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Govt to launch dialysis services in 59 hospitals by next year

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said an initiative has been taken to expand dialysis services in government hospitals across the country, with a plan to introduce dialysis services in 59 hospitals by 2027.He said this while replying to a written question plac...

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No severe fuel shortage, supply down slightly: PM’s Adviser

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed  Ur Rahman on Tuesday said there is some disruption in fuel supply in the country though it is not significant.Concerns have arisen among people over long queues at fuel stations, prompting questions about whether supply ha...

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Govt to recruit 1 lakh health workers, Health Minister tells Parliament

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday told parliament that necessary initiatives are being taken to recruit some 100,000 health workers in line with the current government’s election manifesto.He said this responding to a starred tabled question placed by tre...

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Govt to review any Covid vaccine allegation, take action: Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said the government will review any allegation related to COVID-19 vaccine procurement and take necessary action if such complaint is lodged.“No complaint has been lodged yet with regarding COVID-19 vaccine procurement du...

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Govt to consider raising fuel prices from next month: Energy Minister

Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmud Tuku on Tuesday said the government will consider increasing fuel prices from next month if necessary by adjusting the prices.The minister said this in response to a question from government MP Shawkatul Islam on urgent public matters. Shawkatul Islam asked whethe...

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Law passed for conservation of haors and other wetlands

The Parliament on Tuesday passed the Bangladesh Haor and Wetland Conservation Bill, 2026, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at the protection, conservation, and sustainable development of the country's unique haor ecosystems and wetlands.The bill, placed and moved by the Water Resources Mini...

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Govt ensures safe transport, healthcare for Hajj pilgrims: Minister

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad on Tuesday said comprehensive measures have been taken to ensure safe transportation, healthcare, immigration and pre-departure facilities for Hajj pilgrims.Kaikobad said this in response to a written question from ruling party lawmaker ...

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Former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury arrested in Dhaka

Former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury who was detained from capital’s Dhanmondi area early on Tuesday has been shown arrested in a case  over July Movement.Based on a secret information, a special DB team conducted  a drive and arrested her.Joint Commissioner (Detective Branch-Nort...

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Remittance inflow records 353.3pc growth in first 5 days of April

Remittance inflows into Bangladesh have witnessed a massive surge, recording a staggering 353.3 percent growth in the first five days of April 2026.In comparison to the same period last year 2025, providing a major boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves and macroeconomic stability.Ac...

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Migration must be governed upholding dignity, rights: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday said their shared objective remains clear to ensure that migration is governed in a manner that upholds the dignity, protection, and rights of people on the move, while maximizing mutual benefits for countries of origin, transit, and des...

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5 more die of suspected measles cases in 24 hours: DGHS

Five more people died of suspected measles cases in the 24 hours till 8 am on Monday morning, taking the total death toll to 118, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).During this period, 1,282 suspected measles cases were reported in the country, said DGHS.Besides, 180 pati...

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Dhaka wants to develop new relationship with India: Humaiun Kobir

Emphasising the need to strengthen people-to-people ties with India beyond one-person driven engagement, Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir on Monday said Bangladesh wants to develop a new relationship with India, ending Hasina-era type relations with the neighbo...

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Govt to import fuel from alternative sources: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday told Parliament that the government has taken initiatives to import fuel oil and LNG from alternative sources to ensure energy security in the context of the ongoing Middle East war.“In the context of the Middle East war, the government ...

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Measles surge stems from past vaccination gaps, minister tells JS

Health and Family Welfare Minister Md Sardar Sakhawat Husain on Monday told Parliament that the recent surge in measles cases in Bangladesh stems from vaccination gaps and mismanagement by previous governments, including the immediate past interim administration.Responding to a notice raised by Nati...

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Govt eyes trillion-dollar economy by 2034: Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the government is working with a comprehensive plan to increase people’s income and transform Bangladesh into a trillion-dollar economy by 2034.Replying to a written question from ruling party lawmaker from Dhaka-18 SM Jahangir Hossa...

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Defaulted loans reach Tk 5.45 lakh crore: Finance Minister

Defaulted loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector stood at Tk 5.45 lakh crore at the end of 2025, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament on Monday.“As of December 31, 2025, the total amount of defaulted loans in the banking sector is Tk 5,44,831 crore,” he said ...

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BB governor for stronger focus on CMSME, agro sectors to drive growth

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Monday stressed the need for greater focus on cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) and the agriculture sector to boost economic growth and create employment.The governor made the remarks when a Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DC...

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FM’s India Visit: Dhaka to push key bilateral concerns in talks with Delhi

Bangladesh is keen to see bilateral relations return to normalcy on the basis of ‘mutual respect and mutual gains,’ as Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman prepares to visit India on a ‘goodwill’ trip this week which comes amid increased engagement between the two countries in...

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Govt moves to turn capital market into long-term financing hub: Khosru

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday told Parliament that the government has a specific plan to develop the country’s stock market and make it vibrant and dynamic aiming to turn it into a long-term source of financing.“The government is firmly committed to strengthenin...

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FBCCI seeks $5bn EDF, sweeping reforms to ease business strain

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged Bangladesh Bank (BB) to double the Export Development Fund (EDF) to $5 billion to support exporters amidst ongoing global economic challenges.The demand was placed at a meeting with BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman, held at ...