The government, in partnership with the World Health Organisation, the UN children's agency and the Gavi vaccine alliance, began working to vaccinate children aged 6 months to 5 years old in 18 high-risk districts on Sunday and will expand nationwide in phases from next month, a joint statement said
07 April,2026 12:06 PM IST | Dhaka | AP
Health ministry figures revealed that suspected measles cases among children aged six months to five years have surged to 6,476. Confirmed cases stand at 826, with 16 laboratory-confirmed deaths, though officials say many more may have died before testing could be done
06 April,2026 12:59 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
He further alleged that despite political differences on the surface, there existed a deeper connection between the LDF and the BJP that was influencing the political landscape in the state
04 April,2026 04:44 PM IST | Alappuzha | mid-day online correspondent
According to the police, emergency operations were temporarily halted due to darkness but are set to resume in daylight. Multiple agencies, including fire services, navy personnel, and police, have been involved in the ongoing rescue effort
26 March,2026 03:12 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
