Health

Bangladesh measles toll crosses 700 as 4 children die in a day

Online Desk: Bangladesh’s combined death toll from confirmed measles and suspected cases has risen to 702 after four more children died with measles symptoms over the last 24 hours. Another

Budget Reaction 2026-27: PROGGA, ATMA demand reformation of tobacco tax structure

Staff Reporter: Anti-tobacco organizations PROGGA and ATMA jointly demanded reformation of tobacco tax structure during the finalization of budget for the FY 2026-27. They placed their demands while addressing a

Sirajganj Civil Surgeon directs journalist to call him ‘Sir’

Staff Reporter Despite being a government official, Sirajganj Civil Surgeon Dr. Md. Nurul Amin directed a journalist to address him as ‘Mohodoy (Sir)’. He got angry when he was called

Seven more children die with measles symptoms

A total of 677 children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country since 15 March, says DGHS TDS Desk: Seven more children have died across the country

Speakers stress need for establishing social movement against drug abusing in Khulna

Staff Correspondent, Khulna Speakers at a discussion meeting on Tuesday (June 16) stressed the need for building strong resistance and social movements against drug abusing to protect the country’s young

Another health minister, another medical college for hometown

Health ministry approves Narsingdi Medical College, effective immediately TDS Desk Weeks after the 100-bed Narsingdi District Hospital was approved for 150 additional beds, the district has now been granted a