Bangladesh Sees 546 New Dengue Cases and 1 Death in Past 24 Hours

A writ has been filed with the High Court seeking an investigation into the presence of microplastics in toothpaste brands sold in Bangladesh.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to overhaul the country's social care system to ease pressure on the National Health Service (NHS).

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain conducted surprise inspections of healthcare facilities in Satkhira, highlighting the need for improvements and announcing upgrades.

The Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) and Real Estate and Developers Association (REDA) discussed strategies to prevent dengue and waterlogging.

Health officials in Bangladesh have reported 458 new dengue cases and three deaths within the last 24 hours.

The number of deaths among children with suspected measles symptoms has risen to 725 since March 15.

The ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh continues to claim lives, with four more deaths reported in the last 24 hours.

Medicine and public health experts advise against taking antibiotics for fever, emphasizing paracetamol as the preferred treatment.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury made an unannounced visit to Nandail Upazila Health Complex in Mymensingh to evaluate healthcare services and facilities.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain pledges to make healthcare more accessible nationwide.

The government is working to bring healthcare services directly to people's homes, with a focus on homoeopathic treatment.

Health officials report a surge in dengue cases with 439 new infections and one death recorded in the past 24 hours.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered four illegal firearms, ammunition, and Indian currency following an exchange of fire with armed smugglers at the Jaminipara border in Khagrachhari.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has stated that the China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Anwara, Chattogram, is expected to attract investments exceeding one billion US dollars, significantly impacting the local and regional economy.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed highlighted the government's commitment to providing a secure and stable environment for all investors.

A motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a passenger bus on the Mongla–Khulna Highway in the Bhagabazar area of Rampal upazila on Monday morning.

The Basail upazila administration in Tangail district has returned over Taka 1.25 crore to the state treasury after successfully completing part of the Sundari Canal re-excavation project.

Spanish authorities are in a race against time to control wildfires before temperatures rise further.

The door-to-door campaign for issuing Farmers' Cards in Natore district has reached 65% of its target, collecting data from 12,096 farmers.

Dilkusha Sporting Club and Jatrabari Jhatika Sangsad played out a tame 0-0 draw in the Second Division (U-18) Football League.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj highlights government efforts to improve primary education in haor areas.

A cattle trader was killed and another injured in a road accident on Chitra Bridge in Narail Sadar upazila.

The government has pledged comprehensive support to help rural women expand their handicraft exports to international markets.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today attended the grand finale of the Notun Kuri Sports 2025-26, a nationwide sporting event for adolescents.

Beijing has accused American artificial intelligence companies of using Chinese examples to train their models.

Cheques worth Tk 2.45 crore were distributed today for 151 rural infrastructure projects in Feni under the TR-Kabikha programme.

The groundbreaking of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram is a significant step towards delivering the outcomes of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China.

Fishing activities in Kaptai Lake, a major inland fishery in Bangladesh, will resume from midnight on August 10 following the end of a seasonal ban.

Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University have made significant progress in developing a low-cost vaccine against duck plague, potentially offering over 90 percent protection.

A Gazipur Metropolitan Police operation led to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of a large cache of homemade weapons, counterfeit currency, and drugs.