A youth with coronavirus symptoms has died at Narail Sadar Hospital.
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Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Mymensingh road crash leaves two dead
Two people were killed as a goods-laden truck run over them in Nandail upazila of Mymensingh district on Wednesday (April 1) morning.
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Information Minister distributes food among 500 families
Information Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud has taken an initiative to distribute food items among low income people in his constituency Rangunia in Chattogram.
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'Coronavirus greatest test since WWII'
The current coronavirus outbreak is the biggest challenge for the world since World War Two, UN Secretary General António Guterres has warned.
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Work of Padma Bridge’s 42 pillars completed
The dreamed Padma Bridge is becoming ready for vehicular movement as the work of all 42 pillars has completed, and 27 spans have been installed out of 41 so far.
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Day laborer hacked dead in Meherpur
A day laborer named Umar Ali, 48, has been hacked dead by miscreants at Gangni in Meherpur.
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Trump warns of 'very painful' weeks ahead
President Donald Trump finally leveled with America about the desperate reality of the coronavirus pandemic, warning of cruel weeks to come in one of the most chilling White House moments in modern history.
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Mayor gives 2,000 PPE for health workers
Mayor of Narsingdi Municipality Kamruzzaman Kamrul has given 2,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health workers to combat coronavirus.
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Americans should be prepared for 1-2 lakh COVID-19 deaths
The Donald Trump administration revealed for the first time multiple predictive models that are being used to estimate its grim assessment of a 100,000-200,000 coronavirus death toll in the country and stressed that community adherence to social distancing guidelines will be the game changer that will flatten the curve.
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Global death toll from coronavirus reaches 42,130
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 42,130 while infected number has risen to 858,371.
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Village in Pirojpur under lockdown after death of a youth
Local administration has put a village under lockdown after the death of a 17-year old student from breathing complications on Tuesday in Bhandaria upazila of Pirojpur district.
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770 new US coronavirus deaths reported in a day
There have been at least 770 new coronavirus deaths reported in the US on Tuesday, according to a count from CNN Health.
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General holidays being extended till Apr 11
The government is extending the ongoing general holidays until April 11 considering the overall coronavirus situation in the country.
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US coronavirus death toll passes 3000
With more than 3,000 killed by the coronavirus in the U.S., according to numbers released Tuesday, the U.S. death toll is approaching China's where the pandemic broke out.
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PPE not necessary for all: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not necessary to use for all. It is only required for doctors, nurses and for those who look after patients."
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Two more tested positive with coronavirus in country
Two more persons have been tested positive with coronavirus in the country in last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 51, according to the IEDCR.
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PM for action against those involved in corruption during corona
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said stern action will be taken against those who will be found involved in corruption while taking food items to low income people in time of preventing coronavirus or COVID-19.
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Edu institutions’ closure may be extended in phases
The government announced shut all educational institutions and coaching centres from March 18 to April 9, as a preventive measure against further spread of novel coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: 11m people could be driven into poverty
The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.
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Premier Bank donates Tk 5cr to PM’S fund
The Premier Bank Limited has donated Tk 5 crore to the Prime Minister's fund in order to help face the situation created due to coronavirus or COVID-19.
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Husband, wife, daughter found dead in Gazipur house
Police has recovered bodies of a man, his wife and daughter from a house in Panishail area of Kashimpur under Gazipur City Corporation.
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Youth with coronavirus symptoms admitted to Satkhira hospital
A total of 99 people, who returned home from abroad recently, were sent to home quarantine in last 24 hours in Satkhira district.
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Monday, 30 March 2020
Noboborsho programmes suspended
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said all programmes planned for cerebrating Pahela Baishakh or Bangla Noboborsho this year will remain suspended in order to contain the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 in the country.
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The tsunami is coming: New York governor
New York's governor put out an urgent plea for medical volunteers, and a Navy hospital ship pulled into port Monday as coronavirus deaths in the city mounted and hospitals buckled in what authorities say could be a preview of what other communities across the United States could soon face.
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Holiday may be extended: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the ongoing holidays may be extended to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country.
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Next 30 days are very crucial: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that the next 30 days are very vital for America in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, as the confirmed cases of those infected by the deadly disease soured to 164,000 and fatalities crossed 3,100 in the country.
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Awareness helps control coronavirus spread: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that we have been able to create awareness as a result we have been able to control coronavirus spread in the country.
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Three bodies found in Gazipur house
Three dead bodies have been found at a house in Kashimpur Panishail area of Gazipur City Corporation.
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PM’s video conference at 11.00am
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a video conference with the officials of 64 districts today (Tuesday) to coordinate the ongoing activities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Food items distributed among poor in Jashore
Jashore police distributed food items among 500 poor families in Jashore on Monday night as they are facing food crisis during the countrywide shutdown.
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One killed in Dinajpur ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug trader has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Birampur in Dinajpur.
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Italy extends lockdown
Italy has extended an economically crippling lockdown until ‘at least’ mid-April to stem coronavirus infections that have claimed a world-leading 11,591 lives.
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No possibility of introducing cricket in April too: Papon
The outbreak of coronavirus, which has claimed lives of more than 34,000 people globally, has halted sporting events across the world.
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Easy bike driver with coronavirus symptoms dies in Kushtia
An easy bike driver with coronavirus symptoms has died in Chourhas area of Kushtia town, creating huge panic in the locality. Family members of the deceased took him to Kushtia General Hospital around 7.30am on Monday where the duty doctors declared him dead.
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Delhi govt to pay house rent
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that those who can’t afford rent of their house during the lockdown need not pay it as Delhi government will pay it for them.
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Myanmar reports two new coronavirus cases
Two more people tested positive for coronavirus in Myanmar, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 10.
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30 judges complete quarantine
A total of 30 judges, who recently returned home from Australia, have completed their 14-day home quarantine.
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One lakh people may die from coronavirus, Trump says
Some one lakh people in the US may die from the coronavirus pandemic and the peak death rate was likely to hit the country in two weeks, President Donald Trump has warned, citing his health experts as he extended the "social distancing" guidelines until April 30.
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One more tests positive for coronavirus in country
One more person has been found to be infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, taking the number of the confirmed cases to 49.
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Tk 33cr allotted to combat coronavirus : Tajul
Local Government, Rural development and Cooperatives Minister Tajul Islam said the government has allotted Tk 33 crore for city corporations, pourashovas and upazila parishads to combat the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
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Sunday, 29 March 2020
Liton Das’s wife sustains burn injury
Debosri Biswas Sanchita, wife of cricketer Liton Das, has sustained burn injury in a fire caused by a cylinder blast.
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100 families in home quarantine in Thakurgaon
The local administration has instructed 100 families to remain in home quarantine a day after five members of a family in Thakurgaon district were sent to a hospital.
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Food items distributed among bohemian community in Bagerhat
Local administration has distributed food items among the bohemian community in Bagerhat district as they are facing food crisis during countrywide shutdown.
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Syria reports first coronavirus death
A woman who died after being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment was found to have been infected by coronavirus in the country's first officially reported death from the disease, Syria's health ministry said.
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Food items being distributed among poor in Satkhira
The local administration is distributing food items among the poor people in Satkhira as they are facing food crisis during the countrywide shutdown.
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Japanese comedian dies of coronavirus
Veteran Japanese comedian Shimura Ken passed away on Sunday night at a hospital in Tokyo.
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CBS journalist dies of coronavirus
CBS News producer and talent executive Maria Mercader has died of Covid-19 in New York She was 54.
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Malala in self-quarantine
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai experimented with her hairstyle while in self-quarantine and shared a picture of her new look on Instagram. She cut her own fringe as she posed for a selfie and subsequently posted it on Instagram.
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Air ambulance crash kills 8 in Philippines
An air ambulance operated by Philippines health officials crashed shortly after departure from Manila International Airport on Sunday.
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Coronavirus: Mali registers its first death
Malian Ministry of Health and Social Affairs on Saturday confirmed the country's first COVID-19 related death, reported Xinhua news agency.
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Bangladesh will work with UK to fight corona, reiterates PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday expressed profound sadness for Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, who has been infected with novel coronavirus, and reiterated Bangladesh’s stand to work with the UK diaspora to fight the lethal disease.
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Moscow orders citywide quarantine
Moscow imposed a citywide quarantine starting March 30 until further notice for all residents regardless of their age, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said in a statement.
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German minister found dead on rail track
Thomas Schaefer, the finance minister of Germany's Hesse state, has committed suicide apparently after becoming "deeply worried" over how to cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus, state premier Volker Bouffier said on Sunday.
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Two more Bangladeshis test positive for coronavirus in Singapore
Two more Bangladeshi nationals have been tested positive for coronavirus or Covid 19 in Singapore.
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710 doctors provided training over coronavirus treatment
Some 710 physicians and 43 nurses have been provided trainings to give treatment to the patients infected with coronavirus across the country.
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Rape threat to AC-land Sayeema: Bank official arrested
Detective Branch (DB) Police has arrested a bank official over threatening to rape assistant commissioner (AC-land) of Monirampur of Jashore.
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51 Physicians die from coronavirus in Italy
In Italy, which has become the epicenter of the Coronavirus epidemic, 51 doctors have died due to the deadly virus.
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IGP warns against rumour over coronavirus
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary has warned against rumours centering coronavirus.
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BCB ready to leave Mirpur stadium for makeshift hospital
The whole world is currently is facing crisis to give medical support for coronavirus infected patients.
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Don’t pay heed to rumours, Quader to people
Awami League (AL) General Secretary, also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged the countrymen not to pay heed to any rumour centering the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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Chinese aircraft carrying medical logistics arrives in Dhaka
Medical equipment, donated by China-based e-commerce giant Ali Baba, has arrived in Dhaka, to help Bangladesh tackle coronavirus pandemic better.
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40 bhori gold looted after breaking gill in city
Robbers allegedly looted 40 bhori of gold after breaking grills of a house of the capital’s Green Road.
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Health Minister says fine after corona test
Health Minister Zahid Maleque said, "I have undergone a test for coronavirus. Now I am fine and feel good."
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4 held in Saudi over claims corona is 'punishment from God'
Saudi Arabia has ordered the arrest of four people for claiming the spread of novel coronavirus is a "punishment from Allah (God)".
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No new coronavirus case detected in country
No one was freshly infected with coronavirus or COVID-19 in last 24 hours in the country.
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5 Bangladeshis infected with coronavirus in Germany
Five Bangladeshi nationals living in Germany have tested positive for coronavirus or COVID-19 out of them one has been in intensive care.
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Saturday, 28 March 2020
Sheikh Hasina writes to Boris Johnson expressing sympathy
Expressing sympathy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent a letter to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who tested positive for coronavirus on Friday (March 27).
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Pry school classes through video conference if closure extended
Classes will be taken through video conference in primary schools if closure in the educational institutions is extended more due to coronavirus or COVID-19.
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101-yr-old man wins battle against coronavirus in Italy
A 101-year-old Italian man was released from the hospital after recovering from the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus death toll in Finland rises to 9
The coronavirus death toll in Finland has risen to nine as two more people died-one in Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) and one in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (OYS) Hospital District- in the last 24 hours, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said.
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Sri Lanka reports first coronavirus death
Sri Lanka reported the first death due to coronavirus with a 60-year old patient dying from the infection while receiving treatment.
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US coronavirus deaths top 2000
Just one day after the U.S. surpassed 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases. The nation witnessed another grim figure and that is more than 2,000 COVID-19 patients have died.
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Global death toll from coronavirus crosses 30000
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 30,851 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 663,037.
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Global Covid-19 death toll passes 30,000
More than 30,000 people have died worldwide from the coronavirus – two-thirds of them in Europe – since the epidemic started in China in December, according to an AFP tally based on official sources and the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.
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16-year-old dies from coronavirus in France
A 16-year-old French schoolgirl with no underlying health problems has become the youngest person in Europe to die of COVID-19, according to reports.
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Coronavirus to be detected in just 5 minutes!
Abbott Laboratories is unveiling a coronavirus test that can tell if someone is infected in as little as 5 minutes, and is so small and portable it can be used in almost any health-care setting.
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Gazipur RMG factory shut amid workers' demand
Authorities of a ready made garment factory in Gazipur have been forced to announce closure of its factory in the face of workers demonstrating over coronavirus fears.
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Mirpur fire claims three lives of a family
Three people of a family were burnt to death as a fire broke out from mosquito coil at a house in the city’s Mirpur early Saturday.
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No new coronavirus case detected, 15 recover
No one was freshly infected with coronavirus or COVID-19 in last 24 hours in the country rather four among those infected earlier have recovered from the virus.
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$300,000 ADB grant to fight coronavirus
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Saturday approved $300,000 emergency grant to support the Bangladesh government’s fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Friday, 27 March 2020
Monirampur AC Land withdrawn
Sayema Hasan, assistant commissioner (Land) of Monirampur upazila, has been withdrawn for her ‘rogue behaviour’ with three local elderly men in Monirampur upazila in Jashore during the countrywide shutdown.
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First coronavirus death in Brunei
Brunei has reported its first coronavirus death after a 64-year-old man died on Saturday.
