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Health authorities in Dhaka and across Bangladesh are reporting a heavy concurrent burden of mosquito-borne and vaccine-preventable illness. Officials recorded 550 new dengue cases in the 24 hours to August 26, including 215 in Dhaka Division, bringing the year's total to 31,380 cases and 88 deaths. Separate reports describe 534 hospitalisations with three deaths in one 24-hour window, and 546 fresh cases with one death overnight. On measles, five more children died in the period reported on August 27, with 956 suspected and 75 confirmed cases; since March 15, suspected measles-related deaths stand at 856 and 134,437 suspected patients have been admitted.
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · Aug 26, 2026In Manikganj, the National Board of Revenue sealed Beauty Tobacco Company's production facility after counterfeit banderoles were found on cigarettes, seizing 370,000 cigarettes and filing a criminal case on August 26.
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · Aug 26, 2026In Dhaka, Bangladesh Hindu Mohajote held a human chain and rally outside the National Press Club on August 26, demanding arrests over the killings of retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty, his wife, daughter and son in Rangpur, and giving authorities 24 hours to act. The University of Dhaka has decided to build a July Memorial Monument on campus honouring those killed in the 2024 July Uprising, with a foundation stone laying set for August 5.
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Experts note that while cardiac treatment is advancing in Bangladesh, capacity remains heavily concentrated in Dhaka. Only eight out of 34 facilities providing surgical care are outside the capital, meaning Dhaka-based institutions perform about 95% of heart surgeries nationwide.
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Evercare Hospital Dhaka organized a rally and patient forum to mark World Heart Day 2026. The event emphasized preventing heart disease and recognizing early symptoms under the theme "Don't Miss a Beat." Cardiologists advised regular checks, lifestyle changes, and highlighted maternal and child heart health care.
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Public health experts state that the current measles death and infection rates are unprecedented in Bangladesh. The situation is attributed to neglect in vaccination during the interim government period. Experts are demanding identification and prosecution of those responsible for this negligence.
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During the 181st online consultation held at Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar, advice was given on student psychology. Professor Dr. Farzana Rahman noted that negative environmental factors like family discord, emotional neglect, bullying, and physical abuse can deeply affect a child's mental state.
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Five more children died from measles-like symptoms during the 24-hour period reported on August 27, while authorities recorded 956 suspected cases and 75 confirmed measles cases. Since March 15, suspected measles-related deaths have reached 856, including 99 confirmed as measles-related, and 134,437 suspected patients have been admitted to hospitals.
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Health officials reported 550 new dengue cases across Bangladesh during the 24 hours ending August 26, including 215 cases in Dhaka Division and additional cases in Dhaka’s two city corporation areas. The country’s total for the year reached 31,380 cases and 88 deaths, according to Directorate General of Health Services data.
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Health officials said 546 dengue patients were newly hospitalized and one person died in the 24 hours before July 27, 2026. The cases included patients in Dhaka division as well as Dhaka South City Corporation and Dhaka North City Corporation areas. The Directorate General of Health Services issued the figures in its daily statement.
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Health officials recorded 439 new dengue cases and one death in the 24 hours before 2026-07-25, the Directorate General of Health Services said. The agency said 77 patients were admitted in Dhaka division, including 46 in Dhaka South City Corporation and 41 in Dhaka North City Corporation. The report gives a current snapshot of the dengue situation across the country and in the capital area.
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Health officials said 181 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals in the 24 hours before July 24, 2026. The report said 57 of those patients were in Dhaka division and that no dengue deaths were reported during that period. The DGHS said 12,201 people had been hospitalized with dengue so far this year.
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Bangladesh health officials reported 242 new dengue cases and one death in the previous 24 hours. Cases were detected in Dhaka division, Dhaka North City Corporation, and Dhaka South City Corporation among other areas.
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Health officials report 473 fresh dengue cases, 1 death overnight
North South University Public Health and Sciences Club and Run Bangladesh organized a 5K awareness run in Dhaka as a curtain-raiser for Health Fest 2026. The event was held ahead of the festival scheduled for July 14 to 16.
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