Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak. 209 people have died since March 15, with 1,058 new suspected cases reported today. Health experts call for an emergency vaccine drive.
Bangladesh is on red alert after a plot to attack key installations was revealed. Police units have been ordered to fortify Shahbagh, the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, and religious sites.
Bangladesh joins Sudan, Syria, and Yemen in the top 10 food-insecure nations. The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises cites conflict and rising fuel costs as the primary drivers of the hunger risk.
Power generation at Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant has fully stopped after a mechanical fault in Unit-1. The shutdown leaves the northern region facing a significant supply deficit.
