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Public Health Crisis: Bangladesh’s measles outbreak is worsening fast—at least 86 children have died this year from confirmed cases, with 426 more showing symptoms, as hospitals struggle and vaccination gaps remain a key concern. Economic Push: Bangladesh Bank unveiled a Tk 60,000 crore stimulus for 2026, aiming to revive growth and create 2.5 million jobs, with subsidised lending to businesses. Child Safety Alarm: UNICEF says brutal violence against children is rising and calls for stronger prevention, reporting, and child-friendly police and justice systems. Ramisa Case: PM Tarique Rahman vowed the “maximum punishment” for Ramisa’s killer within a month, while police prepare a charge sheet. Food Safety: The Food Minister warned food poisoning is increasing among children, linking it to unsafe pesticide and fertiliser use. Culture & Civic Life: Nazrul’s 127th birth anniversary returns to state-level celebration in Trishal, alongside calls for rule of law and evidence-based civic engagement. Energy Debate: In Chattogram, groups demand removing import taxes on solar gear to make rooftop solar affordable.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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May 20, 2026

Conflicting child marriage laws leave South Asian girls exposed, Equality Now warns

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May 19, 2026

IMARC pitches sanitary napkin plant feasibility report as demand rises

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May 10, 2026

Fileion details how it verifies software before listing

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May 10, 2026

Al Mustafa Welfare Trust opens 2026 Qurbani campaign

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Bangladesh Bank unveils Tk 60,000cr stimulus package to revive economy, create 2.5m jobs

Bangladesh Bank unveils Tk 60,000cr stimulus package to revive economy, create 2.5m jobs

TMC’s Kunal Ghosh criticises legal process change on immigrant handovers to BSF

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May 13, 2026

Noted Vaccine Researchers Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci Awarded Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal; Genomic Scientist Senjuti Saha of Bangladesh Receives Rising Star Award

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May 4, 2026

Bangladesh Measles-Linked Deaths Surpass 290

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One UN Roundtable at WUF13 advances integrated action on housing and the SDGs

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Apr. 27, 2026

Bangladesh Reports Multiple Deaths in Lightning Strikes Amid Severe Storms

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Bangladesh Reports Rising Measles Death Toll

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Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Continues to Claim Children’s Lives

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