Bangladesh COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 8,400

DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh reported 407 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths yesterday, making the tally at 545,831 and death toll at 8,400, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), said. A total of 12,348 samples were tested in the last 24 hours across Bangladesh. The total number…

Three People Shot Dead In Pakistan’s Capital: Police

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (NNN-APP) – A number of unidentified gunmen, shot dead three people, on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, last night, police said. The incident happened in Bhara Kahu area of Islamabad, and the killed included an Imam (prayer leader), at a mosque in the area, and his…

S.Korea Reports 356 More COVID-19 Cases, 89,676 In Total

SEOUL, Feb 28 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 356 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 89,676. The daily caseload was down from 415 in the previous day, but it hovered above 100 since Nov 8, owing to…

Thailand Starts COVID-19 Vaccination

BANGKOK, Feb 28 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand today started its COVID-19 vaccination roll-out, with the first shot, using China’s Sinovac vaccine, going to Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul. Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, presided over the event at the country’s infectious disease institute, where other officials, including…

Australian PM Urged To Decide Fate Of Minister Accused Of Rape

CANBERRA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has been urged to consider, whether to fire a minister accused of rape. Australian Federal Police (AFP) were, on Friday, notified of allegations of rape against a senior member of Morrison’s government, dating back to 1988. Anthony Albanese, the leader…

US Justice Department vows to investigate surging cases of anti-Asian violence

People take part in a rally against anti-Asian hate crimes in San Mateo, California WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (NNN-Xinhua) — Senior officials of the US Justice Department said that the recent surge in violence and hate incidents against Asian Americans in the country is unacceptable, vowing to investigate those cases and…

Brunei Sets Up New Regulatory Body To Oversee Food Safety, Quality

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb 28 (NNN-BBNEWS) – Brunei established a statutory body called the Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA), as a regulatory and competent authority, to oversee food safety and quality in the country. According to a statement from Brunei’s Ministry of Health yesterday, the vision of the BDFA is…

PM Hasina Terms UN Recommendation For Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation As “Historic”

DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, termed the United Nations’ recommendation for the country’s graduation, from the group of least developed countries (LDCs), to a developing nation, as a “historic” event. Sheikh Hasina made the remarks while holding a press conference, virtually, in the capital Dhaka,…

COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Available At Private Hospitals In India’s Gujarat At 3.40 USD

NEW DELHI, Feb 28 (NNN-PTI) – Ahead of the second phase of COVID-19 inoculation drive, set to begin next month, the local government in India’s western state of Gujarat yesterday announced that, vaccines will be priced at INR 250 (3.40 U.S. dollars) in private hospitals. The vaccine, however, will be…

Bangladesh Announces Reopening Of Educational Institutions From Mar 30

DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) – The Bangladeshi government announced the reopening of all schools and colleges in the country from Mar 30. The country’s Education Minister, Dipu Moni, made the announcement after a high-level meeting last night. The minister said, school and college students will attend classes in person initially.…
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