US Reports First Measles Deaths of 2026, Highlighting Resurgence Amid Vaccination Decline

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

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order pushing for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and the separation of the MMR vaccine.

Bangladesh faces a growing measles crisis, with six more suspected deaths reported and a surge in cases since March 15.

Bangladesh faces an escalating measles crisis with a rising death toll, as the health authorities report a significant number of suspected cases.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, with hundreds of children dead and thousands hospitalized.

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A widely criticized study on excess deaths during the Covid pandemic has been retracted by the British Medical Journal.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Narsingdi-1 lawmaker and BNP Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon has called for unity to ensure the proper implementation of the government's public welfare and development programmes.

China's top diplomat says cooperation with India is 'gradually resuming' as they discuss their contentious Himalayan border.

Indian students and unemployed youth clashed with police in Patna, demanding government jobs and transparency in recruitment exams.

Russia has vehemently denied allegations of attempting to interfere in France's upcoming presidential elections, labeling the accusations as 'anti-Russian propaganda'.

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.