October 20, 2026

Three More Children Die Amid Measles Outbreak

Dhaka:Three more children have died with symptoms of measles in the past 24 hours as the country continues to grapple with the outbreak.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during this period, 1,259 suspected and confirmed measles cases were r…

BMU Aims to Double Monthly Liver Transplants by Next Year

Dhaka:Bangladesh Medical University The Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) is planning to double its liver transplant procedures, aiming for four transplants per month by the end of next year. Currently, the university conducts two transplants monthl…

Government Issues Special Solar Power Installation Ordinance, 2026

Dhaka:The government has announced the Special Solar Power Installation Ordinance, 2026, facilitating the establishment of solar power projects with a maximum capacity of five megawatts. This initiative aims to expedite the expansion of solar energy s…

Bangladesh Advances Blue Economy Initiatives with New Policies

Doha:The government is intensifying its efforts to harness the potential of the country’s blue economy through various policy initiatives. These initiatives focus on sustainable marine fishing, mericulture, crab farming, deep-sea fishing, and marine r…

Death Toll Reaches 14 in Natore Bus-Truck Collision

Natore:A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a sand-laden truck in Bonpara, on the Natore-Pabna highway, has resulted in 14 fatalities. The accident occurred around 400 am in front of the Bonpara Police Investigation Centre, initially…