Latest update: 16-05-2025, 9:39
In the first 15 days of June, the COVID‑19 situation in Bangladesh remained relatively stable, but maintaining precautions continues to be vital. Below is a clear, narrative‑style summary of the key figures for this period:
Testing and Case Detection Over these two weeks, about 1,135 samples were tested nationwide. Of those, 130 people tested positive for COVID‑19. Although the positivity rate fluctuated day to day, overall it stayed lower than in recent months.
Recovery Rate During this stretch, 81 patients recovered and returned home. On a single day, up to 4 recoveries were recorded. As a result, the total number of recoveries since the start of the pandemic has approached 150,000—a hopeful sign.
Deaths and Areas of Concern A total of 4 COVID‑related deaths were confirmed in the first half of June. Three of those occurred over Friday and Sunday, and one death was reported on another day. While these figures are relatively low, the risk remains—especially for seniors and those with preexisting conditions.
Overall Pandemic Picture Since the first cases appeared in early March 2020, the country’s total case count has exceeded 2 million, and total deaths have passed 30,000. The current recovery rate sits above 90%, reflecting steady improvements in treatment and care.
Brief Historical Milestones
• First cases detected on March 8, 2020 (3 local cases)
• First death reported on March 18, 2020 (1 death)
• Highest daily death toll reached over 200 on August 5 and 10, 2021
