October 18, 2024

Dengue: 3 more deaths reported in 24hrs

Three additional deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total fatalities in Bangladesh this year to 237.

During the period, 411 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the D…

Health Protection Act still pending since 2014: Health Adviser

Nurjahan Begum, Advisor to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has revealed that the Health Protection Act, which was initiated in 2014, is yet to be finalized. However, she expressed optimism that it will be submitted to the Cabinet (Council …

14 injured in clash between two groups of Chhatra Dal in Narsingdi

At least 14 people were injured in a clash between two groups of Chhatra Dal activists at the temporary office of BNP’s Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon, located at his residence in Narsingdi.

The incident was triggered by a dispute betw…

Adviser Rizwana promotes healthy habits for stronger future

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the importance of adopting healthy habits for a brighter and more resilient future.

‘If habits can be changed, there will be no need to worry about di…

Shamsher Mobin sent to jail in Jubo Dal leader murder case

A Dhaka court today sent Trinamool BNP Chairman Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury to jail in connection with the murder of Jubo Dal leader Shamim in 2023.

The order was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Begum Afnan Somi after police pleaded to keep Sha…

Mufti Abdul Malek appointed Khatib of Baitul Mukarram Mosque

The Interim Government has appointed Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, an expert in Islamic law and Hadith, as the khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka.

This appointment received official approval from the government on Thursday, as anno…

Chief Adviser to hold dialogue with political parties tomorrow

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus underwent a minor medical procedure at Dhaka’s Combined Military Hospital on Thursday. He resumed his duties this morning, said the Chief Adviser’s press wing.

The Chief Adviser will meet leaders of several politica…

Tarique seeks pragmatic steps from govt for market control

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday urged the interim government to take pragmatic steps as a priority to control the rising prices of essential goods to ease the financial strain on the people.

Addressing a discussion programme virtually, …