Bangladesh
Anthrax Outbreak Spreads Across Three Bangladesh Districts
An anthrax outbreak in Bangladesh has sickened 53 people across Rangpur, Dinajpur and Gaibandha districts.
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Bangladesh
Measles Vaccination Drive Targets 3.4 Million Missed Children
Bangladesh starts a measles vaccination catch-up drive for 3.4 million missed children as the outbreak death toll passes 1,080.
Bangladesh
Rohingya Crisis: PM Tarique Rahman Sets Out Five Urgent Steps
At the UN, Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman proposed five urgent steps to end the Rohingya crisis as aid appeals shrink to $710 million.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Garment Exports Climb to Number Two in US Market
Bangladesh garment exports have overtaken China to become the second-largest apparel supplier to the US market.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Weighs Mecca Defence Pact in Test of Foreign Ties
Bangladesh will positively consider the Mecca defence pact if invited, the foreign minister says, in a delicate test of India ties.
Bangladesh
BNP Government Economy Shows Relief but Weak Investment
Six months in, the BNP government economy shows stronger reserves and cooler inflation, but investment and jobs still lag.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Cabinet Reshuffle Widens Tarique’s Coalition
A Bangladesh cabinet reshuffle adds four ministers and two state ministers as PM Tarique Rahman reorganises his government after six months.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Presidential Election Becomes First Contested Vote in 35 Years
Bangladesh presidential election 2026 is the first contested vote in 35 years, with Mirza Fakhrul poised to win.
Bangladesh
Chattogram Flash Floods Kill 43 as Nearly a Million Marooned
Chattogram flash floods have killed at least 43 people and marooned nearly a million as monsoon rains batter southeastern Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills Hundreds as Dengue Surges
A Bangladesh measles outbreak has killed more than 700 people this year, while a dengue surge strains hospitals.