Bangladesh Reports 580 New Dengue Cases and 3 Deaths in Latest Surge

The Health and Family Welfare Minister warns of severe consequences for medical staff found negligent or irregular during a surprise hospital inspection.

The 100-bed Rangpur Shishu Hospital, equipped with modern facilities, is expected to be launched by September.

Bangladesh is grappling with a rising dengue crisis as 371 new cases were reported overnight, bringing the total number of infections this year to 15,681 with 54 deaths.

The Bangladeshi government is committed to overhauling the nation's healthcare system with targeted strategies and initiatives.

A new e-ticketing system has been introduced at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery to improve patient experience and efficiency.

A cleanliness campaign was launched in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi, aiming to prevent dengue and reduce plastic pollution.

Three more children have died from suspected measles, bringing the total child deaths to 744 since March 15.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu emphasized the importance of humane behavior among doctors during the oath-taking ceremony of the 62nd MBBS batch at Rajshahi Medical College.

Khulna City BNP General Secretary Shafiqul Alam Tuhin has extended financial assistance to a local kidney patient, ensuring continued support for his treatment.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain emphasized that there is no alternative to breast milk for ensuring the good health of children.

Public health experts stress the need for mass awareness to prevent the spread of dengue in Bangladesh.

Mirza Abbas, BNP standing committee member and Prime Minister's political adviser, has been appointed chairman of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) management committee.

Jahangirnagar University (JU) has set up a five-member committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in research papers retracted from international journals.

Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross representative, the first publicized meeting with a foreign official since her ousting in 2021.

Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) began a two-day training program on securities law for compliance officers of Dhaka-based TREC holder companies.

A photo exhibition at Barishal University commemorates the July Mass Uprising, honoring the resistance and sacrifices of the student community.

A struggling family in Rajshahi receives new hope and a better life through government humanitarian assistance.

Bangladesh initiates its first boat census from August 20 to 29 to create a comprehensive database of engine-powered vessels, aiming to improve water transport safety and development.

Rajshahi BNP's Jatiyatabadi Peshajibi Dal organized a tree plantation program at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology to support environmental conservation.

The National Board of Revenue urges all businesses to update their Business Identification Numbers by November 30, 2026, as part of a broader initiative to modernize tax administration.

Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called on UN Women to support a global platform aimed at combating online abuse targeting women.

Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, is set to enhance defense cooperation with Bangladesh during a three-day visit.

Bangladesh has sought technical support from the International Air Transport Association to intensify its fight against airline ticketing syndicates, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy.

Two organizations have urged the Rajshahi City Corporation to declare a 400-meter area around the hospital as an Emergency Response Zone to alleviate ambulance access issues.

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) recently provided financial aid to 25 families affected by road accidents in Rangpur, highlighting its ongoing commitment to support victims.

The government has ordered public prosecutors to expedite the trials of cases filed by the families of July martyrs and injured July warriors.

After more than a year on the run, the alleged mastermind of a notorious murder in Netrokona district was finally apprehended in Dhaka.

A seminar celebrating the works of modern Iranian poet Mohammad Hossein Shahriar was held at Rajshahi University, drawing notable academics and cultural figures.

Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir stressed the importance of investment in transport infrastructure, aviation and digital networks for economic growth and regional connectivity, while advocating for deeper Bangladesh-China cooperation through knowledge sharing and institutional partnerships.

State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku emphasizes nature-based solutions as crucial for protecting coastal livelihoods and enhancing climate resilience.