Coronavirus in Bangadesh

Uber announces launch of Covid-19 specific features and policies

As millions of people start moving again, Uber has announced the launch of several Covid-19 specific features and policies to set the highest possible safety standards for riders and drivers in Bangladesh.
People astonished at fraudulence of two hospitals: Quader

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says people are astonished at the fraudulence of two hospitals in coronavirus sample testing.
2 more doctors die from Covid-19

Two more doctors have died from coronavirus in Dhaka in the last 24 hours.
Three more doctors die with Covid-19 in Dhaka and Chattogram

Three more doctors have died from Covid-19 infections in Dhaka and Chattogram.
Covid-19 positive health workers to get priority at Sheikh Russel Gastro Liver Hospital

Sheikh Russel Gastro Liver Institute and Hospital in Dhaka is designated for priority treatment of coronavirus-positive health workers.
Doctor of Savar’s Enam Medical College Hospital dies with Covid-19

Another doctor died with Covid-19 infection at Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar last night.
Bidyanondo Foundation setting up field hospital in Chattogram

Bidyanondo Foundation has started preparing a facility to turn it into a field hospital to treat the increasing number of Covid-19 patients in Chattogram.
Ex-director of Suhrawardy hospital dies of Covid-19

Former Director of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and Hospital Prof Dr Mujibur Rahman has died from coronavirus at the intensive care unit of Combined Military Hospital.
HC refuses to intervene regarding Covid-19 situation in jails

The High Court has refused to pass any order on a writ petition that sought its directives on the government to take necessary steps to protect prisoners in jails and prison staff from Covid-19.
Two more police die of Covid-19

Two members of Bangladesh Police, who tested positive for Covid-19 earlier, died in Dhaka while undergoing treatment at two different hospitals today.
Force Majeure could be the way out from coronavirus fallout

The whole world is currently in a war against the novel coronavirus, a potential threat to a stable and growing economy. The havoc wreaked by the virus has pushed people to go into quarantine and contact by and large with the outside world is at standstill.
9 areas declared ‘red zones’ in Bogura

Nine areas under Bogura municipality have been declared “red zone” to stop the rapid rise of Covid-19 infection.
HC order on writ petition filed for ensuring treatment for all tomorrow

The High Court will deliver its order tomorrow on a writ petition filed seeking its directives on the government to ensure that no government or private hospital refuses treatment to any patient -- infected with Covid-19 or not -- across the country.
Tax official dies from Covid-19

A tax official has died from Covid-19 infection at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Another cop dies from coronavirus

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Bangladesh Police has jumped to 19, as another member of the force has died from the virus infection.
Another doctor dies from Covid-19

Another doctor who was infected with Covid-19 has died at a hospital in Dhaka.
207 more police members test positive for Covid-19

With 207 police personnel testing positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the total number of infected in the force jumped to 6,206 in the country till today.
Mohammad Nasim undergoes successful surgery after stroke

Former health and family welfare minister and Awami League senior leader Mohammad Nasim has undergone a successful surgery after having a stroke while undergoing Covid-19 treatment at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital.
How Bangladesh fought twin perils of coronavirus and cyclone: PM writes in Guardian

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, jointly with CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation Patrick Verkooijen has written an article in The Guardian, saying that Bangladesh can offer lessons for others facing dangers like super cyclone Amphan and Covid-19.
Number of Covid-19 positive police personnel crosses 5,000 mark

The number of police personnel infected with Covid-19 has crossed 5,000 this noon, according to a tally of Police Headquarters.
BEZA provides relief to 7000 workers’ families

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) provides food assistance to some 7,000 families who work at different ongoing economic zones and whose livelihoods are affected by the prolonged nationwide shutdown due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19 death toll crosses 500-mark

Twenty-one people have died with coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said today.
CMP constable found Covid-19 positive after death with symptoms

A constable of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), who passed away at Chattogram General Hospital with Covid-19-like symptoms on May 23, tested positive for the virus yesterday.
Covid-19 patient flees Barishal hospital, returns home in Bhola

A Covid-19 patient who escaped from Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal was found at his house in Bhola today.
Coronavirus: Police personnel cases reach single-day peak with 340

A total of 340 police personnel have tested positive for Covid-19 in 24 hours till 12:00pm today, the highest number of infection recorded among the law enforcers within the span of time in the country so far.
AIIB approves $250mn loan to Bangladesh for Covid-19 response

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $250 million loan to Bangladesh as the country grapples with the fallout from the novel coronavirus disease.
243 stranded Bangladeshis return from USA

A total of 243 Bangladeshi citizens stranded in the US amid the coronavirus pandemic have landed in Dhaka early today by a special flight of Qatar Airways.
Zakat for life: A mission to save lives of children with thalassemia

The coronavirus pandemic has abruptly stalled city life. There is no public transport on the roads and people only travel for emergencies. But during the pandemic, many parents with children suffering from thalassemia are spending stressful days. They will have to survive the pandemic, collect blood for their sick child, and will have to go to the hospital for blood transfusion.
WFP appeals for $320mn to help most vulnerable in Bangladesh

World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Covid-19 threatens to reverse development gains made by Bangladesh in the last 50 years and has appealed for $320 million to help the most vulnerable.
Gonoshasthaya Kendra gives 200 rapid testing kits to BSMMU

Gonoshasthaya Kendra gives Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) 200 locally developed rapid testing kits for validation.