Hundreds of patients with broken limbs and severe injuries have crowded the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), also known as Pangu Hospital, in Dhaka following the Eid holidays. Over the past six days, 1,894 people received emergency treatment for various accidents, averaging one patient every four and a half minutes. Among them, 697 were admitted, while 239 were injured by cattle during sacrifice activities and 195 were hurt in motorcycle crashes.

Hospital officials said the emergency ward and other units are operating beyond capacity, with many patients lying on the floor due to a shortage of beds. Doctors and staff are struggling to manage the influx. The hospital’s director, Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kenan, reported that more than 400 operations were performed during the Eid period, with 24 doctors on duty per shift.

Officials noted that reckless driving on relatively empty roads, unskilled driving, and risky travel during holidays are major causes of the surge in road accidents. Most of the injured are young and often the sole earners in their families, prompting calls for greater caution among motorcyclists.

An international clinical trial has reported unprecedented success in cancer treatment using a new triple-action injection called amivantamab. Conducted across 11 countries, the trial involved patients whose cancers had spread, returned after treatment, or resisted conventional therapies. The injection completely removed tumors in some patients, with visible results within weeks. Among 102 participants with head and neck cancer, 43 saw tumor shrinkage or disappearance, including 15 whose tumors were fully eliminated. The findings were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago.

Developed by Johnson & Johnson, amivantamab is being evaluated in about 60 clinical trials, primarily for lung cancer but also for colon, brain, and stomach cancers. The injection works by blocking the EGFR protein, inhibiting the MET pathway, and activating the immune system to attack tumors. Administered under the skin every three weeks, it showed mild to moderate side effects, with fewer than one in ten patients discontinuing treatment.

Researchers emphasized that the trial focused on HPV-negative head and neck cancer patients, a group typically difficult to treat, and that the therapy extended survival to an average of 12.5 months after standard treatments failed.

Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain Bokul announced that the full investigation report on the deaths of six newborns at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Moghbazar, Dhaka, will be submitted on June 3. He made the statement on Saturday, May 30, during a briefing with journalists at the Directorate General of Health Services in Mohakhali.

The minister explained that the report was initially scheduled to be submitted earlier but has been delayed by three days. The investigation committee was granted additional time because it had not yet collected statements from the mothers who lost their children. Once their testimonies are included, the committee will finalize and submit the complete report.

The incident at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital has drawn official attention, and the ministry’s decision to extend the deadline aims to ensure that all relevant voices are heard before the report is finalized.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain inaugurated a leaflet distribution campaign on dengue and measles awareness in Dinajpur. The initiative was organized by the Dinajpur district branch of Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 8 p.m. in front of the minister’s residence in Nawabganj upazila. The event was part of a public awareness program marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of the late President Ziaur Rahman.

Several local medical professionals and DAB leaders attended the inauguration, including Dr. Hafizul Islam, Dr. Mohammad Ziaul Haque Zia, Professor Dr. Sheikh Sadek Ali, Dr. Nurul Islam, Dr. Nur Alam Jamiul, Dr. Shafiul Islam, Dr. Shah Adiluzzaman Tarek, and Dr. Golam Rabbani. According to DAB Dinajpur’s member secretary, additional welfare activities will be held on May 30, including a tree plantation program, a special meal for orphans, and a prayer gathering at Dinajpur Medical College Central Mosque.

These initiatives aim to promote public health awareness and commemorate the late president’s contribution through community welfare programs.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Porwar expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of six newborns at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Moghbazar, Dhaka. In a statement issued to the media on Wednesday, he described the incident, which occurred early on May 27, as heartbreaking and tragic, noting that the infants were only one to two days old.

Porwar said the loss was irreparable for the parents and families and that the entire nation was shocked by the news. He cited the hospital authority’s initial assumption that the tragedy might have resulted from an air-conditioning gas leak or another technical fault. He emphasized that such incidents should never occur in a medical facility.

He urged the formation of a prompt and impartial investigation committee to determine the true cause of the deaths. Porwar also called for exemplary punishment if any negligence or irresponsibility by hospital authorities is proven. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the deceased infants.

