Covid Update: 1,467 patients now under treatment

The health directorate yesterday said a total of 1,467 coronavirus patients were receiving treatment at hospitals across the country till 12:00 noon yesterday.
24 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Health rules to remain in force until 100% vaccination achieved: DGHS

Although the rate of Covid-19 infection in the country is decreasing, health guidelines will be maintained until 100 percent of the population is vaccinated, DGHS spokesperson and Director (disease control) Dr Nazmul Islam said today.
24 October 2021, 15:36 PM

Dengue fever: 179 patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 179 patients were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
24 October 2021, 11:31 AM

9 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours, positivity rate now 1.49%

Nine people died from Covid-19 in the 24 hours preceding 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
24 October 2021, 11:30 AM

Hasina congratulates Modi on India administering a billion Covid jabs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today congratulated her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on achieving the historic milestone of administering one billion Covid-19 vaccine doses on October 21 by his government.
24 October 2021, 07:52 AM

Illnesses you should know about that lead hallucination

Hallucinations are when you see, feel, hear, smell, or taste things that are not there. For example, Hallucinations can be auditory, visual, olfactory, tactile and gustatory. Here are a few diseases that may cause hallucinations:
23 October 2021, 18:00 PM

The primary driver of TB transmission and its detection

The virtual 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health (WCOLH) opened on October 19, 2021, announcing three significant scientific
23 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Heart diseases among children on the surge

Mrs Samina developed diabetes early in her pregnancy. She took several medications for that, but her blood sugar was not adequately
23 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh needs to be self-sufficient in vaccine supply: Dr Firdausi

Bangladesh needs to attain self-sufficiency in vaccine supply as soon as possible to combat Covid-19 and any future public health emergencies, Ramon Magsaysay Award winner scientist Dr Firdausi Qadri has said.
23 October 2021, 18:00 PM

BD highly successful in ‘Vaccine diplomacy’

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said there is no shortage of vaccines in Bangladesh, adding that the vaccination drive in the country will go on as planned.
23 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Dengue claims two more lives

At least two dengue patients died and 189 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday. Of them, 34 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Russia reports new death record as Covid-19 surge continues

Russia is reporting a record high number of coronavirus infections and Covid-19 deaths as the country approaches a week of nonworking days aimed at stemming the sharp surge in cases.
23 October 2021, 15:38 PM

9 Covid-19 deaths, 278 cases recorded in 24 hours

Nine people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 October 2021, 11:31 AM

2 more dengue patients die, 189 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two more dengue patients died while 189 were hospitalised in 24 hours, till 8:00am today. Of them, 34 cases were from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 October 2021, 11:29 AM

Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine effective for young kids: US FDA

Federal health regulators said late Friday that kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children and caused no unexpected safety issues, as the U.S. weighs beginning vaccinations in youngsters.
23 October 2021, 09:38 AM

123 more hospitalised with dengue

At least 123 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday. Of them, seven are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
22 October 2021, 18:00 PM

4 more Covid deaths, 232 new cases recorded

Covid-19 claimed four more lives and infected another 232 people in Bangladesh in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
22 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Trial in Children: Pfizer jab shows 90.7pc efficacy

The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine showed 90.7% efficacy against the coronavirus in a clinical trial of children 5 to 11 years old, the US drugmaker said yesterday.
22 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Pfizer says Covid vaccines over 90% effective in children aged 5-11

Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group.
22 October 2021, 15:21 PM

4 Covid-19 deaths recorded, positivity rate now 1.36%

Four people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
22 October 2021, 12:11 PM