coronavirus
Voices of the People Keeping Food on Our Tables
Eight individuals, who shared their experiences of risk, determination, resilience, and hope.
Coronavirus: Where and how to get help in Dhaka
At the time of writing this article, the number of COVID-19 infections in the country has crossed well beyond the 100,000 mark, with over a thousand dead and the number rising rapidly. While many...
Non-celebrities now auction off jewellery, underwear and loose morals to raise funds for pandemic relief efforts
Cricketer Mashrafe Mortaza auctioned a bracelet for many moneys. Now everyone wants a similar piece of action especially TikTok stars who cry passionately for absolutely no reason.
Chapasthan removed from world map after cartoon ruins its national image
The League of Nations -- the body which pretends to have a mighty, big say in global affairs -- yesterday removed Chapasthan from the world map following a really funny cartoon drawn about it.
How strict self-isolation spared a coronavirus patient’s family
When a 38-year-old school from Madaripur’s Shibchar upazila started showing symptoms of coronavirus back in April 5, she immediately locked herself up in her room, fearing she was indeed infected.
Apple partners up with Google to work on tools to trace coronavirus
Apple and Google announced they are working on a Bluetooth-based contact tracing system for COVID 19, which will allow users to share data through approved apps from health organisations.
China pauses in memory of virus victims and 'martyrs'
China has come to a standstill to mourn patients and medical staff killed by the coronavirus, as the world's most populous country observed a nationwide three-minute silence.
Villagers bar outsiders from entering their locality in Chattogram
Locals at different parts of Hathazari upazila are placing logs and placards with warning messages, and digging holes in the middle of the roads so that outsiders are unable to enter their villages...
Zero incidents of coronavirus transmission from newspapers
There has never been a documented incident where Covid-19 has transmitted from a print newspaper, print magazine, print letter, or print package, according to the world’s top doctors and scientists.
5 Bangladeshis died of coronavirus in New York so far
Five Bangladeshis have died of coronavirus in New York so far, according to local journalists.
US could be next virus epicentre: WHO
The United States could become the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as India announced a full 24-hour nationwide lockdown in the world’s...