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9 more die of measles and related symptoms in 24 hours

9 more die of measles and related symptoms in 24 hours

Nine more people have died across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours from measles and measles-related symptoms. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sits with district-level BNP leaders at KIB.
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Holds First Post-Election Meeting with Grassroots BNP Leaders
4 killed in bus collision on Chittagong highway
4 killed in bus collision on Chittagong highway
Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister in Kolkata.
Suvendu Adhikari Sworn as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister
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Five firefighting units are working to control a fire at a foam factory in Kadamtali, Dhaka.
Fire Breaks Out at Kadamtali Foam Factory
A fire broke out at a foam factory in the Saddam Market area of Kadamtali in the capital on Friday
7 deaths and 282 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours.
Measles Outbreak / 7 More Children Die as Cases Surge Nationwide
Bangladesh continues to battle a severe measles outbreak as the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported the deaths of
Eastern Refinery resumed operations at 8 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026.
Eastern Refinery Resumes Operations After New Crude Oil Arrival
The country’s sole fuel oil refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), resumed operations at 8:00 AM on Friday (May 8) following
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9 more die of measles and related symptoms in 24 hours
9 more die of measles and related symptoms in 24 hours
Nine more people have died across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours from measles and measles-related symptoms. The Directorate General

Govt to Turn Thakurgaon into Food Processing Hub: Industries Minister

Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Saturday said the government wants to fully utilize the...
Govt to Turn Thakurgaon into Food Processing Hub: Industries Minister

President Shahabuddin Leaves for UK for Medical Follow-up

President Md. Shahabuddin departed for the United Kingdom on Saturday morning for a scheduled medical...
President Shahabuddin Leaves for UK for Medical Follow-up

Nahida Sultana Brishit’s body arrives in Bangladesh

The body of Nahida Sultana Brishit, a PhD student at the University of South Florida...
Nahida Sultana Brishit’s body arrives in Bangladesh

Fire Breaks Out at Kadamtali Foam Factory

A fire broke out at a foam factory in the Saddam Market area of Kadamtali...
Five firefighting units are working to control a fire at a foam factory in Kadamtali, Dhaka.

Measles Outbreak / 7 More Children Die as Cases Surge Nationwide

Bangladesh continues to battle a severe measles outbreak as the Directorate General of Health Services...
7 deaths and 282 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours.

Government Declares 7-Day Holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

The government has declared a seven-day holiday for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, spanning from May 25...
The decision was finalized during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister on Thursday evening at the Secretariat.

Shops and Malls to Stay Open Until 10 PM for Eid-ul-Azha

In a move to facilitate Eid shopping while balancing the national energy crisis, the government...
Shops and Malls to Stay Open Until 10 PM for Eid-ul-Azha

Parliament’s Budget Session Set for June 7

President Md. Shahabuddin has summoned the second session (Budget Session) of the 13th National Parliament...
Parliament’s Budget Session Set for June 7
CMP DB Arrests Two with 150 Rounds of Ammunition
CMP DB Arrests Two with 150 Rounds of Ammunition
The Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Detective Branch (DB) arrested two suspected arms traders and recovered 150 rounds of foreign pistol
Tragic Electrocution Kills Fisherman in Paikgachha Shrimp Enclosure
Tragic Electrocution Kills Fisherman in Paikgachha Shrimp Enclosure
A fisherman was electrocuted to death on Saturday morning after coming into contact with an improperly installed power line at
Market data sourced from GMT 1322 exchange rates.
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Bangladesh Pays $1.51 Billion ACU Bill Forex Reserves Fall Below $34 Billion
Bangladesh Pays $1.51 Billion ACU Bill Forex Reserves Fall Below $34 Billion
Bangladesh Bank has paid $1.51 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import bills for March and April,
Eastern Refinery resumed operations at 8 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026.
Eastern Refinery Resumes Operations After New Crude Oil Arrival
The directive issued by the Foreign Exchange Policy Department of Bangladesh Bank on May 7, 2026.
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India's micro-drama market is projected to grow from $300 million to $4.5 billion by 2030, according to Lumikai.
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sits with district-level BNP leaders at KIB.

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Holds First Post-Election Meeting with Grassroots BNP Leaders

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a high-level views-exchange meeting with district-level party leaders and associate bodies today.

Abdullah Al Russell (President), Nur Mohammad Rubel (General Secretary) and newly elected Bhola District Chhatra Dal committee pays tribute at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
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