A medical officer at the Shahrashti Upazila Health Complex in Chandpur has been subjected to a disciplinary transfer following a serious case of medical negligence in which a child suffering from fever was mistakenly administered a rabies vaccine. The incident has triggered widespread concern among local residents and renewed scrutiny of patient safety standards at […]

Health and Family Planning Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain has stated that the current situation surrounding measles in the country does not warrant the declaration of a national emergency. He further clarified that, based on present conditions, the situation cannot be classified as an epidemic. He made these remarks on Monday while inaugurating the nationwide […]

A dramatic incident unfolded in the Fatualla area of Narayanganj on Sunday night when a group posing as detectives attempted to abduct a local flexiload trader, triggering a violent confrontation that left at least four bystanders injured by gunfire and one suspect in police custody. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 pm in the Kutubpur […]

At the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Bogura District Bar Association building, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivered a significant address underscoring the importance of an independent, transparent and harassment-free judicial system. He asserted that the courtroom must never become a place of intimidation or inconvenience, but rather a sanctuary of public trust and the […]

Rising import costs and ongoing instability in global energy markets have intensified financial pressures on Bangladesh’s power and energy sector. In response, the government has moved to adjust electricity tariffs at both wholesale and retail levels. A high-level cabinet committee has been constituted to review the proposed adjustments and submit recommendations prior to any final […]

A young man has died in what authorities are treating as a suspected case of abduction and assault in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj district, triggering widespread concern and unrest among local residents. The deceased, Rakib, aged 22, was the son of Almgir Hossain from Shimulia village. For some time, he had been living in a […]

The city authorities in Dhaka have finalised plans to establish a total of 26 temporary cattle markets across the capital in preparation for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The initiative aims to ensure an organised, safe, and well-regulated environment for the buying and selling of sacrificial animals while easing pressure on urban traffic and maintaining public order. […]

A severe heatwave in southern Bangladesh has claimed the life of a 55-year-old woman in Narail district, highlighting the growing risks posed by extreme temperatures during the peak agricultural season. The incident occurred on Monday morning (20 April) at approximately 10:30 am in the Machimdia area of Narail town. The deceased, identified as Lovely Begum […]

Two large freshwater fish caught from the Padma River were sold for over one lakh Bangladeshi taka at the Daulatdia Ferry Ghat in Rajbari District on Monday morning. The fish included a nearly 30-kilogram catla and a 13.7-kilogram rohu, both of which were brought to market shortly after being caught at the river’s estuary area. […]