Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Reports indicate measles outbreaks in several districts across the country, with significant spread in at least seven districts. In the current month alone, 21 children have died from measles. The number of patients admitted with measles at the Infectious

Bangladesh PM orders probe into measles outbreak

Bangladesh orders urgent review after measles outbreak surpasses 600 cases, raising concerns over delayed vaccination campaigns, rapid spread among children, and need for coordinated national response to contain infections

March 30, 2026

Fuel droplets fall from a nozzle at a gasoline station in Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 6, 2022. (AFP)

Bangladesh curbs energy use as Middle East war strains reserves

Bangladesh launches energy conservation and power rationing amid Middle East conflict disrupting fuel supplies, imposing office cutbacks and CNG closures.

March 5, 2026

Bangladesh PM names cabinet after election win

Rahman was sworn into office on Tuesday after a landslide election victory, taking over from the interim administration that had led the country since a deadly 2024 uprising that toppled the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina.

February 18, 2026