Tens of millions of children in the Philippines will not be allowed back to school until a coronavirus vaccine is available, officials announced Monday, saying they may have to broadcast lessons on TV ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports eight new coronavirus deaths, 579 more infections
The Philippines' health ministry on Monday confirmed eight more novel coronavirus deaths and 579 additional infections. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Probes Proliferation of Fake Facebook Accounts After Anti-Terror Law Protest
The Philippines is investigating the proliferation of fake Facebook accounts using the identities of students, journalists and government officials, which appeared after an anti-terror law protest, ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook probes surge in false Philippines accounts
Four of the country’s leading universities published statements warning students and staff to be vigilant, and report fake accounts to Facebook. The Department of Information and Communications ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh police turn to yoga to boost health during pandemic
Sitting cross-legged on mats in a courtyard, dozens of Bangladesh policemen breathed in and out in sync as they took part in mass yoga sessions organised to boost their health during the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait arrests Bangladesh MP on charges of human trafficking, money laundering
The prosecution charged him with human trafficking, money laundering, and exploiting his compatriot workers after hearing testimonies of five Bangladeshis, who confirmed that they had paid amounts of ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh arrests at least 19 suspected people smugglers
Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested at least 19 suspected people smugglers following the killings last month of 26 Bangladeshis in Libya who were trying to reach Europe illegally, police said ... ( read original story ...)
No response from Bangladesh govt as citizen’s body remains unclaimed at Assam hospital for 6 days
Even as the body of a Bangladesh man remains in an Assam hospital for six days, the government has not shown any response to take the body. ( read original story ...)
Helpdesk Report: K4D – Conflict analysis of Bangladesh
English Analysis on Bangladesh about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Protection and Human Rights, Children, Refugees, Drought, Earthquake and more; published on 13 May 2019 by DFID ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: 42 deaths in Bangladesh two days in a row
Record 42 die, another 2,735 test positive in 24 hours; Covid-19 deaths cross 900 mark in Bangladesh, cases top 68,000 ... ( read original story ...)