Four more die from measles, symptoms
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DGHS issues show-cause notice to Ad-din Hospital over newborn deaths
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Ad-din newborn deaths: Probe body submits report
3 June 2026, 19:15 PM
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All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister
3 June 2026, 12:20 PM
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Probe report on 6 newborn deaths at Ad-din Hospital due tomorrow
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Two more die with measles-like symptoms
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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SC lawyer serves legal notice over newborn deaths at Ad-Din Hospital
29 May 2026, 15:10 PM
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Families in distress as child ward hit by staff shortage at Barishal hospital
28 May 2026, 16:03 PM
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Bangladesh records 17 deaths with measles and symptoms, matching May 4 peak
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Depression during pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes
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