China on Monday sent a 10-member team of medical experts to Bangladesh to help the country in containing the spread of the coronavirus, which has claimed 930 lives and infected 68,504 people.

"The Chinese doctors, mostly respiratory physicians, would visit designated COVID-19 hospitals, quarantine centres and testing facilities. They will discuss the pandemic with their Bangladeshi counterparts and make calibrated propositions for its containment and treatment," a foreign ministry spokesperson said.

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The Chinese team comprises six male and four female doctors. They were received by Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), the spokesperson said.

"It's not possible for a single country to tackle the pandemic alone, so cooperation and partnership among the countries are must," Momen said, while receiving the team.

China's National Health Commission (NHC) has organised their visit.

Earlier in the day, Bangladesh's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said 42 more COVID-19 fatalities were recorded in the country, taking the total death toll to 930.

"The tally of infections also surged to 68,504 after 2,735 new COVID-19 cases were detected in the last 24 hours," DGHS Additional Director General Nasima Sultana said in her daily virtual media briefing.

Last month, India provided 30,000 RT-PCR COVID-19 test kits to Bangladesh. It was the third tranche of the emergency medical assistance under the SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Bangladesh was the first country to receive the Indian test kits on priority.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured India's readiness to help Bangladesh in containing the spread of the coronavirus during a telephonic conversation with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina in April.&nbsp;

 
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China on Monday sent a 10-member team of medical experts to Bangladesh to help the country in containing the spread of the coronavirus, which has claimed 930 lives and infected 68,504 people.

China on Monday sent a 10-member team of medical experts to Bangladesh to help the country in containing the spread of the coronavirus, which has claimed 930 lives and infected 68,504 people. "The Chinese doctors, mostly respiratory physicians, would visit designated COVID-19 hospitals, quarantine centres and testing facilities. They will discuss the pandemic with their Bangladeshi counterparts and make calibrated propositions for its containment and treatment," a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Also read | Bangladesh police officers turn to yoga in times of coronavirus pandemic The Chinese team comprises six male and four female doctors. They were received by Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), the spokesperson said. "It's not possible for a single country to tackle the pandemic alone, so cooperation and partnership among the countries are must," Momen said, while receiving the team. China's National Health Commission (NHC) has organised their visit. Earlier in the day, Bangladesh's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said 42 more COVID-19 fatalities were recorded in the country, taking the total death toll to 930. "The tally of infections also surged to 68,504 after 2,735 new COVID-19 cases were detected in the last 24 hours," DGHS Additional Director General Nasima Sultana said in her daily virtual media briefing. Last month, India provided 30,000 RT-PCR COVID-19 test kits to Bangladesh. It was the third tranche of the emergency medical assistance under the SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Bangladesh was the first country to receive the Indian test kits on priority. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured India's readiness to help Bangladesh in containing the spread of the coronavirus during a telephonic conversation with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina in April.

Chinese team reaches Bangladesh to assist in fight against coronavirus

Nearly 10 per cent of the total coronavirus infections have hit the police in Bangladesh and now to boost their health and keep the deadly virus away, the cops are performing yoga. &nbsp;

The police have played a vital role in enforcing the nationwide lockdown across the country that was lifted at the end of May.&nbsp;

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However, 6,000 police officers across the country have also been by COVID-19, out of which 19 cops have lost their lives. &nbsp;

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In the capital Dhaka, as many as 1,850 policemen contracted the disease, and 10 died, as per government figures.&nbsp;

"They are playing a vital role staying on the streets to maintain law and order," Rajon Kumar Saha, a spokesman for Dhaka police's diplomatic security division said.

This security division was also behind the initiative of organising yoga sessions for police officials on Sunday.

"We were instructed to do what could be done to morally boost the force amid this crisis. This yoga is a part of that mission for us," Saha said, adding that up to 1,200 policemen will take part in the sessions.

Shama Makhing, a yoga teacher who led nearly 100 officers in stretching and breathing exercises early on Monday, said that the yoga would help cops maintain their physical and mental strength.&nbsp;

"They cannot skip duty," Makhing said, adding, "therefore it is important for the policemen to be fit. Yoga... can help them with their breathing."

The unit's deputy chief Muhit Kabir Sarneabat said police were mulling over introducing yoga and other physical exercises for policemen in other divisions. 
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Nearly 10 per cent of the total coronavirus infections have hit the police in Bangladesh and now to boost their health and keep the deadly virus away, the cops are performing yoga.

