One more dies of suspected measles; toll since March 15 rises to 657
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1 dengue death, 113 hospitalised in 24 hours
16 June 2026, 17:49 PM
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Four die from suspected measles cases in 24 hours
14 June 2026, 21:27 PM
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Surveillance tightened at ports over hantavirus risk, health ministers tells parliament
10 June 2026, 17:38 PM
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8 more children die of measles-like symptoms; toll reaches 639
10 June 2026, 16:30 PM
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7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
7 June 2026, 17:37 PM
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
6 June 2026, 19:24 PM
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5 more children die with measles-like symptoms, toll reaches 610
5 June 2026, 18:00 PM
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Father incurs Tk 6 lakh in debt trying to save twins, loses both to measles
5 June 2026, 13:52 PM
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Four more die from measles, symptoms in 24 hours
4 June 2026, 19:08 PM
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Reject Covid-19 vaccine offers from tobacco companies: Anti-tobacco orgs urge govt
Anti-tobacco organizations have urged the government to reject any offer from any tobacco company to provide Covid-19 vaccine.
29 March 2022, 16:47 PM
1 Covid-19 death, 69 cases recorded in 24 hours
At least 69 new infections were recorded and one person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 March 2022, 11:39 AM
Breaches in Wasa supply lines causing Cholera outbreak in Dhaka?
A cholera outbreak seems to have returned to the city and is being transmitted by the Wasa water supply system.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
One dies after 4 straight days without Covid-19 deaths
One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 March 2022, 11:54 AM
Second round of mass Covid vaccination begins
Bangladesh today rolled out the second round of its mega Covid vaccination drive without any registration, aiming to achieve the target of vaccinating 90 percent people of the country.
28 March 2022, 09:44 AM
No Covid-19 death for 4th consecutive day
No Covid-19 death was reported for the fourth consecutive day today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 March 2022, 11:47 AM
No Covid-19 death for third consecutive day
No Covid-19 death was reported for the third consecutive day today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 March 2022, 10:31 AM
Around 1,200 diarrhoea patients admitted to icddr,b every day
A total of 1,138 diarrhoea patients were admitted to the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in 24 hours till 12am today.
26 March 2022, 10:13 AM
Daily diarrhoea cases: Admission crosses 1k at icddr,b
Diarrhoea has broken out in at least 10 areas of the capital as more and more patients are being admitted to different hospitals.
25 March 2022, 18:00 PM
No Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
25 March 2022, 10:59 AM
Type-2 diabetes: Decrease in intestinal enzyme main cause
People aged between 30 and 60 with the deficiency of an enzyme – Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase – are at least 14 times at higher risk of developing diabetes than those without deficiency, finds a study.
24 March 2022, 18:00 PM
630 diarrhoea patients admitted to icddr,b in 14hrs
A total of 630 diarrhoea patients were admitted to International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in 14 hours till 2:00pm today.
24 March 2022, 11:03 AM
No Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
24 March 2022, 10:24 AM
Record diarrhoea patients at icddr,b
The icddr,b in Dhaka has been struggling to cope with the deluge of diarrhoea patients over the last week.
23 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Infant Covid jab trial succeeded
US biotech firm Moderna yesterday said it was pursuing regulatory approval for its Covid vaccine in children aged six months to six years after the two-shot regimen was found to be safe and produced a strong immune response.
23 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Moderna to ask approval for Covid shot for children below 6
Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) said on Wednesday it will ask regulators to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 6 years old based on data showing it generated a similar immune response to adults in its clinical trial.
23 March 2022, 13:46 PM
One Covid death in 24 hours
At least 134 new infections were recorded and one person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 March 2022, 11:35 AM
53 diarrhoea patients at icddr,b per hour
International Centre for Diarrheal Disease and Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in Dhaka has been struggling to cope with the record number of diarrhoea patients for the last one week.
23 March 2022, 06:09 AM
No Covid death in 24 hours; 121 new cases recorded
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
22 March 2022, 11:36 AM
India plans booster dose for all above 18 to ease international travel difficulties
India is planning to allow booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine for all those above the age of 18 given a surge in infections in parts of the world and ease difficulties faced during international travel, sources said today.
21 March 2022, 12:04 PM