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BD logs two Covid deaths, 15 new cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh recorded seven virus-related deaths in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, as two persons succumbed to Covid-19 after latest emergence of its sub-variants while five more died from dengue fever - marking the highest single-day toll from the mosquito-borne disease this year, according

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BD logs two Covid deaths, 15 new cases in 24 hours

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Published :
Jun 14, 2025 00:55
Updated :
Jun 14, 2025 00:55

Bangladesh recorded seven virus-related deaths in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, as two persons succumbed to Covid-19 after latest emergence of its sub-variants while five more died from dengue fever - marking the highest single-day toll from the mosquito-borne disease this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In addition, 15 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed after testing 174 samples, yielding a positivity rate of 11.19 per cent, the DGHS said in separate bulletins issued on Friday. During the same period, 159 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals, with Barishal division accounting for 124 of the cases.

This brings the total number of dengue-related deaths to 575 so far in 2025, following 101,214 infections recorded last year.

In comparison, 2023 saw 1,705 dengue fatalities and over 321,000 hospital admissions - the highest on record.

On the Covid-19 front, the latest fatalities raised this year's death toll to three.

The deceased included two women - one aged between 21 and 30 from Dhaka division and the other aged between 71 and 80 from Chattogram division.

One of them died at a government hospital while the other passed away at a private facility.

Of the 15 new Covid-19 cases reported, nine were detected in Dhaka city, two in Chattogram, and one each in Cox's Bazar, Brahmanbaria and Cumilla.

So far this year, 255 Covid-19 infections have been reported, with 97 cases detected in the first 13 days of June alone.

Since the pandemic's onset in 2020, Bangladesh has tested over 15.7 million samples, confirming more than 2.05 million infections. The total Covid-19 death toll stands at 29,502.Travel packages

Amid growing concerns over the rise in infections, the DGHS has advised the public to remain cautious, urging compliance with health guidelines and timely medical attention.

The authorities have also reintroduced precautionary measures, including enhanced screening at ports of entry and travel advisories, following reports of new Covid-19 sub-variants emerging in neighbouring countries such as India.

Health experts have warned that unplanned urbanisation, poor waste management, and favourable breeding conditions during the monsoon are contributing to the ongoing dengue outbreak, while renewed attention is being drawn to the resurgence of Covid-19 after several months of low activity.​

 

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7 new COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours

Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 20,51,807. No new deaths f

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7 new COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours

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Published :
Jun 14, 2025 19:08
Updated :
Jun 14, 2025 19:49

Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

With the latest figure, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 20,51,807.

No new deaths from the virus were reported in the last 24 hours, keeping the total fatalities in the country unchanged at 29,502.

A total of 139 samples were tested during the latest reporting period [between 8am Friday and 8am Saturday], resulting in a daily positivity rate of 5.04 per cent.

The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent.

Meanwhile, the number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the country now stands at 20,19,401.​

 

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Covid rules largely ignored despite rising threat

Health guidelines issued by the authorities to prevent a resurgence of Covid infections are being widely disregarded across the country despite fears that the Covid situation may take a serious turn again.

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Covid rules largely ignored despite rising threat
One more dies, 26 test positive in 24 hours
Rashad Ahamad 15 June, 2025, 23:49

Patients, ignoring Covid health rules, stand in queues to collect ticket to visit doctor at the emergency department of Mugda General Hospital in Dhaka on Sunday. | New Age photo

Health guidelines issued by the authorities to prevent a resurgence of Covid infections are being widely disregarded across the country despite fears that the Covid situation may take a serious turn again.

On June 11, the Directorate General of Health Services issued the 11-point guideline following the emergence of new omicron sub-variants of coronavirus responsible for a fresh surge in Covid infections in the country.

The DGHS directives suggest avoiding public gatherings, wearing face masks and maintaining frequent hand hygiene, among others.

Officials stressed the urgency of compliance, citing a rising positivity rate both domestically and in neighbouring India.

