Coronavirus in Bangadesh

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 4.29 %

At least 144 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Nearly 11,000 Covid cases reported in 24 hours, 14 dead

At least 10,906 new infections were recorded and 14 people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Current Covid-19 positivity rate 16.38%, 82 deaths recorded in 24 hours

Eighty-two people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today). The daily positivity rate during this period stood at 16.38 percent, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Current Covid-19 positivity rate up at 13.25%

Forty people have died from Covid-19 during 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Covid-19: 42nd BCS viva postponed

Bangladesh Public Service Commission today postponed the viva exam for the 42nd (Special) Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Germany donates 2m euro to IOM for Covid-19 response in Bangladesh

Germany has provided the International Organisation for Migration with two million euros to support the UN migration agency’s Covid-19 response in Bangladesh.

Police officer dies of Covid-19 in Kushtia

The officer-in-charge (OC) of Daulatpur Police Station in Kushtia died from coronavirus last night.

Thakurgaon MP tests Covid-19 positive

Dabirul Islam, lawmaker from Thakurgaon-2 constituency and also chairman of the Standing Committee on Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Joint chief news editor at NTV dies of coronavirus

Abdus Shahid, joint chief news editor of private television channel NTV, passed away with Covid-19 infection at Sheikh Russel Gastro Liver Hospital in Dhaka this morning. He was 63.

August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020

Ex-secretary of law and justice division dies of Covid-19

Former Law and Justice Division Secretary of Law Ministry ASSM Zahirul Haque Dulal has died of Covid-19.

July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020

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.

July 12, 2020
July 12, 2020

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.

July 2, 2020
July 2, 2020

2 more doctors die from Covid-19

Two more doctors have died from coronavirus in Dhaka in the last 24 hours.

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

Three more doctors die with Covid-19 in Dhaka and Chattogram

Three more doctors have died from Covid-19 infections in Dhaka and Chattogram.

June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020

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.

June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020

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.

June 16, 2020
June 16, 2020

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.

June 16, 2020
June 16, 2020

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.

June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020

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.