In 2012, then–Vice President Xi Jinping told Bill Gates during a meeting in Beijing that he had quit smoking years earlier and felt much better. He described tobacco use as a serious problem for China and expressed a desire to take action against it. Days later, Gates attended an anti-smoking event with Xi’s wife, singer Peng Liyuan, where both wore red shirts bearing anti-smoking slogans.

Fourteen years later, Xi has become China’s most powerful leader in decades, yet progress on tobacco control remains limited. Despite global declines in cigarette sales, China’s consumption rose 39 percent between 2003 and 2023, while the rest of the world saw a 26 percent drop. A private report by former officials of China’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that China sells about 2.4 trillion cigarettes annually, nearly half of global sales.

Experts attribute the lack of progress partly to the influence of the State Tobacco Administration, which both regulates and operates the industry through the China National Tobacco Corporation. The company earned about 244 billion dollars in 2025, roughly 7 percent of national revenue, comparable to China’s declared defense budget.

Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of six newborns that occurred early on 26 May 2026. In a statement issued Wednesday, the hospital said the incident took place in the post-operative ward on the second floor, where air conditioners were temporarily turned off at the request of several mothers. The cooling system was later restarted, but by early morning, one infant began crying abnormally and was moved to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), followed by five others. All six newborns died between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

According to the hospital, senior officials, including the Director General of Health Services and police officers, visited the site to examine the situation. The hospital authorities stated they are fully cooperating with government departments investigating the cause of the tragedy.

Ad-Din Hospital has also initiated an internal investigation and formed a three-member committee to identify any negligence or procedural faults. The hospital pledged to take appropriate action if any lapses are found.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has announced that the ward at Ad-Din Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar, where six children recently died while under treatment, will be sealed. The decision was confirmed by Additional Director General Professor Dr. Zahid Raihan during an emergency press conference held in front of the hospital on Wednesday. He stated that the post-operative ward would be closed to ensure a proper investigation and to prevent any further unwanted incidents.

A high-level three-member investigation committee, led by the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Health’s Hospital Wing, has already been formed to examine the incident. The committee has been instructed by DGHS Director General Professor Dr. Prabhat Chandra Biswas to submit its report within 72 hours. The investigation will assess possible lapses in the treatment environment and identify the root cause of the problem.

Officials at the press conference added that if negligence is proven, strict legal action will be taken against those responsible.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has formed a three-member high-level investigation committee following the sudden deaths of six children who were under treatment at Ad-Din Hospital in Moghbazar, Dhaka. The committee is headed by the Joint Secretary of the ministry’s Hospital Wing and has been instructed to submit its report within 72 hours. The announcement was made by Professor Dr. Prabhat Chandra Biswas, Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services, during an emergency press briefing held at the hospital premises on Wednesday afternoon.

Dr. Biswas described the incident as deeply tragic and sensitive, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial investigation. The committee will examine whether there was any negligence or misconduct in the treatment process and identify any other underlying issues. He further stated that if the investigation finds evidence of negligence by hospital officials or doctors, strict legal and administrative action will be taken against those responsible.

Additional Director General Professor Dr. Zahid Raihan of the Directorate General of Health Services was also present at the briefing.

Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain Bakul stated that immediate action will be taken against hospital staff who mistreat patients and that doctors’ safety is being ensured. He announced that law enforcement personnel will soon be deployed in all hospitals across the country. The minister made these remarks on Wednesday morning during a visit to the Pakundia Upazila Health Complex in Kishoreganj, where he inspected various hospital sections and interacted with patients and staff.

During the visit, the minister reviewed the emergency department, male and female wards, and the hospital kitchen. He inquired about the quality of services and food provided to patients. Bakul said he was working under the Prime Minister’s directive to observe real conditions at the grassroots level and to improve discipline and service quality in hospitals.

He also mentioned that the government is actively working to prevent measles outbreaks through vaccination campaigns, ensuring that all children, including those previously unvaccinated, are brought under immunization coverage.

