Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Death toll reaches 8,253
Bangladesh reported five new Covid-19 deaths until early Friday, including four in Dhaka, taking the national tally to 8,253. The fatality rate stood at 1.53%, the Directorate General of Health…
Malaysian PM is first recipient of COVID-19 vaccine
Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when the national vaccination programme is implemented in the country later this month.…
Bangladesh, China discuss Covid vaccine assistance: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Friday said they are now in close discussion with Bangladesh over coronavirus vaccine assistance. "China just announced to provide 10 million Covid vaccines…
Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?
When it comes to the coronavirus vaccine there is one question most people are asking - when will I get it? A handful of countries have set very specific vaccination…
What Does Yoga Do For Weight Loss?
The increasing popularity of health and wellness surged in the 2010s, encouraging many fitness studios to conduct classes that either adhere to standard routines or to branch out into contemporary…
Air quality: Dhaka world’s second-most polluted city
The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to dominate the list of world cities with the worst air quality. On Friday, Dhaka occupied the second position in the list. The…
DU to expel 7 students over admission fraud
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have recommended the expulsion of seven students for their alleged involvement in admission test forgery and digital fraudulence. DU's Disciplinary Council has also recommended the suspension…
UN rights body trains spotlight on Myanmar following coup
The UN's top human rights body held an urgent session on Friday to discuss the military coup in Myanmar, facing a call for the release of people "arbitrarily detained" -…