However, public responses to the guidelines remain lax, raising concerns about the country’s preparedness for another outbreak.

Amid the situation, the DGHS said that one more people died of Covid and 26 others were infected with the virus in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning. The man aged between 41 and 50 years died in Dhaka, said a DGHS release.

On June 13, two days after the warning, the DGHS reported that at least two people died of Covid and 15 others were infected.

This year a total of four people were died of Covid. Two of them died on June 13 and a man living in Dhaka aged between 81 and 90 years died on June 5.

Bangladesh first detected Covid in the country on March 8, 2020, amid a global outbreak.

So far, at least 29,503 people have died of Covid in Bangladesh, according to the official account, and the cumulative number of Covid patients has reached 20,51,833.

In 2024, at least 22 people died of Covid and 5,253 people infected. In 2023, at least 59 people died of Covid and 14,420 people were infected.

While the cases and fatalities on the rise across the country, people were seen not to follow the preventive measures.

At offices, bus, train and launch terminals, public buses and other spaces people were seen ignoring the guidelines.

As the offices, banks and factories opened on Sunday after a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday, almost all of the government instructions to contain the rising trend of Covid infections were largely ignored across the country as gatherings at public places, different offices and roads remained unchanged as the public in general was ignoring the health

guidelines.

The majority of people in public places in Dhaka as elsewhere across the country were seen without masks and not maintaining social distancing, raising the risk of the virus infection.

From roads to government and non-government offices, shopping malls, places of worships, tourist spots and, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and public places, people were roaming around defying the health guidelines.

Md Aminul Hasan, a businessman while traveling by bus from Mirpur to Karwan Bazar in the capital, said that he no more cared about Covid because earlier he was tested positive twice and nothing happened to him.

‘There is nothing to fear about Covid… I feel suffocating by wearing mask,’ he said while asked why he did not wear a mask.

Pedestrian Rubel Miah, an electrician, said that he was afraid of Covid but felt discomfort with a face mask.

Earlier in 2021, the government had imposed Covid health directives with the help of different law enforcement agencies.

Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief adviser, said that the virus remained an unpredictable threat that could worsen in any time, especially with the rising number of infections.

‘As part of our preparedness, we are urging people to follow health guidelines.’

‘We are making preparations for facing any unpleasant situation. This includes strengthening treatment facilities and raising awareness among the general public,’ he said.

DGHS additional director general Sheikh Sayidul Haque added that the current situation was not yet severe, so the government would not enforce strict health guidelines.

‘We are alerting the public about the rise in Covid cases so that vulnerable individuals can take necessary precautions,’ he said.

New Age staff correspondent in Sylhet reported that two people, including an 80-year old man, were admitted to Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital in Sylhet on Saturday and Sunday with coronavirus infection.

‘Health condition of the elderly person was critical. He is undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit at the SSAH,’ said heath department’s Sylhet divisional officer Md Anisul Haque.​

 

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Elderly man dies of COVID-19 in Chattogram

An elderly man with co-morbidity has died of COVID-19 in Chattogram, taking the tally of deaths nationwide to five this year. This is the first death reported in the Chattogram district amid the spike in COVID-19 infections across the country. The deceased, a 75-year-old Shafiul Islam, was a resi

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Elderly man dies of COVID-19 in Chattogram

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Jun 16, 2025 20:12
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Jun 16, 2025 20:12

An elderly man with co-morbidity has died of COVID-19 in Chattogram, taking the tally of deaths nationwide to five this year.

This is the first death reported in the Chattogram district amid the spike in COVID-19 infections across the country.

The deceased, a 75-year-old Shafiul Islam, was a resident of Jorarganj of Mirsharai Upazila.

Chattogram district Civil Surgeon Dr Jahangir Alam told bdnews24.com, “Shafiul was admitted to the Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital with post-operative complications and kidney failure. He underwent dialysis several times and was later diagnosed with COVID.

“He voluntarily left the hospital and went home, where he died.”

According to a report released by the Civil Surgeon's Office on Monday, 10 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 infection in the district in the past 24 hours.

They were identified after testing a total of 120 samples at five private hospitals and diagnostic centres in the city.

Seven of them are residents of the city and the rest are from Karnaphuli, Mirsharai, and Satkania Upazilas.

With this, 28 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Chattogram. Of these, 22 live in the city.​

 

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10 more Covid-19 cases reported in Ctg

The port city has reported 10 more Covid-19 cases out of 180 tests conducted in the last 24 hours in the district. With these new cases, the total number of coronavirus cases in Chattogram has reached 38 over the past 11 days, according to Dr. Jahangir Alam, Civil Surgeon of Chattogram. He said t

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10 more Covid-19 cases reported in Ctg

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Published :
Jun 17, 2025 21:21
Updated :
Jun 17, 2025 22:01

The port city has reported 10 more Covid-19 cases out of 180 tests conducted in the last 24 hours in the district.

With these new cases, the total number of coronavirus cases in Chattogram has reached 38 over the past 11 days, according to Dr. Jahangir Alam, Civil Surgeon of Chattogram.

He said that coronavirus tests are currently being conducted in six different laboratories, including the RT-PCR lab at Chattogram Medical College Hospital, reports BSS.

Currently, 33 infected patients are undergoing treatment at various designated hospitals in the city.

He urged people from all walks of life to avoid crowds and wear masks.​

 

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Covid-19: 28 new cases reported in 24 hours

The Health Department has confirmed 28 new Covid-19 infections in the 24 hours between 8 am Tuesday and 8 am Wednesday. A total of 308 samples were tested during this period, reports BSS. However, no one has died from Covid-19 during this period. The total death toll is 29,506 since the pandemic

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Covid-19: 28 new cases reported in 24 hours

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Published :
Jun 18, 2025 20:23
Updated :
Jun 18, 2025 20:23

The Health Department has confirmed 28 new Covid-19 infections in the 24 hours between 8 am Tuesday and 8 am Wednesday.

A total of 308 samples were tested during this period, reports BSS.

However, no one has died from Covid-19 during this period. The total death toll is 29,506 since the pandemic began in March, 2020.​

 

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Covid-19: 5 die in 24 hours

The health department has confirmed five deaths and 36 new Covid-19 infections in the country over a 24-hour period from 8:00 am Saturday to 8:00 am Sunday. “Five more Covid-19 related deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths from the viral disease to 16...

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Covid-19: 5 die in 24 hours

BSS Dhaka
Published: 22 Jun 2025, 21: 55

The health department has confirmed five deaths and 36 new Covid-19 infections in the country over a 24-hour period from 8:00 am Saturday to 8:00 am Sunday.

“Five more Covid-19 related deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths from the viral disease to 16 since January,” according to a statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

A total of 621 samples were tested during this time, yielding a positivity rate of 5.80 per cent, the statement added.

The total official death toll since the pandemic began in 2020 stands at 29,515.

The first case of coronavirus was detected in the country on 8 March 2020. Ten days later, on 18 March of the same year, the first person died from the virus in the country.​

 

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Three die from Covid-19 in 24 hrs

The health department confirmed three deaths and 19 new Covid-19 infections in the country over a 24-hour period from 8am Sunday to 8am Monday.

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Three die from Covid-19 in 24 hrs

BSS Dhaka
Published: 23 Jun 2025, 21: 37

The health department has confirmed three deaths and 19 new Covid-19 infections in the country over a 24-hour period from 8am Sunday to 8am Monday.

“Three more Covid-19 related deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths from the viral disease to 19 since January,” according to a statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

A total of 406 samples were tested during this time, yielding a positivity rate of 4.68 per cent, the statement added.

The cumulative death toll since the pandemic began in 2020 stands at 29,518.

The first case of Coronavirus was detected in the country on 8 March 2020. Ten days later, on March 18 of the same year, the first person died from the virus in the country.​

 

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21 more Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hrs

Twenty one new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, according to General of Health Services.

