A noticeably calmer situation was observed across five fuel stations in Dhaka today, where earlier disruptions had led to extended queues and prolonged waiting times for fuel. Visits to stations in Shahidbagh, Arambagh, Motijheel, Mothshyabhaban and Ramna indicated that long lines of vehicles, previously reported during recent supply pressure linked to earlier regional tensions, were […]

A 50-year-old farmer died after collapsing while waiting at a petrol station in Khanasama upazila of Dinajpur district, Bangladesh, in an incident that occurred during a period of heavy congestion at the site. The deceased, identified as Masud Rana, was the son of Mofiz Uddin and a resident of the Sathi Para area of Darowani […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified five major categories of complications that commonly affect children infected with measles. These complications can be severe and, in some cases, fatal. Paediatric health specialists similarly emphasise that measles can significantly damage child health, with certain effects carrying a risk of long-term impairment. According to WHO’s detailed disease […]

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued Local Cautionary Signal No. 3 for the country’s four seaports, citing unstable atmospheric conditions and the likelihood of intensified rainfall. According to the department, heavy to very heavy precipitation is expected on Tuesday across four divisions, including Dhaka. Since early morning, the capital has remained overcast, with intermittent rainfall […]