coronavirus pandemic
Lessons learned from disruptions caused by Covid-19, war
The business sector in Bangladesh has been going through severe challenges for the past four years, which, for many, have been the toughest period in decades, with the coronavirus pandemic being the dominant factor in the early part before the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Today, we are running the last report of a series and it focuses on the lessons for the businesses from the two unprecedented shocks.
2022: a year of revival, struggle and resilience
Bangladesh welcomed 2022 on a strong footing and was about to recover from the coronavirus pandemic in full swing and fire on all cylinders. In fact, economic activities were almost back to the pre-Covid level.
Bad economic policies and Biden’s loss
One of the few axioms of US politics is the loss of seats by the president's party in midterm House elections
Trial of Covid-19 jabs for children aged 5-11 years on Aug 11
Children aged between 5-11 will get vaccines against Covid-19 on a trial basis on August 11, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today (August 7, 2022).
Bangladesh reports 12 Covid-19 deaths, 2,285 cases in 24 hours
Twelve people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
No Covid-19 death, 1,685 cases reported in 24 hours
At least 1,685 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 Covid-19 death again in 24 hours, 874 cases reported
At least 874 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
After 2 years, nation celebrating Eid without pandemic restrictions
Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, is being celebrated today (May 3, 2022) across the country. This is the first Eid celebration without Covid-19 pandemic related restrictions.
International travel during COVID-19
People have now resumed international travelling, although cautiously. With the emergence of a new, more contagious variant, Omicron, however, countries are placing new restrictions on travellers, making international travelling even more uncertain, more hectic
Coronavirus pandemic: 3,000 female migrant returnees to get financial support
At least 3,000 female migrants who came home amid the coronavirus pandemic will receive special financial support from the government, Expatriates’ Welfare Minister Imran Ahmad said today.
The Bossman : Stay inside
The Bossman : Stay Inside
Thailand's new finance minister resigns amid economic crisis
Thailand’s recently appointed finance minister, Predee Daochai, has resigned as the government struggles to pull Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy out of a slump caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Govt waives surcharge of electricity bills for residential consumers
The government today waived surcharge for late payment of electricity bills by residential consumers in order to mitigate sufferings of the clients amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Directorate of Registration collects Tk 530 crore as revenue
The Directorate of Registration has collected Tk 530 crore as revenue through conducting registrations of total 2,47,780 deeds during the period of coronavirus pandemic between May 31 and June 30.
‘Denying treatment’: HC asks for probe into allegations against hospitals
The High Court has directed the health secretary to conduct an inquiry into the reported allegations against some private and government hospitals of denying treatment to patients during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Bangladesh seeks duty free access to US market for RMG, more investment in health and ICT
Bangladesh has sought duty-free access of Bangladeshi readymade garments to the US market for two years, as the sector faces rising challenges with the coronavirus pandemic laying a heavy toll on it.
‘Bangladesh could see additional 28,000 child deaths for disruption in healthcare’
The lives of about 4.59 lakh children and mothers in South Asian countries are in danger as they are deprived of vital health services due to the coronavirus pandemic, says a Unicef report.
Coronavirus pandemic: NSU waives 20 percent of tuition fees for Summer-2020
North South University has decided to waive 20 percent of fees for students in the upcoming Summer-2020 semester, owing to the economic fallout due to the coronavirus pandemic.
5 Supreme Court officials asked to remain on duty for 24 hours
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has directed five Supreme Court officials including its registrar general to discharge duty round the clock for taking necessary measures for Covid-19 treatment to its judges during the pandemic.
