Dengue claims another life, 350 new patients hospitalised in Bangladesh in 24 hours

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued emergency directives to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services in flood-affected areas across Bangladesh.

State Minister for Road Transport and Railways Habibur Rashid Habib called for united efforts to tackle dengue and drugs, stressing social awareness and collective initiatives.

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, Vice-Chairperson of Ziaur Rahman Foundation, envisions Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) as a center of excellence and compassion.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasizes that a humanitarian approach and proper treatment by healthcare workers can restore public confidence in Bangladesh's healthcare system.

The government's decision to reduce the prices of various medical devices used in cardiac treatment has brought relief to lower-middle-income and middle-income families.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the Dhaka Medical College (DMC) Day-2026, marking the 80th anniversary of the institution.

In the past 24 hours, three more patients have died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, bringing the total number of deaths to 750 since March 15.

Bangladesh will join the global community in observing World Population Day on July 11, with a focus on young people's hopes and aspirations.

Department of Narcotics Control personnel arrested two individuals and seized 16,000 Tapentadol tablets in Rangpur.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain announced the government's plan to set up kidney dialysis centers in every upazila hospital across Bangladesh.

An exchange meeting was held with fourth-year students of the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health at Barind Medical College to discuss Rajshahi City Corporation's healthcare and waste management activities.

Health officials report 190 fresh cases of dengue infection and 2 deaths in the past 24 hours, with most patients reporting in southwestern Barishal region.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that maintaining financial discipline remains the government’s top priority and stressed that there would be no compromise on ensuring accountability in the country’s financial sector.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined the funeral prayer for former acting President and Speaker Barrister Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury reaffirmed the government's unwavering stance against those responsible for looting the country’s banking sector and money laundering.

Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam emphasized the need for stronger parliamentary cooperation with the European Partnership for Democracy to enhance Bangladesh's democratic processes.

Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal emphasized the need for Members of Parliament to take a proactive role in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the commitments of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief M Iqbal Hossain announced that Prime Minister Tareque Rahman is personally overseeing disaster relief efforts and has instructed authorities to sustain food and relief assistance to those impacted by landslides and floods.

Rajshahi District Administration held a preparatory meeting to finalize arrangements for observing July Mass Uprising Day-2026 and July Martyrs' Day-2026.

Bangladesh received US$1.154 billion in workers' remittances during the first 11 days of July, marking an 11.6 percent increase compared with the same period a year earlier.

The National Standing Committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) reviewed government projects and party activities at a recent meeting.

Police conducted a special operation leading to the arrest of 41 individuals across Jatrabari, Uttara West, and Turag police station areas.

Speaker of the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad stressed the vital role of Members of Parliament in establishing a sustainable and equitable society.

Condolences and tributes continue to pour in for former acting President and Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar, who passed away today at 94.

Bangladesh Bank has increased the cash incentive for export-oriented local textile sector to 5 percent from 1.5 percent for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former Acting President and Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.

Police in Dhaka's Mirpur Model area arrested 28 individuals today as part of ongoing anti-crime operations.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed parliament that reforms and strict regulatory measures have restored investor confidence in the capital market.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed the parliament that the government spent Tk 982.92 crore on Mujib Borsho-related programmes.

At least four people were killed in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, officials said.