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Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

health sector allocation

DCs’ proposals expose health sector ills

7 hour(s) ago
Barguna, a southern coastal district with a population of about 10 lakh, turned into a dengue hotspot last year, recording 15 deaths and 9,534 cases -- the highest for any single district except those at divisional headquarters.
7 hour(s) ago
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No measles let-up before mid-May

26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Measles cases and deaths continue to rise with the situation unlikely to improve much until the second week of May despite the ongoing vaccination campaign, experts say.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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BNP walks back on its tobacco control promises

21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The BNP government amended at least two laws in ways that could further promote the production and use of tobacco products despite pledging tobacco control in its election manifesto, said anti-tobacco campaigners.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Malaria Deaths

Zero malaria death by next year a stiff challenge now

19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The issue of malaria deaths came into focus following the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman from malaria on Friday, ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Expansion of higher medical education stalled by project delay

17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Established in 2016, Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) has yet to develop the capacity to offer postgraduate courses -- the core function of a medical university.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital

12 April 2026, 03:48 AM
Parvin Begum came to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) along with one of her ailing relatives who needed treatment there. However, she suddenly felt dizzy, collapsed and became critically ill.
12 April 2026, 03:48 AM
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Vitamin A, deworming campaigns on hold for over a year

10 April 2026, 04:01 AM
Two crucial national campaigns -- distribution of deworming tablets and Vitamin A Plus capsules -- have remained suspended for over a year, a disruption experts say may have worsened the measles outbreak.
10 April 2026, 04:01 AM
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Measles Outbreak: Parents keep vigil thru restless nights

8 April 2026, 03:02 AM
Sonia Akhter was trying to cool down her nine-month-old daughter, Tasnia, who seemed restless with measles and fever at the dedicated measles ward of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in the capital.
8 April 2026, 03:02 AM
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Patients suffer at understaffed Dhaka hospitals amid Eid

Riyad Hossain, who sustained severe injuries in an alleged mob beating, was taken to Kurmitola General Hospital by law enforcers on Sunday morning.
2 April 2025, 20:02 PM
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Holiday trip turns tragic

Lying on a hospital bed at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH), seven-year-old Araddhya was looking for her parents.  
2 April 2025, 19:08 PM
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Easy ride home

Holidaymakers’ journeys have been relatively smooth this year, thanks to the extended vacation, staggered closures of garment factories, and improved traffic management, according to operators, officials, and experts.
29 March 2025, 19:45 PM
Dhaka-Sylhet 4-lane highway

Dhaka-Sylhet highway: Tk 17,000cr project falls short on road safety

Road safety and speed will remain compromised on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway even after the completion of its ongoing Tk 17,000 crore expansion, a recent audit report warns.
28 March 2025, 18:45 PM
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AC bus operators: Overcharging rampant ahead of Eid

Jannatul Ferdous usually travels to her village in Gaibandha in Al Hamra Paribahan from Dhaka. The AC bus operator charges Tk 1,200 per ticket.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Northerners may hit snags on roads this Eid holiday

People have started leaving Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their loved ones and their journeys have mostly been hassle-free.
24 March 2025, 18:06 PM
Tuberculosis case notification trend

Tuberculosis incidence in Bangladesh: WHO’s 2025 targets remain a far cry

The target for 2025 is a 50 percent reduction in tuberculosis incidence rate compared to that of 2015.
23 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Kidney cases far outstrip doctors and facilities

Only 35 government hospitals offer kidney dialysis at a relatively low cost, while there are just 350 specialist doctors for treating the tens of thousands of patients.
12 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Jamuna Rail Bridge to cost passengers extra

With Bangladesh Railway (BR) set to fully open the newly constructed Jamuna Railway Bridge on March 18, train fares for routes using the bridge will increase from the following day.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Doctors awaiting promotions: Govt creating 7,000 supernumerary posts

The government is set to create supernumerary posts to accommodate over 7,000 government doctors and medical college teachers who have been awaiting promotion.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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More trips, coaches and digital payment under consideration: new metro rail chief

The metro rail authority is considering several measures to improve services and simplify the ticketing system as passenger numbers rise rapidly.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
teacher crisis in public medical colleges

Teacher crisis plagues public medical colleges

43pc posts lie vacant; colleges built during AL rule worse off
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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India-funded projects will continue: Salehuddin

Bangladesh and India began a two-day meeting to review Indian-funded projects, which have been running behind schedule.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Nagar Paribahan Bus Service

Govt shifts to one route due to owners’ resistance

The government is set to relaunch Dhaka Nagar Paribahan today on a single route
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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But how will cops file 'video cases' for speeding?

Police will file cases matching the number plates of the vehicles with BRTA database
8 February 2025, 14:40 PM
changes in Bangladesh media industry

Allegiance shifts, so do faces at the helm

Bangladesh’s media industry has seen some major shake-ups, with more than two dozen outlets shuffling leadership positions following the July mass uprising last year.
30 January 2025, 18:00 PM
$670 million repurposed World Bank loans

11 WB funded projects: Govt set to repurpose $670m loans

As much as $670 million (around Tk 8,200 crore) from slow-moving World Bank-funded projects will be repurposed, with most of the funds going towards budget support as the government looks to navigate the narrow fiscal space amid a slowing economy.
24 January 2025, 18:49 PM
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Fatalities rise as initiatives ineffective

At least 5,480 people died in 5,856 road crashes in 2024, according to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority.
13 January 2025, 18:00 PM
MRT-1 unlikely to be ready before 2030

MRT-1 unlikely to be ready before 2030

Five years have passed since the country’s first underground metro rail project was approved, but construction of the key structure has not yet begun.
10 January 2025, 18:59 PM
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Vehicle registration declines again in 2024

The issuance of new vehicle registrations in Bangladesh declined for the second straight year in 2024, dropping by 15 percent compared to 2023.
2 January 2025, 18:00 PM

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