Nearly 10 per cent of the total coronavirus infections have hit the police in Bangladesh and now to boost their health and keep the deadly virus away, the cops are performing yoga. The police have played a vital role in enforcing the nationwide lockdown across the country that was lifted at the end of May. Also read | Bangladesh releasing children in detention centres to avoid coronavirus cases surge However, 6,000 police officers across the country have also been by COVID-19, out of which 19 cops have lost their lives. Also read | Bangladeshi youth who planned to marry Karachi woman held at Attari In the capital Dhaka, as many as 1,850 policemen contracted the disease, and 10 died, as per government figures. "They are playing a vital role staying on the streets to maintain law and order," Rajon Kumar Saha, a spokesman for Dhaka police's diplomatic security division said. This security division was also behind the initiative of organising yoga sessions for police officials on Sunday. "We were instructed to do what could be done to morally boost the force amid this crisis. This yoga is a part of that mission for us," Saha said, adding that up to 1,200 policemen will take part in the sessions. Shama Makhing, a yoga teacher who led nearly 100 officers in stretching and breathing exercises early on Monday, said that the yoga would help cops maintain their physical and mental strength. "They cannot skip duty," Makhing said, adding, "therefore it is important for the policemen to be fit. Yoga... can help them with their breathing." The unit's deputy chief Muhit Kabir Sarneabat said police were mulling over introducing yoga and other physical exercises for policemen in other divisions.

Bangladesh police officers turn to yoga in times of coronavirus pandemic

Bangladesh lifted its coronavirus lockdown Sunday, with millions heading back to work in densely populated cities and towns even as the country logged a record spike in deaths and new infections.

"The lockdown has been lifted and we are heading almost towards our regular life," health department spokeswoman Nasima Sultana said, calling on those returning to work to wear masks and observe social distancing.&nbsp;

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The lifting comes as Bangladesh -- which on Friday took an emergency pandemic loan from the International Monetary Fund -- reported its biggest daily jump in infections Sunday, with 2,545 new cases and a record 40 deaths.

In the crowded capital Dhaka, passengers piled into trains and traffic-clogged up the streets as workers returned to their jobs after months of restrictions that have battered the economy.

Some wore gloves and masks as they headed to their offices, while others stood the recommended two feet apart as long queues formed outside bank branches.

At a ferry station in Barisal, south of the capital, there was a crush of passengers as people rushed to board vessels.

"I tried to avoid crowds when I walked to my office. But social distancing is impossible in Dhaka's footpaths," banker Badrul Islam told AFP.

Restrictions to curb the virus imposed on March 26 have been gradually eased in recent weeks, with only educational institutions remaining closed.

The country of 168 million has reported 47,151 infections and 650 deaths, although experts warn Bangladesh is not conducting enough testing and the actual toll is likely much higher.

Some day labourers, who were badly hit by the lockdown, welcomed the decision.

"I hardly had three good meals in the past two months as I was jobless," 58-year-old labourer Tota Miah told AFP.

But one man queueing outside a bank in Dhaka, who asked to remain anonymous, slammed the move to open up as "too early" and "suicidal".

Ahsan H. Mansur, executive director of leading Bangladesh think tank the Policy Research Institute also expressed caution, saying he feared "a much stronger surge in infections and associated deaths in the coming weeks." 
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Bangladesh lifted its coronavirus lockdown Sunday, with millions heading back to work in densely populated cities and towns even as the country logged a record spike in deaths and new infections.

Bangladesh lifted its coronavirus lockdown Sunday, with millions heading back to work in densely populated cities and towns even as the country logged a record spike in deaths and new infections. "The lockdown has been lifted and we are heading almost towards our regular life," health department spokeswoman Nasima Sultana said, calling on those returning to work to wear masks and observe social distancing. Also read | COVID 19: Bangladesh will not extend lockdown after May 30 The lifting comes as Bangladesh -- which on Friday took an emergency pandemic loan from the International Monetary Fund -- reported its biggest daily jump in infections Sunday, with 2,545 new cases and a record 40 deaths. In the crowded capital Dhaka, passengers piled into trains and traffic-clogged up the streets as workers returned to their jobs after months of restrictions that have battered the economy. Some wore gloves and masks as they headed to their offices, while others stood the recommended two feet apart as long queues formed outside bank branches. At a ferry station in Barisal, south of the capital, there was a crush of passengers as people rushed to board vessels. "I tried to avoid crowds when I walked to my office. But social distancing is impossible in Dhaka's footpaths," banker Badrul Islam told AFP. Restrictions to curb the virus imposed on March 26 have been gradually eased in recent weeks, with only educational institutions remaining closed. The country of 168 million has reported 47,151 infections and 650 deaths, although experts warn Bangladesh is not conducting enough testing and the actual toll is likely much higher. Some day labourers, who were badly hit by the lockdown, welcomed the decision. "I hardly had three good meals in the past two months as I was jobless," 58-year-old labourer Tota Miah told AFP. But one man queueing outside a bank in Dhaka, who asked to remain anonymous, slammed the move to open up as "too early" and "suicidal". Ahsan H. Mansur, executive director of leading Bangladesh think tank the Policy Research Institute also expressed caution, saying he feared "a much stronger surge in infections and associated deaths in the coming weeks."

As Bangladesh lifts lockdown, record rise in coronavirus infections, deaths seen