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May 28, 2020 9:27 AM

Five people killed in a private hospital fire in Dhaka

At least five people were killed in a fire at a private hospital in Dhaka late on Wednesday night. The Fire Service officials of Dhaka informed that five bodies were recovered which included four males and one female, reported the the official News agency BSS.<br />''<...

May 28, 2020 9:20 AM

Sri Lanka reports 150 new COVID-19 cases yesterday

<span style="color: #222222;">Sri Lanka recorded the maximum number of 150 COVID cases in a day yesterday raising the total number of cases to 1,469. Of the 150 patients identified yesterday, 97 are those who were repatriated from foreign countries recently, plus 53 N...

May 28, 2020 8:57 AM

Saudi Arabia extends tourist visas for a period of three months

Saudi Arabia has decided to extend tourist visas, which expired during the lockdown, automatically for a period of three months. It will be extended automatically through the system for three months without the need for the visa holder to visit the passport department in person. This will be done fr...

May 27, 2020 9:45 PM

Sri Lanka: 134 persons test positive for COVID-19; total tally at 1,453

<span style="color: #222222;">In Sri Lanka, 134 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 today. They are all navy personnel and foreign returnees, thus, increasing the total infections tally to 1,453. Those tested positive were undergoing quarantine at different faci...

May 27, 2020 6:57 PM

Nepal reports over 100 Coronavirus cases in a single day for first time

<span style="color: #222222;">In Nepal, 114 more persons tested positive for COVID-19 today. This is the first time that the Himalayan nation reported 100 plus Corona virus cases in a single day. There is a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in Nepal and in last one we...

May 27, 2020 1:19 PM

Strong wind, heavy rain lash Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

<span style="color: #222222;">Gusty winds accompanied by rain lashed Dhaka early on Wednesday morning as some other parts of the country also witnessed rain and high velocity wind in the since last night. According to the Met Department, the nor'wester was blowin...

May 27, 2020 8:49 AM

WHO warns of 'second peak' in countries where Covid-19 declining

<span style="color: #222222;">The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that countries seeing a decline in COVID-19 infections could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak.</...

May 26, 2020 8:11 PM

Myanmar to seek 700 million dollar IMF loan for COVID-19 spending

<span style="color: #222222;">The parliament of Myanmar on Tuesday approved the proposal to seek 700 million dollar loan from IMF to finance its spending on fighting COVID-19 in the country.</span><br />'' <br />&apo...

May 26, 2020 6:57 PM

90 more person tested positive for COVID-19 in Nepal

<span style="color: #222222;">In Nepal, 90 more person tested positive for COVID-19 today. This is the highest number of Corona virus cases reported in a single day so far. </span><br />'' <br />'' <...

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