Child Dies from Measles-Like Symptoms in Bangladesh, Raising Death Toll to 650

The European Union has agreed to study an experimental Lyme disease vaccine developed by Pfizer and Valneva, which showed a 70% efficacy rate in trials.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate a new 15-storey building with 500 additional beds at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS) tomorrow.

Khulna City Corporation has rolled out an extensive mosquito control program in a bid to curb the rising dengue cases in the city.

Bangladesh faces a severe surge in dengue cases with 639 new infections and 2 deaths reported overnight.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, with hundreds of children dead and thousands hospitalized.

Khulna City Corporation is rolling out a major initiative to control the spread of dengue in specific high-risk areas.

Experts emphasize the importance of delivering quality services to ensure safe institutional deliveries for rural mothers and reduce maternal and neonatal mortalities.

A mobile court operation led to the closure of the Seba Clinic in Godagari, Rajshahi, due to verified irregularities.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has announced intensified field-level supervision and reform initiatives to improve healthcare services at district and upazila hospitals.

A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed the lives of five more children, raising the total number of deaths to 885.

A widely criticized study on excess deaths during the Covid pandemic has been retracted by the British Medical Journal.

Barguna General Hospital, a crucial healthcare facility for the coastal region, is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and nurses, severely impacting patient care.

International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh secured a significant victory against Syria's FIDE Master Mazen Fandi in the fifth round of the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival.

A new rugby coaches training course, organized by the Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union (BRFU), starts tomorrow at the outer stadium adjoining the national stadium.

A court in Jamalpur has convicted 14 individuals for a 2016 double murder, sentencing seven to death and seven to life imprisonment.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has significantly increased its cyber security and risk management protocols at the nation's airports in anticipation of an upcoming ICAO security audit.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has signed agreements with seven banks for Tk 41,000 crore financing packages to support key economic sectors.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided against holding the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year following significant financial losses over the last two seasons.

Justice (Retd.) Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury, former NHRC Chairman, has called for e-Judiciary reforms including AI-based case management and livestreaming of high-profile court proceedings to restore public confidence.

The government has appointed new deputy commissioners for Natore, Gaibandha, and Rangpur, along with a new divisional commissioner for Rajshahi.

Justice (Retd.) Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury calls for accelerating e-Judiciary reforms and livestreaming high-profile cases to restore public confidence in Bangladesh's judiciary.

Bangladesh received $2.031 billion in remittances in the first 19 days of August, a 29.1 percent increase from the same period last year.

Human Rights Watch has accused Russian paramilitaries supporting Mali's government of killing nine civilians, including four children, in a July operation.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and World Bank Group delegation discuss the establishment of a Mortgage Refinance Company (MRC) to enhance housing finance.

Rajshahi Stars FC are set to face Sabah FA of Malaysia in a crucial second group A match of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 preliminary stage today at Likas Stadium.

A collaborative effort by BIDA, ADB, and SANEM seeks to create a unified database of investment information and identify key sectors for growth.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded after six consecutive sessions of correction as buying interest returned following the finalisation of amended margin rules.

The Spanish government has announced the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis following a significant influx from Morocco last month.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman cast his vote in the presidential election at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, accompanied by BNP-nominated candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

Germany faced a devastating heatwave this summer, resulting in approximately 14,000 heat-related deaths, according to government data.