The operational crisis at Sherpur Sadar Hospital has reached a severe level, leaving around two million residents from Sherpur and three neighboring districts deprived of basic medical care. Upgraded from a 100-bed facility to 250 beds in November 2018, the hospital continues to function with staffing levels suited for a 100-bed facility. Despite serving over […]Continue Reading

The construction of the Model Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre in Bahubal Upazila, Habiganj, remains incomplete after seven years, despite an initial 18-month deadline. Being built at a cost of Tk 12.51 crore, the project has suffered persistent delays, work stoppages, and a change of contractor. The original contracting firm, M/S Moinuddin Enterprise, completed only Continue Reading

Despite government cleanliness drives, mosquito eradication programs, and hospital readiness, dengue remains uncontrolled in Bangladesh. According to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data, total infections have reached 107,259 this year, with the death toll rising to 331. Public health experts point out that alongside official initiatives, a widespread lack of Continue Reading

The government is taking comprehensive initiatives to transform the Bangladesh Post Office into a modern, people-friendly, and profitable institution, stated Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam. Speaking as the chief guest at a commemorative postage stamp unveiling and award ceremony held yesterday at Dak Bhaban in Dhaka for Continue Reading

The government is reviewing a proposal from China National Energy Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd. (CNEE) to construct Bangladesh’s third Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) at Kutubjom in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, to tackle the nation’s severe energy deficit. Although the proposal from the Chinese state-owned enterprise had previously Continue Reading