Bangladesh detects two cases of black fungus in capital
DHAKA: A Bangladeshi hospital in Dhaka has detected two cases of black fungus, which has been declared an epidemic in neighbouring India, according to officials at Birdem General Hospital. One of the patients, aged 45, was diagnosed with black fungus, medically known as mucormycosis, on May 8 and the other, aged 60, on May 23, […]
Sabah bars entry from four countries
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has decided to bar entry of individuals from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka into the state as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor said that the move was also an important step to prevent the entry of new Covid-19 variants into […]
Super cyclone ravages Bangladesh, India, 22 killed
SATKHIRA, Bangladesh: At least 22 people died as the fiercest cyclone to hit parts of Bangladesh and eastern India this century sent trees flying and flattened houses, with millions crammed into shelters despite the risk of coronavirus. Millions were left without power after Cyclone Amphan, packing winds of around 150 kilometres per hour (95 miles), […]
India could soon return to Malaysia for palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR: India is seen as having very little choice and could soon turn to Malaysia and start importing back, especially if the Covid-19 pandemic situation in Indonesia gets worse and the country goes into full lockdown as most of the countries are doing at the very moment. “The country (India) could step up purchases in the coming […]
Bangladesh suspends six doctors
DHAKA: Bangladesh suspended six doctors from government service Saturday after they were allegedly found unwilling to treat coronavirus patients and remained absent from work without prior notice. Anadolu Agency reported a Directorate of Health Services as saying that doctors from the Kuwait-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital were suspended under the Government Service Rule and the Health Ministry would take further actions against the […]
Total lockdown in Bangladesh
DHAKA: Bangladesh imposed a nationwide lockdown Tuesday to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in the wake of four deaths and at least 39 infections, reported Anadolu Agency. Authorities declared a ban on passenger travel via water, rail and on domestic air routes from March 24 while all public transport on roads will be suspended […]
