Bangladesh Reports Six Additional Suspected Measles Deaths, Total Reaches 764

Following an inspection, the Health Department shut down two private hospitals and two lab units in Cumilla.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak, recording 580 new cases and three deaths in the past day, raising the year's toll to 59 fatalities.

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

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit said establishing internationally certified laboratories would reduce patient suffering and save foreign exchange.

A nine-month-old baby succumbed to measles at Rangpur Medical College and Hospital, increasing the measles death toll in Rangpur division to 12.

Health officials report a significant increase in dengue cases, with 423 new infections and 2 additional deaths.

The Health and Family Welfare Minister warns of severe consequences for medical staff found negligent or irregular during a surprise hospital inspection.

The 100-bed Rangpur Shishu Hospital, equipped with modern facilities, is expected to be launched by September.

Bangladesh is grappling with a rising dengue crisis as 371 new cases were reported overnight, bringing the total number of infections this year to 15,681 with 54 deaths.

The Bangladeshi government is committed to overhauling the nation's healthcare system with targeted strategies and initiatives.

A new e-ticketing system has been introduced at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery to improve patient experience and efficiency.

A cleanliness campaign was launched in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi, aiming to prevent dengue and reduce plastic pollution.

A fifth-grade student's heartfelt letter expressing her love for music and wish to meet Prime Minister Tarique Rahman turned into a dream come true as the premier invited her to meet him and gifted her a harmonium.

A documentary produced by 'Amra BNP Parivar' showcases the resilience of families affected by the July 2024 Mass Uprising and the organization's extensive humanitarian efforts.

A 30-year-old mother of three was electrocuted in Jokarchar village, Narail, after coming into contact with a charged tin roof.

In Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali district, financial aid was distributed to 57 underprivileged and disabled students.

Border Guard Bangladesh seized a large consignment of smuggled Indian medicines in Sherpur, thwarting an illegal smuggling operation.

A Sylhet court has sentenced Zakir Hossain to death for the murder of a four-year-old girl, delivering the verdict within three months of the incident.

River ports in six regions are advised to hoist cautionary signal number one as heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected.

The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has set a target to produce 316,898 bales of jute in Narail this season, supported by favorable weather conditions and increased cultivation.

Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam highlights the strategic importance of migration management in ensuring national security.

The Election Commission of Bangladesh has announced a detailed schedule for the upcoming presidential election.

Khulna Agricultural University observed July Mass Uprising Day with a series of solemn programs, honoring the martyrs of the July uprising.

The Bangladeshi government is developing a permanent institutional framework to safeguard democracy and ensure the nation's democratic progress.

Admiral Steve Koehler, the US Pacific Fleet commander, concluded his visit to Bangladesh, emphasizing maritime security and defence collaboration.

The government is considering introducing incentive facilities for the semiconductor sector similar to those for the ready-made garments (RMG) industry.

Swiss Re, the leading reinsurance company, has announced a significant increase in its net profit for the first half of 2026, but remains cautious about the upcoming hurricane season.

A student from Jahangirnagar University has been temporarily expelled for making derogatory remarks about the July uprising on social media.

Commerzbank's net profit nearly doubled in Q2, reaching a record 1.8 billion euros in the first half of the year, as UniCredit's hostile takeover bid intensifies.

Two former Iranian women footballers expressed pride after being granted Australian citizenship, following a protest during the women's Asian Cup.