Dil Afroza appointed new DG of Nursing and Midwifery directorate

Public administration ministry issues circular
26 April 2026, 20:20 PM

7 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hrs

DGHS recorded one more confirmed measles death during the period
26 April 2026, 17:34 PM

WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies

Children under five account for more than two-thirds of malaria deaths. A new drug offers hope for this vulnerable group
26 April 2026, 09:10 AM

At least 19 children hospitalised with measles-like symptoms in remote Alikadam, Lama

Local chairman says at least four children have died in Kurukpata union
25 April 2026, 23:02 PM

Chicken prices drop in Dhaka markets

Prices of Sonali chicken in Dhaka markets fell sharply yesterday after more than a month of elevated rates, bringing some relief to consumers, though prices of eggs, sugar and onions moved in the opposite direction.
25 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Measles outbreak linked to vaccination gaps: Health minister

Orders withdrawal of hospital officials over misinformation to media
24 April 2026, 21:50 PM

Don’t turn away measles patients

Hospitals have been instructed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to stop transferring patients with measles symptoms on account of a shortage of beds.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM

7 districts in line for new medical colleges: Health minister

Feasibility study underway in Munshiganj, Brahmanbaria, Thakurgaon, Natore, Narsingdi, Bhola, Sherpur, and Lakshmipur
22 April 2026, 19:38 PM

PM acknowledges measles testing kit shortage, says vaccines weren’t imported for years

Tarique Rahman tells parliament some testing kits have arrived while others remain stuck at customs; blames previous govts for years of vaccine import failures
22 April 2026, 16:57 PM
21 April 2026, 21:22 PM

Measles death toll rises to 38 as one more dies: DGHS

Two more suspected measles deaths reported in same period
21 April 2026, 18:06 PM

RMCH interns on a 24-hour work abstention, leaving patients to suffer

Protest at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital follows allegations of abuse against three doctors
21 April 2026, 16:02 PM

Measles vaccination drive kicks off in Chattogram

Over 10 lakh children to be immunised across district and city
20 April 2026, 15:13 PM

Govt launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive

Around 1.8 crore children targeted as authorities respond to rising measles cases
20 April 2026, 10:38 AM

IFRC, BDRCS launch six-month emergency response amid measles surge

Key actions include cash assistance of Tk 6,000 for 1,950 vulnerable households
19 April 2026, 21:25 PM

Measles death toll rises to 36

DGHS reports 181 suspected deaths till now
19 April 2026, 16:25 PM

Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive begins tomorrow

Earlier drives in 30 upazilas and four city corporations now scaled up nationwide
19 April 2026, 16:03 PM

Zero malaria death by next year a stiff challenge now

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

Agro‑entrepreneur cultivates grapes over pond, inspires locals

Abul Kalam Azad plants 1,200 vines of 22 varieties across homestead and pond
18 April 2026, 20:40 PM
18 April 2026, 14:05 PM