Measles Outbreak Due to Interim Government’s Failure to Provide Vaccines: Dr. Rafiqul Islam

BNP Health Affairs Secretary Dr. Rafiqul Islam has commented that a measles outbreak has occurred among children in the country due to the interim government’s failure to provide vaccines on time. He made this remark on Monday (March 30) morning after visiting Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.

Eight Lashkar-e-Taiba Operatives Arrested in India; Seven Identified as Bangladeshis

Indian police have arrested eight members of the Pakistan-based extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from multiple locations across the country, stating that seven of them are Bangladeshi nationals.

Another Former DGFI Chief Arrested

Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police have arrested another former chief of DGFI. His name is Md. Afzal Naser (61).

19 Child Deaths in Dhaka as Measles Cases Spike

A sudden surge in measles infections has been observed across the country. In the current month of March alone, 19 children have died at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in the capital. Doctors say that the outbreak has increased due to delayed vaccination, vaccine shortages, and the government’s booster dose not being administered on time. However, the Health Minister has stated that the government is fully prepared to combat the measles situation.

22 Migrants, Including 18 Bangladeshis, Die En Route from Libya to Greece

At least 22 migrants, including 18 Bangladeshis, have died on a rubber boat that was traveling by sea from Libya in North Africa toward Europe. Among the 26 survivors rescued off the coast of Greece, 21 are Bangladeshis. International media outlets The Guardian and Al Jazeera reported the information, citing news agency AFP.

Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance Sparks Debate Over Judicial Powers

The Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, 2025, intended to ensure financial and administrative independence of the judiciary, has emerged as a politically sensitive issue as a parliamentary committee examines its key provisions, particularly those related to authority over subordinate court judges.

Truck Driver Runs Over and Kills Filling Station Manager After Being Denied Fuel

In Narail, allegations have been raised that Tanvir Filling Station manager Nahid Sardar (33) was run over and killed by a truck after he was unable to provide fuel to it. In the incident, an employee of the same filling station, Jihad Molla (27), was seriously injured. He has been sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The incident took place around 2:00 am on Saturday night near the Tularampur Rail Bridge on the Narail–Jessore road in Tularampur Union of Narail Sadar Upazila.

Thousands of Fishermen Unable to Fish Amid Fuel Crisis

Due to a severe fuel shortage in Shariatpur, thousands of fishermen are unable to go fishing in the Padma River. After all filling stations in the district remained closed for two consecutive days, limited fuel sales began on Friday, but the supply shortage has not yet been resolved. As a result, the livelihoods of fishermen in the riverbank areas of Naria, Jazira, and Bhedarganj upazilas have been severely disrupted.

Thousands of Bangladeshi expatriates may have to return from Malaysia

Malaysia, an emerging economy in Southeast Asia, has planned to reduce the number of foreign workers. Currently, more than 14 percent of the country’s workforce consists of foreign workers, but the government aims to bring it down to 5 percent by 2035. The main objective is to increase the participation of local citizens in the job market.

Foreign debt increased by 1.30 billion dollars in three months

The country’s total foreign debt has increased significantly within a span of three months. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, by the end of December 2025, the outstanding external debt of the country, combining both public and private sectors, stood at approximately 113.52 billion US dollars.