Govt to take action against lapses in measles vaccine management: PM
17 June 2026, 18:17 PM
Parliament
One more dies of suspected measles; toll since March 15 rises to 657
16 June 2026, 21:51 PM
Disease
1 dengue death, 113 hospitalised in 24 hours
16 June 2026, 17:49 PM
Disease
Measles, similar symptoms claim 4 more lives
15 June 2026, 21:19 PM
Health
Four die from suspected measles cases in 24 hours
14 June 2026, 21:27 PM
Disease
Govt approves Narsingdi Medical College
14 June 2026, 18:35 PM
Health
Gen Z under pressure: the silent mental health struggle
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
World Blood Donor Day 2026: Humanity in every drop
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why the world is talking about tuberculosis again
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Are we eating plastic?
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Combating Dengue: More proactive measures needed
As the number of dengue patients continues to rise rapidly, and fatalities soar, authorities are urging each other for more proactive measures.
5 July 2023, 18:00 PM
A young life lost to dengue
The death of Srabanti Sarkar showed how severe the dengue outbreak is becoming in Chattogram
5 July 2023, 17:55 PM
Dengue breeding ground: DSCC to respond in 15 mins if informed
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said mosquito control workers will arrive to destroy Aedes mosquito larvae within 15 minutes of being informed
5 July 2023, 14:27 PM
Covid: 86 new cases, no death in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 86 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till this morning
5 July 2023, 13:55 PM
1 more dengue patient dies
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 62 this year
5 July 2023, 13:55 PM
Dispose of the application for dues of non-resident BSMMU doctors: HC
The High Court today directed the authorities concerned to dispose of the application for paying the due monthly honorariums of non-resident doctors of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and enhancement of the honourariums in 60 days
5 July 2023, 11:45 AM
Dengue fever: 5 die, 678 hospitalised in 24 hours
Five dengue patients died and 678 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this morning.
4 July 2023, 11:31 AM
Spread of Aedes in Dhaka city worrying
A yet-to-be-released survey carried out by the health directorate gives a worrying picture of the spread of Aedes mosquito -- carrier of the virus responsible for dengue fever -- in Dhaka city.
4 July 2023, 01:00 AM
Dengue fever: 4 die, 436 hospitalised in 24 hours
Four more people died of dengue in the last 24 hours, raising this year's death toll from the disease to 56.
3 July 2023, 11:47 AM
2 more die of dengue
Two dengue patients died while 509 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
2 July 2023, 12:54 PM
93 tonnes of green chilli imported from India
About 93 tonnes of green chillies arrived in the country within a week after Bangladesh allowed the import of the kitchen essential due to skyrocketing prices, according to a notification from the Ministry of Agriculture
2 July 2023, 12:11 PM
“Cascade of widening inequity” accelerating the global diabetes crisis
A new series of articles published in The Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology sheds light on the alarming rise of diabetes worldwide and the disparities in its impact. According to the research, diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent and is expected to affect over 1.3 billion people by 2050.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Scientists discovered new protective variants against gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes intense joint pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness, usually in the big toe. It occurs due to the buildup of uric acid, which forms sharp crystals in the joints. Recurrent gout attacks can be debilitating, so it is important to seek medical help.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM
The future of major depressive disorder treatment
Over the past two decades, significant progress has been made in the treatment options for major depressive disorder (MDD). It is now recognised that depression varies from person to person, and efforts are being made to identify and diagnose the specific neurochemical imbalances in individuals in order to tailor treatment accordingly.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Multilateral development banks and WHO launch new investment platform to strengthen primary health care services
Three multilateral development banks, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), have established the Health Impact Investment Platform to invest in and enhance primary healthcare services in low- and low-and-middle-income countries (LICs and LMICs).
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Understanding and addressing excessive hair fall among teens
Now a days, one of the common issues teenagers go through is excessive hair fall. Hair fall can be a bit of a concern for teens, especially teenage girls.Normally, a person can lose as many as 100 hairs a day. These hairs grow back from the same origin later on. If the hair fall is greater than that, then it needs to be evaluated.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue claims three more lives
Three more people died from dengue in the 24 hours till this morning
1 July 2023, 15:03 PM
Dengue fever: 2 die, 145 hospitalised in 24 hours
Two more dengue patients died and 145 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
27 June 2023, 11:34 AM
Graft in public hospitals costs Tk 459cr in 5yrs
The government has suffered losses amounting to Tk 459 crore thanks to irregularities at different public healthcare institutions, found four different compliance audit reports.
27 June 2023, 01:00 AM
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 110 more cases
Bangladesh reported 110 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till this morning
26 June 2023, 14:38 PM