Path to universal health coverage
Mamun Rashid: For economically vulnerable families, an illness can turn into a full-blown crisis. Beyond the direct effects on their short-run incomes, there are wider welfare implications with children’s education ReadMore
Fast-growing Bangladesh attracts Turkish entrepreneurs
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan has said his country eyes an increased investment in Bangladesh with a significant jump in bilateral trade volume through product diversification as Bangladesh’s ReadMore
Rich countries hoarding Covid vaccines
Shawdesh desk: Rich countries are hoarding doses of Covid vaccines and people living in poor countries are set to miss out, a coalition of campaigning bodies warns. The People’s Vaccine ReadMore
China’s COVID-free ‘Hawaii’ chases local tourist dollar with a vengeance
Shawdesh dEsk: Millions of domestic tourists are descending on China’s southernmost island province of Hainan, presenting a surreal contrast with grim hospital scenes, shuttered restaurants and stifling home quarantine elsewhere ReadMore
What seniors can expect when Covid-19 vaccines become available
Shawdesh desk: Vaccines that protect against Covid-19 are on the way. What should older adults expect? The first candidates, from Pfizer and Moderna, could arrive before Christmas, according to Alex ReadMore
China bans 105 apps including TripAdvisor
Shawdesh desk: China has removed 105 apps from its app stores as part of a campaign to get rid of content related to pornography, prostitution, gambling and violence. Most of ReadMore
Bangladesh reports 24 deaths, 2,159 corona cases in 24-hr
Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh on Wednesday recorded 24 more deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,930. According to the Health authorities, ReadMore
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn Pennsylvania result
Shawdesh Desk: The US Supreme Court has rejected a challenge against President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania. Republicans in the state wanted to overturn certification of the result, but justices ReadMore
