Crucially, Bangladesh was able to mitigate impact and save lives because of its robust emergency response system with early warnings and mass-evacuations. But coastal communities were also protected …
Virus fears fuel bicycle sales in congested Bangladesh cities
Dhaka commuters hitting the streets again after a months-long lockdown are opting for bikes to maintain social distancing — and discovering that pedal power is a way to beat the city’s notorious …
Bangladesh’s hospitals severely lacking ICU facilities: Dawn columnist
In her commentary, the writer says that healthcare in Bangladesh has turned into a commodity for the consumption of the highest bidder, rather than the right of every citizen.. Read more at …
Seven passengers from Bangladesh test positive for coronavirus
At least six Bangladeshi nationals and one South Korean have tested positive for the coronavirus after entering South Korea on the same flight from the South Asian country, authorities said Friday.
The Latest: Cases in Bangladesh pass 100,000
Bangladesh’s coronavirus cases crossed 100,000 on Thursday as the country reported another 3,803 confirmed infections and 38 more deaths.
COVID-19 Cases in Bangladesh Top 100,000
Bangladesh crossed the grim milestone of 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday as it logged 3,803 new infections along with 38 deaths. Authorities warned that the virus could linger for much …
Coronavirus in South Asia, June 2020: Cases in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan Spike
Erik Fliegauf is a research associate and Priyanka Sethy is an intern for India, Pakistan, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign …
Bangladesh COVID-19 Cases Pass 100,000 with over 1,300 Deaths
DHAKA – The number of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh crossed the 100,000-mark on Thursday, the authorities said, as the densely populated South Asian country struggles to contain the pandemic. The …
ADB: Bangladesh to see 7.5% growth in FY2021
The growth forecast for FY2020 reflects a sharp decrease in economic activities in the last quarter due to the effect of the coronavirus pandemic in Bangladesh …
Bangladesh halts visas-on-arrival indefinitely
Dhaka, June 18 (IANS) Bangladesh has suspended its visa-on-arrival services for nationals of all countries until further notice as the coronavirus pandemic in the country continued to intensify, it …