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Child Death Toll Reaches 79 in Mymensingh Measles Outbreak

October 19, 2026

A seven-and-a-half-month-old boy has died from measles at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities linked to the disease at the facility to 79. The infant, who hailed from Nandail upazila in Mymensingh district, passed away on Saturday night, 17 October 2026, while undergoing treatment in the hospital’s dedicated isolation ward. Medical […]

PM Directs Ishraak to Resign After Armed Drive Sparks Outrage

October 18, 2026

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraak Hossain to resign from the cabinet following severe backlash over his brandishing of a firearm during a self-led anti-narcotics operation in Dhaka. The directive was issued on Sunday afternoon, 18 October 2026, when the Prime Minister summoned Ishraak immediately following a cabinet […]

Fire Breaks Out at Scrap Textile Warehouse in Gazipur

October 18, 2026

A fresh fire broke out in the Konabari area of Gazipur, engulfing a warehouse storing highly flammable garment scrap textiles, locally known as jhoot. Firefighters rushed to the scene on Sunday evening, 18 October 2026, to contain the blaze, which threatened adjacent commercial establishments and residential structures. The media cell of the Fire Service and […]

Snatch-and-Grab Fatality: Court Grants Bail to Accused in Headteacher Death

October 18, 2026

A Dhaka court on Sunday granted bail to Md Rakib Hossain, 24, an accused in the tragic death of primary school headteacher Ranjila Parvin, who lost her life after falling from a battery-powered rickshaw during a violent snatch-and-grab attempt outside the National Parliament House. The order was delivered by Judge Ayesha Akter Moushumi of the […]

Fakhar Zaman Expresses Full Confidence in Pakistan’s World Cup Hopes

October 18, 2026

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has expressed unshakeable confidence in his side’s ability to secure the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup in South Africa, asserting that the squad is fully prepared to end their long-standing drought in global tournaments and bring the coveted trophy back home. Speaking about the team’s ambitions, the aggressive left-handed batsman […]

PSL Owners Lahore Qalandars Eye Franchise Investment in Bangladesh Premier League

October 18, 2026

Lahore Qalandars, one of the premier franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), have expressed a keen interest in acquiring a team in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Sameen Rana, the co-owner and chief operating officer of the franchise, revealed that negotiations are underway, signaling a potential cross-border partnership aimed at bolstering cricket ties between […]

Surging Remittances Fail to Ease Bangladesh’s Growing Foreign Exchange Demands

October 18, 2026

Bangladesh is witnessing an unprecedented influx of remittances from its diaspora abroad, pushing foreign exchange reserves to healthier levels. Yet, acute underlying anxieties persist across the financial sector. Rising import liabilities, escalating external debt servicing obligations, and uneven dollar availability among commercial banks continue to strain the foreign exchange market. Economists and market analysts stress […]

Taka Standardises as Bangladesh Bank Details Latest Mid-Market Exchange Rates

October 18, 2026

Bangladesh’s central banking and financial authorities have released the updated foreign exchange rates for today, 18 October 2026, outlining the benchmark mid-market and commercial rates across key international currencies. The figures reflect current macroeconomic liquidity and foreign trade movements within the domestic banking sector. According to official data, the US Dollar (USD) is currently trading […]

Supreme Court Stays High Court Ruling Over Grameen Kalyan Tax Demand

October 18, 2026

The Chamber Court of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court hastemporarily stayed a High Court judgment directing Grameen Kalyan, a social business organisation founded by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, to pay 666 crore taka in outstanding income tax demanded by the National Board of Revenue (NBR). Presided over by Justice Md Rezaul Haque, […]

Bangladesh Faces Questions Over Tk 8m Treatment Abroad for July Fighter

October 18, 2026

The Bangladeshi government reportedly spent at least Tk 8 million on treatment in Thailand for a man officially recognised as injured during the July 2024 uprising. However, conflicting accounts of when and how he sustained his injuries have raised questions about the verification process that led to his recognition and access to state-funded medical assistance. […]

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Category: World

Child Death Toll Reaches 79 in Mymensingh Measles Outbreak

PM Directs Ishraak to Resign After Armed Drive Sparks Outrage

Fire Breaks Out at Scrap Textile Warehouse in Gazipur

Snatch-and-Grab Fatality: Court Grants Bail to Accused in Headteacher Death

Fakhar Zaman Expresses Full Confidence in Pakistan’s World Cup Hopes

PSL Owners Lahore Qalandars Eye Franchise Investment in Bangladesh Premier League

Surging Remittances Fail to Ease Bangladesh’s Growing Foreign Exchange Demands

Taka Standardises as Bangladesh Bank Details Latest Mid-Market Exchange Rates

Supreme Court Stays High Court Ruling Over Grameen Kalyan Tax Demand

Bangladesh Faces Questions Over Tk 8m Treatment Abroad for July Fighter

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Measles Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 in Bangladesh

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