New Zealand Approves MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD Treatment

Moderna has secured US regulatory approval for its first mRNA-based influenza vaccine, mFLUSIVA, for adults aged 50 and older.

Bangladesh has requested New Zealand's support for its Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) membership, a three-year extension of its LDC graduation period, and a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Denmark has introduced a new age limit of 55 for men seeking fertility treatments in the public healthcare system, citing health risks for the children conceived.

In a recent operation, a mobile court in Narsingdi sentenced two individuals to three months of imprisonment and imposed fines for drug possession.

Emirates is now offering a 96-hour Dubai transit visa to Bangladeshi travellers, enabling them to explore the city during long layovers.

Bangladesh has expressed deep shock and solidarity with Nepal following the recent deadly flash floods and mudslides, offering assistance in relief and rescue efforts.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has ordered a zero-tolerance approach to drug-related crimes, emphasizing stringent actions against illegal activities at hotels and spa centers.

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Faizul Kabir emphasizes the need for police to support children, especially those who have faced trauma.

The Rajshahi district law and order committee has identified drug peddling as a major cause of increased addiction, leading to a growing crisis in the northwestern city.

Patients at Khulna Specialized Hospital's Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit express satisfaction with the improved services but call for more specialist doctors.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has ordered Lalmonirhat District Hospital (LDH) to maximize the use of its existing resources to improve patient care and ensure cleanliness.

The US has recorded its first measles deaths of 2026 in Pennsylvania, highlighting a resurgence of the disease amid declining vaccination rates.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain revealed several initiatives aimed at significantly enhancing healthcare services at the district and upazila levels.

A preventive oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people has begun in 14 high-risk upazilas and thanas across Bangladesh.

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Austria's Linz region has claimed three lives and sickened 26 others.

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.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has initiated the 'Artist Enlistment Programme 2026' to identify and enlist talented artists through a series of auditions.

BNP lawmaker Mirza Abbas, after recovering from a stroke, expresses his commitment to serve the people of his constituency with greater dedication.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a comprehensive review of the salary, allowances, and remuneration structure for all cricket stakeholders, including umpires, coaches, scorers, trainers, physiotherapists, and domestic players.

The Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to repeal Section 18(a) of the Bank Resolution Act, was placed in the Jatiya Sangsad today.

Rajshahi Development Authority Chairman Abul Kalam Azad Sweet released fish and planted trees to celebrate the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Bangladesh is set to install at least three new submarine cables over the next three to five years to meet the rising data demand, with data from 29 key government installations currently being routed through Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC.

Bangladesh's efforts to enhance its investment climate have been praised as a model for other developing nations at the UNCTAD's Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, called for spreading the Zia Memorial Library to every village in Bangladesh.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

A police constable was killed and 10 others, including five police personnel, were injured in a road accident in Madaripur today.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir revealed a comprehensive reform plan to rejuvenate Bangladesh's leather industry, focusing on tannery relocation, investment attraction, and international compliance.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.

The Bangladesh national hockey team held its first training session in Beijing today.

Bangladesh could significantly benefit from tapping into international carbon markets, according to Singapore's High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

The Palestinian health ministry reports that Israeli forces killed two teenagers during a confrontation in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir.