August 29, 2026

People Relieved as Cholera Vaccination Begins in Dhaka

Dhaka: Fatema Akter today brought her four-year-old daughter Nawrin Akter Jui from Doitala Mosque area of Lalbagh to Azimpur Maternity and Child Health Training Institute to receive an oral cholera vaccine. Talking to BSS, Fatema said her daughter oft…

Wall Street Week Ahead: The Market Eyes the Monthly Jobs Report

New york: Wall Street will get several important updates this week about the health of the U.S. jobs market. On Tuesday, the U.S. will release its July report focusing on job openings and turnover. It provides details on job openings within specific i…

996 New Dengue Cases, 2 Deaths Reported in 24hrs

Dhaka: Health officials today reported 996 new dengue cases and two deaths across the country in the past 24 hours.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) report revealed that during this period, 13…

Sakhawat Makes Surprise Visit to Habiganj Sadar Hospital

Habiganj: Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain today made a surprise visit to Habiganj Sadar Hospital without prior notice. The minister reached the hospital unexpectedly around 12 noon and visited different departments.

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Dhaka Medical College Set for Tk 1,155cr Infrastructure Overhaul

Dhaka: Dhaka Medical College, the country’s oldest medical education institution, is set for a major facelift as the government has taken up a Tk 1,154.83 crore project to replace its ageing and unsafe structures with modern academic, residential and …

Draft Law on Enforced Disappearances Awaits JS Passage

Dhaka: The draft of the proposed ‘Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Act, 2026,’ is now available on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs for public opinion. After gathering public feedback, the draft will receive final approval from…