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21 more Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hrs
UNB Dhaka
Updated: 24 Jun 2025, 21: 13

Twenty one new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

A total of 473 samples were tested during the latest reporting period between 8:00 am Monday and 8:00 am Tuesday, resulting in a daily positivity rate of 4.76 per cent.

The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent.​

 

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Covid-19: One more death, 10 new cases reported in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported one more death and 10 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Friday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,519 and total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 20,52,073. A tot

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Covid-19: One more death, 10 new cases reported in 24 hours

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Jun 27, 2025 19:32
Updated :
Jun 27, 2025 19:32

Bangladesh reported one more death and 10 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Friday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,519 and total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 20,52,073.

A total of 528 samples were tested during the latest reporting period of 24 hours, resulting in a daily positivity rate of 4.02 per cent.

The overall positivity rate stands at 13.04 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent.​

 

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Covid-19: Two more deaths, 7 new cases reported in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported two more deaths and 7 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,521 and the total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 20,52,080,

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Covid-19: Two more deaths, 7 new cases reported in 24hrs

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Jun 28, 2025 18:43
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Jun 28, 2025 18:43

Bangladesh reported two more deaths and 7 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

With the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 29,521 and the total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 20,52,080, UNB reports.

A total of 535 samples were tested during the latest reporting period of 24 hours, resulting in a daily positivity rate of 3.87 per cent.

The overall positivity rate stands at 13.04 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent.​

 

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15 lakh COVID jabs unused, set to expire in Bangladesh by August 6

Over 15 lakh doses of the Covid-19 vaccine that have remained unused since May will expire by August 6 as authorities have failed to administer the lifesaving vaccine amid people’s unwillingness to take the jab even though there is now a fresh rise in Covid-19 infections and deaths...

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15 lakh COVID jabs unused, set to expire in Bangladesh by August 6
Rashad Ahamad 03 July, 2025, 23:38

Over 15 lakh doses of the Covid-19 vaccine that have remained unused since May will expire by August 6 as authorities have failed to administer the lifesaving vaccine amid people’s unwillingness to take the jab even though there is now a fresh rise in Covid-19 infections and deaths.

Vaccinators said that they were inspiring eligible people to take the free vaccine to help them develop immunity against the viral infection, but the public response was very frustrating.

On behalf of the government, the Expanded Programme on Immunization conducts Covid vaccination in the country down to the upazila health complex.

EPI programme manager Abul Fazal Md Shahabuddin Khan said that during April and May they distributed 17,16,900 doses of the coronavirus vaccine across the country. All the vaccines were from Pfizer.

Officials, however, could not specifically say how many doses of the supplied vaccine were administrated while earlier official data showed that 20,111 doses were administered in the past one year from July 2024.

Bangladesh Medical University’s former vice-chancellor and virologist Professor Nazrul Islam said that date-expired vaccine should not be administered.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

He said that vaccine quality highly depended on preservation. The preservation of the vaccine at the upazila level remained a big issue.

‘The effectiveness of this vaccine against the latest variant of Covid still needs research. But people should take vaccine,’ he said.

On June 11, the Directorate General of Health Services warned people against the rise of the new Covid omicron sub-variants such as XFG and NB 1.8.1 in the country which triggered a fresh wave of infections.

The health service issued an 11-point directive again asking people to avoid public gathering, to reintroduce healthy practices, including the use of face masks and frequent hand washing among others.

Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room data, too, show that the average monthly number of jabs administered was 3,308 over the past 15 months.

Though officials thought that the number of vaccination had been increasing little by little, they could not give figures to substantiate the claim.

According to EPI officials, they have collected over 30 lakh doses of Covid vaccine this year, of which 17 lakh doses were distributed across the country and they will expire between July 22 and August 6.

Nearly another 14 lakh doses kept in the EPI storage will expire by the first week of November, they said.

An EPI vaccination official in Chattogram said that they were given 74,760 doses of Covid vaccine on May 27 with the expiry date of August 6.

