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300 measles deaths spark political firestorm as students demand trial of Nobel laureate Yunus, interim leaders

Dhaka, May 6 -- At least 300 children have died across Bangladesh after contracting measles, triggering demands from a student organisation for the trial of former chief advisor Muhammad Yunus and for... Read More


Three-day window for Haor flood relief as eight rivers remain above danger mark

Dhaka, May 6 -- The flood situation in the low-lying Haor areas of northeastern Bangladesh may improve within the next three days if no more rainfall occurs, according to the Flood Forecasting and War... Read More


Advisor Titumir defends 'hasty' US Boeing deal as relations-building step

Dhaka, May 6 -- Finance Advisor Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has defended the recent aircraft deal with US aviation giant Boeing as a move to bolster bilateral relations following questions over whether t... Read More


Former DIG Jalil offers 'cooperation' in trial of Shapla Chattar case

Dhaka, May 6 -- Former deputy inspector general (DIG) of Police Abdul Jalil Mondal has offered to cooperate with the prosecution during the trial at the International Crimes Tribunal in a case over th... Read More


1.5mn doses of MR vaccine arrive, more shipments to arrive every week: minister

Dhaka, May 6 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain said that 1.5 million doses of the measles rubella (MR) vaccine have arrived in Bangladesh. In addition, 9,000 tetanus and diphtheria (Td) ser... Read More


10,000 licensed weapons from Awami League era yet to be deposited, says home minister

Dhaka, May 6 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said nearly 10,000 licensed firearms issued under "political considerations" during the Awami League administration's tenure remain unreturned to the... Read More


Madrasa teacher arrested over minor student 'rape' in Netrokona

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested a madrasa teacher accused of raping a 12-year-old female student in Netrokona's Madan Upazila. The suspect, Aman Ullah, was arrested by m... Read More


Committee formed to review social security beneficiaries, says state minister

Dhaka, May 6 -- State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin has announced the formation of a committee to review the list of those who received social security benefits under during the previous... Read More


Measles death toll rises to 25 at Mymensingh hospital

Dhaka, May 5 -- Admissions and deaths linked to measles symptoms are rising at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), pushing the death toll to 25. Around 11:30am on Monday, a 7-month-old child ... Read More


Naria hospital remains shut for two years over court battle, thieves cart off Tk 3.7mn in gear

Dhaka, May 5 -- Legal entanglements have prevented the Naria Upazila Health Complex in Shariatpur from opening its doors nearly two years after construction was completed. The deadlock has left Upazi... Read More