The government has decided to stop administering the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by October 3, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.

Novak Djokovic was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday but will not be able to compete due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Bangladesh’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign has so far turned out to be quite a triumph.

The government plans to jab 10 lakh doses daily from next month to ramp up the Covid-19 vaccination campaign which has gathered some pace in recent months following smooth supply of vaccines.