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4 killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfights’
Four people, including Rohingya drug peddlers were killed in separate gunfights with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and police in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar early Saturday (March 28).
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Ireland put in lockdown
Ireland has been put under similar lockdown measures to the UK following three more coronavirus-related deaths.
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4000 meters of Padma Bridge become visible
The 27th span of the Padma Bridge has been installed at the end of Zajira in Shariatpur, making 4050 meters of the main structure of the bridge visible.
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Mashrafe helps 300 poor families
Cricketer and lawmaker Bin Mortaza has helped at least 300 poor families in his constituency who are unable to make a living during the nationwide Shutdown.
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Imran Khan has not tested positive for coronavirus
News regarding Prime Minister Imran Khan testing positive for the novel coronavirus is not true, clarified PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Friday after Arise TV claimed that the premier had tested positive for the virus.
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Jordan reports 1st coronavirus death
Jordan on Saturday confirmed the first death of the novel coronavirus in the country, state-run Petra news agency reported.
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Trump signs into law largest bailout
USA President Trump has signed the largest-ever US financial stimulus package, worth $2tn (£1.7tn), as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.
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5 killed as truck overturns in Tangail
At least five people were killed and 11 other were injured as a truck overturned on the road in Tangail on Saturday morning.
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Spain death count rises 769 in one day
The death toll in Spain has soared over 4,800 after 769 people died in 24 hours, in what was a record one-day figure for fatalities in the country, the government said.
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US coronavirus cases top 100,000
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in the United States hit almost 104,000 early on Saturday, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally, with the number of fatalities close to 1,700.
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51 doctors die in Italy
A total of 51 doctors who tested positive for COVID-19 have succumbed to the disease as of Friday.
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Ireland put in lockdown as COVID-19 spreads
Ireland has been put under similar lockdown measures to the UK following three more coronavirus-related deaths.
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Ecuador to build mass grave for coronavirus victims
Ecuador's western city of Guayaquil, one of the hardest hit by novel coronavirus, is planning to build a mass grave as the government predicts an increase of deaths due to the virus.
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Woman found dead in Rajshahi drain
Police recovered body of a woman from a drain of Maria village under Charghat upazila of Rajshahi on Friday noon.
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US-Bangla suspends international flights
US-Bangla Airlines has suspended all its international flights due to passenger crisis amid coronavirus outbreak.
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Police asked not to harass people on streets: Info Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said the government has asked police members not to harass common people on streets unnecessarily.
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Knitwear factories declared shut till Apr 4
Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has declared closed all knitwear factories of the country till April 4 in view of preventing spread of coronavirus.
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US-China working closely together in fight against coronavirus
China and the U.S. aim to work more closely together in light of the spread of the coronavirus, leaders of both countries said in a phone call Friday Beijing time.
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Coronavirus crisis: Quader urges affluent people to stand by poor
Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader has urged affluent people of the country to stand by poor during coronavirus outbreak.
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No gathering allowed on roads: Home Minister
Urging countrymen to stay at home in a bid to prevent coronavirus, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said no gatherings will be allowed on roads.
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Newborn baby girl named 'Corona'
Amidst the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, a newborn female child was named 'Corona' in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur town, about 275 kilometres from Lucknow.
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151 more overseas returnees in home quarantine in Satkhira
A total of 151 people, who returned home from abroad recently, were sent to home quarantine in last 24 hours in Satkhira district.
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Thursday, 26 March 2020
4 more test positive for coronavirus in country
Four more people have been found to be infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, taking the number of the confirmed cases to 48.
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Murder accused found dead in Satkhira
The bullet-hit body of Ohed Ali Gazi, an accused in a murder case, has been recovered from Dhulihor under Satkhirasadarupazila.
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First coronavirus death in Venezuela
Venezuela reported its first coronavirus death on Thursday after a 47-year-old man with a pre-existing lung disease died.
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China bans entry of foreigners
China has temporarily banned foreign nationals from entry to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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236 in home quarantine in Narayanganj
Three of the total 44 coronavirus infected people in the country hail fromNarayanganj, but they have been discharged from the hospital after formal quarantine.
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81,000 people can die of coronavirus in the USA
The coronavirus pandemic can kill more than 81,000 people in the United States in the next four months and may not subside until June, according to a data analysis done by University of Washington School of Medicine.
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Worldwide coronavirus cases top 500,000
COVID-19 cases surpassed 500,000 worldwide on Friday as the new coronavirus continues to spread outside of China, the original epicenter of the outbreak.
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Italy's coronavirus deaths rise to 712 in a single day
Italy's northern Piedmont region said on Thursday that 50 people had died there from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, numbers which were omitted from the national tally released by the Civil Protection Agency.
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Coronavirus: US overtakes China with most cases
The US now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than any other country with at least 82,404 positive tests.
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755 quarantined in Habiganj, 300 freed
A total of 755 people have remained in home quarantine in different upazilas of Habiganj district.
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Global food security at risk due to coronavirus
lobal food security concerns are mounting with around a fifth of the world's population already under lockdown to fight the widening coronavirus pandemic that has infected over 470,000 people across 200 countries, killing 21,000.
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Chinese medical logistics reach Dhaka
A special flight carrying medical logistics promised by China to give Bangladesh in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus reached Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Thursday (March 26) afternoon.
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2 DMCH doctors in quarantine
Two physicians of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) havd remained in home quarantine. DMCH principal Professor Khan Abul Kalam Azad, confirmed the news to risingbd on Thursday (March 26).
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5 more test positive for coronavirus in country
Five more people have been found to be infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
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One killed as jute mill workers clash with cops
A clash between jute mill workers demanding arrears and police took place in Dinajpur's Birol upazila last night (March 25), leaving one worker dead and 10 to 12 others injured.
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15 killed in Egypt road crash
A truck smashed into multiple cars stopped at a checkpoint on a large Cairo road on Wednesday, killing 15 people.
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Collection suspended at all toll plazas across India
The collection of toll at all toll plazas across India has been temporarily suspended, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari informed through Twitter.
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First coronavirus death in Kashmir
A 65-year-old man infected with the coronavirus died at Chest Disease (CD) Hospital in Dalgate, Srinagar in the early hours of Thursday. With this, Kashmir recorded its first coronavirus death.
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Wednesday, 25 March 2020
10-day nationwide holiday begins
A 10-day nationwide general holiday declared by the government began from Thursday morning to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
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Japan to set up coronavirus headquarters
The Japanese government is setting up a special headquarters on coronavirus as early as Thursday (Mar 26) afternoon.
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IU student killed in road accident
An Islami University (IU) student named Shihab Ali, 22 has been killed in a road accident at Mirpur upazila in Kushtia.
