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Measles death toll stands at 950 as 7 more children die in 24 hrs

, Aug. 26 -- Seven more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday, bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 950 t... Read More


BNP announces five-day programme to mark 48th founding anniversary

, Aug. 26 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday announced a five-day programme to mark the party's 48th founding anniversary on September 1. BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizv... Read More


BGB returns 2 BSF shotguns, walkie-talkie left behind in Bangladesh

, Aug. 26 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has returned two shotguns and a walkie-talkie left behind by members of India's Border Security Force (BSF) after they entered Bangladesh territory and alleg... Read More


Former cricket captains appeal for medical care for jailed Imran Khan

, Aug. 26 -- A group of 21 former international cricket captains has appealed to Pakistan's prime minister to ensure jailed former premier Imran Khan receives proper medical treatment and basic facili... Read More


Trade through Benapole port suspended for Eid-e-Miladunnabi holiday

, Aug. 26 -- Export and import activities through Benapole land port have remained suspended since Wednesday morning due to the government holiday marking Eid-e-Miladunnabi. However, movement of pass... Read More


Rohingyas continue to face atrocity crimes, mass displacement and deepening humanitarian crisis: UN experts

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Nine years after brutal military attacks in Myanmar that triggered the mass displacement of the Rohingya, they continue to face grave human rights violations and a dire humanitarian ... Read More


Experts call for national optometry council to expand eye care

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Stakeholders in eye health on Tuesday reached a consensus on the need for an optometry council to expand eye care across the country and bring the service of ophthalmic personnel und... Read More


People who live beyond 110 may have unusually high levels of killer immune cells

, Aug. 25 -- People who live to exceptionally old ages may have immune systems that continue adapting to new health threats, according to a new study. Researchers have found that supercentenarians - ... Read More


Two minors swept away by strong current in Natore's Nandakuja River

Natore, Aug. 25 -- Two children drowned after being swept away by a strong current while bathing in the Nandakuja River in Gurudaspur upazila on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Far... Read More


Two minors drown in Natore river, 2 cops attacked over inquest

Natore, Aug. 25 -- Two children drowned after being swept away by a strong current while bathing in the Nandakuja River in Gurudaspur upazila of Natore on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased were identif... Read More