Dengue Surge: DGHS reports 702 fresh dengue cases in 24 hours, with 77 deaths so far this year and total infections reaching 28,090—pushing hospitals already hit by measles. Measles Crisis: Two more deaths with measles symptoms were recorded, taking measles-symptom deaths since March 15 to 831, with 129,583 patients admitted since the outbreak began. Cholera Prevention: A free two-dose oral cholera vaccination drive started Aug 22 in 14 high-risk areas, targeting 51.75 lakh people (pregnant women excluded) with the second dose due in late September. Hospital Violence: A court placed DMCH ENT chief Prof Dr Asadur Rahman’s alleged attacker on five-day remand; ministers visited the injured doctor and warned of “zero tolerance” against extortionists and drug dealers. Prison Health Strain: Bangladesh’s prisons are overcrowded (98,233 inmates vs 45,186 capacity), with major doctor and nurse shortages and rising deaths. Road Safety: Deadly crashes in Natore and Sylhet killed multiple people, including a family of three in a tanker–CNG collision. Medicine Access: Experts call for a medicine pricing rethink after the Essential Medicines List 2026 and pricing method were cancelled, risking affordability and supply.