United Medical College Hospital in Satarkul, Madani Avenue, has introduced specialized treatment services for children affected by measles as part of efforts to address the ongoing outbreak across Bangladesh. The hospital has reorganized its operations to include a dedicated isolation unit, emergency triage system, separate NICU and PICU zones, and comprehensive infection control measures. International-standard safety protocols, including PPE use and regular disinfection, are being maintained to protect all patients.

To make treatment more accessible for children arriving from remote areas, the hospital is offering cabin facilities at ward costs and discounts on emergency services, ventilation support, and treatment expenses. Critically ill patients are receiving one-to-one nursing support and continuous monitoring. So far, 16 measles patients have been treated under this special program, with 14 discharged after recovery.

Dr. Azharul Islam Khan, Director of Medical Services at United Healthcare, emphasized the need for coordinated public-private initiatives to combat the measles situation effectively. He highlighted infection control, affordable care, and collective awareness as key to ensuring every child’s right to timely treatment.

Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area has described the deaths of six newborns as accidental. The hospital authorities made the statement at a press conference on Wednesday, confirming that the incident occurred in a ward where 11 mothers and six newborns, aged one to two days, were staying. Police confirmed the deaths, which occurred after the infants’ conditions deteriorated in the early hours of the morning.

Parents of the deceased infants alleged that a gas leak in the neonatal ward caused the tragedy. Preliminary findings indicated a malfunction in the air conditioning system that led to a gas leak, after which the babies’ health worsened. Hospital Director Professor Dr. Nahida Yasmin explained that the ward was air-conditioned and sometimes patients or relatives requested to turn off the AC due to cold. She detailed that two babies first fell ill around 3 a.m. and were taken to the neonatal ICU but later returned to the ward. By dawn, all six infants were in critical condition and eventually died despite intensive care efforts.

A three-member investigation committee has been formed to look into the incident.

Six newborn babies died following a gas leak in the neonatal ward of Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area on Wednesday morning. The incident was confirmed by Sheikh Zahidul Islam, Deputy Police Commissioner of DMP’s Ramna Division. Authorities fear the death toll could rise as investigations continue into the cause of the leak.

Initial reports indicate that a malfunction in the hospital’s air conditioning system caused the gas leak. The affected ward housed 11 mothers and six newborns aged between one and two days. According to Professor Dr. Nahida Yasmin, Director of Hospitals and Nursing at Ad-Din Hospital, the ward is air-conditioned, and patients or relatives sometimes request to turn off the AC due to excessive cold.

Dr. Yasmin added that two infants first showed signs of illness around 3 a.m. and were taken to the neonatal ICU, where they initially appeared stable. However, by dawn, all six newborns deteriorated rapidly and were transferred again to the ICU, where two were declared dead on arrival and four others later died despite ventilator support.

Russia has announced the discovery of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, according to its Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. The announcement comes amid growing international concern over Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda. The minister stated that the vaccine could protect against the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment currently exists.

While the Russian claim has raised global hopes, health experts have urged caution. They emphasized that clinical trial data, peer-reviewed publications, and regulatory reviews are essential before the vaccine can be considered safe and effective for widespread use. The Bundibugyo strain is one of the lesser-known but highly dangerous types of the Ebola virus.

According to reports from the World Health Organization and Reuters, there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment specifically designed for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain Bokul has accused the previous Awami League and caretaker governments of failing to purchase vaccines from foreign donor agencies due to alleged corruption motives. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon at a relief distribution event for the underprivileged in Monohardi Upazila, Narsingdi. The minister claimed that the earlier administrations intended to buy vaccines through private channels but abandoned the plan when their desired arrangements were not met.

According to Bokul, the failure to procure vaccines led to a sudden outbreak of measles across the country, resulting in the deaths of many children. He stated that after the current government took office, it quickly arranged vaccine supplies and launched immunization drives, which have significantly reduced the spread of measles. He expressed hope that the situation would further improve within a week.

The minister also mentioned that initiatives have been taken to combat dengue and that a large budget has been allocated to strengthen the health system, with plans for extensive future work in the sector.