Bangladesh Confronts Severe Dengue Outbreak with 530 New Cases

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit said establishing internationally certified laboratories would reduce patient suffering and save foreign exchange.

A nine-month-old baby succumbed to measles at Rangpur Medical College and Hospital, increasing the measles death toll in Rangpur division to 12.

Health officials report a significant increase in dengue cases, with 423 new infections and 2 additional deaths.

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.

The Chattogram Education Board has announced the resumption of the postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams, starting August 20, 2026.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman stressed the vital role of paralegals in public service and justice accessibility.

A container ship that became stranded in the Chattogram Port channel has been successfully salvaged without disrupting port activities.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam stated that the July Uprising was the result of decades of democratic movements and struggles led by BNP.

RUET’s Committee for Advanced Studies and Research convened to discuss strategies for elevating research quality.

A fire at BLISS Hospital in Satkhira was swiftly brought under control by the Border Guard Bangladesh and Fire Service personnel, ensuring no casualties.

Yemen's Houthis claim a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport amid rising tensions in the region.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram urges the nation to build a discrimination-free, democratic Bangladesh inspired by the July Mass Uprising.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for maintaining the national unity achieved during the July-August Mass Uprising and pledged to build a just, democratic, and humane Bangladesh.

Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir highlights government initiatives to transform Bangladesh into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 through agricultural development.

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among ministries and local government institutions to address environmental pollution and waste management.

MP Fahmida Haque emphasized that the Khulna Development Authority's initiatives are set to significantly improve the city's infrastructure and connectivity.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has installed a Reverse Osmosis plant to address Mongla's long-standing water shortage.

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited has introduced a special '36 July Memorial Offer' to commemorate August 5, featuring discounted SIM cards and data bundles.

Workers' remittances to Bangladesh have increased by 20.9% year-on-year, reaching $3.27 billion by August 3, 2026.

The government has unveiled a series of national programmes to commemorate 'July Mass Uprising Day 2026' on August 5 with dignity and respect.

Bangladesh Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has directed authorities to resolve visa and transit problems faced by Bangladeshi seafarers abroad.

A Narayanganj court has sentenced a man to death for the murder of his wife in 2022, following a lengthy legal process.