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Unite to build a strong and healthy nation
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:00 AM Last update on: Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:26 AM Says Yunus on World Population Day BSS, Dhaka Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:00 AM Last update on: Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:26 AM Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus yesterday called upon...
How Community Health Centers Help Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases
Medical Daily
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July 11, 2025
Infectious diseases spread quickly when left unchecked. In low-income and underserved neighborhoods, the danger is especially real. Spread of such diseases increased significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in rural and...
Bangladesh Health Infrastructure Remains Inadequate As Dengue Cases Continue To Surge
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 7 (IANS) Dengue cases are on the rise in Bangladesh, but the health infrastructure and hospital preparedness remain inadequate for the people to receive satisfactory treatment.According to the Directorate General of...
Rohingya refugee services in Bangladesh faces collapse amid critical funding shortfall, says UN
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
GENEVA, July 11 — Essential services for the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh are at risk of collapsing unless more money is found, the United Nations refugee agency said today, with its appeal for US$255 million (RM1.08 billion) to...
Health benefits of mango: the king of fruits
Daily Star
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July 5, 2025
Mango, often called the "king of fruits", is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that offer numerous health benefits. This tropical fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall wellness. Rich in vitamins...
World News | Bangladesh Arrests Prominent Economist Abul Barkat
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 11 (ANI): The Detective Branch (DB) of the Bangladesh Police arrested in a mid-night search on Thursday the country's renowned economist Abul Barkat on corruption charges, a DB official said on Friday. "We have arrested...
The Devastating Impact of U.S. 35% Tariff on Bangladesh’s Garment Industry
Textile Focus
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July 11, 2025
Author: Tariq Hameed, Global Sales Manager, Delta Kimya In early 2025, the United States imposed a 35% tariff on Bangladeshi garment exports, a sharp increase from the previous average of 15%. This policy, part of a broader “reciprocal tariff”...
World Reuters Support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh risks collapse, UN refugee agency says
Yahoo News
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By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Essential services for the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh are at risk of collapsing unless more money is found, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday, with its appeal for $255 million...
Support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh risks collapse, UN refugee agency says
WKZO - Michigan
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By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Essential services for the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh are at risk of collapsing unless more money is found, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday, with its appeal for $255 million...
Ever in India’s shadow, Bangladesh needs to define its own energy path
BNE Intellinews
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As a country Bangladesh is at an energy crossroads. Following decades of natural‑gas dominance, its energy planners are charting a course towards a diversified portfolio, including nuclear power-use, LNG, coal-fired generation, and a nascent but...
5 of a family burnt in gas leak blast in Dhaka
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Five members of a family have suffered burn injuries after an explosion caused by a gas leak in Dhaka’s Sutrapur. The incident occurred in the Kagojitola area at 2:00 am on Friday, and the injured were taken to the National Burn and Plastic...
Ousted Bangladeshi prime minister indicted
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 11, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. DHAKA, Bangladesh -- A special tribunal indicted Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday by accepting charges of crimes against humanity...
Admission halt at Pabna Mental Hospital causes inhuman suffering for patients
Daily Star
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July 11, 2025
Families forced to return home with patients untreated as contractor change stalls services Pabna Mental Hospital (PMH) has stopped admitting new patients for more than a week due to uncertainty over food supply, triggering concerns about access...
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Discuss Boosting Ties in Trade, Tourism, and ICT
Lanka News Web
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July 11, 2025
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dharmapala Weerakkody, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, during which the two sides held extensive discussions on enhancing...
General : Bangladesh Gains China, Canada Backing On Investment, Humanitarian Aid
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- China and Canada have expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Bangladesh in trade, investment and humanitarian aid, particularly in supporting the displaced Rohingya...
Study: 90% of APAC luxury travellers book with wellness in mind
Marketing-Interactive
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90% of high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in Asia Pacific (APAC) now consider wellness a key factor in their travel decisions, signalling a profound shift in the region’s luxury travel landscape, according to a new report by Marriott International’s...
Bangladesh crush China in U18 hockey
BDNews24
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Bangladesh have overpowered China 5-2 to claim their third straight victory in the U-18 Asia Cup Hockey, tightening their grip on the top spot in Pool A. From the very first quarter, Bangladesh stamped their authority with a quick two-goal lead...
5 of a family burnt in Dhaka gas leak blast
BDNews24
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Five members of a family have suffered burn injuries after an explosion caused by a gas leak in Dhaka’s Sutrapur. The incident occurred in the Kagojitola area at 2am on Friday, and the injured were taken to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery...
‘Jica remains committed to Bangladesh’s development despite global crisis’
The Business Standard
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July 11, 2025
Jica's Executive Senior Vice President Miyazaki Katsura visited Bangladesh recently. During her trip, she sat down with The Business Standard for an exclusive interview on 1 July at Jica'sDhaka office. The interview was conducted jointly by TBS...
Ousted Bangladesh PM indicted on charges of crimes against humanity
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 10, 2025
A special tribunal has indicted Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her over a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year. In February, the UN human...