The government has taken an initiative to form two new wards by dividing two existing wards of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). If ward numbers 2 and 6 are divided to form the two new wards, the total number of wards in DNCC will rise to 56.
The measles infection situation in the country is still concerning. Four people have died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours. In the same period, 1,221 people have been newly identified as suspected measles patients. Alongside, 128 more patients have been confirmed as measles infected.
The outbreak of dengue is continuing in the country. Six more people have died after being infected with the mosquito-borne disease in the last 24 hours. With this, the number of deaths from dengue this year has risen to 245. In the same period, 1,948 new dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that various initiatives of the government are continuing to ensure financial security, healthcare and dignified life for elderly citizens. He said that along with expanding the old age allowance, activities are being advanced to provide financial assistance through family cards, expand the scope of primary healthcare and further strengthen the social safety net. The government launched the Family Card programme in March 2026.
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the price of furnace oil, the fuel used in power plants and heavy industries, by nearly Tk 12 in one go. The new price will come into effect from 12am tonight on Wednesday.
Dhaka University’s Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall is set to revert to its previous name after the “Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall” nameplate was removed from the main gate on Wednesday (September 30).