Questions have emerged over the recent surge in measles infections and rising child deaths in the country, with an inquiry suggesting that the crisis is not solely due to vaccine shortages but also linked to controversial policy decisions taken during the tenure of the former interim government. Findings indicate that the situation stems largely from the sweeping authority exercised in ...

A total of 4,457 Bangladeshi pilgrims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia on 11 flights during the current Hajj season. Of them, 1,246 travelled under government arrangements, while 3,211 went through private agencies. On the second day of Hajj flights on Sunday (19 April), a further 5,756 pilgrims are scheduled to depart Dhaka on 14 flights, the Hajj Office ...

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh declined significantly by 18 percent in the final quarter of 2025, mainly due to political uncertainty during the closing period of the interim government. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, net FDI stood at $108 million during October–December 2025, down from $132.81 million in the same period of 2024. Economists have attributed ...

US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iran not to “blackmail” Washington with its flip-flopping on the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran declared the strategic waterway once again closed. “We’re talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again — you know, as they’ve been doing for years — and they can’t blackmail us,” Trump ...

The third edition of MAYA Bengal in Motion Presented by MW Bangladesh paid tribute to poet Jasimuddin on the occasion of International Dance Day and the 123rd anniversary of his birth, celebrating his iconic literary work Nakshi Kanthar Math. Jointly organised by MW Magazine Bangladesh and MAYA, a natural wellness brand under Square Toiletries Limited, the event was held on ...

Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed recent developments surrounding efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday, where he expressed appreciation for Islamabad’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at bringing the conflict to ...

Ingredients: * 5 piece Moringa Pods * 1-2 Tablespoons Oil * 1 small Onion sliced * 1 piece Chili Peppers optional * 6-8 piece Curry Leaves optional * 1 Tomato diced * 1 ½ cups Goan Red Curry Paste * 2 ½ cups Water mixed with concentrated Stock * pinch Salt * 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce Method: 1. Wash your ...

The nation’s health sector is in a state of disaster, opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said on Saturday after visiting the country’s only specialized children’s hospital in the capital. Speaking to reporters following his inspection of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dr. Shafiqur said the facility lacks critical diagnostic services such as MRI ...

Pakistan has announced a 16-member Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin in Dhaka on May 8, featuring four uncapped players and a new red-ball coaching setup. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) included Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, all set to make their Test debuts. Fazal is a left-handed opener with ...

At least five were killed in separate lightning strikes while harvesting paddy in different haor areas of Sunamganj district on Saturday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Abul Kalam, 25, of Tahirpur upazila, Nazmul Hossain, 26, of Jamalganj, Habibur Rahman, 24 and Rahmat Ullah, 13 of Dharmapasha, and Liton Mia, 38 of Dirai upazila. According to locals, the farmers were ...