Only 40% of world's health facilities meet basic sanitation standards: UN

Only four in 10 healthcare facilities worldwide meet basic sanitation standards for accessible and usable toilets, the United Nations said Tuesday, while 11 percent have no sanitation services at all
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Five local government elections planned within current fiscal year: Shahe Alam

Finance, Local Government and Election Commissions to decide election sequence
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Pakistan Supreme Court orders ex-PM Imran Khan moved from jail to hospital

Justice Shahid Waheed said 73-year-old Khan, who has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges, will be shifted in the next two days to Shifa International hospital in the capital Islamabad
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ICT seeks Interpol red notice against ex-army chief Aziz

Chief prosecutor says authorities have confirmed the former general is currently living abroad
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‘Pink Bus’ can carry more than just passengers

The new BRTC service offers an opportunity to promote breast cancer awareness throughout the year
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AI-powered fine system will help curb highway extortion: Home minister

1,427 AI-enabled cameras installed along 250km Dhaka-Chattogram highway to detect traffic violations
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Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga

A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region's top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation's move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Adulterated, toxic food puts Jashore children at growing health risk

15 children treated at Jashore General Hospital’s diarrhoea ward in a week as authorities uncover toxic chemicals, fake BSTI seals and unhygienic food production
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PSC Chairman Mobasser Monem set to resign on health grounds

Bangladesh Public Service Commission Chairman Prof Mobasser Monem is set to resign from his post today on health grounds
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David Warner convicted, fined for drink-driving

Former Australia batsman David Warner was convicted and fined A$1,500 ($1,065) for drink-driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday after being arrested in April.
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Five suffer gunshot wounds while on their way to shoot 'gaye holud' in Noakhali

One victim in critical condition and sent to Dhaka for better treatment
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Women only ‘Pink Bus’ service launched

Women drivers, conductors to operate buses from tomorrow
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Two killed in truck-pickup collision in Sirajganj; locals block road

Bogura-Nagarbari highway blocked for two hours
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HRW urges Thailand to halt deportation of 26 Karen villagers to Myanmar

Rights group says deportation could expose the detained villagers to grave danger and violate Thailand’s obligations under international law
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Indian army chief conferred honorary rank of Nepali Army general

General Dhiraj Seth is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday, sources say
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As Dharla erodes, riverbank families fear losing everything

BWDB says geobags bags placed at 12 vulnerable points; permanent projects await approval
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All aboard as Asian Games preparations enter 'final stages'

The Asian Games begin in Japan next month featuring teenage prodigies, more athletes than the Olympics and a cruise ship that will house competitors in the middle of typhoon season.
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Jackfruit without buyers: Gazipur farmers count losses as harvest rots

Insects and birds feast on unpicked fruit as growers blame weak demand and rising transport costs
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Liverpool's new-look defence will take time to gel, says Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the club's revamped backline would require some time to click into gear, despite describing new signings Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet as "good players".
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Two dead in rare school shooting in Philippines

The shooting took place at a school attached to the privately-run Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the city of Zamboanga
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