WHO approves vaccine, BD research plays key role
The icddr,b's breakthrough research has been instrumental in the World Health Organization's (WHO) approval of Cecolin, the fourth HPV vaccine. This significant milestone strengthens global efforts to combat cervical cancer, which claims a woman's life every two minutes, with 90 per cent of the deaths occurring in the low- and...
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Dr. Muhammad Yunus presiding over a meeting of the advisory council
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus presiding over a meeting of the advisory council at his office in the capital on Thursday. — PID
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CA for convening int'l conf'ce to find solution to Rohingya crisis
Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for an "urgent attention" to the Rohingya crisis, including convening an international conference, to find a sustainable solution to the crisis and ensuring "safe and dignified" return of the Rohingya people to Myanmar, reports UNB."We cannot ignore the people who continue to...
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HPV vaccination campaign final phase launched
The government on Thursday launched the final phase of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign in Barishal, Chattogram, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Rangpur divisions, with the support of the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF and WHO to protect 6.2 million girls aged 10-14 against cervical cancer, reports UNB.This final phase campaign...
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Body formed to review roles, structures of BREB, PBS
The government on Thursday constituted a five-member committee to review roles and structures of the state-run Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) and the Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) units.The committee has been formed following last week's dismissals of some 20 BREB officers and employees and subsequent protests by BREB and PBS...
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Survey estimates 1,352 Ganges river dolphins in BD
The latest dolphin survey has estimated the presence of about 636 groups or 1,352 Ganges river dolphins in the country. Environment and Forest Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan disclosed it while speaking as the chief guest at a special discussion, held at the Forest Department on the occasion of the International...
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Weather (2024-10-25)
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office.It may also occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with...
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