Amid the ongoing crisis of measles outbreak in the country, the government is taking measures to contain the situation swiftly, claimed the health officials. Bangladesh is witnessing a concerning rise in measles cases in several regions, with health authorities warning that the situation is evolving into a broader outbreak. The recent increase in suspected and confirmed cases, along with reported ...

In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East and the resulting global energy crisis, Bangladesh has sought assistance from the United States to secure its fuel supplies. Washington has assured Dhaka of its support in safeguarding the country’s energy security. The discussions took place on Wednesday (1 April) during a high-level meeting at the US Department of Energy ...

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Md Aminul Islam, has stated that any crimes against humanity committed during the 1/11 period will be investigated by the tribunal on its own initiative. He added that if evidence is found against any individual, they will face trial. Speaking to journalists at his office yesterday afternoon (31 March), the Chief Prosecutor ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo grabbed the second-last available berth at the World Cup finals by beating Jamaica 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday with Axel Tuanzebe netting an extra-time winner to see them return to the finals after a 52-year wait. The former England under-21 international bundled the ball over the line from a corner in the 100th ...

Muhammed Shahed Rahman, Special correspondent : Dhaka University Alumni in the UK (DUAUK), an organization of former students of Dhaka University living in the United Kingdom, celebrated Bangladesh’s 56th Independence and National Day with due dignity, respect and patriotism. The event was held at a hall in East London on Saturday, March 28th. The program was presided over by the ...

Bangla Mirror Desk : The inauguration of the newly elected committee of the Golapganj Social and Cultural Trust UK in London, the Golapganj Excellence Award 2026, and the Eid reunion ceremony were held in a joyful atmosphere. The grand event was held on Sunday (March 29) at the auditorium of the London Enterprise Academy in East London in the presence ...

Former India players Mohammad Kaif and Piyush Chawla would love to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who turned 15 on Friday, fast-tracked into India’s ​Twenty20 squad following the teen’s latest heroics in the Indian Premier ‌League (IPL). Sooryavanshi had a sensational debut season in the IPL last year, hitting the first ball he faced for six and later smashing a 35-ball hundred ...

Bangladesh is facing a shortage of six essential childhood vaccines, including those for measles, polio and tuberculosis, raising concerns over child immunisation across the country. Under the national immunisation programme, children from birth to 15 months receive nine types of vaccines to protect against 12 diseases. However, supplies of vaccines for measles-rubella, polio, tuberculosis, pneumonia, diphtheria-tetanus and hepatitis B have ...

Gold prices in the local market have increased once again, with the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) announcing a rise of up to Tk3,266 per bhori. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the price of 22-carat gold—the highest quality—has been set at Tk244,711 per bhori, up from Tk241,445 the previous day. The new rates came into effect from 10:00am. BAJUS ...

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin met Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku on Monday (30 March) to discuss bilateral energy cooperation. During the meeting, both sides explored prospects for collaboration in the gas and nuclear energy sectors, as well as the supply of fuel to Bangladesh. The discussion underscored the continued engagement between the two ...