Mild heatwave grips parts of BD
A mild heat wave is sweeping several parts of the country and it may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Monday. According to...
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HC rule on universal health coverage
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking why the government’s alleged inaction and failure to ensure universal health coverage for citizens should not...
President returns home
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has returned home after completing follow-up medical examinations and treatment in London, officials said on Monday. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying...
No More Teenage Pregnancy
With a strong call for collective action and youth leadership, the Divisional SRHR Knowledge Fair 2026 was held yesterday (17 May) at Hotel Agrabad, Chattogram,...
FY27 ADP reflects govt’s election promises: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the FY 27 ADP reflected the electoral commitments and long-term reform agenda of the newly elected...
NEC approves Tk 3 lakh crore ADP for FY27 with focus on reform, infrastructure
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) worth Tk 3,00,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Prime Minister Tarique...
HCG, MedLab BD hold cancer awareness event
India’s HCG Cancer Hospital, in collaboration with MedLab BD, organised a cancer awareness programme in Dhaka, bringing together doctors, healthcare professionals, business leaders, bankers, cancer...
HC on street children rights failure
The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why the failure to take effective steps to protect and ensure...
Primary curriculum rollout in 2028
A new curriculum for primary-level students will be introduced in 2028 after the completion of ongoing planning, training and pilot phases, State Minister for Primary...
Govt urged to boost heart health awareness campaign
On World Hypertension Day, health experts and policymakers in Dhaka renewed calls for stronger preventive healthcare measures as concerns grow over rising non-communicable diseases linked...