Measles Outbreak: Emergency vaccination drive begins today
An emergency nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign will begin on Sunday across the country, targeting children aged six to 59 months in high-risk areas. The initiative...
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Taka set to weaken amid rising energy costs
Bangladesh Bank has begun permitting a controlled and gradual depreciation of the taka against the US dollar in an effort to ease pressure arising from...
India mulls crocodiles, snakes on BD border
India is examining a proposal to deploy crocodiles and snakes in riverine stretches along its border with Bangladesh as part of efforts to strengthen security...
TIB slams govt plan to repeal Judicial, human rights ordinances
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s recommendation to repeal key ordinances safeguarding judicial independence and human rights. The organization has...
Ties with Bangladesh more important than ever: Paul Kapur
The United States and Bangladesh enjoy a relationship that is “more important than ever,” according to S Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South...
Measles Outbreak: 94 deaths in 19 days, 5,792 suspected
The country’s Health authorities have reported a concerning rise in suspected measles cases across the country. According to a press release from the Directorate General...
UNSC finalises Hormuz resolution draft
The United Nations Security Council has finalised a draft resolution aimed at safeguarding maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, but strong objections from China...
Energy alteration drive underway
The Bangladeshi government has adopted a series of measures to mitigate the ongoing energy crisis triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, including seeking...
Opposition to Stage Protest Today: Ordinance rollback ignites debate over reform agenda
A decision by the BNP-led government to repeal four ordinances issued during the tenure of the post-uprising interim administration and delay approval of 16 others...
Fuel shortage slows inland cargo movement
A worsening fuel oil crisis linked to the Middle East conflict has disrupted lighter vessel operations at both Chattogram and Mongla ports, slowing cargo unloading,...