The government has taken new initiatives to strengthen security in upazila health complexes across the country, control the violence of brokers and ensure safe medical services for patients. As part of this, 5,000 armed Ansar members have been deployed in 500 upazila health complexes across the country.
Bangladesh Police introduced another new uniform, with members beginning duty in dark blue or light olive shirts paired with khaki pants from Wednesday (July 1).
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said that the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will start across the country from July 2. The government is on the highest alert to organize the exams in a fair, transparent and question paper-leak-free environment. No one will be able to pass if they commit punishable crimes.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stood by a college student from Satkhira's Kalaroa Upazila in recognition of his humanitarian initiative. The Prime Minister has sent financial assistance and gifts to the student for taking care of a blind and sick horse rescued from the road.
Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has emphasized on improving the quality of research at Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) to further strengthen the country's export sector. He said that there is no alternative to producing skilled textile engineers and researchers to take Bangladesh to the top position in global competition.
The country is facing a critical shortage of intensive care services, with 38 of the country's 64 districts lacking a single Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Zubaida Rahman, vice-chairperson of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, said on Wednesday (July 1).