April2020
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Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments launches telemedicine for labourers
Apr 30, 2020Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) has started telemedicine services for laborers amid the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. A total of 11 physicians of DIFE who are assigned to prevent the... -
ADB approves loan for Bangladesh to meet urgent public health needs
Apr 30, 2020The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $100 million loan to help Bangladesh in its efforts to address the immediate public health requirements of combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “ADB stands with Bangladesh in this... -
Canadian NATO helicopter goes missing off Greece
Apr 30, 2020A Canadian military helicopter operating as part of a NATO surveillance force has gone missing over the sea between Greece and Italy, officials said on Wednesday. The helicopter was attached to the Canadian frigate Fredericton, from... -
Maradona asked for the ‘Hand of God’ to end COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 30, 2020Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has asked the “Hand of God” to deliver the planet from the coronavirus pandemic and permit normal life to resume. FIFA World Cup winner Diego Maradona mentioned his hand-assisted goal within... -
Harrison Ford investigated for latest aviation mishap
Apr 30, 2020US actor Harrison Ford piloted a plane across a runway as another aircraft was taking off, aviation officials said Wednesday, confirming they have opened an investigation. It is the latest aviation mishap for the 77-year-old “Indiana... -
There are 20,000 isolation beds in Bangladesh, said Minister Zahid Maleque
Apr 30, 2020Health and Family Welfare Minister of Bangladesh Mr. Zahid Maleque today stated there are 20,000 isolation beds in the country and 4,500 more isolation beds have been prepared for expanding health support facilities for COVID-19 victims.... -
POTUS Trump says will resume traveling next week
Apr 30, 2020US President Donald Trump stated that he will resume traveling around the country from next week and he is looking forward to holding “wild” campaign rallies as soon as he can. Trump said to reporters in... -
Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor dies at 67
Apr 30, 2020Rishi Kapoor, renowned Bollywood actor, producer and director has passed away on Thursday. He was receiving treatment at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 67. He won Indian National Film Award. He was admitted to HN... -
PepsiCo and BRAC collaborates to provide 1.4M meals to underserved families
Apr 30, 2020PepsiCo Bangladesh along with the PepsiCo Foundation has partnered with BRAC to provide over 1.4 million meals to support low-income and ultra-poor families impacted by coronavirus pandemic across Bangladesh. As part of the partnership, BRAC will... -
Call centre launched for Bangladeshi in Saudi Arabia
Apr 29, 2020A call center for emergency health advice for 2.2 million Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia was launched on Wednesday amid the global coronavirus outbreak. Bangladesh Embassy in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of...