Father incurs Tk 6 lakh in debt trying to save twins, loses both to measles

The shopkeeper from Mirsharai says his twin sons missed measles vaccination after doses ran out, both died within 12 days following months of treatment
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Four more die from measles, symptoms in 24 hours

Death toll now 605 since March 15
4 June 2026, 19:08 PM

Deaths from measles, measles-like symptoms cross 600

DGHS reports seven more fatalities in 24 hours
3 June 2026, 17:04 PM

All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister

Says eight upazila health complexes already upgraded to 100-bed; remaining 492 to be expanded under govt decision
3 June 2026, 12:20 PM

6 more children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms rises to 594, says DGHS
2 June 2026, 16:29 PM

Govt orders private hospitals to reserve 10pc beds for free dengue treatment

Patients to receive free consultations, while hospitals asked to offer up to 80pc discount on diagnostic tests
2 June 2026, 16:02 PM

The measles outbreak in Bangladesh demands more than government response alone

Patients receive cabin‑level facilities at ward‑level costs, with one‑to‑one nursing care
1 June 2026, 22:16 PM

1 dead, 110 hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours

Latest dengue fatality reported in Khulna, death toll rises to 6 this year
1 June 2026, 17:46 PM
1 June 2026, 17:42 PM

ADP for health doubles, delivery still a concern

Experts call for improving efficiency of agencies, simplifying processes for project approval, procurement
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

At Ad-din, a father lost the twins he was waiting to name

Mohammad Hasan Sardar says his twin sons fell ill in a hot, suffocating post-operative room
31 May 2026, 20:01 PM

Two more children die of measles-like symptoms

90 confirmed deaths so far; 495 deaths with symptoms
31 May 2026, 18:58 PM

8 more children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms rises to 583
30 May 2026, 18:08 PM

Deaths of six infants at Ad-Din: Probe report to be submitted June 3, says health minister

Strict action would follow the findings of the committee, says Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain
30 May 2026, 12:41 PM

Measles: Death toll rises to 560 with five more deaths in 24 hours

With these, the total number of confirmed measles deaths has risen to 88, while suspected deaths have reached 472
27 May 2026, 15:57 PM

10 more die of measles, symptoms

Deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms continue to rise, with the country recording 10 more deaths in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the total death toll to 555.
27 May 2026, 00:00 AM

10 more die from measles, symptoms in 24 hours

Death tolls from the disease rises to 555
26 May 2026, 17:07 PM

16 more die with measles-like symptoms in a day

Total confirmed and suspected measles deaths rise to 528
24 May 2026, 17:17 PM

Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference?

Andes hantavirus outbreak shows how easily disease labels are misunderstood — and why they describe patterns of spread, not how dangerous a virus is
24 May 2026, 09:49 AM

Tiny Pouches, Big Danger: Youth targeted in nicotine boom

As nicotine pouches quietly flood shop shelves and social media feeds, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised a sharp alarm over what it calls a growing threat to young people worldwide.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM