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.
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.
Severe suffering of people returning to workplaces after Eid
After the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, people have started returning to their workplaces. However, at this time, a severe fuel crisis has emerged in Pabna, which has had a serious impact on public life.
Review of 133 Ordinances Nears Completion, Says Salahuddin Ahmed
The review process of 133 ordinances issued during the tenure of Bangladesh’s interim government has reached its final stage, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Wednesday.
No Buses, Double Fares: Eid Travelers Suffer on Dhaka–Tangail Highway
On the day before Eid, people from the northern region are still returning home via the Dhaka–Tangail–Jamuna Bridge highway. Due to fewer public transport vehicles than usual, there has been a severe shortage of buses.
Four Bangladesh Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Although Iran has eased restrictions on vessel movement in the Strait of Hormuz, no Bangladesh-flagged ships have been able to cross the “red zone.” The number of such vessels is 20. Among them, 10 ships carry 146 seafarers and crew members. There are also four Bangladesh-flagged ships in nearby waters, all of whose seafarers and crew are Bangladeshi.
July Movement Activist Accuses Former ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul of Corruption
A participant in the July mass uprising has raised serious allegations of corruption and misconduct against former International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) chief prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam and several prosecutors associated with him.
Beheaded Body Found in Bangladesh’s Pirojpur, Two Suspects Arrested
Police have arrested two suspects following the recovery of a beheaded body in the southern district of Pirojpur, in a case that has shocked local residents.