Drug-resistant fungal 'superbug' spreading in Dhaka ICUs
Candida auris, a hard-to-treat drug-resistant fungus, is spreading within the intensive care units (ICUs) in Dhaka hospitals, according to a study conducted by the icddr,b.The study findings show that this so-called 'superbug' is not limited to newborns, but it is also affecting other critically-ill patients, raising concerns about hospital-acquired infections....
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A ticket-seeker returning home empty-handed from the Kamlapur Rail Station in the capita
A ticket-seeker returning home empty-handed from the Kamlapur Rail Station in the capital on Tuesday, as Bangladesh Railway started selling advance tickets for the upcoming Eid journeys on the day. — FE Photo
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Visually-impaired readers deprived, as most books lack Braille editions
ARMAN HOSSENThe Ekushey Boimela (Book Fair) offers a vibrant celebration of literature, drawing readers of all ages and tastes with its vast collection of titles across a number of stalls. Yet amid the festivity and abundance, a sense of incompleteness lingers, particularly near the Bangla Academy's exit gate, where two...
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Yunus declared himself 'VVIP' for a year
A government gazette issued on Feb 10, two days before the 13th national election, declared then interim government chief advisor Muhammad Yunus a "Very Very Important Person" (VVIP) for one year from the date of handing over office, reports bdnews24.com.The notification said the status was granted under Section 2(a) of...
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JU announces 19-day closure
Jahangirnagar University (JU) has declared a 19-day holiday on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, Shab-e-Qadr, Jummatul Bida, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Independence and National Day. The decision was announced in an official notice signed by Acting Registrar Dr A B M Azizur Rahman.According to the notice, all classes and...
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Rain likely today04-03-2026
Light rain is likely to occur at some places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday). Day temperature may rise and night temperature may fall. The sun sets in the city today at 06:03 pm and rises tomorrow at 06:18 am.
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