<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-bangladesh-sees-record-201-single-day-fatalities-396814">Bangladesh </a>government said on Wednesday it will lift coronavirus lockdown ahead of Eid festival even as the country continues to grapple with the virus.

The country had imposed a nationwide lockdown with people allowed to leave their homes only during emergencies. On Monday the country had reported over 13,000 coronavirus cases with over 1 million people infected in the country.

The death toll due to the virus has reached over 16,000 as 220 people died in 24 hours on Monday. The country had registered over 200 deaths for four consecutive days till Monday.

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The government has decided to a seven-day break in restrictions due to Eid.

"The strict restrictions will be eased from July 15 to 22, but will be toughened again from that day," the government said in a statement.

Reports say trains and public transport will be allowed to operate during the relaxation period with the lockdown to come into force from July 23 onwards for the next two weeks.

The country has been battling a renewed wave of the virus with the Delta strain ovewhelming health facilities as the vaccination continues at a slow pace.

Bangladesh has reportedly vaccinated 4.2 million people with two does so far with another 1.6 million having received one vaccine dose. The authorities said on Wednesday it will receive 1 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from COVAX.

The authorities had earlier received &nbsp;2 million doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine including 2.5 million doses of Moderna and 100,000 doses of Pfizer through COVAX.

The country had imposed a strict lockdown in April and May as the virus cases increased and then extended it further. However, the&nbsp;COVID-19 cases have continued to rise in the country.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Agencies)

Bangladesh government said on Wednesday it will lift coronavirus lockdown ahead of Eid festival even as the country continues to grapple with the virus. The country had imposed a nationwide lockdown with people allowed to leave their homes only during emergencies.

Bangladesh government said on Wednesday it will lift coronavirus lockdown ahead of Eid festival even as the country continues to grapple with the virus. The country had imposed a nationwide lockdown with people allowed to leave their homes only during emergencies. On Monday the country had reported over 13,000 coronavirus cases with over 1 million people infected in the country. The death toll due to the virus has reached over 16,000 as 220 people died in 24 hours on Monday. The country had registered over 200 deaths for four consecutive days till Monday. Watch: The government has decided to a seven-day break in restrictions due to Eid. "The strict restrictions will be eased from July 15 to 22, but will be toughened again from that day," the government said in a statement. Reports say trains and public transport will be allowed to operate during the relaxation period with the lockdown to come into force from July 23 onwards for the next two weeks. The country has been battling a renewed wave of the virus with the Delta strain ovewhelming health facilities as the vaccination continues at a slow pace. Bangladesh has reportedly vaccinated 4.2 million people with two does so far with another 1.6 million having received one vaccine dose. The authorities said on Wednesday it will receive 1 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from COVAX. The authorities had earlier received 2 million doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine including 2.5 million doses of Moderna and 100,000 doses of Pfizer through COVAX. The country had imposed a strict lockdown in April and May as the virus cases increased and then extended it further. However, the COVID-19 cases have continued to rise in the country. (With inputs from Agencies)

Bangladesh government to lift lockdown over festival amid record infections

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mango-diplomacy-bangladesh-pm-hasina-sends-mangoes-to-indian-leadership-395988">Bangladesh</a> government on Monday extended the nationwide lockdown to July 14 amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

The Delta variant has become the dominant strain in the country as people grapple with the virus. The government has closed offices and transportation even as&nbsp;its vaccination drive struggles due to a shortage of doses.

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Despite the lockdown,&nbsp;the country reported 164 fatalities with the total death toll reaching over 15,000 with the infections rising to 954,881.

The country was dependent on India for the vaccines, however, after India stopped its vaccine export due to the second wave the government has had to look elsewhere with China set to deliver the Sinopharm vaccine.

Health minister Zahid Maleque had said earlier that Bangladesh may buy &nbsp;50 million doses from China's Sinopharm as foreign minister &nbsp;A.K. Abdul Momen added that five million Sputnik V doses could also be procured.

Bangladesh has vaccinated just 3 per cent of its population out of 170 million so far. The country is set to receive 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine from the United States under the COVAX global vaccine sharing scheme.

The Army and police have been patrolling the streets with capital Dhaka under severe restriction.

However, the garment factories which is the heart of the economy has been exempted from the lockdown even as several people were arrested for breaking coronavirus rules.

The government had said earlier that it was witnessing an "alarming and dangerous" rise in COVID-19 cases. The lockdown had sparked an exodus of workers from Dhaka who cramped boats in order to get home raising fears of a further outbreak.

