Health Minister Reveals Major Expansion Plan for Grassroots Healthcare Services

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.

State Minister Aninda Islam Amit announced significant healthcare expansions in Jashore, including a new 500-bed hospital and upgrades to existing facilities.

Dr. Zia Uddin, the Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Health Affairs, announced plans to enhance healthcare services in Barishal, aiming to minimize the need for patients to travel to Dhaka.

Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has ordered the transfer of Chandpur Civil Surgeon Dr. Nure Alam Din, citing negligence during a surprise hospital visit.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain visited Gobindaganj Upazila Health Complex in Gaibandha, taking action on vaccine procurement complaints.

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

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain emphasizes integrated planning across ministries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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

Social Welfare Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain emphasizes the need for swift decision-making and implementation to achieve the SDGs.

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.

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.

Two individuals have been arrested for the brutal murder of four family members in Rangpur.

Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted spectators at the World Robot Games in Beijing.

Dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand's insurgency-hit south late Saturday left at least three people wounded and government property burned, the military said.

Bangladesh achieves a significant milestone by rising to sixth place in the ICC Test rankings for the first time after a 1-1 series draw against Australia.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a significant downturn, driven by investor anxiety over the persistent energy crisis.

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.