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1,900 overseas returnees in home quarantine in Satkhira
A total of 339 people, who returned home from abroad recently, were sent to home quarantine in last 24 hours in Satkhira district
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US Senate passes $2tn coronavirus disaster aid bill
The United States's Senate overwhelmingly approved a $2 trillion economic rescue bill on Wednesday to help lift the economy and address the coronavirus pandemic.
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British diplomat dies of coronavirus
Steven Dick, deputy head of mission at the British Embassy in Budapest, has died of coronavirus.
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Vidya Balan thanks coronavirus
With COVID-19 lockdowns all around, vehicular pollution has lessened. The air is purer, the trees are greener and the sky clearer. It seems the earth is using this opportunity to rejuvenate itself.
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Christchurch gunman pleads guilty to 51 murders
A man accused of deadly attacks on mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch a year ago has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder.
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Quarter of the world now under lockdown
India’s decision to enforce a lockdown on its 1.3 billion people means that at least a quarter of the world’s population of 7.8 billion is now living under tough restrictions on movement and social contact.
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Coronavirus threat to whole of humanity: UN chief
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has said COVID-19 is a threat to the “whole of humanity and the whole of humanity must fight back.”
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Coronavirus: France to withdraw all troops from Iraq
France will withdraw its contingent of troops from Iraq because of the coronavirus pandemic, the chief of staff said on Wednesday.
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Spain’s coronavirus death toll surpasses China
Spain’s death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed the official figure from China, becoming the second highest in the world.
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RMCH nurse sent to Dhaka on suspicion of corona infected
A nurse of Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) has been referred to Dhaka on suspicion of being infected with coronavirus.
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Fair prices bid for Walton’s share: eligible investors
Economic Reporter: Leading institutional or eligible investors opined that they offered fair prices for Walton shares during IPO bidding after the detailed evaluation of the company’s financial report, consistent and sustainable profit growth, business development and future growth prospect.
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India donates coronavirus protection items to Bangladesh
Neighbouring country India donated 30,000 surgical masks and 15,000 head-covers to Bangladesh in order to help prevent the risk of spreading Coronavirus or COVID-19.
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Singapore Minister breaks into tears in parliament
Singapore’s Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong had to pause midway through his speech in Parliament on Wednesday (March 25) to wipe away tears as he thanked Singapore’s frontline workers battling the coronavirus outbreak.
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Messi donates nearly Tk 10cr to help fight coronavirus
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has donated €1million (nearly 9.30 crore Taka) to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, splitting the money between medical centres in Spain and his native Argentina.
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Khaleda Zia gets release
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia today (March 25) got release after serving more than two years in jail. The government yesterday stayed the BNP chief's conviction for six months and decided to release her on humanitarian grounds considering her age.
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Khaleda’s release anytime: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given approval to documents necessary to release BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
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15km tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway
A 15km tailback was created on the Dhaka-Tangail highway from Wednesday morning causing acute suffering to the homebound people.
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USD 20 trillion lawsuit filed against China
A Washington based advocacy group 'Freedom Watch', which specialises in high school sports photography, has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Chinese government demanding USD 20 trillion in compension for damages due to the novel coronavirus.
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Policeman, his father admitted to corona unit
A policeman and his father have been admitted with coronavirus infection symptoms to the corona unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital.
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64 bodies found dead in truck
At least 64 people from Ethiopia have been found dead crammed inside a freight container in Mozambique.
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402 more overseas returnees in home quarantine in Satkhira
A total of 402 people, who returned home from abroad recently, have been kept in home quarantine in last 24 hours in Satkhira district.
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Bangladesh confirms fifth coronavirus death
Another person has died in Bangladesh after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total death toll to five.
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Tuesday, 24 March 2020
India reports 11th coronavirus death
India on Wednesday reported its coronavirus death after a 54-year-old person, infected with the deadly virus, died at a hospital in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai.
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Global death toll from coronavirus rises to 18907
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 18,907 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 422,959.
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Bus-truck collision kills two in Kushtia
At least two people were killed and several other were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Kushtia-Ishurdi highway on Wednesday morning.
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New Zealand declares national state of emergency
New Zealand has declared a State of National Emergency, following Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s issuing of an Epidemic Notice on Tuesday.
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Two youths killed in Gopalganj road accidents
At least two youths were killed and 26 other were injured in separate three road accidents in Gopalganj on Tuesday night.
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‘Genocide Day’ today
The ‘Genocide Day’ is today. On the black night of March 25 nearly five decades ago, Pakistani occupation forces launched brutal genocide codenamed ‘Operation Searchlight’ on the unarmed Bengalees.
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U.S. coronavirus cases cross 50,000 mark
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. crossed the 50,000 mark on Tuesday, nearly doubling over the course of two days.
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Italy death toll rises by 743 in 24 hours
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy rose by 743 to 6,820 in 24 hours on Tuesday, reversing a declining trend in fatalities observed over the last two days.
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Man dies as another virus attacks China
Even as the coronavirus outbreak takes the world by storm, a number of other diseases are also rearing their ugly heads. Cases of swine flu and bird flu have already been reported in India and other countries. Now, a man from China has tested positive for hantavirus.
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Corona: More than 500 people die in Spain in 24 hrs
The death toll from the coronavirus in Spain has risen by 514 people in the space of a single day, with 2,696 now confirmed dead from the virus in the Iberian country.
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BOU halts exams
Bangladesh Open University (BOU) has halted all examinations including HSC to aiming to prevent coronavirus spread.
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All educational institutions to remain shut till Apr 9
All the educational institutions of the country will remain closed until April 9, 2020, as part of preventing spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: 3 return home from isolation after recovery
Three people, who remained in isolation at isolation unit of Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital (Sadar Hospital) of Sylhet, returned home after recovery.
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GP, Samsung starts preorders for Samsung Galaxy S20 series
Grameenphone and Samsung Bangladesh has recently launched the pre-order of Samsung Galaxy S20 series at GP House.
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Leonardo DiCaprio in self-quarantine with girlfriend
American actor Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Camila Morrone are self-quarantining together at the Inception actor's Los Angeles home amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Another coronavirus patient dies, 6 new cases detected
Another coronavirus patient has passed away in the country while six more new cases have been detected.
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Govt decides to release Khaleda Zia
Law Minister Anisul Huq said, the government has decided to release BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for six months.
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Thailand decrees state of emergency
Thailand’s government agreed Tuesday to declare an emergency to take stricter measures to control the coronavirus outbreak that has infected hundreds of people in the Southeast Asian country.
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Indian PM to address nation today
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today (Tuesday) at 8 pm on the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected over 490 people in India.
