Bangladesh Confronts Dengue Crisis: 512 New Cases and 3 Deaths Reported

Five more children have died from suspected measles in Bangladesh, bringing the total number of deaths to 730 since March 15.

Social watchdogs in Bangladesh have demanded an immediate ban on highly hazardous pesticides to ensure safe food, public health, and biodiversity.

Health officials in Bangladesh have reported 546 new cases of dengue and one death in the past 24 hours.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has shut down two diagnostic centres in Dhaka's Chankharpul over multiple irregularities.

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.

The first meeting of the Bangladesh-China Parliamentary Friendship Group of the 13th Parliament took place today in Dhaka, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and strategic partnerships.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) seeks clarification from Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over procedural lapses in Monarch Holdings' registration renewal.

The country's capital market continued its upward trend for a second consecutive trading session today, driven by improved investor sentiment and expectations of favorable earnings.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called for increased recruitment of skilled Bangladeshi workers by Japan and greater Japanese investment in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman today stressed the need for investigations into controversial elections, including the 2008 general election.

France's football legend Zinedine Zidane has been named the new coach of the national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps.

Firefighters in France and Spain are urgently working to contain wildfires as a new heatwave threatens further devastation.

A tragic road accident occurred on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Sonargaon, claiming one life and injuring four others.

In Feni Municipality, 360 families affected by natural disasters received free rice distribution today.

The High Court has summarily rejected a writ petition challenging the legality of the International Crimes Tribunal Act.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has directed officials to prepare an accurate progress report on the government's 180-day action plan.

Japan issued a tsunami alert following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the southwest region.

The government has appointed Hossain Sadat, current president of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh, as a commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission for a four-year term.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, also chief patron of ‘Amra BNP Paribar’, sent gifts for Saifa Nur Subha, the newborn daughter of Mohammad Sujan, an injured fighter of the July 2024 mass uprising.

Bangladesh emphasizes the importance of Japan's tender submission for the ORAT process of HSIA's Third Terminal.

Bangladesh government stressed the importance of the Japanese Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) submitting its tender next month to begin the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process for the Third Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).

Bangladesh Rice Research Institute introduces BRRI dhan118, a short-duration, cold-tolerant Boro rice variety aimed at reducing crop losses in the flood-prone haor region.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called on honorary consuls to become strong ambassadors for Bangladesh's investment potential.