Coronavirus pandemic in Bangladesh

Drop in life expectancy an ominous sign

It shows the overall quality of people’s lives has deteriorated

Bangladesh may see a rise in unwanted pregnancy and abortions amid coronavirus: UNFPA

Unwanted pregnancy and abortion cases could see a rise in Bangladesh amid the coronavirus pandemic, as use of modern contraceptives has gone down, says the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).

Govt to give TK 10,000 each to 1,500 journalists during Covid-19 pandemic

The government will give Tk 10,000 as grants to 1,500 journalists at the first stage during the ongoing coronavirus period, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud told parliament today.

Writ petition seeks HC directive to protect prisoners from coronavirus

A Supreme Court lawyer files a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the authorities concerned of the government to take necessary steps to protect 89,000 prisoners and the prison staff from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Lockdown brings to light priceless Satyajit memorabilia

The pan-India lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic has led to coming to light of some priceless memorabilia associated with master director Satyajit Ray at the loft of his house on Bishop Lefroy Road in south Kolkata.

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Drop in life expectancy an ominous sign

It shows the overall quality of people’s lives has deteriorated

June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020

Bangladesh may see a rise in unwanted pregnancy and abortions amid coronavirus: UNFPA

Unwanted pregnancy and abortion cases could see a rise in Bangladesh amid the coronavirus pandemic, as use of modern contraceptives has gone down, says the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).

June 29, 2020
June 29, 2020

Govt to give TK 10,000 each to 1,500 journalists during Covid-19 pandemic

The government will give Tk 10,000 as grants to 1,500 journalists at the first stage during the ongoing coronavirus period, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud told parliament today.

May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020

Writ petition seeks HC directive to protect prisoners from coronavirus

A Supreme Court lawyer files a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the authorities concerned of the government to take necessary steps to protect 89,000 prisoners and the prison staff from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020

Lockdown brings to light priceless Satyajit memorabilia

The pan-India lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic has led to coming to light of some priceless memorabilia associated with master director Satyajit Ray at the loft of his house on Bishop Lefroy Road in south Kolkata.

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