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Spanish soldiers find bodies in retirement homes
Spanish soldiers deployed to help fight the new coronavirus outbreak have found elderly patients abandoned, and sometimes dead, at retirement homes, as an ice rink inside a Madrid shopping mall was turned into a temporary morgue to cope with a surge in cases.
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All water transports to remain suspended from afternoon
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) announced that water transports all across the country will remain suspended from this afternoon (March 24) in order to contain the risk of spreading coronavirus or COVID-19.
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Monday, 23 March 2020
Public transport to remain suspended from March 26 to April 4
The government has decided that all public transport services will remain suspended from March 26 to April 4 to contain coronavirus outbreak.
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1160 overseas returnees in home quarantine in Satkhira
A total of 197 new people, who returned home from abroad recently, have been kept in home quarantine in last 24 hours in Satkhira district.
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Train derails in Sirajganj, snapping rail link
A cargo train has derailed in Sirajganj, halting the rail communications of Dhaka with Khulna and Rajshahi.
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Thailand reports 2 more deaths in coronavirus
Thailand reported two more coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 106 new cases of infection on Tuesday (March 24).
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California needs 50,000 more hospital beds
California needs another 50,000 hospital beds to prepare for the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic, as well as at least a billion gloves and hundreds of millions of gowns, masks and other protective gear, Governor Gavin Newsom said Monday,
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Melania tests negative for coronavirus
First lady Melania Trump tested negative for coronavirus, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said on Monday (March 23).
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Myanmar confirms first coronavirus cases
Myanmar confirmed its first cases of the deadly novel coronavirus late Monday after weeks of increasing scepticism over the under-developed southeast Asian nation's claims to be free of the disease.
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Olympics to be postponed until 2021
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound has said the 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed by one year because of coronavirus.
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Global death toll from coronavirus crosses 16,500
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 16,550 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 381,435.
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UK closes down
The British government has announced strict controls on movement, telling people to stay at home in a lockdown that will be enforced by the police.
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India lockdowns affect more than 750 million people
Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country intensify, CNN reports on Monday.
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Long-route buses from Khulna to be suspended from Wednesday
Long-route bus services from Khulna will be suspended from Wednesday due to rapid concern over coronavirus spread.
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All govt offices remain shut from March 26 to April 4
All government offices will remain closed from March 26 to April 4 to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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‘Bangladesh in better condition than other countries’
Health Minister Zahid Maleque claimed that Bangladesh is in better condition than other countries in the context of coronavirus pandemic.
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Sangakkara in self-quarantine
Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara has said he is currently in self-quarantine, following his government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: 6 new cases detected, one dies
Six new cases of coronavirus positive have been detected in the country. Of them, one patient has passed away.
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95-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus in Italy
A 95-year-old grandmother has become the oldest known woman in Italy to recover from coronavirus.
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DIP suspends e-passport, new MRP operations
The Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) has suspended electronic and machine-readable passport (MRP) operations.
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500-member body headed by PM to prevent corona
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said a 500-member body headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formed to prevent coronavirus.
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AL cancels all programmes on Independence Day
Awami League (AL) has cancelled all programmes set for Independence Day on March 26 (Thursday) in order to prevent the infection of coronavirus or COVID-19.
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Sunday, 22 March 2020
Probe report in Taslima murder case April 26
A Dhaka court on Monday set April 26 to submit the probe report in a case lodged over killing of Taslima Begum Renu in a mob beating in capital’s Badda area.
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UAE closes shopping malls for two weeks
All malls and markets in the United Arab Emirates will be closed for two weeks, subject to renewal.
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Italy-returnee dies in Bhairab
An Italy-returnee with fever and respiratory problems died at a hospital in Bhairab upazila of Kishoreganj on Sunday (March 11) night.
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New Zealand announces move to enter lockdown
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday (March 23) the country will move into its highest alert level, with all-non-essential services, schools and offices to be shut over the next 48 hours.
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Hajj – one of the pillars of Islam
By Monty Siddique: A familiar sight that is flashed on the TV screens of the private satellite Bangladeshi TV channels in the United Kingdom (UK) – a month or so before Hajj starts – is the scene of hundreds and thousands of pilgrims gathering at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, destined for Hajj. The common denominator of the crowds seems to be their advanced age.
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Global death toll from coronavirus hits 14687
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 14,687 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 338,724.
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Iran rejects US aid offer
Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei said Sunday (March 22) his country would never accept any aid to fight the Covid-19 (coronavirus) from arch-enemy and "charlatans" the United States, as Teheran announced 129 new deaths.
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80 cities across India go into lockdown
Eighty cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru are going into complete lockdown this month as India fights to contain the spread of coronavirus.
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US senator Rand Paul infected with coronavirus
Kentucky Republican Rand Paul is the first US senator to test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Saudi imposes curfew to tackle coronavirus
Saudi Arabia has imposed a nationwide curfew starting on Monday after reporting a jump of almost a quarter in coronavirus cases.
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Italy bans all internal travel
Italy has banned all travel within the country, in a further escalation of its attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
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23 killed in Colombia prison unrest over coronavirus
At least 23 people have died in one of Bogotá's largest jails after what the authorities are calling a mass breakout attempt amid rising tensions over coronavirus.
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Spain's daily death toll climbs to 400
The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has continued to rise in Europe, with officials in Spain announcing nearly 400 new deaths overnight, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to more than 1,700.
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Neighbour of Mirpur corona deceased dies
A man has passed away in Tolarbag of Mirpur where the second coronavirus infected of Bangladesh had died.
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No additional charge for delayed gas, electricity bill payment
The household consumers will not be charged extra for delayed payment of gas bills until June this year due to coronavirus outbreak.
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Earthquake causes widespread damage in Croatia
A strong earthquake has shaken Croatia and its capital, causing panic, the evacuation of hospitals and widespread damage – including to the city’s cathedral – all amid a partial coronavirus lockdown.
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All shops to remain shut from 25 to 31 March
All shops including super markets will remain closed across the country as part of prevention of novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Govt waives taxes on corona kits, other materials
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced to waive all kinds of taxes on test kit, surgical mask and diagnostic test materials in a bid to prevent coronavirus outbreak, according to a notification.
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Ex-BCB secretary Reza-e-Karim dies
Former general secretary of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Reza-e-Karim passed away at a hospital in the capital early Sunday. He was 82.
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Writ filed seeking cancellation of Dhaka-10 by-polls
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking cancellation of Dhaka-10 by-election results.
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HSC, equivalent exams postponed
The Education Ministry on Sunday postponed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations scheduled to begin on April 1 in view of the threat of the coronavirus.
