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Global coronavirus deaths cross 13,000

Global coronavirus deaths cross 13,000

Bangla Tribune Desk
The global death toll from coronavirus has hit 13,068 as 1,626 new deaths were recorded on Saturday (Mar 22), according to Webometrics.Until Mar...Details
Coronavirus suspect dies in Sylhet hospital

Coronavirus suspect dies in Sylhet hospital

Sylhet Correspondent
An elderly woman, who was admitted to a hospital in Sylhet on suspicion of coronavirus infection, has died.The 60-year-old UK expatriate died at...Details
Foreigners' entry banned through land ports

Foreigners' entry banned through land ports

Bangla Tribune Report
Bangladesh has shut its eleven land ports for foreigners in an effort to fight against the spread of a new coronavirus The home ministry's Public...Details
UK returnee susceptible to coronavirus dies at Sylhet hospital

UK returnee susceptible to coronavirus dies at Sylhet hospital

Sylhet Correspondent
An elderly woman, who was admitted to a hospital in Sylhet on suspicion of coronavirus infection, has died.The 60-year-old UK expatriate died at...Details
'Coronavirus to bring changes in international politics'

'Coronavirus to bring changes in international politics'

Sheikh Shahriar Zaman
A tiny virus turned the world into a war-zone without a single bullet being fired. Over a span of just 4 months, the Covid-19 infected people in...Details
AL’s Smrity wins Gaibandha-3 by-polls

AL’s Smrity wins Gaibandha-3 by-polls

Gaibandha Correspondent
The ruling Awami League’s Umme Kulsum Smrity has won the Gaibandha-3 by-polls with 214,882 votes in 132 centres.Returning Officer Md Mahbubur...Details
Italy coronavirus deaths surge by 793 in a day

Italy coronavirus deaths surge by 793 in a day

Reuters
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has leapt by 793 to 4,825, officials said on Saturday, an increase of 19.6% -- by far the...Details
Spain's coronavirus deaths surpass 1,300

Spain's coronavirus deaths surpass 1,300

Reuters
Spain's death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared on Saturday to 1,326 from 1,002 on Friday, according to the country's Health Ministry...Details
Even a single vote means participatory polls: EC secy

Even a single vote means participatory polls: EC secy

Bangla Tribune Report
Even single franchise cast means elections are participatory, said Election Commission Senior Secretary Md Alamgir.Like other countries our...Details
BNP Dhaka-10 candidate demands re-election

BNP Dhaka-10 candidate demands re-election

Bangla Tribune Report
BNP candidate for Dhaka-10 Sheikh Rabiul Islam has demanded re-election to the constituency saying that the party has boycotted the...Details
Lockdowns, panic buying may cause global food inflation: FAO

Lockdowns, panic buying may cause global food inflation: FAO

Reuters
Lockdowns and panic food buying due to the coronavirus pandemic could ignite world food inflation even though there are ample supplies of staple...Details
AL’s Mohiuddin wins Dhaka-10 by-polls

AL’s Mohiuddin wins Dhaka-10 by-polls

Bangla Tribune Report
The ruling Awami League’s Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin has won the Dhaka-10 by-polls with 15,955 votes in 117 centres.Returning Officer GM Shahtab...Details
Visitors banned from hospitals

Visitors banned from hospitals

Bangla Tribune Report
Visitors will be not allowed in hospitals across Bangladesh until further notice. Dr Nasima Sultana, an additional director with the government's...Details
No Independence Day ceremonies this year

No Independence Day ceremonies this year

BSS
The government scrapped the Independence Day ceremonies in view of the coronavirus outbreak across the world, including Bangladesh, and considering...Details
'CCTV footage shows suspicious activity before journo Kajol went missing'

'CCTV footage shows suspicious activity before journo Kajol went missing'

Bangla Tribune Desk
Amnesty International has published a video that reveals journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol’s last known whereabouts as he has been missing...Details
Jack Ma to donate masks, test kits to Bangladesh

Jack Ma to donate masks, test kits to Bangladesh

Bangla Tribune Desk
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma pledged to donate 1.8 million face masks and 210,000 coronavirus test kits to ten countries including Bangladesh, which...Details
Bangladesh's Ireland tour postponed

Bangladesh's Ireland tour postponed

Bangla Tribune Desk
Bangladesh and Ireland have jointly decided to postpone the Tigers' upcoming series against Ireland in Ireland and England. Cricket Ireland...Details
Declare emergency if necessary: WHO

Declare emergency if necessary: WHO

Bangla Tribune Report
The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests declaring emergency in Bangladesh if situations deteriorate. WHO also suggests implementing a lockdown...Details
South Asian govts impose virus curfews, border control

South Asian govts impose virus curfews, border control

Reuters
Pakistan suspended on Saturday all international flights for two weeks to limit the spread of coronavirus, as governments across densely populated...Details
Coronavirus: Police lock down building in Mirpur

Coronavirus: Police lock down building in Mirpur

Bangla Tribune Desk
Police have locked down a building where returnees from abroad are staying with their families. A building at Tolarbagh area of Mirpur 1 was put...Details
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