April2020
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UK announced 21 million pounds support to Bangladesh to fight Coronavirus
Apr 6, 2020The United Kingdom (UK) has announced 21 million pounds support to Bangladesh in containing outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate Dhaka’s National Preparedness and Response Plan. The support will also help take preparedness against deadly coronavirus... -
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday
Apr 6, 2020Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a meeting to discuss output cuts between OPEC and its allies was delayed, dimming hopes of swift action to support coronavirus-ravaged energy markets. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate plunged... -
French club doctor ‘commits suicide’ after coronavirus diagnosis
Apr 6, 2020French Ligue 1 club Reims were on Sunday in mourning for long-serving club doctor Bernard Gonzalez who committed suicide after being diagnosed with coronavirus, sources confirmed. “Devastated, Reims cries for Bernard Gonzalez,” said a statement released... -
Tokyo shares higher in early trade on Monday
Apr 6, 2020Tokyo shares was higher in early trade on Monday as reports said the Japanese government may declare a state of emergency this week to contain the coronavirus. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 1.27 percent,... -
Boeing extends Washington state production shutdown indefinitely
Apr 6, 2020Boeing said on Sunday it would extend the suspension of production operations at its Washington state facilities until further notice amid the coronavirus outbreak. The largest U.S. planemaker said on March 23 it would halt production... -
‘We’ll meet again’: Queen Elizabeth invokes WW2 spirit to defeat coronavirus
Apr 6, 2020Queen Elizabeth told the British people on Sunday that they would overcome the coronavirus outbreak if they stayed resolute in the face of lockdown and self-isolation, invoking the spirit of World War Two in an extremely... -
Corona Identifier app launched in Bangladesh
Apr 6, 2020Posts and Telecommunications Division (PTD) of Bangladesh launched an app dubbed “Corona Identifier” which would help people to know about COVID-19 affected patient immediately as well as raise awareness. Using the app, anyone can know the... -
Japan considering six-month period for state of emergency
Apr 6, 2020The Japanese government is considering a period of six months for the state of emergency that it is preparing to call in response to the coronavirus pandemic, broadcaster TBS reported on Monday. The move would cover... -
Boris Johnson still in hospital with persistent coronavirus symptoms
Apr 6, 2020British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was still in hospital on Monday after undergoing persistent coronavirus indications 10 days after testing positive for the virus, though Downing Street said he remained in charge of the government. “The... -
Vazir Group to establish office in Bangladesh
Apr 6, 2020Vazir Group, immigration consultant that organized a Free Consultation event earlier this year in Dhaka, announced an expansion through the establishment of a local office in Bangladesh. The Company specializes in Immigration for Investors and Entrepreneurs...