More than eight in 10 citizens say they worry ‘a lot’ about obtaining or affording medical care. Key findings Six in 10 Emaswati (61%) report having contact with a public clinic or hospital during the past 12 months. More women than men report visiting a public health facility (72% vs. 52%). Among Emaswati who had contact with a public health facility: o Three-fifths (61%) say it was “easy” or “very easy” to get the services they needed. o But almost nine in 10 (88%) say they experienced a lack of medicines or medical supplies at least once or twice, while…
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Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has underscored the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East. He remarked during a bilateral meeting with Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani on the sidelines of the ongoing 21st IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on Saturday, said a foreign ministry’s press release here today. Adviser Hossain lauded Bahrain’s constructive leadership and diplomatic efforts in promoting regional harmony and fostering dialogue among nations. He expressed Bangladesh’s readiness to work closely with Bahrain to advance mutual interests and strengthen cooperation in areas of shared priority. The Foreign Adviser also conveyed Bangladesh’s…
UK police arrested two suspects after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train late Saturday that left 10 people in hospital, nine likely with “life-threatening injuries”. Armed police, backed by police cars and a fleet of ambulances, swarmed a railway station in the eastern rural town of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, after the alarm was raised about the attack and the train brought to a halt there. “Ten people have been taken to hospital following a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire. Nine are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries,” British Transport Police said on X, adding that counter-terrorism units were…
The government has undertaken a series of initiatives to transform the country’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector into a major driving force of the economy. Over the past few months, the Investment Coordination Committee has held four consecutive meetings to accelerate policy reforms and remove bottlenecks affecting SME growth. The meetings were attended by Lutfey Siddiqi, Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy for International Affairs and Chair of the Committee, Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Md Abdur Rahman Khan, Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), and representatives from both public and private sectors. Participants stressed the…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today gave necessary directives to chiefs of the three services to take all out preparations to ensure foolproof security for peaceful holding of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election to be held in the first half of February next year. The Chief Adviser gave the directives as Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan met him at the State Guest House Jamuna here this evening. National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman was present at the meeting, said…
UK police arrested two suspects after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train late Saturday that left 10 people in hospital, nine likely with “life-threatening injuries”. Armed police, backed by police cars and a fleet of ambulances, swarmed a railway station in the eastern rural town of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, after the alarm was raised about the attack and the train brought to a halt there. “Ten people have been taken to hospital following a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire. Nine are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries,” British Transport Police said on X, adding that counter-terrorism units were…
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send US forces into Nigeria with “guns-a-blazing” if Africa’s most populous country does not stem what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists. In an explosive post on his Truth Social platform, the Republican leader — who had campaigned unsuccessfully for the Nobel Peace Prize — said he asked the Pentagon to map out a possible plan of attack, one day after warning that Christianity was “facing an existential threat in Nigeria.” “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and…
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain requested Bahrain to reopen visa facilities for Bangladeshi citizens, including businesspeople, professionals, and skilled and semi-skilled workers, to enhance people-to-people contact and strengthen economic engagement between the two countries. He made the request during a bilateral meeting with Bahrain’s Deputy Interior Minister Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel on the sidelines of the ongoing 21st IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on Saturday, said a foreign ministry’s press release here today. The Adviser also urged the Bahraini side to consider issuing family visas for Bangladeshi nationals residing in the Kingdom to further facilitate community well-being and…
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain reaffirmed Bangladesh’s firm solidarity with Qatar against any threat to its security and sovereignty. He made the assurance during a bilateral meeting with Qatari State Minister for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi on the sidelines of the ongoing 21st IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on Saturday, said a foreign ministry’s press release here. The two sides discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, underscoring the importance of deepening cooperation and mutual understanding. Adviser Hossain appreciated Qatar’s continued support for Bangladesh’s development priorities and its commitment to efforts aimed at resolving…
Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain today called for collective international action to combat the rising threats of extremism and non-state armed groups, emphasizing intelligence sharing, border management, and financial oversight to disrupt transnational networks. He came up with the call while speaking at a special session titled “Non-State Power and Influence: Regional and Transnational Challenges” during the 21st IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, said a foreign ministry’s press release here. The Adviser said that non-state actors exploit porous borders, illicit trade, displacement, and digital platforms to advance radical agendas. “The fight against extremism will ultimately be won in classrooms, communities,…
