Bangladesh records over 800 confirmed and suspected measles deaths
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Over 1,000 deaths recorded in Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda: WHO
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4 more die with suspected measles, combined toll reaches 797
21 July 2026, 19:52 PM
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Dengue: One dies, 338 hospitalised in 24 hours
21 July 2026, 19:08 PM
Disease
Agreement signed to boost collaboration on diabetes, NCD prevention
21 July 2026, 18:43 PM
Disease
One dies of dengue, 473 hospitalised
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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4 more children die with measles-like symptoms, toll rises to 788
19 July 2026, 18:51 PM
Disease
One more dies with suspected measles, combined toll reaches 780
17 July 2026, 19:02 PM
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2 more die of dengue, 306 hospitalised in 24 hours
16 July 2026, 18:02 PM
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Air pollution kills 242 people daily, costs Bangladesh $23b a year: Study
16 July 2026, 13:05 PM
Health
Bangladesh seeks UK support for vaccine centre
Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has sought support from the Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford to establish a vaccine centre in Bangladesh.
18 May 2024, 14:36 PM
One dies of dengue
12 hospitalised in 24 hours
17 May 2024, 13:29 PM
Not much being done to stop dengue outbreak
Despite a record-breaking outbreak last year, with more than 1,705 deaths, the authorities concerned are yet to establish a comprehensive surveillance system to track and control the Aedes mosquitoes, the carrier of the deadly dengue virus.
16 May 2024, 18:00 PM
3 die of dengue
All the victims are from areas under the Dhaka South City Corporation
15 May 2024, 13:25 PM
Pirojpur, Patuakhali: Hospitals overrun with patients
The major hospitals in Pirojpur and Patuakhali districts are finding it difficult to cope with the onrush of patients amid the sweltering heat since mid-April.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Dengue claims 3 more lives
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to 27 this year.
3 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Dengue: 3 die, 9 get hospitalised in a day
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 27 this year
3 May 2024, 14:45 PM
17 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh reported 17 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
2 May 2024, 11:47 AM
Diagnose dengue with ease at home
People who suspect that they have dengue may soon breathe a little easier as they will not have to take on the hassle of a hospital visit to confirm or dispel the fear.
19 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Dengue: 1 dies, 23 hospitalised in 24hrs
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 24 this year
18 April 2024, 12:58 PM
Bangladesh sees one more Covid-19 death, 16 cases
Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19 death and 16 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning
18 April 2024, 11:22 AM
We must work together for fire safety, dengue prevention: Atiqul
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today called upon residents to actively collaborate with city officials in ensuring fire safety, cleanliness and combating the threat of dengue fever
9 April 2024, 13:31 PM
5 more dengue patients hospitalised
No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till last morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
8 April 2024, 18:00 PM
15 new Covid-19 cases reported
Bangladesh reported 15 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till yesterday morning. With the new numbers, the country’s total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,049,626, according to the DGHS.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Diarrhoea situation in Patuakhali alarming
The number of diarrhoea patients admitted to different hospitals in Patuakhali has seen a sudden rise in the last couple of days.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Combatting dengue: DNCC to buy 'discarded items' from people
DNCC to buy 100 packets of chips or similar packets at Tk 100, 10 pieces of ice cream cups or disposable glasses/cups at Tk 100, unused polyethene (per kg) at Tk 50, and each green coconut shell at Tk 2
4 April 2024, 15:27 PM
Dengue outbreak: 11 more hospitalised in 24 hours
No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM
World TB Day 2024: Yes! We can #EndTB!
Millions around the globe commemorate World TB Day today. The theme of World TB Day 2024, “Yes! We can end TB!”—conveys a message of hope that getting back on track to turn the tide against the TB epidemic is possible through high-level
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM
26 Covid-19 cases reported in 24hrs
Bangladesh reported 26 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
23 March 2024, 11:32 AM
Dengue fever: One dead, 14 hospitalised in 24 hours
One more dengue patient died while 14 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
20 March 2024, 14:47 PM