May 2020

GBNEWS24 DESK// More than four million confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported around the world, according to data collated by Johns Hopkins University. The global death toll has also risen to above 277,000. The US…

GBNEWS24 DESK// This week when standalone liquor shops were allowed to operate, huge queues reported from various parts of the country. Amidst this, several fake videos started being circulated on the internet and one of them shows Rakul…

GBNEWS24 DESK// Chief Assistant of Anti-Corruption Council died with coronavirus symptoms. The deceased was Khalilur Rahman, 57. Ward Master of Corona Unit Mohammad Riaz said: "Khalilur Rahman was admitted into Dhaka Medical…

GBNEWS24 DESK// A number of “special teams” have been formed to visit and inquire about the health of Covid-19 positive patients of the police force. “The teams will visit Covid-19 positive police personnel, inquire about their health…

GBNEWS24 DESK// Britain plans to introduce a 14-day mandatory quarantine for most international arrivals, reports said Saturday, despite growing pressure on the government to relax virus lockdown measures. It comes as the UK, which…

GBNEWS24 DESK// The United States on Friday accused China and Russia of stepping up cooperation to spread false narratives over the coronavirus pandemic, saying Beijing was increasingly adopting techniques honed by Moscow. "Even…

GBNEWS24 DESK// Ivanka Trump's personal assistant has tested positive for coronavirus, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. The assistant, who works in a personal capacity for US President Donald Trump’s daughter, has not been…

GBNEWS24 DESK// Today is the 11th death anniversary of renowned nuclear scientist and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s husband Dr M A Wazed Miah. The nuclear scientist with international reputation was born on February 16, 1942 in a…

GBNEWS24 DESK// A top aide to US Vice-President Mike Pence has tested positive for Covid-19 one day after another White House staff member was diagnosed with the virus. Mr Pence's press secretary Katie Miller tested positive on…

GBNEWS24 DESK// Teams will be allowed to use five substitutes when the season resumes after a Fifa proposal to help with fixture congestion was approved. The change applies to competitions due to be completed within this calendar…