World needs holistic approach for post-Covid recovery: PM

‘We need an inclusive, sustainable and holistic recovery plan for shared prosperity. In order to ensure sustainable and equitable order after the pandemic, we need whole-of-the-world approach now,’ she said while addressing the Qatar Economic Forum on a virtual platform.

Covid situation worsens, 76 more die in Bangladesh

The test positivity rate kept climbing in Khulna division as well with eight of the division’s 10 districts reporting about 45 per cent or higher positivity rate with the overall divisional rate reaching 45 per cent on the day.

Curbs in 7 dists around Dhaka largely ignored

Widespread violation marred the first day of the fresh restrictions on public movement and activities in seven districts of Dhaka division on Tuesday to contain the surge in Covid infections while the middle and low-middle income groups of people were the worst sufferers.

28 die in Covid units in Rajshshi, Khulna, Satkhira

A total of five patients having symptoms of Covid infection died at Covid units of Satkhira Medical College Hospital during the time, New Age correspondent in Satkhira, quoting SMCH superintendent Kudrat-e-Khuda, reported.

102 Bangladesh nationals detained in Malaysia

Aged between 20s and 50s, the detainees consisted of 280 men and 29 women of various nationalities—Indonesian, Bangladeshis, Myanmar national, Vietnamese and Indian, according to Malaysian online Bernama.com.

Poll violence kills 3 in Bhola, Barishal

The deceased in Barishal were identified as Mouje Ali Mia, 68, and Abu Bakar Siddique of Khanjapur under Gournadi upazila in the district while the deceased in Bhola was Munir Majhi, 25, son of Bashir Shikder of Hajirganj under Charfashion upazila in Bhola district.

2 killed in UP election violence in Bhola, Barishal

At least two people were killed in separate violence during Union Parishad election in Bhola and Barishal on Monday.

Battery-run rickshaws, vans banned afresh across Bangladesh

The government on Sunday imposed a fresh ban on movement of all battery-run rickshaws and rickshaw vans across Bangladesh.

7 dists in Dhaka division under fresh curbs to contain Covid-19

Public movement and other activities except emergency ones in seven districts of the Dhaka division have been restricted for a week from tomorrow, said a circular of the cabinet division.