6 months of BNP govt: Health Ministry / Struggling with measles, let alone much else
19 August 2026
The health ministry spent much of its first 180 days grappling with a prolonged measles outbreak, leaving several of its major reform initiatives at an early stage and raising questions about its capacity to fulfil ambitious healthcare promises.
19 August 2026
Interview / ‘We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years’
18 August 2026
Six months into the BNP government’s tenure, State Minister for Health MA Muhit speaks to The Daily Star about the ministry’s plans for the healthcare system and the challenges ahead
18 August 2026
Plug measles jab gaps urgently
18 August 2026
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the health authorities to urgently identify and close gaps in measles vaccination coverage, as the disease continues to claim lives even three months after the emergency vaccination campaign.
18 August 2026
Measles deaths cross 900
16 August 2026
Measles continues to claim lives nearly three months after the nationwide vaccination campaign ended, with the death toll crossing the 900-mark yesterday, indicating that the outbreak is far from over.
16 August 2026
Upazila hospitals set for even bigger upgrade
16 August 2026
The government has decided to upgrade all upazila health complexes (UHCs) to 151-bed facilities, revising its earlier plan for 101 beds, to strengthen healthcare services at the grassroots level.
16 August 2026
Population council asleep for 16 years
11 August 2026
Fertility rate rising, demographic dividend at risk
11 August 2026
PRIVATE MEDICAL FACILITIES / Govt extends licence for 2yrs
11 August 2026
The health authorities have extended the validity of licences for private medical facilities from one year to two years, aiming to simplify the renewal process and reduce hassle for hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres.
11 August 2026
Private medical facilities: Licence validity extended for 2yrs, but hurdles remain
10 August 2026
Say owners
10 August 2026
Construction, repair of 6 bridges: Tk 1,400cr saved as mega project meets deadline
Setting a rare example, the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has completed a mega project on time, saving around Tk 1,400 crore.
8 February 2020
Dhaka-Bhanga expressway to open next month
The country’s first-ever expressway from Dhaka to Faridpur’s Bhanga upazila is going to be opened for public next month as construction work of the road is almost done.
5 February 2020
Transport leaders score another win
Accepting another demand of road transport association leaders, the government has relaxed the experience requirement for getting a heavy vehicle driving licence.
3 February 2020
Coronavirus Fallout: Mega projects may suffer for Chinese staff’s absence
Work on several mega development projects may be hampered if the situation over coronavirus does not improve soon.
28 January 2020
Take steps to stop sand lifting near bridges
To preserve the durability of bridges, Road Transport and Bridges Ministry last week issued a set of directives to the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) to stop sand lifting near bridges.
27 January 2020
Talks on BBIN vehicle deal to resume
Discussions on the much-talked about sub-regional connectivity initiative -- BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) -- are going to resume after around two years.
21 January 2020
Tussle over metro line-6 extension
Bangladesh Railway has expressed serious reservations about a move to extend a metrorail line up to Kamalapur Railway Station, saying it will jeopardise its mega plan to turn the country’s prime railway station into a multimodal transport hub.
21 January 2020
Updating Transport Papers: Govt caves in, waives delay fine
Giving in to the pressure from transport associations, the government has waived the late fines for vehicle owners and drivers who failed to update their documents on time.
20 January 2020
Vehicle Tracking System: Fees taken, service not ensured
When the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority introduced what is popularly known as digital number plate in 2012, it made promises of gaining the ability to track vehicles that have been stolen or used in criminal activities.
17 January 2020
Tolls on Highways: RHD to start infrastructure assessment
The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is going to conduct a survey for assessing necessary infrastructure that would be required to start collecting tolls on the four-lane highways across the country.
15 January 2020
Padma Bridge Rail Link Project: Land acquisition could drive up cost
The cost of land acquisition for the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project is set to go up by Tk 780 crore, which is likely to escalate the project costs.
14 January 2020
Longest bridge to link Bhola, Barishal
The government is going to build the country’s longest bridge over the Tentulia river to connect island district Bhola with Barishal.
13 January 2020
Vehicle registration drops in Dhaka
The number of vehicles registered in Dhaka declined last year for the first time since 2013.
10 January 2020
Dedicated Rail Bridge Over Jamuna: Work yet to start, cost up by 33pc
The project cost of building a rail bridge over the Jamuna river has increased by Tk 3,216 crore even before the start of physical work.
9 January 2020
Car, SUV, microbus to get fitness clearance for 2yrs
From now on, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) will issue fitness clearance to cars, SUVs and microbuses for two years, instead of one -- much to the relief of owners.
7 January 2020
Purchase of ‘Faulty’ Buses, Trucks: BRTC to start probe soon
The authorities will finally start investigating the purchase of “faulty” buses and trucks from Indian manufacturers for the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation.
6 January 2020
Professional Misconduct: ICT prosecutor removed 4 yrs after suspension
Mohammad Ali has finally been removed from the post of prosecutor at the International Crimes Tribunal yesterday, almost four years after he was suspended over professional misconduct.
5 January 2020
Dhaka to Ctg in one hour!
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Chittagong by train? Around six hours, one would say. You could add an extra couple of hours, if a delay arises.
31 December 2019
Bringing Discipline on Dhaka Roads: Parking policy in the offing
To stop haphazard parking of vehicles, reduce traffic congestion and bringing discipline on roads in the capital and its adjacent areas, the government is going to enact a parking policy.
28 December 2019
Shuvadya Canal: RHD frustrates revival effort
While the government plans to restore Shuvadya Canal in Keraniganj with a Tk 1,200 crore project, one of its own departments appeared to be a major obstacle.
26 December 2019