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- 1Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Deaths Near 1,100●Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims 9 More Lives; Total Deaths Near 1,100
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed nine more lives, bringing the total death toll to nearly 1,100. Health authorities are grappling with the spread of the disease, which has become one of the deadliest outbreaks in recent memory. The rising death count is prompting concern among regional and global health observers about the country's capacity to contain the epidemic.
- 2Bangladesh measles deaths near 1,100 as outbreak worsens▼Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 9 more, toll nears 1,100
Nine more people have died from measles in Bangladesh, pushing the death toll to nearly 1,100 as the outbreak continues to spread. Health authorities are grappling with one of the country's most serious measles emergencies, and the rising casualties are drawing attention to gaps in vaccination coverage and the strain on local health services.
- 3Bangladesh Battles Severe Measles Outbreak Among Children▼Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak with High Child Mortality
Bangladesh is confronting a severe measles outbreak that health reports say has led to high mortality among children. The news is drawing regional and global attention to the country's public health response and the vulnerability of unvaccinated children. Further details on case numbers and affected districts were not immediately available.
- 4Measles outbreak threatens Bangladesh's youngest generation▼Measles outbreak threatens development of Bangladesh’s youngest generation
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh is putting the health and development of the country's youngest children at risk, according to an Arab News report. The illness can cause serious complications including impaired growth and cognitive development, raising concerns among health workers about vaccination coverage and the outbreak's long-term impact on a generation of Bangladeshi children.
- 5Bangladesh measles deaths near 1,100 as outbreak grows●Bangladesh measles outbreak claims nine more lives, death toll nears 1,100
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed nine more people, pushing the death toll to nearly 1,100. Health authorities are grappling with the fast-spreading infection, one of the most contagious diseases, and the scale of fatalities has drawn concern from international health observers about vaccination coverage and outbreak response in the country.
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Bangladesh has begun a nationwide measles vaccination campaign as the country confronts a deadly outbreak of the disease. Health authorities are racing to immunize children and contain the spread, and international outlets including Reuters and Arab News are covering the drive. The outbreak has raised concern about gaps in routine childhood immunization coverage.
- 7Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak▼Bangladesh launches measles vax drive amid deadly outbreak
Bangladesh has launched a measles vaccination campaign as the country confronts a deadly outbreak of the disease. Health authorities are working to reach children with vaccines to halt transmission and prevent further deaths. The campaign comes as measles resurgences are being reported in several countries, drawing attention to gaps in routine childhood immunisation coverage.
- 8India fortifying Siliguri Corridor with multi-layered defences●HUGE: India is FORTIFYING the 22-km-wide Siliguri Corridor (Chicken’s Neck) with a MULTI-LAYERED DEFENCE SHIELD – ₹530+
India is strengthening the Siliguri Corridor, the narrow 22-km strip in West Bengal known as the Chicken's Neck that connects the northeast to the rest of the country, under a defence project worth over ₹530 crore. Plans reportedly include underground command hubs, air defence and long-range missile sites, bomb shelters, resilient underground rail capacity and expressway corridors. The move highlights the strategic sensitivity of the corridor, which borders Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China's Chumbi Valley nearby.
- 9New Turn in Opratim Murder Case as Anas Walks Free●অপ্রতিম হ'ত্যাকা'ণ্ডে নতুন মোড়, ছাড়া পেলেন সেই আনাস | Opratim Murder | Anas release | Jugantor
A new development has emerged in the murder of Opratim, with Anas, a suspect previously held in connection with the killing, being released. The case, widely followed in Bangladesh, has drawn intense public attention as questions grow over the investigation and who may ultimately be held responsible. Details about the grounds for the release remain limited.
- 10Bangladesh Face Malaysia Live in FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Match●LIVE | BSRM Present Live The Game | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 | T Sports
Bangladesh are taking on Malaysia in a FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 fixture, broadcast live on Bangladeshi sports channel T Sports with sponsor BSRM presenting the coverage. The match is drawing heavy attention, with the live broadcast generating well over a million engagements as fans from both countries follow the game in real time.
- 11Sunray Woodcraft silent over Bangladeshi worker's death on worksite▼Sunray Woodcraft Construction non-response to death of Bangladeshi worker on worksite
Sunray Woodcraft Construction is facing criticism for failing to respond to the death of a Bangladeshi worker at one of its worksites. The Business and Human Rights Centre has flagged the company's non-response, drawing attention to the lack of information about the circumstances of the death and whether the company has offered answers or support to the worker's family.
- 12Prosecution submits formal charge against 19 Awami League leaders●Prosecution submits formal charge against 19 AL leaders
Prosecutors in Bangladesh have submitted a formal charge against 19 Awami League leaders, moving forward proceedings against senior figures from the former ruling party. The filing marks a step in ongoing legal action linked to the party's leadership, though the specific allegations and the court's next procedural dates have not been detailed in the initial report.
- 13146 elephants died in Bangladesh over nine years▼146 elephants died between 2016–2025: environment minister
Bangladesh's environment minister has said that 146 elephants died in the country between 2016 and 2025. The figure highlights growing pressure on wild elephants from shrinking forests, human-elephant conflict and other threats, and has drawn concern from conservationists calling for stronger protection measures.
- 14Thousands of passengers turned back at Bangladesh airports over travel curbs●বিদেশযাত্রায় বাধা, বিমানবন্দর থেকে ফেরত হাজারো যাত্রী | Airport Update | Immigration | Ekattor TV
Thousands of Bangladeshi travellers are reportedly being sent back from airports as barriers to overseas travel intensify, according to coverage by Ekattor TV focused on immigration and airport updates. The report highlights growing frustration among passengers whose foreign trips were halted, and renewed public attention on immigration procedures and restrictions at Bangladesh's airports.
- 15New Clue Emerges in Apratim Murder Case in Bangladesh●‘শুধু আইফোন নয়’ অপ্রতিম হ'ত্যায় মিলল নতুন তথ্য | Apratim Murder | New Clue | Jugantor
New information has surfaced in the murder of Apratim in Bangladesh, with reports indicating the investigation has moved beyond an earlier focus on a stolen iPhone as the key lead. Bangladeshi media, including Daily Jugantor, are covering the development as the case draws wide public attention, with audiences following updates closely amid questions about the motive and circumstances of the killing.
- 16Bangladesh Vows Stronger Measures to Curb Human-Elephant Conflict●Bangladesh vows stronger measures to curb rising human-elephant conflict
Bangladesh says it will strengthen measures to address growing conflict between humans and elephants, as encounters between communities and wild elephants rise in the country's forest-edge regions. Officials point to habitat loss and shrinking elephant corridors as key drivers of the problem. Conservation groups have long urged better protection for both villagers and the country's endangered elephant population.
- 17Bangladesh Bank tightens corporate ownership rules for banks●BB tightens corporate ownership rules for banks
Bangladesh Bank has tightened rules on corporate ownership of banks, according to reporting by The Business Standard. The move is part of the central bank's ongoing effort to strengthen governance in the country's banking sector, where ownership concentration and connected lending have long been cited as sources of financial risk and weak oversight.
- 18Bangladesh startup funding hits five-year low in first half▼Investor hurdles drag Bangladesh startup funding to 5-year low in Jan-Jun
Startup funding in Bangladesh fell to its lowest level in five years during January-June, according to The Business Standard, which attributes the decline to obstacles facing investors. The report suggests difficulties in raising and deploying capital are squeezing the country's early-stage ecosystem, leaving founders with fewer financing options at a time when startups elsewhere in South Asia are also competing for scarcer venture funding.
- 19New details emerge in 13-year-old's murder case in Bangladesh●১৩ বছরের অপ্রতিম হত্যা: নেপথ্যে যা যা পাওয়া গেল | Aprotim Murder Case | News | Prothom Alo
Bangladeshi news outlet Prothom Alo reports new findings behind the murder of 13-year-old Aprotim, detailing evidence uncovered in the investigation. The case has drawn wide attention in Bangladesh, with hundreds of thousands engaging with coverage as people react to the revelations about the circumstances of the child's killing and those involved.
