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Emphasis on Heart Disease Prevention, Call for Decentralization of Medical Services
A roundtable meeting was held by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh and Prothom Alo for World Heart Day 2026. The discussion emphasized heart disease prevention and decentralized medical services.
Measles in Sylhet: Two more children die with symptoms, death toll rises to 133
Two children died with measles-like symptoms in Sylhet division in the 24 hours until Friday morning, according to a report from the divisional health office. They died while receiving treatment at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital. The report said the division has recorded 133 combined measles and suspected measles deaths this year, and 28 new confirmed cases were reported in the same period.
Three workers hurt in Sylhet cylinder explosion
Three workers suffered burn injuries in a gas cylinder explosion at a warehouse in South Surma upazila of Sylhet on Monday afternoon, according to the report published on 2026-07-29. The accident happened while cylinders were being loaded and unloaded in the Khidirpur area. Fire service sources said a gas leak was detected before the explosion, and the injured were taken to hospital.
Flood situation in Sylhet lowlands expected to improve over three days
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said on 2026-07-27 that flood conditions in low-lying areas beside the Kushiyara River in Sylhet district are likely to improve over the next three days. The bulletin said water levels in the Surma-Kushiyara system fell in the previous 24 hours and may keep falling for the next three days, although the Kushiyara at Fenchuganj was still above danger level. The report also noted steadier or falling water levels in several other major rivers.
Three children die of measles symptoms in Sylhet division
A report published on 2026-07-24 said three children died in Sylhet division in the previous 24 hours with measles symptoms. The report said the number of measles-symptom and confirmed measles deaths in the division had risen. It did not provide further details on the patients or the places where the deaths occurred.
Minister opens free medical camp at Lakkatura Tea Estate
Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir inaugurated a free medical camp at Lakkatura Tea Estate in Sylhet city on 2026-07-24. He said the government was working to expand livelihood opportunities and technical education to support economic empowerment for women. He also attended the Ulto Rath Yatra event later the same day.
Sylhet health officials report more measles deaths
Health officials in Sylhet division reported two more child deaths linked to measles symptoms in the 24 hours before 2026-07-21. The deaths brought the division's reported measles-related death toll to 105, while 51 new patients were admitted to hospitals during the same period. Officials said hundreds of patients were still under treatment across the division.
Rain likely across Sylhet Division as highest rainfall recorded in Sylhet
Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecast rain and thunderstorms in Sylhet Division over the next 24 hours. It also reported that Sylhet recorded the country's highest rainfall in the previous 24-hour period.
Sylhet division measles outbreak continues to worsen
Health officials reported that measles cases and deaths in Sylhet Division remain high, with hospitals under pressure from new admissions. Dedicated treatment facilities are being used to handle the surge.
Elderly man dies of Covid-19 in Sylhet
A man died of Covid-19 in Sylhet, marking the third coronavirus-related death in the division this year. Health authorities continued monitoring the situation as cases remained under observation.
Flood in Sylhet improves, but waterborne diseases feared
Flood conditions in parts of Sylhet improved, but many residents remained marooned and medical teams continued treating people in affected areas. Officials warned of diarrhoea, skin diseases and eye infections as drinking-water shortages persisted.
Health officials report more measles deaths in the country
Health authorities reported three more deaths linked to measles symptoms nationwide. The update was carried on a Sylhet news outlet's front page and reflected the broader public health situation.
Sylhet measles outbreak shows no sign of easing
Health officials reported that measles cases and deaths in Sylhet Division remained high, with hospitals continuing to admit new patients daily. Authorities said dedicated wards and treatment facilities were still under heavy pressure.
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