Of a distinctive height, athletic physique and in clothes that mirror America's hip-hop culture, some shoppers at Bangabazar market turn heads and tend to stand out in the sea of local shoppers. Shop attendants at the famous market in Dhaka make the distinction even clearer when they fondly call on the particular shoppers with "Hey bondhu. Aasho amar dokane," (Hi
Of a distinctive height, athletic physique and in clothes that mirror America's hip-hop culture, some shoppers at Bangabazar market turn heads and tend to stand out in the sea of local shoppers. Shop attendants at the famous market in Dhaka make the distinction even clearer when they fondly call on the particular shoppers with "Hey bondhu. Aasho amar dokane," (Hi
India to Get Help; Companies Rethink Office Use: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) Countries from the U.S. to Australia pledged help for India, with many also restricting travel from the South Asian nation as it combats the world’s largest surge in Covid-19 cases.
The U.S. said it will export 60 million doses of AstraZeneca Plc’s vaccine, and President Joe Biden promised his full support to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India’s new infections topped 300,000 for a sixth day, while Thailand reported its highest single-day increase in Covid fatalities.
Hong Kong will allow bars and nightclubs to reopen for vaccinated people, part of efforts to encourage more shots. Companies including Novartis AG and UBS Group AG are rethinking how they will use office space post-pandemic.
U.S. Probes New Clot Cases; Barcelona Concert Test: Virus Update Bloomberg 30 mins ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) Fully vaccinated Americans don’t have to wear masks when exercising, dining and socializing outdoors in small groups, federal health officials said. It’s one of the most significant relaxations of guidelines since the pandemic began.
Two new cases of blood clots linked to Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine are being investigated by U.S. health officials. France is starting trials of so-called vaccine passports, putting it at the forefront of efforts to jump-start travel.
Hong Kong will allow bars and nightclubs to reopen for vaccinated people, part of efforts to encourage more residents to get shots. London’s financial quarter is planning for life after the pandemic, while companies including Novartis AG, HSBC Holdings Plc and UBS Group AG rethink how they will use office space.