Bangladesh Sees 467 New Dengue Cases and 3 Deaths in 24 Hours

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury today emphasized the need for enhanced health awareness programs and better coordination between the Ministries of Health and Information.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has announced a series of measures to permanently dismantle broker syndicates and unethical practices in government hospitals.

Health officials have reported 534 fresh dengue cases and three deaths in the past 24 hours.

Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Health Affairs Dr SM Ziauddin Haider announces a comprehensive plan to modernize nursing education in Bangladesh, aiming to align it with global standards and create nearly 1 crore jobs in the health sector within the next 3 to 5 years.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has suspended four government doctors in Satkhira for their unauthorized absence from workplaces.

US President Donald Trump's administration plans to end federal subsidies for Medicare prescription drug plans for seniors, potentially raising costs for millions.

The Ambulance Owner Welfare Association has withdrawn its planned nationwide strike after receiving assurances from the government that their demands will be addressed within 30 days.

The Ambulance Owner Welfare Association has withdrawn its prescheduled nationwide indefinite strike of ambulances and freezer vans after receiving assurances from the government that its demands would be addressed.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain visited Pangu Hospital to check on those injured in the Mirpur wall collapse incident.

Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain emphasizes the necessity of modern technology and international expertise to enhance Bangladesh's healthcare system.

The country continues to battle a measles outbreak with rising casualties.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the need for an effective social movement against drugs to protect the young generation.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 conducted an anti-drug operation in Dinajpur, arresting three individuals with 56 kg of ganja.

Bangladesh's first-ever Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Summit will be held in Dhaka on August 1, 2026, aiming to recommend reforms to the country's legal system.

Joe Root is reappointed as England's Test captain, with Stephen Fleming named as head coach.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized a consignment of foreign cigarettes worth approximately Tk 65 lakh at Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.

Around 30 saplings of various fruit and forest tree species were planted at Rajpara Police Station under Rajshahi Metropolitan Police directives.

Abu Sayed Md. Kamruzzaman has been appointed as the new CEO of the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA), effective July 28, 2026.

Narayanganj City Corporation has announced its largest-ever budget of Tk 1,060 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year, emphasizing public welfare and infrastructure development.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 30,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer to meet the country's energy and agricultural requirements.

Bangladesh received $2.707 billion in workers' remittances in the first 29 days of July 2026, an 18.9% increase from the same period last year.

Bangladesh Bank has issued a consolidated circular to simplify foreign exchange regulations for export trade, aiming to enhance digital trade and boost export earnings.

Rajshahi University's Department of Chemistry held a scholarship award ceremony today, recognizing the achievements of meritorious and underprivileged students.

Barrister Andaleeve Rahman Partho, MP, asserts that the nation's law and order have significantly improved compared to the previous 17 years.

Bangladesh has presented premium-quality mangoes to the Maldives government to mark the island nation's 61st Independence Day.

A three-member committee, led by the Home Minister, has been formed to review and update Dhaka's building and urban development laws.

Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam has directed the implementation of the ‘One Rank One Pay’ policy and establishment of Defence Colonies for retired armed forces personnel.

Bangladesh and Nepal are exploring ways to deepen their bilateral cooperation in trade, power, regional connectivity, and tourism.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 66 individuals in special operations aimed at curbing crime in the capital.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police Traffic Division has filed 3,172 cases against traffic law violators in the last 24 hours.