A case application has been filed against former interim government chief adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and four others over alleged negligence leading to child deaths from measles. The application was submitted on Monday, June 8, 2026, to the Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jasita Islam’s court by Mujibur Rahman Iqbal, Member of Parliament for Kishoreganj-5. Court bench assistant Ashutosh confirmed the filing but said the hearing has not yet taken place.

The accused include former health adviser Nur Jahan Begum, former health secretary Md. Saidur Rahman, former special assistant to the chief adviser Dr. Muhammad Sayedur Rahman, and former director general of the Directorate General of Health Services Dr. Md. Abu Zafar. The complaint alleges that under Dr. Yunus’s leadership, the interim government failed to import measles-rubella vaccines through UNICEF, causing a vaccine shortage and resulting in hundreds of child deaths and thousands of illnesses.

The complaint further claims that the accused officials deliberately delayed vaccine procurement, violating citizens’ basic rights. A government adviser earlier stated that the administration would investigate why vaccines were not provided during that period.

Ad-Din Hospital has decided to pay Tk 8 million in compensation to each of the six families whose newborns died at the facility. The decision was reached through joint discussions between the hospital authorities and the affected families, according to the hospital’s lawyer, Shishir Monir. Each family had already received Tk 1 million earlier, and previously announced benefits will remain in place.

The hospital had earlier pledged long-term support for the families, including free lifetime medical services excluding medicine, and free education opportunities at Ad-Din-run institutions. Scholarships or tuition waivers will be provided for expensive programs such as medical college, and eligible family members may receive employment opportunities within Ad-Din organizations.

Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Health Services has granted Ad-Din Hospital an additional 48 hours, until June 9, to respond to a show-cause notice regarding the deaths. The deaths occurred on May 27 in the post-operative ward of Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Moghbazar, where a government investigation found evidence of negligence by hospital authorities.

A man named Sohag Mia, aged 38, died after consuming alcohol in Gobindaganj of Gaibandha district. Two others, including his brother, were hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Torofkamal village under Sapmara Union. The three men reportedly fell ill after drinking together and were first admitted to Gobindaganj Upazila Health Complex. Sohag and Mojibur were later referred to Bogura for advanced treatment, but Sohag died around 7 a.m. on the way to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital.

According to relatives and hospital officials, Saikat is currently receiving treatment at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, while Mojibur’s condition deteriorated further. Due to a shortage of ICU beds, he was transferred first to TMSS Hospital in Bogura and then to Rangpur Medical College Hospital. Mojibur remains in critical condition.

Local health authorities confirmed the incident on Sunday evening. The deceased and the two hospitalized men are residents of the same village in Gobindaganj.

A new weekly injection called retatrutide has shown promising results in treating type-2 diabetes and obesity, according to a phase-3 clinical trial published in The Lancet. The study involved 930 adults with type-2 diabetes who had not previously taken diabetes medication. Over 40 weeks, participants receiving 4, 9, or 12 milligrams of retatrutide experienced significant reductions in blood sugar levels and body weight compared to those given a placebo.

Researchers found that retatrutide reduced HbA1c levels by 1.7 to 1.9 percentage points, while placebo recipients saw only a 0.8-point drop. Participants taking retatrutide lost 11.5% to 15.3% of their body weight, over four times greater than the placebo group. The drug mimics the combined effects of three gut hormones—GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon—enhancing both appetite control and energy expenditure. Improvements in cholesterol and blood pressure were also observed, though 14 participants experienced serious side effects, mostly mild to moderate digestive issues.

Experts described the findings as highly encouraging but cautioned that further trials are needed to compare retatrutide directly with existing treatments and to assess its long-term safety and nutritional impacts.

Bangladesh Health Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain said dengue has become a major national challenge rather than an ordinary disease. Speaking as chief guest at a workshop titled ‘Clinical Management of Dengue’ organized by the Bangladesh Society of Medicine at Bangladesh Medical University, he emphasized that combating dengue requires collective effort from all levels of society, not just the health ministry or hospitals.

The minister described the situation as a ‘total fight,’ stressing that cleaning drains, stagnant water, and water hyacinth areas is essential to success. He noted that while vaccination is under consideration, it remains costly and difficult to implement, requiring a large budget if repeated every four months. Therefore, prevention should take priority over treatment. Hospitals across the country are being prepared to handle dengue patients, and doctors are receiving training to improve treatment skills. The ministry has already procured around 250,000 saline units to meet demand.

