Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the ongoing war, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published jointly by five United Nations specialised agencies.

Authorities have failed to control Aedes mosquitoes as the activities taken up in this regard are unscientific, resulting in a surge in dengue cases across the country, a group of entomologists said yesterday.

In an observational study, a modestly higher risk for dementia was noted among menopausal hormone users.

Apthous ulcer is the most frequent type of oral mucosal ulcer. This is also called canker sores. Aphthous ulcers are small, shallow ulcers that develop in the mouth lining. This ulcer can appear on the tongue, gums, roof of the mouth, inside of the lip, or beneath the tongue.

Authorities are adopting "bizarre" methods in the name of mosquito control amid the surge in dengue infections, a group of entomologists said today

At least 13 more people died from dengue in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

For the first time in the country’s history, dengue cases outside Dhaka district have outnumbered cases inside the district, raising an alarm that the situation may worsen outside Dhaka.

At least nine more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

At least nine more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

Sraboni, a seventeen-year-old from Faridpur district, had been facing an uncertain future ever since her kidney failure a few months ago

Denmark and Bangladesh today signed an agreement to collaborate on food safety and sustainable food production

Intern doctors at the Khulna Medical College Hospital withdrew their strike today considering the sufferings of patients.

The World Health Organization holds its first summit on traditional medicine on Thursday, with warnings that treatments rooted in natural products can be effective alternative healthcare only if scientifically proven

While the country’s health services are already struggling to cope with the dengue influx, other viral fevers and waterborne diseases are further aggravating the situation.

People will get free dengue test facility at three hospitals run by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) from tomorrow

Out of the nine deaths, six were reported from Dhaka city

Maya Akter Sumi was surprised to notice blood trickling down the nose of her five-year-old daughter Israt Jahan Fatema on July 31.

At least 10 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

At least 18 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

As rising numbers of dengue patients strain hospitals across the country, a government survey in Gazipur and Narayanganj has found numerous breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitos.