Bangladesh Reports Four Additional Measles-Related Deaths, Total Reaches 725 Since March

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.

State Minister for Health Dr M A Muhit inaugurated the Jamirta Vision Centre in Shahjadpur, aiming to deliver modern eye care services to remote areas through technology.

The number of suspected measles cases continues to rise, with six more children dying in the last 24 hours.

A US review panel recommended loosening restrictions on several peptides, despite warnings from medical experts.

The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, with 2,318 confirmed cases this year, highlighting growing vaccine hesitancy.

A significant health initiative in Rajshahi screened 2,422 students for congenital heart disease, identifying 56 cases.

The measles outbreak continues to escalate, with five more children dying from suspected measles in the past 24 hours.

Bangladesh reports 181 new dengue patients admitted to hospitals nationwide, with no deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu emphasized the government's commitment to health and education during the closing ceremony of a heart disease screening programme.

The District Health Department in Manikganj has taken decisive action by shutting down two private hospitals and a diagnostic centre due to widespread irregularities and substandard management.

Law Minister Advocate Md Asaduzzaman emphasized the need for collaboration among judiciary, legal professionals, and state institutions to establish an accountable state system and uphold the rule of law.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP) has arrested 33 individuals and seized a significant amount of drugs during 24-hour special operations across the metropolis.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw its broad index, DSEX, fall for the third consecutive session as investor sentiment remained cautious.

Bangladesh's fast bowler Ebadot Hossain returns from paternity leave early due to injuries to key pacers ahead of the Australia Test series.

A 75-year-old man was killed in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a bus in Jashore on Sunday afternoon.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will visit Rangpur and Thakurgaon on July 27 and 28.

A government initiative has distributed free seeds and chemical fertilizers to 1,200 small and marginal farmers in Feni district.

Forty young human rights fellows from across Bangladesh graduated from the fellowship programme, marking their transition from learners to community advocates committed to protecting rights and advancing Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peace, justice, and strong institutions.

Bangladesh requires an additional $421 billion by FY2030 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, according to a recent government assessment.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasizes the importance of investing in agricultural research to ensure food security in Bangladesh.

Speakers at a Rajshahi meeting urged policies and incentives for renewable energy expansion, particularly rooftop solar power.

Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir highlighted Bangladesh's inclusive foreign policy approach during a seminar at North South University.

MEP Hi-Tech Industrial Park Limited has started construction of a new, technology-driven manufacturing facility at the National Special Economic Zone in Mirsarai, Chattogram.

Police have arrested 463 crime suspects in a series of operations carried out across Dhaka over the last 24 hours.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-5) arrested two individuals with 20 kgs of cannabis in Rajshahi.

Bangladesh received $2.30 billion in workers' remittances in the first 25 days of July 2026, a 20.6 percent increase from the same period last year.

The groundbreaking ceremony of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) will be held in Chattogram tomorrow.

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, a centuries-old monastery in southern Thailand, has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.