Dhaka February 7, 2026, 11:46 am
Of the deceased, 12 were from Dhaka, 14 from Chattogram, six from Khulna, three from Rangpur and two each from Sylhet, Mymensingh and Rajshahi divisions
The directorate wrote to hospitals across Bangladesh ordering them not to involve the blacklisted contractors in procurement
Among the diseased, 29 were men and 12 women
A study by researchers at University College London (UCL) described 43 cases of patients with Covid-19 who suffered either temporary brain dysfunction, strokes, nerve damage or other serious brain effects
239 scientists in 32 countries outlined evidence that they say shows floating virus particles can infect people who breathe them in
Sharing Bangladesh’s experiences and measures on how the country is dealing with the crisis, the premier said Bangladesh deeply appreciates ILO’s all endeavours
Among the new deaths, 38 are male and the rest are female
It will be utilised to facilitate required tests and treatment of Covid-19 cases, smoothly supply medical equipment and pay suppliers
Among the fatalities, 46 were male and the rest were female
Thirty-five people died in hospital, and nine in their homes
2,738 fresh cases, 1,904 new recoveries reported in 24 hours
The Americas are the hardest-hit region with most cases and deaths registered in the United States
Twenty-five patients died in different hospitals, one at his respective home and three were diagnosed with the infection after death
Alam was undergoing treatment at Labaid Hospital in the capital where he breathed his last around 12:50 am
The 10-day drive will be conducted from 10 am to 1 pm daily, except Friday, and each wards will be divided into ten sectors
Surgical equipment suppliers under scanner
The country ranked 8th with 26,598 new COVID-19 cases in the last seven days until Friday
The infection rate for the day was recorded around 21.26 percent while the mortality rate is still hovering around 1.26 percent
Bangladesh is now the 17th among the countries most affected by the disease
ACC Director Mir Md Zainul Abedin Shibli is heading a four-member ACC team investigating scams related to purchase of N95 masks and PPE for government hospitals amid the coronavirus outbreak
