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Measles resurgence: Vaccination gaps, data void leave children at risk

A sharp surge in measles cases has gripped at least seven districts – Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Pabna, Chattogram, Jashore, and Natore – exposing a critical gap in Bangladesh’s public health

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Attack on Kuwaiti power, water plant raises alarm in Gulf

An Iranian attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait has killed one Indian worker and damaged a building at the site, according to Kuwaiti authorities, as regional

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President, PM pay last respect to Speaker’s wife Dilara Hafiz

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, the Prime Minister and other national leaders on Monday paid their tributes  to Professor Dilara Hafiz, wife of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, on the premises of the

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RMG may face headwinds in next quarters: BB

The export performance of the country’s readymade garment sector might face growing headwinds in the coming quarters, said a report published by the Bangladesh Bank on Sunday. Moreover, RMG exports

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PM to inaugurate ‘Farmer Card’ distribution on April 14

Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the ‘Farmer Card’ distribution programme on a pilot basis on April 14 on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh-1433 Bangla Calendar. The prime minister

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Ukraine president lauds ‘historic’ defence agreements with ME countries

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday hailed ‘historic’ defence agreements signed with Middle Eastern countries last week on a visit to the region. Ukraine signed defence agreements with Qatar, Saudi

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Former DGFI director Afzal Naser arrested in Dhaka

Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested former Directorate General of Forces Intelligence director Md Afzal Naser in a case related to 2024 July-August movement. He has been shown

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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated in presidential process

Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated as a vice-presidential candidate and replaced as military commander on Monday, paving the way for the coup leader to continue his rule

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