Bangladesh

Three more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday, taking the country’s combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1002 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest fatalities were classi

On the final working day of the DUCSU Dhaka University Central students’ Union that has completed a year of its term, DUCSU Vice President (VP) Sadik Kayem called for building a 'Insaaf' (just) oriented Bangladesh. The DUCSU VP said in a statement on Wednesday (9 September) that they have made

Customs officials have seized two trucks carrying cigarette manufacturing machinery and a large quantity of raw materials, including 1,275 kilogrammes of cut tobacco during a raid in Bagerhat. The seizure was made by the VAT Division, Bagerhat, under the Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate, Khu

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday (8 September) described the media as democracy’s main strength, saying protecting the media is essential to protecting democracy. “The media must play a responsible role in upholding the country’s independence, sovereignty and good governance while r

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a three-month special nationwide campaign against dengue on Saturday (12 September), focusing on cleanliness and public awareness to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. The decision to launch the campaign was taken following the Prime Min

Nearly 71 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh are attributable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and cancer, with tobacco and nicotine products among the major contributing factors. Without strong legislation and effective enforcement, achieving the Su

Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman strongly condemn the attack on actress Azmeri Haque Badhon in Italy. The information adviser said Awami League is not a normal political party but a mafia gang, while there is no minimum regret among them. He said the proces

For the past three months, a father in Bagerhat has been living in uncertainty, desperately waiting for the return of his 14-year-old daughter. Every day, he searches for her and hopes to hear her voice again. The girl, Rafiatuz Athera Rafia, went missing on June 3 while she was on her way to schoo

The much-awaited third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) will be inaugurated on 16 December this year, marking Bangladesh’s Victory Day, Civil Aviation Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat has said. The minister made the announcement on Tuesday (8 September) while speaking to journ

Bangladesh needs major structural reforms in its capital market to attract foreign investment and ensure the country's growing economy is represented adequately in the stock market, experts and market stakeholders said. They said introducing quality companies to the market, enhancing corporate gove

There has been evidence that Dipak Chandra Sarkar, headmaster of Kharia Nabarun Secondary School in Paikgachha upazila of Khulna, is a citizen of both Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal. An investigation by the office of the Paikgachha Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) into this case found proof of his

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said Bangladesh, a densely populated country, is hosting a large number of Rohingyas for a prolonged period which have put additional pressure on its economy, infrastructure and overall management. Bangladesh is ready to extend all-out cooperation for the dignified

Road development work in West Rampura of the capital has been stalled after a contractor was allegedly approached to pay Tk 2 million as extortion. Locals have been suffering as the work could not be completed The contracting firm M/s Alif Traders was executing road and drainage development works u

At least 481 people were killed and 664 injured in road accidents across Bangladesh in August, according to a report by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). Of the deceased, 61 were women and 58 were children, the report said. It said 183 motorcycle accidents claimed 176 lives, accounting for 36.59 p