Bangladeshi scientists sequence coronavirus genome
A Bangladeshi father-daughter doctor duo successfully sequenced the genome of coronavirus which could potentially help develop a vaccine for our own population.
Missing ration card holders raises eyebrows
Many ration card holders in Dhaka South City Corporation remained missing as the government operated 40 subsidised shops there on Tuesday.
Tk 2.05 lakh crore FY21 provisional ADP finalised
The planning ministry in a meeting on Tuesday finalised the annual development programme for the 2020-21 fiscal year with the provisional estimate ..
Rice theft continues
Misappropriation of government rice, meant for distributing among the poor, continues though a good number of local government representatives..
Dead Sylhet prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
Coronavirus test result of a prisoner at Sylhet Central Jail, who died on Sunday, came out positive on Monday.
Global death toll reaches 287,293
The global death tally from coronavirus pandemic reached 287,293 as of Tuesday morning.
Coronavirus Unit DMCH records 91 deaths in 9 days
At least 91 people died in Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s COVID-19 unit in the last nine days since the beginning of the novel coronavirus infected patients’ treatment at the hospital.
Crowds swelling in markets in Bangladesh capital amid virus infection risks
Dhaka experienced an increased number of customers on Monday in the markets that reopened after government’s clearance on conditions that owners would follow health guidelines.
Test seekers agitate at Mugda hospital
Angry COVID-19 test seekers staged an agitation at Mugda General Hosptial Monday morning as the hospital declined to test them hours after their waiting.
Government relaxing shutdown to help people: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is gradually relaxing the nationwide shutdown so that the people can manage ‘their lives and livelihoods’ ..
