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Bangladesh public hospitals short of over 9,400 doctors

Dhaka, June 10 -- More than 9,400 doctor positions remain vacant in government hospitals across Bangladesh, the health minister has told parliament. Speaking during a question-and-answer session on W... Read More


ICT summons Ekattor TV broadcast licence in probe into 'Shapla Chattar killings'

Dhaka, June 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has summoned the broadcast licence and relevant documentation of private television station Ekattor TV in connection with a case involving all... Read More


PM explains role of women MPs in opposition constituencies, citing government rules

Dhaka, June 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has explained the government's decision to assign ruling party women MPs elected to reserved seats to oversee development activities in constituencies r... Read More


ABB chief Mashrur Arefin says entire banking sector 'reeling' from Islami Bank turmoil

Dhaka, June 10 -- Mashrur Arefin, chairman of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB), has called for a swift resolution to the turmoil surrounding Islami Bank Bangladesh, warning that the dispute... Read More


ICT set to deliver verdict soon for Hanif, Awami League leaders over Kushtia 'killings'

Dhaka, June 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to deliver its verdict in the coming days in a crimes against humanity case against four Awami League leaders, including Mahbubul Alam ... Read More


Rain at end of summer heralds arrival of monsoon

Dhaka, June 10 -- Showers brought on by the monsoon winds have heralded the last week of the summer and the start of the rainy season in different parts of Bangladesh. Rainfall was recorded in differ... Read More


Bangladesh to introduce 'Arts and Culture' in Class 4 next year

Dhaka, June 10 -- The government has decided to introduce an Arts and Culture textbook for Class 4 from 2027 under the existing primary curriculum. The move comes ahead of a planned curriculum overha... Read More


Bangladesh reports eight child deaths, 94 new measles cases in a day

Dhaka, June 10 -- Measles-related complications have claimed eight more child lives in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 94 new cases have been confirmed nationwide. The Directorate General of H... Read More


BGB-BSF tensions flare over 'push-in attempt' at Jamalpur border

Dhaka, June 10 -- Tensions have flared along the Jamalpur border after an alleged push-in attempt by India's Border Security Force (BSF) left one man stranded in no-man's land. A flag meeting held on... Read More


Ad-din Hospital administration's response 'not satisfactory': health minister

Dhaka, June 10 -- Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Husain has said the Ad-din Medical College Hospital administration's response to the show cause notice from the Directorate General of Health Services... Read More