Less than 14,000 doses of the supplied vaccine were administrated in a month till Monday, said the official.

Chattogram is considered one of the hotspots for Covid infection and death.

Till July 3 from January 1 this year, Bangladesh recorded 23 Covid deaths and 617 infections. Of them, the highest 10 deaths, along with 201 infections, were recorded in Chattogram division.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

Among others, eight deaths were recorded in Dhaka division, three in Khulna and two in Sylhet.

Directorate General of Health Services line director SM Abdullah-Al-Murad, also the member secretary of the Covid-19 Vaccine Management Taskforce Committee, said that people were negligent in receiving jabs though Covid cases and deaths were on the rise since the new variant started spreading.

‘We could not create public awareness also for lack of funds. Development partners have already suspended donating money for Covid-19,’ he said.

The government has, he also said, enough vaccine at almost all vaccination centres across the country but people are not coming to take the jab.

However, public health experts said, it is also a responsibility of the agencies concerned to make people aware and inspire them to take the vaccine.

DGHS line director for Communicable Disease Control Md. Halimur Rashid said that taking or not taking the vaccine was people’s personal choice.

‘We will, however, ask the EPI to take measures for creating awareness among the public to take the vaccine,’ he said.

Bangladesh began administering Covid-19 vaccines on January 27, 2021, with mass vaccination starting on February 7, 2021 after the Covid pandemic started. So far, eight vaccine brands were used in Bangladesh, including Pfizer, Oxford-AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, Moderna and Sinovac.

As of June 28, 2025, Bangladesh administrated a total of 36,69,03,614 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Of them, 15,09,26,134 jabs were first dose, 14,22,02,422 second dose, 6,86,17,142 first booster dose and 51,57,916 second booster dose.

According to the DGHS data, a total of 11,46,91,768 individuals have registered for the Covid vaccine as of June 28 against the total population of around 180 million.

At least, eight Covid cases were identified in the 24 hours till Thursday 8:00am while no death was recorded during the time, according to a DGHS press release issued on Thursday.

Bangladesh first detected Covid-19 in the country on March 8, 2020.

So far, 29,522 people have died of Covid-19 in the country, according to the official account, and the cumulative number of Covid patients has reached 20,52,162.​

 

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Covid-19: One death and 8 new cases reported in 24hrs

Bangladesh recorded one more death and eight new Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning

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Covid-19: One death and 8 new cases reported in 24hrs

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Published: 08 Jul 2025, 19: 36

Bangladesh recorded one more death and eight new Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Since January this year, the virus has claimed 25 lives and infected 651 people in the country.

During the latest reporting period, 234 samples were tested in 24 hours, with a daily positivity rate of 3.42 per cent.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the country’s total death toll has reached 29,524 with 20,52,196 confirmed cases.​

 

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China donates more Covid-19 test kits to Bangladesh

The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has donated a fresh batch of Covid-19 testing kits to Bangladesh as part of its continued support for the country’s health sector. The donation was made in response to a request from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh, aiming to ease pressure

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China donates more Covid-19 test kits to Bangladesh

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Published :
Jul 23, 2025 19:40
Updated :
Jul 23, 2025 19:40

The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has donated a fresh batch of Covid-19 testing kits to Bangladesh as part of its continued support for the country’s health sector.

The donation was made in response to a request from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh, aiming to ease pressure on local healthcare facilities involved in Covid-19 testing and treatment, said a Chinese embassy press release.

A brief handover ceremony was held in the capital on Tuesday where Chinese Embassy Counselor Li Shaopeng and Md. Halimur Rashid, Line Director of the Communicable Disease Control (CDC), were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Counselor Li Shaopeng said the emergency support reflects the strong cooperation between the two countries in the health sector.

“China is committed to working with Bangladesh to promote the vision of a ‘Global Community of Health for All’ and ensure that joint efforts continue to benefit the people of both nations,” he said.

The Chinese Embassy has been extending various forms of support to Bangladesh since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, including medical equipment, vaccines, and technical cooperation.​