Reports say two-thirds of coronavirus cases are linked to the &nbsp;Delta variant with rural areas reportedly hit with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladeshs-virus-hotspot-gasps-for-air-as-cases-surge-395711">virus</a>.

Southwestern districts have been witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases with Khulna reporting 46 virus deaths last week with hospital beds in short supply.

COVID-19 restrictions have been in place since April in Bangladesh amid a sudden surge in cases with people ordered to stay home.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Agencies)

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Bangladesh government on Monday extended the nationwide lockdown to July 14 amid a surge in coronavirus cases. The Delta variant has become the dominant strain in the country as people grapple with the virus.

Bangladesh government on Monday extended the nationwide lockdown to July 14 amid a surge in coronavirus cases. The Delta variant has become the dominant strain in the country as people grapple with the virus. The government has closed offices and transportation even as its vaccination drive struggles due to a shortage of doses. Watch: Despite the lockdown, the country reported 164 fatalities with the total death toll reaching over 15,000 with the infections rising to 954,881. The country was dependent on India for the vaccines, however, after India stopped its vaccine export due to the second wave the government has had to look elsewhere with China set to deliver the Sinopharm vaccine. Health minister Zahid Maleque had said earlier that Bangladesh may buy 50 million doses from China's Sinopharm as foreign minister A.K. Abdul Momen added that five million Sputnik V doses could also be procured. Bangladesh has vaccinated just 3 per cent of its population out of 170 million so far. The country is set to receive 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine from the United States under the COVAX global vaccine sharing scheme. The Army and police have been patrolling the streets with capital Dhaka under severe restriction. However, the garment factories which is the heart of the economy has been exempted from the lockdown even as several people were arrested for breaking coronavirus rules. The government had said earlier that it was witnessing an "alarming and dangerous" rise in COVID-19 cases. The lockdown had sparked an exodus of workers from Dhaka who cramped boats in order to get home raising fears of a further outbreak. Reports say two-thirds of coronavirus cases are linked to the Delta variant with rural areas reportedly hit with the virus. Southwestern districts have been witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases with Khulna reporting 46 virus deaths last week with hospital beds in short supply. COVID-19 restrictions have been in place since April in Bangladesh amid a sudden surge in cases with people ordered to stay home. (With inputs from Agencies)

Bangladesh extends lockdown amid virus surge

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-government-orders-lockdown-in-seven-districts-393010">Bangladesh</a> on Friday announced a hard lockdown from Monday for the next seven days.

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The country recorded 108 fatalities on Friday with over 5,000 infections prompting authorities to take tough measures. In April, the government had imposed a nationwide <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-schools-colleges-to-remain-closed-till-june-30-in-bangladesh-391131">lockdown</a> for one week.

The government had imposed several restrictions amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the districts while restricting movement.&nbsp;

In its latest move, the government has decided to close government and private offices and ordered citizens to stay home.&nbsp;

The government had earlier put at least seven districts under lockdown including Manikganj, Gazipur and Gopalganj amid a rise in coronavirus cases.

The country's vaccination drive was hit after India stopped its vaccine exports due to the second wave as Bangladesh scrambled for alternate supply. Authorities had begun inoculating citizens with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine procured from the Serum Institute of India.

Bangladesh's health ministry announced recently that it has signed a deal with China to buy the Sinopharm vaccine as it battles the virus.

In May, China had sent 5,00,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine as a gift as Bangladesh's foreign minister said the country would buy 40 to 50 million doses while signalling the vaccine could be co-produced in the country. Sinopharm vaccine has been given emergency use authorisation by the World Health Organization(WHO).

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, Bangladesh on Friday announced a hard lockdown from Monday for the next seven days. Watch: The country recorded 108 fatalities on Friday with over 5,000 infections prompting authorities to take tough measures.

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, Bangladesh on Friday announced a hard lockdown from Monday for the next seven days. Watch: The country recorded 108 fatalities on Friday with over 5,000 infections prompting authorities to take tough measures. In April, the government had imposed a nationwide lockdown for one week. The government had imposed several restrictions amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the districts while restricting movement. In its latest move, the government has decided to close government and private offices and ordered citizens to stay home. The government had earlier put at least seven districts under lockdown including Manikganj, Gazipur and Gopalganj amid a rise in coronavirus cases. The country's vaccination drive was hit after India stopped its vaccine exports due to the second wave as Bangladesh scrambled for alternate supply. Authorities had begun inoculating citizens with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine procured from the Serum Institute of India. Bangladesh's health ministry announced recently that it has signed a deal with China to buy the Sinopharm vaccine as it battles the virus. In May, China had sent 5,00,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine as a gift as Bangladesh's foreign minister said the country would buy 40 to 50 million doses while signalling the vaccine could be co-produced in the country. Sinopharm vaccine has been given emergency use authorisation by the World Health Organization(WHO). (With inputs from Agencies)

