22 October 2026

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Food businesses face registration rules from 1 November

Bangladesh’s food safety authority will require covered food businesses to apply for registration or licences from 1 November. Ordinary businesses in 16 categories receive free first registration; specialised food businesses face licensing requirements. Registrations last three years, and packaged products must carry a BFSA number.

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Seven dengue deaths take Bangladesh’s annual toll to 364

Seven dengue patients died and 1,373 were admitted to hospitals in the 24 hours to 8am on 21 October, according to Bangladesh’s health directorate. All seven deaths were reported in Dhaka South. The year’s recorded toll rose to 364, with 116,990 hospital admissions.

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Bangladesh reports another suspected measles death; confirmed toll stays at 104

Bangladesh reported another death in a child with measles-like symptoms on 21 October. The combined toll reached 1,205: 104 laboratory-confirmed measles deaths and 1,101 suspected deaths since 15 March. The health directorate also recorded 997 new suspected cases and 13 newly confirmed infections.

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Rajshahi medical interns stop work over safety and supplies

Rajshahi Medical College Hospital’s intern doctors stopped work on 21 October over shortages of medical supplies and alleged threats to their safety. They set five demands, including tighter access to wards. Hospital authorities said three demands had been met and senior doctors were maintaining services.