3 Covid-19 deaths, 261 new cases recorded in 24 hours

Three persons have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2 December 2021, 10:56 AM

2 Covid-19 deaths, 282 new cases recorded in 24 hours

Two persons have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 December 2021, 10:55 AM

WHO dubs new omicron variant as one 'of concern', travel bans respawn

The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh the exact risks, which were largely unknown.
26 November 2021, 14:19 PM

5 Covid-19 deaths, 244 new cases recorded in 24 hours

Five people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 November 2021, 13:22 PM

4 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours, current positivity rate 1.32%

Four people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 November 2021, 10:54 AM

Prof Ahmedul Kabir appointed DGHS ADG

Prof Ahmedul Kabir, principal of Mugda Medical College Hospital, was appointed as the additional director general (admin) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today.
11 November 2021, 15:23 PM

Covid-19: One dead, 237 infected in 24 hours

One person died of Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
11 November 2021, 11:22 AM

Dengue cases cross 25,000 mark in Bangladesh

The total number of dengue patients across the country this year so far crossed 25,000 mark today.
10 November 2021, 12:36 PM

Dengue fever: 151 patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 151 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
8 November 2021, 13:18 PM

6 Covid-19 deaths, 215 new infections recorded in 24 hours

Six people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
8 November 2021, 12:23 PM

3 Covid-19 deaths recorded, positivity rate now 1.12%

Three people died of Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 November 2021, 11:22 AM

One more dengue patient dead, 142 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more dengue patient died while at least 142 were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today. Of them, 33 are outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2 November 2021, 13:07 PM

2 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, lowest in over a year and half

Two people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 November 2021, 11:24 AM

'World's first unisex condom': Malaysian uses material used for dressing injuries

A Malaysian gynaecologist has created what he says is the world's first unisex condom that can be worn by females or males and is made from a medical grade material usually used as a dressing for injuries and wounds.
28 October 2021, 11:17 AM

Novavax applies to WHO for emergency listing of COVID-19 vaccine

Novavax Inc and its partner Serum Institute of India have applied to the World Health Organization for an emergency use listing of Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine, the company said on Thursday.
23 September 2021, 15:29 PM

Beef giant Brazil halts China exports after confirming two mad cow disease cases

Brazil, the world's largest beef exporter, has suspended beef exports to its No. 1 customer China after confirming two cases of "atypical" mad cow disease in two separate domestic meat plants, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday.
4 September 2021, 18:07 PM

Bangladesh signed new agreement with WHO for 10.5cr vaccines: Health Minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said that a new agreement of receiving 10.5 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses has been signed with the World Health Organization (WHO).
29 August 2021, 12:18 PM

Demo with jar containing Aedes mosquito larvae in front of Nagar Bhaban

Some residents of Old Dhaka today staged a demonstration, with larvae of Aedes mosquito, in front of Nagar Bhaban in Dhaka today.
29 August 2021, 08:45 AM

Dengue fever: 1 patient dies, 265 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 265 more dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today and one person died of the infection.
28 August 2021, 13:06 PM

2 die in Japan after shots from suspended Moderna vaccines

Two people died after receiving Moderna Covid-19 vaccine shots that were among lots later suspended following the discovery of contaminants, Japan's health ministry said on Saturday.
28 August 2021, 06:41 AM