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measles deaths in Bangladesh 2026 update
6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
UNB, Dhaka
3 HOUR(s) • Disease
dengue deaths in Bangladesh 2026
3 die of dengue as 805 more are hospitalised in a day
Star Online Report
4 HOUR(s) • Disease
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Events / Summer Flow 2026: Two days to move, create, connect and heal
Ahnath Hasan
16 August 2026 • Health
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Immunotherapy / When a cancer breakthrough comes with a price tag
Dr Arman Reza Chowdhury
16 August 2026 • Health
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The lost art of doing absolutely nothing
Dr Sumaiya Khaled
16 August 2026 • Health
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The hidden connection between sleep and women’s memory
16 August 2026 • Health
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The cancer vaccine revolution: Where does Bangladesh stand?
Yeelma Ambreen Dr Sabiruddin Mirza
16 August 2026 • Health
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Paying for someone else’s cigarette!
Uttam Kumar Dey, Ujjal Kumar Dey
16 August 2026 • Health
dengue deaths in Bangladesh 2026
Dengue claims 2 more lives, 730 hospitalised
Star Online Report
15 August 2026 • Disease
measles deaths in Bangladesh 2026 update
Death toll crosses 900 as eight more die with measles-like symptoms in 24hrs
UNB, Dhaka
15 August 2026 • Disease

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