Bangladesh Reports 8 Additional Child Deaths Linked to Measles Symptoms

The government has intensified its efforts to shut down illegal healthcare facilities across the country.

State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad emphasizes the need for collective efforts to improve services at Panchagarh Modern Sadar Hospital.

Bangladesh faces an escalating measles crisis with a rising death toll, as the health authorities report a significant number of suspected cases.

The European Union has agreed to study an experimental Lyme disease vaccine developed by Pfizer and Valneva, which showed a 70% efficacy rate in trials.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate a new 15-storey building with 500 additional beds at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS) tomorrow.

Khulna City Corporation has rolled out an extensive mosquito control program in a bid to curb the rising dengue cases in the city.

Bangladesh faces a severe surge in dengue cases with 639 new infections and 2 deaths reported overnight.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, with hundreds of children dead and thousands hospitalized.

Khulna City Corporation is rolling out a major initiative to control the spread of dengue in specific high-risk areas.

Experts emphasize the importance of delivering quality services to ensure safe institutional deliveries for rural mothers and reduce maternal and neonatal mortalities.

A mobile court operation led to the closure of the Seba Clinic in Godagari, Rajshahi, due to verified irregularities.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has announced intensified field-level supervision and reform initiatives to improve healthcare services at district and upazila hospitals.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected a call by his former defence minister to hold elections, stating it would pose a severe risk to the nation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly acknowledged the 'many problems' facing his country, amidst a new wave of US sanctions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for elections amid the ongoing war with Russia, warning that holding a vote now would be a 'tsunami' that could 'split' the country.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has announced the soft opening of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s (HSIA) Third Terminal on December 16.

Bangladesh has extended shelter to Rohingyas fleeing persecution in Myanmar purely on humanitarian considerations, stated Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman.

The government has appointed Ashik Chowdhury as the Chairman of the Invest Bangladesh Authority, effective immediately.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam urges the international community to share the responsibility of resolving the Rohingya crisis.

Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his recent swearing-in as President of Bangladesh.

US President Donald Trump responded to Canada's announcement of retaliatory tariffs with his own set of measures, escalating the trade tensions between the two nations.

An Indonesian teenager dressed as Superman is helping to fight wildfires in Borneo.

Around 10,000 people are expected to join a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, just weeks before a general election where climate issues rank among voters' top concerns.

Invest Bangladesh, the unified apex investment promotion agency, has officially commenced operations, merging three key authorities to streamline investment processes.

A merchant vessel carrying 24 crew members sank off India's eastern coast, with two rescued and 22 still missing.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is determined to find a replacement for Rodri after the midfielder's move to Barcelona.

Lens captain Florian Thauvin scored two penalties as Lens thumped Auxerre 5-2 in their first game of the French Ligue 1 season.

Leoben, a traditional Austrian town, finds a niche in the global AI boom through its leading electronics company.

An Argentinian court has overturned the acquittal of a former nun in a notorious sex abuse case involving deaf children, authorizing a lower court to determine her punishment.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has set an ambitious target of earning $7 billion from gold and diamond jewellery exports by 2030-31.