BMU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. F. M. Siddiqui and other health officials highlighted the need for constant monitoring of dengue patients and early detection of plasma leakage to prevent fatal complications.

Intern doctors at Rajshahi Medical College (RAMEC) Hospital have launched an indefinite work stoppage from Sunday morning, pressing a six-point demand that includes increasing their monthly allowance, abolishing mandatory internship at upazila health complexes, and raising the age limit for the BCS examination. The protest, held under the banner of the RAMEC Intern Doctors’ Council, is part of a nationwide program announced by intern doctors across Bangladesh.

The protesting doctors stated that they had been peacefully demonstrating for a long time to resolve professional issues and increase allowances, but no effective steps or assurances came from the authorities. They declared that the strike would continue until their demands are met. In response, the hospital administration has arranged alternative measures to ensure uninterrupted medical services, assigning professors and associate professors to supervise patient care.

However, the strike has increased pressure on other doctors, particularly in outpatient and ward sections. The movement follows weeks of demonstrations, memorandums, and protests by intern doctors at various medical college hospitals across the country.

Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar has decided to provide Tk 8 million in compensation to each of the six families whose children died at the hospital. The decision was reached through joint discussions between the families and the hospital authorities, according to lawyer Shishir Monir, who spoke to reporters at the Supreme Court chamber on Sunday afternoon.

Monir stated that each family will receive Tk 8 million as compensation, in addition to previously announced benefits that will remain in effect. He also confirmed that each family has already been given Tk 1 million. The compensation arrangement marks a resolution between the hospital and the affected families following the deaths of the six children.

The announcement reflects a negotiated settlement between the parties involved, though further details about the circumstances of the deaths or additional legal proceedings were not provided in the report.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has identified 28 out of its 75 wards as high-risk areas for dengue transmission, according to DSCC Administrator Freedom Fighter Md. Abdus Salam. He announced that a weeklong special 'crash program' will begin Sunday to combat dengue in these wards. The declaration came during the inauguration of a special anti-dengue campaign at Rabindra Sarobar in the capital, attended by Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain as chief guest.

The event marked the formal launch of a three-month nationwide campaign led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to raise awareness, destroy Aedes mosquito breeding sites, and ensure a clean environment. Speakers emphasized that personal and family awareness is essential, urging citizens to keep homes, rooftops, and surroundings clean and free of stagnant water.

Minister Shakhawat Hossain stated that extensive awareness campaigns, including public announcements, are starting immediately. He warned that mobile courts will impose maximum fines wherever Aedes larvae are found. The minister also noted that the Prime Minister had alerted authorities two months earlier, prompting joint preparations by city corporations and the health department.

Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Shishir Monir has termed the health ministry’s declaration to cancel Ad-Din Hospital’s license as unlawful. He made the statement on Saturday, June 6, at a hotel in Tejgaon, Dhaka, during a meeting attended by the hospital authorities and families of the deceased infants. The Directorate General of Health Services had issued a show-cause notice to the hospital following the deaths of six newborns, asking for a response by Sunday, June 7. Monir argued that the notice’s warning of license cancellation was completely illegal.

He also criticized the ministry’s investigation report, which cited oxygen shortage and increased carbon dioxide levels as causes of death, for lacking specific data on gas levels. Monir said the report failed to clarify what oxygen levels would have prevented the deaths, calling it vague. One bereaved father, Habibur Rahman, said families wanted punishment for those responsible but did not want the hospital closed. The hospital announced free lifelong treatment, jobs, and compensation for affected families.

Earlier, Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said the investigation found negligence at Ad-Din Hospital and that legal action would follow.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain announced that mobile courts will be conducted every two to three days to strengthen dengue prevention efforts. Institutions where dengue mosquito larvae are found will face fines. He made the announcement on Saturday morning at the inauguration of a three-month special anti-dengue campaign at Rabindra Sarobar in Dhanmondi.

The minister warned that this year’s dengue infections could be more severe, with risks of hemorrhagic dengue leading to bleeding soon after infection. He urged early awareness and preventive action to reduce the threat. Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam also emphasized public awareness as a key factor in prevention.

According to Abdus Salam, 63 wards of Dhaka South City Corporation are at risk of dengue, with 28 wards identified as highly vulnerable. He stated that dengue prevention requires joint responsibility, with citizens and the city corporation each contributing 50 percent of the effort.

