Child Dies from Measles Symptoms in Bangladesh, Raising Death Toll to 685

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has extended support to the family of Kanika Mondal, who died following complications after childbirth.

Khulna Division grapples with a severe dengue outbreak, reporting 14 deaths and 3,690 hospitalisations this year.

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

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

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.

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi met with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran to discuss regulating transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the region.

US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe is visiting Moscow for meetings, marking his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief amid stalled US-brokered talks over Ukraine and ongoing tensions with Iran.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the Farewell Hajj Sermon of the Prophet remains highly relevant to humanity.

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi emphasized Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman's initiatives for children's mental and physical development as essential for national progress.

A new results-based monitoring system will be introduced in primary education to assess actual school performance.

Sri Lanka, needing 39 more runs to avoid the follow-on, ended day three of the second Test against India on 265-8 after rain interruptions.

Khulna Agricultural University (KAU) recently held a programme to mark National Fisheries Fortnight-2026, emphasizing the importance of sustainable fisheries management.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mr. Mohammad Abdul Mabud met with injured July fighters and martyrs' families to address their concerns and offer assistance.

The government is set to introduce sports as a profession and integrate sports-related subjects into school textbooks starting from class four next year.

Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,383 cases for traffic law violations in the last 24 hours, aiming to enforce discipline on the city's roads.

Sri Lanka, fighting to avoid the follow-on, ended day three of the second Test against India on 265-8, still trailing by 238 runs.

A tornado of rare intensity has devastated the village of Pomas in southern France, leaving residents in shock and the village resembling a 'wartime' scene.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is preparing to begin local government elections with Union Parishad polls in November, according to Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud.

The Cute-BSPA Sports Carnival 2026 has commenced with a carrom competition at the Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) premises.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah worldwide on the occasion of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, emphasizing the Prophet's teachings of truth, justice, and compassion.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commits to enhanced climate action following a summer marked by extreme heatwaves and drought.

Bangladesh and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a $13 million grant agreement to develop AI technology experts.