Amid mosquito surge, health ministry to test insecticide effectiveness
24 February 2026, 21:33 PM
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First Nipah virus death of 2026 reported in Naogaon: IEDCR
7 February 2026, 16:14 PM
Bangladesh
Why is dengue still prevalent in winter?
12 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Clinical trial of Nipah virus vaccine launched in Bangladesh
10 December 2025, 16:21 PM
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2 more die of dengue in 24 hours
8 December 2025, 13:33 PM
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Families struggle with rising dengue cases and costs
5 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Five more die of dengue, 490 hospitalised in a day
3 December 2025, 13:19 PM
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2 more die of dengue
1 December 2025, 20:03 PM
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Hypertension the most common illness in country
30 November 2025, 18:36 PM
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Families struggle as dengue cases peak in November
28 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Indian researchers predict Covid 4th wave may lash India from June 22 till Oct 24
Using mathematical modelling, Indian researchers have predicted that a fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic may lash India around June 22 and continue till October 24 with the peak expected in August.
28 February 2022, 18:04 PM
3 divs lag behind in Covid inoculation
Barishal, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions have yet to reach the target of inoculating 70 percent of the population aged 12 years and above.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh largest recipient of Covid vaccines from US: Embassy
Bangladesh has become the largest recipient of Covid-19 vaccine doses from the US.
28 February 2022, 12:03 PM
Covid-19 positivity rate now below 4%
At least 897 new infections were recorded and four people 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).
28 February 2022, 11:20 AM
Over 12 crore now received first doses
Nearly 71 percent of the country’s population aged over 12 have now got at least one dose of a Covid vaccine with around 1.12 crore people receiving their first jab on Saturday.
27 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 originated from Wuhan market, not Chinese lab: Twin studies
An international group of scientists who conducted two studies, released findings on Saturday where one group stated that it was made “extraordinarily clear” that the source of the coronavirus which fueled the Covid-19 pandemic originated from a market in Wuhan, and not a Chinese government laboratory, reports The Guardian.
27 February 2022, 15:39 PM
Omicron cousin BA.2 more prevalent in Dhaka between Jan 29-Feb 18: study
The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron variant of the coronavirus was more prevalent between January 29 to February 18 in Dhaka city, finds a study.
27 February 2022, 15:11 PM
Current Covid-19 positivity rate 4.01%
At least 864 new infections were recorded and nine people 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).
27 February 2022, 10:30 AM
Target exceeded, 1 crore 20 lakh vaccinated yesterday: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said one crore and 20 lakh people received Covid-19 vaccine yesterday.
27 February 2022, 08:41 AM
2 arrested for selling Covid vaccines in Gazipur, 7 vials recovered
Police arrested two persons for selling Covid-19 vaccines in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila yesterday.
27 February 2022, 08:32 AM
Covid-19 Vaccine: Govt extends special first-dose campaign
After people swarmed vaccine centres for their first Covid-19 dose under a daylong special campaign yesterday, health authorities announced the programme would continue till tomorrow.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 cases drop below 1,000 after 7 weeks
At least 759 new infections were recorded and eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, read a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Burimari Land Port: Workers at high risk of coronavirus infection
Around 2600 workers engaged in loading and unloading goods are at a considerable risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus at Burimari Land Port in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat as they are to work along with foreign workers amidst the latest Covid-19 spike.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Pregnancy and COVID- 19 are a worrisome combination
SARS-CoV-2 infection increases the incidence of obstetric problems in pregnant women. Pregnancy increases the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 viral complications.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Human microbiome research excludes developing world
The bacteria in our bodies have been linked to colon cancer, ulcers, and cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s. However, a study published in
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
The surprising signs of depression
Depression is a prevalent mental illness. According to World Health Organisation, worldwide 5% people suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability globally and a significant contributor to the global illness burden. Find out some unusual signs of depression:
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Sufficient doses available to continue Covid-19 mass vaccination: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said that there is no need to be worried as from today onwards, all doses -- including the first dose -- will continue.
26 February 2022, 13:46 PM
Cause of man's death after Covid jab in Ctg to be investigated: CMCH director
A man died soon after receiving a Covid-19 shot at a vaccine centre in Chattogram this afternoon.
26 February 2022, 11:28 AM
Covid-19 cases drop below 1,000 after 7 weeks
At least 759 new infections were recorded and eight people 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).
26 February 2022, 11:13 AM
Mass campaign for Covid vaccine 1st dose to continue till Feb 28
The nationwide mass campaign for the first dose of Covid-19 vaccines will continue till February 28.
26 February 2022, 09:56 AM