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Australian researchers develop fridge-stable malaria vaccine

SYDNEY, May 13 -- Researchers in Australia have developed a next-generation malaria vaccine that requires no refrigeration and shows strong potential to provide long-lasting protection and reduce tran... Read More


China's tariff cuts boost African imports through Hunan

, May 13 -- tariff policy for African goods is helping businesses in central Hunan Province cut costs and increase imports from Africa, opening a new trade route through the inland province. The new ... Read More


Experts urge higher health budget allocation for hypertension control

Dhaka, May 13 -- Health experts on Wednesday urged the government to ensure sustainable financing and increase budgetary allocation in the upcoming FY2026-27 national budget to strengthen hypertension... Read More


12 suffers burn injuries in N'ganj blast

, May 13 -- Twelve people suffered burn injuries in an explosion apparently from gas leakage at the canteen of a power plant in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj district on Wednesday. The victims wer... Read More


Govt appoints 96 more 'deprived' candidates from 27th BCS

, May 13 -- The government has appointed 96 more candidates who had long been deprived despite passing the 27th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. The Ministry of Public Administration issue... Read More


Govt approves Tk 33,474 crore Padma Barrage project to revive rivers, curb salinity

, May 13 -- The government on Wednesday approved a Tk 33,474.45 crore project to build the first phase of the Padma Barrage, aiming to revive drying river systems, reduce salinity intrusion and improv... Read More


Bangladesh receives over 3,83,000 doses of vaccine from China

Dhaka, May 13 -- Bangladesh has received 3,83,080 doses of vaccine from Chinese company Sinovac Biotech, Health and Family Welfare Minister Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain said on Wednesday. "We ... Read More


24,000 die annually in Bangladesh due to high-sodium foods

Dhaka, May 13 -- processed foods including packaged snacks and processed meat are among the leading contributors to excessive salt intake in Bangladesh, speakers said at an awareness seminar on Wednes... Read More


Teachers' 'shutdown' disrupts academic activities at Barishal University

, May 13 -- Teachers of Barishal University continued their complete 'shutdown' programme for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and promotion of ... Read More


Former minister Engr Mosharraf Hossain passes away

Chattogram, May 13 -- Former minister and veteran freedom fighter Engr Mosharraf Hossain died on Wednesday morning at a private hospital in Dhaka. He was 83. He was declared dead around 10:00am, his ... Read More