Health Minister Emphasizes Integrated Planning for SDG Achievement

Health officials report a sharp increase in dengue cases, with 726 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.

During a health inspection in Tangail, two clinics were fined a combined Tk 40,000 for violations.

A 'Healthy Baby' competition in Rajshahi highlights the importance of nutrition, vaccination, and regular health monitoring for children.

Six students were awarded in a Rajshahi drawing competition aimed at promoting the importance of breast milk for children.

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.

A critically ill first-year student of the Institute of Business Administration at Rajshahi University has been airlifted to Dhaka for advanced treatment after suffering a stroke.

Three more deaths due to suspected measles cases bring the nationwide toll to 767, as the DGHS reports a surge in cases.

A UNICEF-backed evaluation meeting on health programs was held in Barishal, focusing on immunization, HPV vaccination, and other health initiatives.

French health authorities have recommended home isolation for close contacts of a Franco-Argentine tourist diagnosed with hantavirus, emphasizing a low risk of transmission.

Bee Safe Mosquito Control is pioneering a new approach to residential mosquito control using Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes.

Public health expert Dr. Mustaq Hossain stresses the need to address dengue as a national public health issue to effectively reduce deaths and suffering.

The Chattogram General Hospital is set to undergo a series of modernization initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services.

Oil prices have surged past $90 as the likelihood of a US-Iran deal diminishes, driving up global oil prices.

A Syrian court has sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for atrocities committed during the country's civil war.

The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) has started a four-week training programme for government officials to improve public procurement practices.

Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanom highlights the critical role of women in achieving balanced and sustainable development.

Fishing in Kaptai Lake, Bangladesh's largest artificial lake, resumes after a 105-day ban to aid fish breeding.

The Acting President of Bangladesh has summoned the third session of the 13th Parliament, scheduled to commence on August 27.

In July 2026, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducted extensive operations resulting in the seizure of smuggled goods valued at over Tk 202.63 crore.

Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon accuses the previous Awami League government of embezzling Tk 7,000 crore of teachers’ retirement benefits.

A special dua and milad was held in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, seeking eternal peace for former acting President and Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.

Nepalese defender Bimala BK has joined the Rajshahi Stars for their AFC Women's Champions League campaign.

Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN, Irene Khan, has called on the international community to strengthen support for the country's efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.

The third International Indigenous Language Journalism Conference-2026 has commenced in Kathmandu, Nepal, focusing on cultural diversity, climate justice, and inclusive democracy.

The government plans to establish new food godowns in three hill districts to ensure uninterrupted food supply amid natural disasters and emergencies.

Police arrested a man in Shahjahanpur for allegedly strangling his wife to death after a history of marital disputes.

Authorities have seized a significant quantity of smuggled Indian goods, including basmati rice and Red Bull energy drinks, in operations along the Cumilla-Brahmanbaria border.

A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a sand-laden truck in Chandpur's Shahrashti upazila has resulted in three fatalities and 15 injuries.

Authorities in Natore have reclaimed 1.37 acres of government land, valued at approximately Tk 14 crore, after it was unlawfully occupied for 35 years.

Educational institutions managed by the Bangladesh Army have attained an exceptional 99.26 percent pass rate in the recent Secondary School Certificate examinations.