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Humaiun Seeks Continued Japan Support for Rohingya Solution

Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today sought continued Japan’s efforts toward achieving a durable solution through the safe, voluntary, sustainable, and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas to Rakhine State in Myanmar. ‘Bang…

Newly Appointed 184 BCS Health Officers Set to Join Tomorrow

Dhaka: The newly appointed 184 doctors under the 48th Special Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Health cadre are set to join their respective posts tomorrow. The health and family welfare ministry has instructed the new recruits to submit their joining l…

Govt Pledges to Build Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Cities: Farzana

Dhaka: State Minister for Social Welfare Barrister Farzana Sharmin has emphasized the government’s commitment to constructing inclusive, livable, and climate-resilient urban environments. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National Urban Forum in…

Three Children Die with Measles Symptoms Across the Country

Dhaka: Three children have tragically died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, as reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) through a press release today. This incident adds to the growing concern about t…

Man and Two Grandchildren Tragically Drown in Lakshmipur Pond

Lakshmipur: A 70-year-old man and his two grandchildren drowned while taking a bath in a pond in Sadar upazila of Lakshmipur district on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Abu Siddique, 70, and his grandchildren Piyas, 8, son of Abdul Aziz, and P…

Measles: Death Toll Nears 1,000

Dhaka: Three children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday, taking the country’s combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 994 this year.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the lates…