Bangladesh declares countrywide strict lockdown

Authorities in Bangladesh announced a&nbsp;lockdown in seven districts in the country amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

Rajbari, Gopalganj, &nbsp;Gazipur, Munshiganj, Madaripur, Manikganj, Narayanganj districts are set to be put on lockdown from June 22 onwards until June 30.

All government offices are set to remain closed with restrictions on movement, however, essential services including health, utility services and COVID-19 vaccination will continue, the government said.

Vehicles from the lockdown districts will also not be allowed into capital Dhaka except those on emergency services, the government said.

Reports say the&nbsp;positivity rate in Dinajpur district is at 48 per cent as police moved to set up checkpoints to control public movement.

Bangladesh reported a surge in coronavirus cases over the weekend with eighty casualties with the total death toll climbing to over 13,000.

The number of coronavirus cases in the country has now stands at 851,668.

The country has witnessed a slowdown in vaccination after India halted vaccine exports after it was hit by the second wave. Earlier this month, China gave half a million Sinopharm vaccine doses to Bangladesh to fill the shortage.

Bangladesh has imposed a strict lockdown&nbsp;as people furiously packed the last trains, buses and ferries as fresh coronavirus wave hit the country

In May the government had extended its lockdown until May 30 and then extended it once again to combat the spread of the virus.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Authorities in Bangladesh announced a lockdown in seven districts in the country amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Rajbari, Gopalganj, Gazipur, Munshiganj, Madaripur, Manikganj, Narayanganj districts are set to be put on lockdown from June 22 onwards until June 30.

Authorities in Bangladesh announced a lockdown in seven districts in the country amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Rajbari, Gopalganj, Gazipur, Munshiganj, Madaripur, Manikganj, Narayanganj districts are set to be put on lockdown from June 22 onwards until June 30. All government offices are set to remain closed with restrictions on movement, however, essential services including health, utility services and COVID-19 vaccination will continue, the government said. Vehicles from the lockdown districts will also not be allowed into capital Dhaka except those on emergency services, the government said. Reports say the positivity rate in Dinajpur district is at 48 per cent as police moved to set up checkpoints to control public movement. Bangladesh reported a surge in coronavirus cases over the weekend with eighty casualties with the total death toll climbing to over 13,000. The number of coronavirus cases in the country has now stands at 851,668. The country has witnessed a slowdown in vaccination after India halted vaccine exports after it was hit by the second wave. Earlier this month, China gave half a million Sinopharm vaccine doses to Bangladesh to fill the shortage. Bangladesh has imposed a strict lockdown as people furiously packed the last trains, buses and ferries as fresh coronavirus wave hit the country In May the government had extended its lockdown until May 30 and then extended it once again to combat the spread of the virus. (With inputs from Agencies)

Bangladesh government orders lockdown in seven districts

Bangladesh defence secretary Abdullah Al Mohsin Chowdhury, 58, died of coronavirus on Monday at a Dhaka hospital.

Chowdhury who was suffering from the virus was admitted in a military hospital and was put under ventilator support.

He was admitted in the intensive care unit recently after his condition deteriorated. Reports said Chowdhury died of cardiac arrest.

Chowdhury was appointed defence secretary in January this year.

Bangladesh has reported 137,787 coronavirus cases so far with 1,738 deaths. 
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Bangladesh defence secretary Abdullah Al Mohsin Chowdhury, 58, died of coronavirus on Monday at a Dhaka hospital. Chowdhury who was suffering from the virus was admitted in a military hospital and was put under ventilator support.

Bangladesh defence secretary Abdullah Al Mohsin Chowdhury, 58, died of coronavirus on Monday at a Dhaka hospital. Chowdhury who was suffering from the virus was admitted in a military hospital and was put under ventilator support. He was admitted in the intensive care unit recently after his condition deteriorated. Reports said Chowdhury died of cardiac arrest. Chowdhury was appointed defence secretary in January this year. Bangladesh has reported 137,787 coronavirus cases so far with 1,738 deaths.

Bangladesh defence secretary Abdullah Al Mohsin Chowdhury dies of coronavirus