A recent survey by the Dhaka South City Corporation has found dengue-carrying Aedes mosquito larvae in approximately 60 to 80 percent of inspected homes. The findings were disclosed by the corporation’s administrator, Abdus Salam, during a reunion event at Silverdale Preparatory and Girls High School in Wari on Friday, June 5, 2026. He warned that the risk of dengue in the capital remains significant and urged residents to remove stagnant water and maintain cleanliness in and around their homes.

Salam emphasized that dengue control cannot rely solely on city corporation activities and called for active public participation to prevent mosquito breeding. He noted that eliminating standing water in flower pots, discarded containers, and rooftop corners could substantially reduce mosquito proliferation. The administrator also discussed plans to expand sports and student-friendly facilities in schools and to establish organized rehabilitation for street vendors.

Public health experts have expressed renewed concern over the survey results, warning that without prompt preventive measures, the risk of dengue transmission in Dhaka could increase further.

A complaint has been raised regarding a discrepancy in blood group determination at Jaldhaka Upazila Health Complex in Nilphamari. According to the report, the wife of Motaleb Hossain from Dakshin Kazirhat area was admitted to the health complex on Monday, where her blood group was identified as O negative. Later, at Rangpur Technologist Diagnostic Center, her blood group was reported as A negative.

Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Nanda Sen Gupta stated that applying O negative blood to an A negative patient generally poses no risk. However, the patient’s husband alleged that when he questioned the discrepancy, Dr. Gupta behaved discourteously and asked if he was trying to intimidate him. Office-in-Charge Mominul Islam explained that reagent issues had hindered the accuracy of the report.

The incident has raised concerns about testing reliability at the local health complex, with officials citing technical limitations as the cause of the error.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that around 1.5 million people die each year from consuming food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals. The agency’s latest analysis, covering data from 194 countries between 2000 and 2021, found that about 886 million people suffer from foodborne illnesses annually, with children under five facing nearly three times higher risk than others.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that food safety is directly linked to daily life and family well-being. The report noted that although global rates of foodborne illness have declined slightly since 2000, regional disparities remain severe. Africa and Southeast Asia account for roughly 75 percent of foodborne disease cases and 60 percent of related deaths. In 2021, biological contamination caused most infections, while chemical pollutants such as arsenic and lead were the leading causes of death.

WHO technical officer Yuki Minato added that climate change and antimicrobial resistance are worsening the problem. The report also estimated that foodborne diseases caused a global economic loss of about 647 billion US dollars in 2021 due to reduced productivity.

At least 20 people were injured in a series of stray and rabid dog attacks in Homna municipality of Comilla on Wednesday. The incidents occurred from morning until 9 p.m. in Ward No. 5, where several dogs attacked men and women without warning. Many victims were forced to buy rabies vaccines from outside due to shortages at local hospitals, according to hospital and local sources. The attacks have caused widespread panic in the area.

Local residents said victims were attacked while working in their yards or walking on the streets, and some were injured while trying to rescue others. Thirteen people received initial treatment at Homna Upazila Health Complex, including ten in the emergency department. The attending physician confirmed that rabies vaccine shortages required patients to obtain doses privately.

Homna’s Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Shahidul Islam said the matter is being taken seriously, and necessary measures are being coordinated with the livestock department. The municipal administrator announced that officials will meet Thursday to decide on immediate steps to control the situation.

Professor Dr. M. Fakhrul Islam, speaking in the 'Hello Doctor' segment of Amader Desh on June 3, 2026, discussed the growing prevalence of kidney and urinary tract diseases in Bangladesh. He explained that while diagnostic improvements have increased detection rates, the actual incidence may not have risen proportionally. However, he noted a concerning rise in kidney stone cases among teenagers.

According to Dr. Islam, one of the main reasons behind this trend is the widespread consumption of junk food, which causes metabolic changes leading to higher uric acid levels. He added that urban migration and reduced physical activity among youth have contributed to obesity and related metabolic problems. Dehydration among workers, particularly those employed abroad in Middle Eastern countries, also increases the risk of kidney stones.

Dr. Islam further highlighted that laser technology has made kidney stone removal safer and more effective, especially for smaller stones, while ultrasonic devices are preferred for larger ones. He emphasized early diagnosis and treatment of urinary problems in children to prevent long-term kidney damage.