- 20Bangladesh Bank's KPI framework for bank CEOs draws overreach concerns▼BB directs KPI framework for bank CEOs, spurs regulatory overreach concerns
Bangladesh Bank has directed banks to adopt a KPI framework for their chief executives, a move intended to tie leadership performance to regulatory expectations. The directive has prompted concerns among bankers and observers that the central bank is overstepping into management decisions that should rest with boards and shareholders.
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Bangladesh's ambassador took part in a panel discussion on sustainability diplomacy held in Athens. The event focused on how diplomatic efforts can advance sustainability goals, an area where Bangladesh has a prominent voice given its exposure to climate change impacts. Further details about the other panelists, the organisers, and the specific outcomes of the discussion were not immediately available.
- 22Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail from forest to market▼From forest to market: Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail
An investigative report traces how wildlife trafficked from Chattogram's forests moves through supply chains to markets, documenting the routes and trade that threaten the region's biodiversity. Published by The Business Standard, the piece follows the trail from capture to sale, shining a light on the networks behind Bangladesh's illegal wildlife trade and the enforcement challenges that allow it to persist.
- 23IPDC Finance approved to launch Islamic finance window▼IPDC Finance gets central bank nod to launch Islamic finance window
Bangladesh Bank has given IPDC Finance approval to open an Islamic finance window, allowing the non-bank financial institution to offer Shariah-compliant products alongside its conventional services. The move reflects growing demand for Islamic financing in Bangladesh, where the sector has traditionally been dominated by Islamic banks rather than non-bank lenders.
- 24BCB President Tamim outlines rebuilding agenda for Bangladesh cricket●From player pay to domestic cricket, BCB President Tamim outlines his rebuilding agenda
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal has laid out his priorities for rebuilding the sport in the country, covering improvements to player pay and reforms to the domestic cricket structure. The agenda signals an effort to strengthen the foundations of the game, with fans and commentators watching closely to see how the promised changes will be implemented.
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a new franchise-based domestic competition covering all formats of the game. The move is aimed at restructuring domestic cricket in Bangladesh under a franchise model, though details on teams, schedule and participation have not yet been made widely available.
- 26PKSF to provide Tk 7,245 crore for microenterprises, solar power●PKSF to provide Tk 7,245cr for microenterprises, solar power
Bangladesh's Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) will provide Tk 7,245 crore in funding for microenterprises and solar power initiatives, according to New Age Bangladesh. The allocation is aimed at supporting small businesses and expanding renewable energy access in rural areas. Further details on the programme's timeline and beneficiaries were not given in the report.
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Attention is on the cricket venues that will host India's tour of Bangladesh, with coverage focusing on the grounds selected for the series. The tour brings one of cricket's biggest teams to Bangladesh, drawing interest in the stadiums, their conditions, and hosting arrangements. Little detail beyond the venues themselves has been reported so far.
- 28BAU develops plantain-based technology to boost poultry meat nutrition▼BAU develops plantain-based technology to enhance poultry meat nutrition
Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University have developed a plantain-based technology aimed at improving the nutritional value of poultry meat. The innovation uses plantain as a feed supplement to enrich the meat people consume. The development is being reported as a notable agricultural research advance with potential benefits for food nutrition.
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OxfordAQA, the exam board partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA, has trained more than 100 teachers in Bangladesh, according to the Daily Sun. The training supports teachers delivering OxfordAQA's international GCSE and A-level qualifications, which are used by schools in Bangladesh and worldwide, as the board expands its footprint in South Asia's growing international education market.
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Attention is on the cricket grounds set to host Australia's tour of Bangladesh. The series will see Australia play in Bangladesh across venues that are being discussed ahead of the matches. No further details about dates, results or squad news were available in the coverage.
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board has launched D3, a new initiative aimed at revitalising domestic cricket in the country. Details beyond the announcement remain limited, but the move signals the board's intent to strengthen the domestic structure and talent pipeline, a long-standing concern for Bangladesh cricket fans and analysts.