Bangladesh Reports 439 New Dengue Cases and One Death in 24 Hours

A significant health initiative in Rajshahi screened 2,422 students for congenital heart disease, identifying 56 cases.

The measles outbreak continues to escalate, with five more children dying from suspected measles in the past 24 hours.

Bangladesh reports 181 new dengue patients admitted to hospitals nationwide, with no deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu emphasized the government's commitment to health and education during the closing ceremony of a heart disease screening programme.

The District Health Department in Manikganj has taken decisive action by shutting down two private hospitals and a diagnostic centre due to widespread irregularities and substandard management.

Health officials report one dengue-related death and 450 new hospitalizations in the past 24 hours.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain pledges a national program for the rehabilitation of children with cleft lip and cleft palate in Bangladesh.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, urged medical students to embrace humanitarian values and serve the rural population.

State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhit expressed optimism about eliminating cataract blindness in Bangladesh within the next four to five years through a coordinated national initiative.

Modern medicine can cure drug-resistant tuberculosis, but social stigma and clinical negligence remain major obstacles.

Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) has installed advanced diagnostic machines, expected to improve testing accuracy and reduce patient wait times.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain announced the launch of a nationwide door-to-door health screening program to detect diseases early.

A ceremony in Badalgachhi upazila of Naogaon distributed educational scholarships and other aids to the indigenous community.

A tragic road accident in Rangpur district has claimed the lives of two women.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 29 people involved in various criminal activities during a special operation in Jatrabari, Bangshal, and Turag areas.

The government is working to fix a technical fault causing a temporary disruption in the national gas grid.

The BGMEA-ASSET programme has successfully trained over 4,600 workers to improve skills in Bangladesh's ready-made garment sector.

Khelafat Majlis has decided to leave the 11-party alliance, stating the electoral alliance has no post-election effectiveness.

NTV's Nuruddin Ahmed and RTV's Mohammad Momin Hossain have been elected as president and general secretary respectively of the Greater Dhaka Journalists Forum.

At least 16 people were killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes on Saturday, marking a deadly fifth summer of war as both sides intensify attacks with diplomacy at a deadlock.

MetLife Bangladesh has processed and settled claims worth Tk 1,384 crore during the first six months of 2026.

The resignation of President Mohammed Sahabuddin has led to Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad taking over presidential duties.

Pacer Hasan Mahmud has returned home before the conclusion of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) to join Bangladesh's preparation camp ahead of the upcoming tour of Australia, with Ripon Mondal replacing him in the Colombo Kaps squad.

The Bangladesh High Court has achieved a significant milestone by disposing of 7,853 long-pending criminal miscellaneous cases in a single day.

British fintech company VALT has launched operations in Bangladesh, targeting the hospitality sector with digital payment solutions.

Japan faces unprecedented heat, with five consecutive 'cruelly hot days' marking the longest streak since records began.

Team Fusion and Team Ignite emerged victorious in their respective divisions of the HTC Internal Handball Tournament-2026.

A tragic bus collision in Syria's central-eastern region has resulted in at least 19 fatalities.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Tejgaon Division has arrested 65 individuals in anti-crime operations across various police stations.

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed emphasizes the need for a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the chemical backward linkage industry.