16 stories tagged #Bangladesh

  1. The Measles Outbreak Killing Hundreds of Kids Gets Less Attention Than Ebola
    health

    The Measles Outbreak Killing Hundreds of Kids Gets Less Attention Than Ebola

    Measles is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable child deaths but gets far less coverage than rare outbreaks like Ebola or hantavirus.

    yesterday 2 min read
  2. Measles Outbreak Kills Over 500 Children in Bangladesh Amid Vaccine Delays
    world

    Measles Outbreak Kills Over 500 Children in Bangladesh Amid Vaccine Delays

    A deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 children's lives since March, fueled by vaccine procurement delays and gaps from the pandemic.

    last wk. 2 min read
  3. Bangladesh unveils $4.9B stimulus as growth slows
    finance

    Bangladesh unveils $4.9B stimulus as growth slows

    Bangladesh's central bank announced a stimulus package to revive shuttered factories and support businesses amid economic slowdown.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Kills Over 500 Children
    world

    Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Kills Over 500 Children

    A deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, overwhelming hospitals and prompting a mass vaccination campaign.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Kills Nearly 400, Poses Risk to U.S
    health

    Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Kills Nearly 400, Poses Risk to U.S

    A deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh with almost 400 deaths alarms health experts about risks to the U.S. as vaccination rates decline.

    2w ago 2 min read
  6. Iran Conflict Jolts Crude Oil Prices Past $110, Squeezing Asian Polyester Markets
    finance

    Iran Conflict Jolts Crude Oil Prices Past $110, Squeezing Asian Polyester Markets

    Rising Brent crude prices due to the Iran conflict are increasing polyester costs in India and Bangladesh, impacting fast-fashion retailers.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Shanto, Rahman Lead Bangladesh to ODI Series Victory Over New Zealand
    sports

    Shanto, Rahman Lead Bangladesh to ODI Series Victory Over New Zealand

    Najmul Hossain Shanto's century and Mustafizur Rahman's five-wicket haul powered Bangladesh to a 2-1 ODI series win against New Zealand in Chattogram.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination After 100 Deaths
    health

    Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination After 100 Deaths

    Over 100 children die as Bangladesh faces deadliest measles outbreak in recent history with 7,500 suspected cases since March 15.

    2mo ago 1 min read