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.
Judge dismiss most claims over suing Trump
St John’s Episcopal church, which is across the street from Lafayette Park, had been defaced with graffiti and damaged in a fire during demonstrations the night before.
Masks no longer mandatory from June 28: Italy minister
Facemasks will no longer be compulsory outdoors in Italy, one of the countries in Europe worst hit by the coronavirus, from June 28, the health ministry said Monday.
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.
Germany arrests Russian scientist for spying for Moscow
German police have arrested a Russian scientist working at a German university, accusing him of spying for Moscow, prosecutors said on Monday, in a case that risks further inflaming bilateral tensions.
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.
Vaccine hesitancy puts India at higher Covid risk
The common refrain among the villagers is that the coronavirus spreads only in cities. The deadly infection, they believe, does not exist in villages.
