer of educational institutes extended to June 30
The government has extended the ongoing closure of all the educational institutions of Bangladesh until June 30 considering the worsening coronavirus situation in the country. The decision has been taken considering the safety of teachers, students and staff and imposition of lockdowns in different districts, Mohammad Abul Khayer, public relations officer