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Corona situation likely to turn into terrible from early April
The outgoing mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Sayeed Khokon opined that coronavirus situation may turn into terrible from the beginning of April.
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Three more detected with coronavirus positive in country
Three more people have been detected with coronavirus (Covid 19) positive in the country, raising the toll to 27.
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Muslim devotees urged to offer Shab-e-Meraj prayers at homes
In an effort to contain the risk of spreading coronavirus or COVID-19 in the country, the Islamic Foundation has urged all Muslim devotees to observe Shab-e-Meraj at homes and suggested avoiding mosques to offer prayers all the night.
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Ban on entry of foreign nationals at Bangladesh land ports
In an effort to contain the risk of spreading coronavirus or COVID-19, the Home Ministry has imposed restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals at land ports in Bangladesh.
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Saturday, 21 March 2020
Distribution of HSC admit cards halted
All education boards across the country have asked the authorities concerned to stop distributing the admit cards of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations until March 28 although any decision to defer the examinations is yet to take.
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Former Real Madrid president dies from coronavirus
Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz has died aged 76, his son Lorenzo said on Saturday.
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AC Milan legend Maldini infected with coronavirus
AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini and his son Daniel have tested positive for coronavirus, the club has announced.
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London returnee in Sylhet quarantine dies
A woman, who was a London returnee and quarantined at a hospital in Sylhet, died on Sunday (March 22) morning.
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Global death toll from coronavirus hits 13064
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 13,064 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 308,227.
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Italy reports 793 deaths in last 24 hours
The death toll from the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has surpassed 5,000 in Europe, with Italy, Spain and Germany reporting a steep rise in infections.
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Visitors banned in all hospitals
The government has imposed visitor restriction in all hospitals of the country until further notice.
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Major Independence Day programmes scrapped
The government has scrapped the Independence Day ceremonies in view of the coronavirus outbreak across the world, including Bangladesh, and considering public health.
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Procession, rally banned in Tangail
The local administration in Tangaill has banned all kinds of rallies and processions in the district to contain the risk of spreading coronavirus or COVID-19.
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House owner waives rent for tenants over coronavirus outbreak
A house owner of the capital’s Juraine area has announced to waive rent for tenants for a month, in an effort to relieve the pressure hit by the coronavirus slowdown.
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JS special session suspended
The two-day special session of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) which was convened on the ‘Mujib Year’ marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been suspended due to the coronravirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Mirpur house under surveillance over coronavirus outbreak
Law enforcement agencies have kept a house of Tolarbag area under Darus Salam Police Station in Mirpur under surveillance over coronavirus outbreak.
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WHO suggests Bangladesh for emergency state
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suggested Bangladesh to go into lockdown partially or entirely and declare emergency in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.
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Jack Ma sending masks, kits to Bangladesh
Jack Ma, Asia’s richest man, pledged 1.8 million face masks and 210,000 coronavirus test kits to some of the continent’s poorest nations, the latest step in an ongoing effort from his foundation to push back against what’s become a global pandemic.
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Corona tests also in Chattogram from Sunday
Necessary detection kits will reach Chattogram on Sunday to facilitate the tests for coronavirus or COVID-19.
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10000 kits being imported from China: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said 10,000 testing kits will soon be imported from China in order to detect coronavirus or COVID-19.
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Everest climber Wasfia infected with coronavirus
Renowned Bangladeshi mountaineer Wasfia Nazreen has been infected with the deadly coronavirus.
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4 more infected with coronavirus in country
Four more people have been found to be infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bangladesh, raising the current number of confirmed cases to 20.
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All polls scheduled after today postponed: EC
Election Commission (EC) has suspended all the scheduled elections including that of Chattogram City Corporation due to coronavirus or COVID-19.
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Bangladesh reports second coronavirus death
Bangladesh has recorded its second death from coronavirus infection, three days after the authorities confirmed the first death.
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Expatriates should not return home right now
Enayah Akter Sadia, who is studying in Aeronautical Engineering and elected Vice-President of Los Angeles City College, California; opines that Bangladeshi expatriates should not return home right now in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Friday, 20 March 2020
North Korea fires missiles amid coronavirus scare
North Korea fired two projectiles that appeared to be short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off the east coast of the Korean peninsula, South Korea's military said on Saturday, after what analysts said was a show of confidence during the coronavirus pandemic by announcing an April legislature session.
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PM casts vote in JS by-polls
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina cast her vote in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) by-polls to Dhaka-10 constituency at Dhaka City College centre on Saturday morning.
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CAA suspends all international flights
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has suspended all international flights from Sunday midnight (after 12am) to contain coronavirus outbreak.
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Italy announces 627 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
Italy announced 627 more deaths on Friday, the biggest day-to-day increase in the country's four-week epidemic, a day after surpassing China's death toll.
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By-polls to Dhaka-10, Bagerhat-4, Gaibandha-3 today
The by-elections to three Jatiya Sangsad seats-Dhaka-10, Bagerhat-4 and Gaibandha-3– will be held today (Saturday) as per the schedule announced by Election Commission (EC).
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Gayle, Sammy hilariously battle Coronavirus in quarantine
West Indies’ dynamic opener Chris Gayle and all-rounder Darren Sammy recently took to Instagram to release a sneak peek into their life in quarantine for the Coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: National Zoo closed for visitors
The government announced the closure of the National Zoo until March 31 to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
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Quarantine center set up in Diabari
Quarantine centers have been made ready in the capital under the supervision of Army to control the outbreak coronavirus.
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Netherlands health minister resigns
Netherlands Health Minister Bruno Bruins, who is responsible for coronavirus measures, has resigned.
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16 businessmen fined for charging extra for daily goods
A mobile court in Tangail fined 13 traders with Tk1.50 lakh for overcharging customers for daily commodities at different areas in the district on Friday.
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Coronavirus could kill millions globally: UN Chief
The U.N. secretary-general warned Thursday that millions of people could die globally from the coronavirus outbreak without a coordinated global response.
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Madrasa of Allah Shafi declared shut
Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam, also known as Hathazari Madrasa has been declared shut till March 31.
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Coronavirus outbreak: 20 confirmed cases in Bangladesh
The number of coronavirus infected people climbed to 20 on Friday as Bangladesh confirmed three more cases within last 24 hours.
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Two killed in truck-pickup van collision
At least two persons were killed and three other injured in a head-on collision between a truck and a pickup van in Narsingdi on Friday.
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Thursday, 19 March 2020
Saudi Arabia suspends domestic flights, public transportation
Saudi Arabia will suspend all domestic flights, buses, taxis and trains for 14 days amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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California issues ‘stay at home’ order
California has issued a "stay at home" order to residents as it tries to stem the march of the coronavirus across the most populous US state.
