No alternative to restoring EPI
The breakout of measles has all the constituents of an epidemic now. One of the reasons, health experts and epidemiologists first pointed out, behind the proliferation of measles cases and the consequent deaths is the disruption of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in the country. With the donors withdrawing...
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A test of resolve against militancy
The latest intelligence warning issued by Bangladesh Police is not merely a routine security update; it is a reminder of a deep and persistent challenge that the country cannot afford to ignore.According to reports, Bangladesh Police has issued an intelligence alert over a possible attack plan by a banned militant...
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Removing trust-deficit in banking sector
The Bank Resolution Ordinance, 2025 was issued on May 9 last year (2025) by the Dr Yunus-led interim government with the objective of restoring stability in banking sector that was teetering on the brink of collapse. The ordinance granted the central bank, Bangladesh Bank (BB), under a new governor, the...
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Overuse of antibiotics needs control
The use of antibiotics is rising alarmingly in Bangladesh. With the growing number of patients in the capital, the expansion of specialised medical centres, and easier access to healthcare, antibiotic consumption has increased significantly. However, this trend is not solely driven by medical need. A lack of awareness, along with...
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Measles outbreaks - a wakeup call
Bangladesh is now facing one of its most serious measles outbreaks in recent years. The infection has spread across different parts of the country, with young children being the most affected. Hospitals have been flooded with cases, raising growing concern among parents.This situation did not develop overnight. The current vaccine...
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