pandemic
'Virus hunters' track threats to head off next pandemic
The coalition of self-described "virus hunters" has uncovered everything from an unusual tick-borne disease in Thailand to a surprise outbreak in Colombia of an infection spread by midges.
Mastering the art of handwashing: A step-by-step guide for adults and children
In the fast-paced world we live in, one simple but important habit is often overlooked — handwashing. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that proper hand hygiene is a cornerstone in maintaining good health, preventing the spread of infections, and fostering a clean and vibrant lifestyle.
Are students still reeling from the pandemic?
Looking back, I realise the damage that those two years of home education had cost me across multiple domains, not just my mental health.
Djokovic set for US Open after vaccine mandate lifted
Novak Djokovic will be free to play in this year's US Open after the United States government confirmed it is lifting its Covid-19 vaccine mandate on international travelers.
The poor deserve a fighting chance
Mess residents’ struggle highlights vulnerability to high food prices
South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs
The Covid-19 pandemic pushed an additional 35 million people across South Asia into extreme poverty
1.7m students drop out in pandemic
Education in Bangladesh took a major hit from the Covid pandemic, which caused 17.62 lakh students to drop out of educational institutions, according to government data.
2022, the year of COVID recovery, didn’t go as expected
How much did we recover from the ravaging effects of COVID and what remnants of those dark pandemic days still linger on?
What’s a healthcare system without data? Simply incomplete.
An informed public health professional will argue that public health is half medical and half data. Without data, any health system is effectively blind. Data provides visibility into public health emergencies and non-emergencies alike. It saves lives. It tells us where the government needs to pour its funds and which areas to mobilise resources in. It helps identify gaps in healthcare and measure outcomes. Indeed, data is the eyes and ears of public health.
Passengers coming to Bangladesh must show health declaration form at airport
Passengers coming to Bangladesh will have to fill up the health declaration form online within three days of their departure, said Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh it its latest circular last night (April 20, 2022).
Dhaka boutiques see rise in sales on Pahela Baishakh
“At least the pandemic has subsided and people are coming back to the stores. We reserved a moderate collection for Baishakh, especially for consumers who want to celebrate the occasion with fervour,” said Khalid Mahmood Khan, owner of home-grown apparel store Kay Kraft.
1st case of XE Covid-19 variant in India? Govt labs say no evidence yet
After the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation today (April 6, 2022) reported India’s first case of XE variant of Covid-19 infection in Mumbai, a consortium of government-owned labs, which monitor genomic variations of the virus, have said scientific evidence so far does not indicate it to be so, Indian news agencies said quoting official sources.
Did COVID-19 make child marriage in Bangladesh worse?
Bangladesh has one of the highest numbers of child marriages in the world, having been ranked in 4th position globally, according to the latest report published by UNICEF, a UN organization to support humanitarian and developmental efforts for children worldwide.
Grappling with online shopping addiction? Say, “No more!”
During a time of pandemic, when our mental health is considerably vulnerable, shoppers heavily depend on online platforms for comfort. Now, there is nothing to freak out about. For starters, you can bring the following changes in your habits to curb your online shopping.
Why are we back to online classes?
Teacher-student interaction is not the same through our screens.
Your go-to guide to hosting a Shakrain party at the heart of old Dhaka
Shakrain, also known as ‘Poush Songkranti’, takes place to mark the last day of the Bangla month, Poush. It will take place on 14 January this year, with last year’s festivity observed in a limited scale to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Whether you are hosting for the first time or need a refresher, let us give some pointers to have a fun event this year!
Considering at-home bridal beauty services
Home-based bridal beauty service is one of the many new fads in wedding culture, which has resulted from the pandemic.
Travel protocols to know during the pandemic
Despite restrictions being lifted and things returning to normal, times are still uncertain with new variants of the virus rising up every other month. With these concerns in mind, there are certain guidelines that you ought to know while travelling outside of the country.
Injecting intimacy into wedding photography
The wedding photography sector was one of the hardest hit industries during the pandemic lockdowns. However, it soon became apparent weddings are inevitable, and the wedding industry revived with a few tweaks. An essence of intimacy was added to every aspect of it.