The poison of pride

“Generosity is giving more than you have, and pride is taking less than you need”- Kahlil Gibran. Some ancient thinkers thought proud people were worthy of great things. So, is it better to not feel proud at all? Well, it is said that pride breakfasted with plenty, lunched with poverty, dined with infamy.
18 February 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.28%

A total of 1,796 samples were tested across the country during this time
18 February 2023, 11:35 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.67%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)..The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,445 and the death rate at 1.44 percent..At least eight new infectio
17 February 2023, 10:54 AM

Neonatal Danger Signs: Are new mothers aware enough?

Although new motherhood is a time of joy and excitement, it can be overwhelming too, especially for mothers who are not equipped with the knowledge needed to identify the signs of life-threatening diseases in their neonates.
16 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt plans to provide 10kg rice to 1 crore families each in Ramadan

The country has achieved bumper Aman yield and it would not need to import rice if good yield of Boro paddy is achieved, said the minister
16 February 2023, 11:14 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.45%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)..The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,445 and the death rate stands at 1.44 percent..At least 14 infectio
16 February 2023, 10:53 AM

Most baby formula health claims not backed by science: study

An author of the new study said researchers were not on a "crusade" against infant formula, which should remain an option for mothers who cannot or choose not to breastfeed
16 February 2023, 04:54 AM

People with leprosy left out of economic growth

The condition of persons with leprosy in Bangladesh indicates that the country’s outstanding economic growth is not reaching the entire population, UN expert Alice Cruz said yesterday
15 February 2023, 18:00 PM

A ray of hope for kidney patients

Md Shahajahan, a 23-year-old resident of Begumganj upazila in Noakhali, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2017. Following a thorough examination, doctors advised him to start dialysis treatment.
15 February 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.53%

The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,445 and the death rate stands at 1.45 percent
15 February 2023, 11:28 AM
15 February 2023, 10:34 AM

Rice market totally deceitful

“Because of the cutting and polishing, rice loses its nutritional value and it is being done by importing machines spending crores of taka. The government will take steps soon to stop it.”
14 February 2023, 16:02 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.88%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 February 2023, 12:44 PM

Man dies of Nipah virus at DMCH

A 22-year-old youth from Narsingdi, who was infected with the Nipah virus, died yesterday while undergoing treatment at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
13 February 2023, 18:00 PM

One dies of Nipah virus at DMCH

The patient was admitted to the hospital on Friday with fever. As his condition deteriorated, doctors suggested Nipah virus test and it came out positive in the evening. He died shortly afterwards
13 February 2023, 16:57 PM

Tk 50,000 worth of free healthcare to be provided to 15 lakh poor families

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said the government will provide free health care services worth Tk 50,000 to some 15 lakh poor families in six districts
13 February 2023, 13:46 PM

1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.45%

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)
13 February 2023, 11:24 AM

Hong Kong reports outbreak of African swine fever on farm

Hong Kong reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm near the border with mainland China, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday
13 February 2023, 10:41 AM

Refiners seek duty cut on sugar import

Refiners have called for lower import duties on sugar and sufficient gas supply in factories to keep the commodity’s price normal during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death, 6 cases reported in 24 hours

The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,444 and the death rate stands at 1.44 percent.
12 February 2023, 12:36 PM