Wednesday | 24 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
Bangladesh will increase its health sector allocation to 1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the upcoming national budget, up from 0.67 per cent in the previous fiscal year, Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Health Affairs Dr S
Bangladeshi migrant workers employed in Middle Eastern countries are facing growing uncertainty over jobs, wages, security, and future migration opportunities due to the ongoing conflict.Researchers and migration experts warned against the potential danger in the wake of ME inflicted by
As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, allegations have surfaced that some farm owners and seasonal traders across Bangladesh are using hormone-based drugs and steroids to artificially fatten sacrificial cattle for higher profits, despite repeated warnings from veterinary and public health experts.The practice, though
Sheba Prokashoni has temporarily suspended all activities following allegations of internal irregularities and corruption.In a notice signed by partner Kazi Shahnur Hossain on Wednesday, the publishing house said management had recently identified various irregularities and instances of misconduct within the
China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd, through its affiliated foundation, has donated 383,080 doses of inactivated polio vaccine to Bangladesh to support the country's Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) under the World Health Organization (WHO)-backed immunisation efforts.The consignment, already delivered to EPI
A day-long international policy seminar titled Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education Institutions was held on Wednesday at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka.The event was jointly organised by the University of Dhaka, the University Grants Commission
The government is reconsidering its plan to hold both SSC and HSC examinations in December 2027, following strong objections from students, teachers and guardians.Education stakeholders at a consultation meeting on Wednesday urged authorities to adopt a gradual transition instead of
The High Court on Tuesday granted six months' ad-interim bail to former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in two murder cases filed in connection with the incidents during the July Uprising period, clearing the way for his walk out from
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the authorities concerned of the government to allot a specific compartment for women passengers on every passenger train during the holy Eid-ul-Azha as per the provisions of the law.The HC bench comprising Justice Fahmida
Nine more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, health authorities said on Tuesday.Among them, three children died after being confirmed with measles, while six others died with symptoms consistent with
