Deaths from Covid-19 hit a new high as the authorities said another 15 people died in 24 hours till 2:30 pm yesterday, taking the official death toll to 75
Bangladesh’s container depot fire; norms violated in cargo handling at Chittagong port
Industrial accidents are common in Bangladesh. Experts blame poor safety standards and lack of enforcement of norms and regulations. Garments factories, which account for the country’s most exports and employ over 4 million workers, often see deadly fire incidents.
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Bangladesh has recorded another 15 deaths from the coronavirus in the 24 hours to 8am on Friday, raising the total count to 75
Entire Bangladesh is at risk of coronavirus: Health Directorate
The whole of Bangladesh is at risk of coronavirus infection now that COVID-19 patients have been detected in 43 of the 64 districts, the Directorate General of Health Services has said
Bangladesh reports 10 more virus deaths, 341 new cases
Bangladesh has confirmed 10 more deaths from the novel coronavirus in the 24 hours to 8am on Thursday, taking the total to 60
Bangladesh detains 382 Rohingya trying to enter by sea
Authorities in Bangladesh said on Thursday they have detained 382 members of the Rohingya Muslim minority trying to enter the country in a boat from the southern coast, after two months adrift at sea
Infections surge to 1,231, deaths to 50 in Bangladesh
Bangladesh recorded 219 confirmed cases of Covid-19 -- the highest in a single day since the first case was reported more than a month ago -- with four more deaths from the viral disease
Bangladesh reports 219 new COVID-19 cases as death toll reaches 50
The death toll from the novel coronavirus in Bangladesh has reached 50, a grim milestone, after four more fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours
PM Hasina says stimulus package is for all people
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government will provide stimulus package to help citizens at all levels as the coronavirus wreaks havoc on the people and their finances in Bangladesh
Around 100 doctors, healthcare workers infected with coronavirus
Around 100 doctors and healthcare workers have been infected with coronavirus so far in the country, according to a tally of Bangladesh Doctors Foundation
Around 100 doctors, healthcare workers infected with coronavirus
Around 100 doctors and healthcare workers have been infected with coronavirus so far in the country, according to a tally of Bangladesh Doctors Foundation
Bangladesh reports 7 more virus deaths as cases top 1,000
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Bangladesh has crossed 1,000 after 201 people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours
PM Hasina calls for ‘resolve to keep darkness at bay’ as COVID-19 cases, deaths surge
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged members of the public not to panic about the growing coronavirus crisis, saying the “darkness” will go away if they battle the pandemic with courage
Coronavirus combat cripples Pahela Baishakh celebrations in locked down Bangladesh
Bangladeshis are going to celebrate Pahela Baishakh at home this year with their most colourful extravaganza constrained by the cruelty of the unprecedented battle to beat back the coronavirus epidemic amid a nationwide lockdown
Bangladesh reports 5 more virus deaths, 182 new cases
Five more patients have died from the coronavirus infection in Bangladesh, bringing the death toll to 39
Bangladesh announces insurance plans for frontline responders in COVID-19 battle
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced a new insurance scheme for government employees, including doctors, nurses and law-enforcement officials, in the fight against the novel coronavirus in Bangladesh
