May 10, 2020

2,329 inmates to be released Govt takes step to minimise infections in prisons

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 10 May 2020 The prisons authorities are releasing another 2,329 convicted prisoners from jails in third phase to ease the […]
May 10, 2020

Birthing Life in A Pandemic: Fear grips mothers-to-be

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 10 May 2020 Pregnancy is a stressful and overwhelming experience in itself. Add to that a global pandemic and the […]
May 10, 2020

Nine out of 10 recovering

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 10 May 2020 Eight people died and 636 tested positive for Covid-19 across the country in the 24 hours until […]
May 10, 2020

Epidemiological surveillance yet to be in place

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 10 May 2020 Bangladesh is yet to conduct an epidemiological surveillance which experts say is very important to understand the […]
May 10, 2020

Most city malls opt not to open

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 10 May 2020 Although the government had announced that shopping centres and malls would reopen today ahead of Eid, most […]
May 10, 2020

Ordinance for virtual court proceedings issued

Published in: The Business Standard Date: 10 May, 2020   The ordinance will allow usage of information and communication technology (ICT) to ensure virtual attendance of […]
May 9, 2020

Overcoming rising inequality exposed by COVID-19

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 9 May 2020 COVID-19 has wreaked havoc in the lives of millions with devastating economic and social impacts. Although no […]
May 9, 2020

Infections are still rising Information and testing are crucial

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 9 May 2020 It is worrying that as the country is preparing to ease the lockdown before Eid to mitigate […]
May 9, 2020

Tobacco, Luxury Items: Govt mulls over ‘Covid-19 tax’

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 9 May 2020 The government may introduce a coronavirus tax on tobacco products and several luxury goods while giving tax […]