The death of 75-year-old Noor Jahan Begum, whose body was recovered from a flat in Mirpur, has sparked widespread public discussion and scrutiny across Bangladesh. Allegations initially circulated that she had died after suffering severe neglect by her highly educated children and that her body had remained undiscovered for several days. Following the incident, a […]

Bangladesh is likely to experience higher-than-normal temperatures throughout June, while overall rainfall may remain slightly below the seasonal average, according to the long-range forecast issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s expert committee. Officials said the south-west monsoon, which marks the onset of the country’s rainy season, could spread across the entire country during the first […]

Measles infections in Bangladesh are being caused by the long-established B3 genotype, according to genetic analyses conducted by two leading national laboratories. Scientists confirm that the virus circulating in the country is not imported, but has been present locally for many years. Genetic sequencing was carried out at the National Poliomyelitis, Measles and Rubella Laboratory […]