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Sri Lanka declares curfew to prevent coronavirus
Sri Lanka President Office announced that and Islandwide Police curfew will be imposed with effect from 6 PM today (March 20) until 6 am on Monday (March 23).
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Two expatriates fined for violating home quarantine rules
Two expatriates have been fined Tk 20,000 for breaching home quarantine rules at Daudkandi in Cumilla district.
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Two killed as truck hit another truck
Two people were killed as a truck hit another truck at Bhaluka in Mymensingh on Thursday midnight.
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Four executed for Delhi bus rape and murder
Four Indian men convicted of the gang rape and murder of a student in Delhi in 2012 have been hanged.
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Global coronavirus death toll crosses 10,000
The global death toll crossed 10,000 on Friday with 244,421 confirmed cases worldwide. With 3,405 deaths Italy has now become the country with most casualties.
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9 persons fined for violating home quarantine rules
Nine expatriates have been fined Tk 1,42,000 for breaching home quarantine rules in Chattogram district.
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Pori Moni gets married
The most attractive heroine of Dhakai film Pori Moni and theater director Kamruzzaman Roni have got married.
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Italy’s coronavirus death toll overtakes China
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy rose in the last 24 hours by 427 to 3,405, overtaking the total number of deaths so far registered in China, officials said, as the tally worldwide nears 10,000.
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By-polls on due date: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold by-polls of Dhaka-10, Bagerhat-4 and Gaibandha-3 on due time fixed earlier.
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5000 in quarantine across country: Health minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque said around 5,000 people have been kept in quarantine across the country to contain the risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19).
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BCB suspends all kinds of cricket for indefinite period
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday suspended all kinds of cricket in the country for an indefinite period, aiming to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.
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‘Madaripur-Shibchar-Faridpur to be locked down if necessary’
Health Minister Zahid Maleque said the government will enforce lockdown in those areas where the coronavirus situation will deteriorate.
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Gonoshasthaya gets approval to produce coronavirus-detection kit
The government has approved Gonoshasthaya Kendra to import raw materials of producing coronavirus-detection kit.
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Health Ministry cancels leaves of officials, employees
Health Ministry has cancelled leaves of all officials and employees of the directorate of health services.
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Don’t return home from abroad: Health minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque urged those staying abroad not to return home at this moment.
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Expatriate flees hospital
A Qatar expatriate has fled a hospital in Nasirnagar of Brahmanbaria receiving no treatment assuming that he may have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Govt collecting one lakh testing kits, 10 PPE
The government is collecting one lakh coronavirus testing kits and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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DU students asked to leave dormitories by 6pm Friday
Authorities of Dhaka University (DU) today asked its resident students to leave their dormitories by 6:00pm on Friday (March 20) amid coronavirus fears.
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HC directive to hand over every overseas returnee to police
The High Court (HC) has directed to hand over every overseas returnee to police to keep them in quarantine in a bid to prevent spread of coronavirus.
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3 more infected with coronavirus in country
Three more people have been found to be infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bangladesh, raising the current number of confirmed cases to 17.
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Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Man suspected to have coronavirus commit suicide
A man suspected to be infected with coronavirus allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the seventh floor of a building of Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday, soon after he was admitted to the facility by airport authorities, police said.
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800 expatriates in Barguna, 38 in quarantine
About 800 expatriates have recently returned in Barguna, of them at least 38 people have been kept in home quarantine.
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Global death toll from coronavirus hits 8,969
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 8,969 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 219,345.
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Singapore returnee fined for violating home quarantine rules
A Singapore returnee was fined Tk 20,000 on Wednesday night for breaching home quarantine rules at Basail in Tangail district.
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China reports no new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours
China’s coronavirus epicenter has reported no new cases of the disease for the first time since the outbreak began there in late December.
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UK schools to close from Friday
Schools across the UK will close from Friday until further notice, the education secretary has announced.
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Adnan al-Zurfi as new Iraqi Prime Minister
Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed Adnan al-Zurfi as the country's new prime minister-designate in the latest bid to resolve a months-long political crisis.
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Two expatriates fined for violating home quarantine rules
Two expatriates were fined Tk 25,000 on Wednesday for breaching home quarantine rules at Kashiani in Gopalganj district.
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Italy coronavirus deaths hit record, 475 in a day
Hard-hit Italy reported an additional 475 deaths from the virus on Wednesday, and France imposed a draconian lockdown unseen during peacetime.
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Matiur Rahman Chowdhury gets bail
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday granted a four-week anticipatory bail to Bangla daily Manabzamin Editor-in-chief Matiur Rahman Chowdhury in a case filed Digital Security Act.
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Matiur Rahman Chowdhury get bail
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday granted a four-week anticipatory bail to Bangla daily Manabzamin Editor-in-chief Matiur Rahman Chowdhury.
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Indian Army soldier tests positive for coronavirus
A 34-year-old soldier in the Indian army has tested positive for the coronavirus in Leh, army sources said on Wednesday as the total number of cases in India rose to 147.
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IEDCR confirms first coronavirus death in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has recorded its first death from coronavirus, which has killed over 8,225 people from across the world in a global pandemic.
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Two customers get Tk 5 lakh on Walton fridge purchase
M Mahfuzur Rahman: Two customers in Narsingdi and Barishal districts have been awarded Tk 5 lakh cashback each on the purchase of Walton brand refrigerators under the company’s nationwide ongoing ‘Digital Campaign Season-6’.
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60 Saudi returnees under home quarantine in Chattogram
A total of 60 expatriates, who recently returned from Saudi Arabia, have been kept under home quarantine in Chattogram.
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Another coronavirus infected identified in Gazipur
An expatriate, who was kept under quarantine at a mother and child welfare centre in Meghdudi area of Gazipur City Corporation, has been identified as coronavirus infected.
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Heartfelt note from granddaughters of Malek Ukil to Bangabandhu
Bangabandhu, the greatest gift to Bangalis, a celebrated and deeply loved leader turned 100 years old yesterday (March 17).
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4 doctors, 2 nurses of DMCH under quarantine
Four doctors and two nurses of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) have been kept under quarantine.
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Writ seeks closure of all courts to contain Corona
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking its directives on the government to announce all the courts of the country including the Supreme Court closed in order to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Tuesday, 17 March 2020
No plan for country shutdown at once: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said there is no plan to shut down the country at this moment to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Import-export resume at Hili land port
Export and import activities at Hili Land Port (HLP) in Dinajpur resumed after a one-day vacation on the occasion of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day.
