India, May 27 — Eid al-Adha preparations have started across Bangladesh as people prepare to celebrate Bakra Eid 2026 with prayers, family gatherings and traditional animal sacrifice ceremonies.
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
Over 500 children with suspected and confirmed cases of measles have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country’s health ministry Akira was always a fast learner, her father Al Amin says …
Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that Bangladesh has requested a new assistance programme as it struggles with the economic fallout of the United States-Israel war on Iran. We take a look …
IMF says Bangladesh requests new assistance programme amid ongoing policy discussions
Bangladesh seeks new IMF supported programme as Prime Minister Tarique Rehman government pursues phased reforms to secure lasting economic and financial stability.
100 days of Tarique Rahman’s govt: Bangladesh witnessing renewed surge in violent crime, rape, murder and extortion cases
Ever since Tarique Rahman came to power in February this year, security and public confidence continues to remain one of the biggest challenges for his government.
Bangladesh measles outbreak has killed over 500 children
A fast-moving virus is quietly tearing through Bangladesh, and it’s not hantavirus or Ebola. As NPR reports, the country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected measles cases and at least 528 …
Bangladesh Boosts Vigilance Over Suspected Forced Crossings From India
India’s northeastern state of Assam which shares its border with Bangladesh has, since May 2025, pushed back hundreds of people into Bangladesh out of the 30,000 people tribuna …
Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people
A truck carrying iron rods and extra passengers has overturned in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people and injuring 10 others.
Bangladesh to import over 5 lakh tonnes of MOP fertiliser from Russia in FY27
Bangladesh will import more than 5 lakh tonnes of muriate of potash (MOP) fertiliser in the fiscal year 2026-27 from Russia. Russia’s Prodintorg and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation …
Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her “biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It’s not hantavirus, it is not Ebola.” …