Bangladesh Health Minister Pledges to Eliminate Counterfeit Medicine Supply

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.

A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed the lives of five more children, raising the total number of deaths to 885.

A widely criticized study on excess deaths during the Covid pandemic has been retracted by the British Medical Journal.

Barguna General Hospital, a crucial healthcare facility for the coastal region, is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and nurses, severely impacting patient care.

The government has appointed new deputy commissioners for Natore, Gaibandha, and Rangpur, along with a new divisional commissioner for Rajshahi.

Justice (Retd.) Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury calls for accelerating e-Judiciary reforms and livestreaming high-profile cases to restore public confidence in Bangladesh's judiciary.

Bangladesh received $2.031 billion in remittances in the first 19 days of August, a 29.1 percent increase from the same period last year.

Human Rights Watch has accused Russian paramilitaries supporting Mali's government of killing nine civilians, including four children, in a July operation.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and World Bank Group delegation discuss the establishment of a Mortgage Refinance Company (MRC) to enhance housing finance.

Rajshahi Stars FC are set to face Sabah FA of Malaysia in a crucial second group A match of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 preliminary stage today at Likas Stadium.

A collaborative effort by BIDA, ADB, and SANEM seeks to create a unified database of investment information and identify key sectors for growth.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded after six consecutive sessions of correction as buying interest returned following the finalisation of amended margin rules.

The Spanish government has announced the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis following a significant influx from Morocco last month.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman cast his vote in the presidential election at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, accompanied by BNP-nominated candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

Germany faced a devastating heatwave this summer, resulting in approximately 14,000 heat-related deaths, according to government data.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that Saudi Arabia will be unable to contain the Houthi rebels in Yemen as attacks intensify.

Sri Lanka is set to experience its 'worst' El Nino, with heavy rains expected from September to December, followed by a severe drought early next year.

Air Astra has added a second brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet, taking the private carrier's fleet size to five.

A state ceremony was held at Bangabhaban today to bid farewell to Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad.

Despite the devastation of a beloved flea market in Kyiv, vendors show resilience and determination to continue selling what remains of their stock.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a critical decision on two North Sea drilling projects, balancing climate ambitions with energy security needs.

Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.