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Amitabh Bachchan under quarantine
The noble Coronavirus infection is affecting everyone's work and life. The outbreak is affecting film industries all over the world including Bollywood.
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Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques
Saudi Arabia has decided to suspend congregational prayers across all mosques in the Kingdom, except for the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah.
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French Open postponed by 4 months
The French Open tennis tournament has been postponed by four months due to the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the latest sporting event to be affected by the worldwide outbreak.
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European Union seals borders amid coronavirus
The European Union will ban travellers from outside from the bloc for 30 days in an unprecedented move to seal its borders amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Global death toll from coronavirus hits 7,984
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 7,984 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 198,412.
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Two killed in Jaypurhat road crash
Two people were killed and nine others injured when cattle-laden a human hauler overturned on Joypurhat-Bogura road on Tuesday.
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WHO confirms two positive cases among its staff
A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that two staff members have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.
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Export-Import through Hili land port suspended
Export-import activities through the Hili land port have been suspended on Tuesday on the occasion of Bangabandhu’s birth centenary and National Children’s Day.
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Stay at home or face fine, France announces
France has announced to deploy 100,000 police to enforce a lockdown ordered by President Emmanuel Macron aimed at curbing the coronavirus outbreak, the country's interior minister said on Monday, and fixed checkpoints will be set up across the country.
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Taj Mahal shuts down amid coronavirus fears
India's iconic monument Taj Mahal has shut down to halt the spread of the coronavirus, officials say.
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2 killed in truck-motorcycle collision in Munshiganj
Two motorcyclists were killed in head-on collision between a truck and a motorcycle at Shreenagar upazila in Munshiganj on Tuesday morning.
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31 under home quarantine in Chattogram
A total of 31 expatriates, who recently returned from Italy and Middle East countries, have been kept under home quarantine in Chattogram.
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Coronavirus: DNNC’s handwashing programme at 25 spots
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched a handwashing programme for pedestrians at 25 spots in the city to prevent spread of coronavirus infection.
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Biman cancels Malaysia-bound flights
After Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, India and Oman, Biman Bangladesh Airlines have cancelled all Malaysia-bound flights amid a global coronavirus outbreak.
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Trump calls coronavirus 'Chinese Virus'
US President Donald Trump has controversially labeled the coronavirus (COVID-19) the 'Chinese Virus' in a tweet in which he promised to protect American industry from the economic crisis caused by the pathogen.
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Dilip Kumar under self-quarantine
Amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, legendary actor Dilip Kumar on late hours of Monday took to Twitter to inform his fans that he is under self-quarantine and safe.
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Monday, 16 March 2020
2 more coronavirus patients detected in country
Two more people have been found to be infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bangladesh, raising the current number of confirmed cases to 10.
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President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman heralding the yearlong birth centenary celebrations of the great leader.
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2 killed in Sirajganj road crash
Two people have been killed in a head-on collision between a pickup van and a human hauler (locally known Nosimon) at Salanga upazila in Sirajganj.
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Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson released from hospital
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been released from a Queensland hospital in Australia and are now in self-quarantine at their home there, a representative for Hanks said on Monday.
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Three dacoits held with firearms
Police has arrested three persons with firearms in connection with the robbery of a bus carrying a wedding party at Galachipa in Patuakhali.
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PM pays homage to Bangabandhu
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman beginning the yearlong birth centenary celebrations of the great leader.
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Philippines quarantines island
President Rodrigo Duterte placed the entire Philippine island of Luzon under an "enhanced community quarantine" until April 12 to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Global death toll from coronavirus crosses 7000
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 7,173 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 182,695.
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Prayers at UAE mosques suspended
Congregational prayers, including those offered on Friday, have been suspended across all mosques in the UAE for a period of four weeks.
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Swiss declare state of emergency
The Swiss government on Monday declared a state of emergency lasting until April 19 in a bid to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bangabandhu’s birth centenary today
The year-long birth centenary celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur begins today (Tuesday) at home and abroad in a befitting manner.
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Reshuffle in judiciary: 30 judges transferred
In a major reshuffle in the judiciary, a total of 30 judicial officials have been transferred and given new postings.
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National University postpones all kinds of exams
National University has postponed all kinds of examinations till March 31 centering coronavirus outbreak.
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Foreigners to get 3-month visa extension facility
Bangladesh government has decided to extend three-month visa facility to foreign nationals who came here for tourism or other activities, according to sources of Foreign Affairs Ministry.
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Death warrant for ATM Azharul reaches jail
The death warrant for Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam reached Dhaka Central Jail on Monday noon.
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JU shut down over coronavirus
Authorities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have announced that the university will remain closed from March 18 to April 2 due to coronavirus outbreak.
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Govt to brief diplomats this evening on Corona issue
The government will brief diplomats stationed in Dhaka at State guesthouse Padma on the coronavirus situation in Bangladesh and steps taken by the government to deal with the situation.
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New DC of Kurigram
Deputy Secretary Md Rezaul Karim has been appointed Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kurigram.
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Tuhin murder: Father, uncle get death penalty
A court in Sunamganj awarded death penalty to a man and his brother in a sensational case filed for killing their five-year-old son Tuhin.
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PCB postpone Bangladesh tour
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed the upcoming ODI and the Test match against Bangladesh due to coronavirus outbreak.
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Coaching centers to remain closed: Minister
Side-by-side all educational institutions across the country, all coaching centers will remain closed from tomorrow (March 17) in order to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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All educational institutions closed from March 17
All educational institutions across the country will remain closed from tomorrow (March 17) in order to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Sunday, 15 March 2020
33 under home quarantine in Gopalganj
At least 33 people, who returned from foreign countries including Italy and China recently, have been kept under home quarantine in Gopalganj district.
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Seven under home quarantine in Khulna
A total of seven expatriates, who recently returned from abroad, have been kept under home quarantine in two upazilas of Khulna city.
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Malaysia confirms 77 Coronavirus cases from mosque event
Malaysia's health authorities said 77 cases of the coronavirus in the country were from attendees of a recent mass gathering of the Tabligh missionary group at a mosque in Kuala Lumpur.
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Prime Minister visits Tungipara March 17
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Tungipara of Gopalganj on March 17 to pay homage to the Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking his birth centenary.
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Coronavirus vaccine trial starts today
The first participant in a clinical trial for a vaccine to protect against the new coronavirus will receive an experimental dose on Monday, according to a government official.
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3 tourists stabbed in Cox’s Bazar
At least three tourists were stabbed by muggers in Cox’s Bazar sea beach on Sunday night.
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Global death toll from coronavirus crosses 6500
The global death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 6,518 and the global number of people infected with the fast-spreading virus now stands at 169,605.
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