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RMCH resumes Covid-related pathology tests
The authorities of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital yesterday resumed all essential pathology services for Covid-19 patients.
1 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Rising Dengue Cases: 237 people hospitalised in a single day
For the first time this year, the number of dengue-infected patients who were hospitalised across the country in a single day crossed the 200 mark.
1 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Reopening factories a ‘suicidal’ decision: BNP
BNP yesterday termed the government decision to allow export-oriented factories to resume operation amid the ongoing strict lockdown “suicidal”.
1 August 2021, 18:00 PM
10th Day of Strict Lockdown: All-too-familiar Dhaka
With crowds of factory workers thronging the city, Dhaka wore almost a normal look yesterday as public buses, private cars, CNG-run auto-rickshaws and motorcycles all rolled out on the streets.
1 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Factory Reopening: A mess-up hard to afford
The government has made a complete mess of the reopening of export-oriented factories amid “strict lockdown” enforced to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
1 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Fauci says he expects no new U.S. lockdowns despite surging Delta cases
President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday he does not expect the United States will return to lockdowns, despite the growing risks of COVID-19 infections posed by the Delta variant.
1 August 2021, 15:27 PM
4th Oxygen Express arrives from India with 200 MT of medical oxygen
The fourth Oxygen Express of the Indian Railways reached Bangladesh today with 200 MT of liquid medical oxygen.
1 August 2021, 13:54 PM
Eradicate Aedes mosquito within 2 weeks to bring dengue under control: LGRD minister
Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) Minister Md Tazul Islam today urged everyone to eradicate Aedes mosquitoes within two weeks to bring dengue under control.
1 August 2021, 13:51 PM
231 Covid-19 deaths, 14,844 cases recorded in 24 hours
Two hundred and thirty-one people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 August 2021, 12:40 PM
237 dengue patients, highest this year, hospitalised in a single day
For the first time this year the number of dengue patients hospitalised in a single day across the country has crossed the 200-mark.
1 August 2021, 12:20 PM
2 rare Sumatran tigers recovering after catching COVID-19
Two rare Sumatran tigers at the zoo in the Indonesian capital are recovering after being infected with COVID-19.
1 August 2021, 11:34 AM
Administering AstraZeneca 2nd dose resumes in Dhaka tomorrow
The government will resume administering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to those who failed to take the second dose after getting the first jab, in Dhaka division including the capital from tomorrow.
1 August 2021, 10:05 AM
As factories reopen, health rules not being followed properly
Export-oriented factories and industries resumed operation today amid continued sharp rise in Covid-19 infections, but many workers have not been following health guidelines properly.
1 August 2021, 08:28 AM
16 die of Covid-19, symptoms in Barishal division in a day
Five people died of Covid-19 and 11 with Covid-like symptoms in Barishal division in 24 hours (till 8 am today).
1 August 2021, 07:40 AM
14 die of Covid-19 in Kushtia in 24 hours, infection rate 33.95%
Fourteen Covid-19 patients and four others with symptoms died in Kushtia in 24 hours till 8am today.
1 August 2021, 06:36 AM
Sylhet division registers record-breaking 996 new cases in 24 hours
A total of 996 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the Sylhet division in 24 hours till this morning, breaking previous records of infection.
1 August 2021, 06:36 AM
18 die at RMCH Covid unit in 24 hours; positivity rate 32.71% in Rajshahi
Eighteen people died at the Covid-19 unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in 24 hours till 8am today.
1 August 2021, 05:53 AM
196 more patients hospitalised with dengue in 24 hrs
At least 196 people with dengue fever were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
31 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Anti-Aedes Campaign - Clean homes, surroundings once a week: DNCC mayor
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam has urged city dwellers to clean their homes and surroundings every Saturday to destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds.
31 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid risk looms large on tea workers
While cases of Covid-19 infection are rising every day amid the ongoing countrywide lockdown of most businesses and factories, the labour-intensive tea plantations remain open without ensuring minimal health rules.
31 July 2021, 18:00 PM