Late hospitalisation behind rising dengue fatalities: DGHS

Health directorate urges all with fever to get tested immediately
5 October 2025, 13:47 PM

Dengue claims 9 lives in a day

1,042 hospitalised over 24 hours
5 October 2025, 11:31 AM

Madhya Pradesh bans cough syrup after 14 child deaths

Central drug authority launches inspections after child fatalities linked to Coldrif, Nextro-DS
5 October 2025, 09:04 AM

One dead, 374 get hospitalised with dengue

One more death from dengue was reported in the 24 hours till yesterday morning while 374 people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease during this time.
4 October 2025, 23:16 PM

Tangail hospital crippled by manpower crisis

The 250-bed General Hospital in Tangail has been struggling to provide adequate healthcare services due to a severe shortage of doctors and other staff.
4 October 2025, 19:35 PM

Exercise: A brain changer in Parkinson’s disease

Exercise may help protect or even enhance the function of the neurones in Parkinsonian brains.
4 October 2025, 19:24 PM

AI in infectious disease control and AMR: Promise and challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and its impact on infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is drawing growing attention.
4 October 2025, 19:23 PM

Tens of thousands in Gaza face lifelong disabilities as health system nears collapse

Nearly 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip had sustained life-changing injuries caused by the ongoing conflict, according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates released at the time. One in four of these injuries was in children.
4 October 2025, 19:22 PM

Mental health improvements found to be key driver of life satisfaction

A new study published in PLOS Global Public Health found that improvements in mental health were the strongest predictor of increased life satisfaction. Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University, led by Professor Steve Haake, developed a new model to evaluate changes in life satisfaction, using participants of Parkrun—a free weekly 5k running event in the UK—as a case study.
4 October 2025, 19:22 PM

Statins could help protect the heart in people with type 1 diabetes

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in people with type 1 diabetes, yet there has been uncertainty about whether cholesterol-lowering statin medications are effective for preventing it in this group. A recent study is helping to change that view — and it brings some hopeful news.
4 October 2025, 19:21 PM

Widespread drug-resistant bacteria detected, with alarming rates among newborns!

Recently, icddr,b held a dissemination seminar titled “Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Bangladesh: Insights from the ARCH Study” in Dhaka.
4 October 2025, 19:21 PM

Knowing your breasts: How to check, early warning signs, and why it matters

Regular self examination of your breasts or chest can help you become familiar with what is normal for your body—and make it easier to spot changes that might require medical review. Everyone should check their breasts about once a month to notice any unusual signs.
4 October 2025, 19:21 PM

Anthrax cases spread to Gaibandha

After Rangpur, anthrax cases have been detected in Gaibandha, prompting the health and livestock authorities to launch a major awareness campaign warning people against consuming the meat of sick cattle.
4 October 2025, 18:49 PM

Ongoing rains may worsen dengue crisis

Ongoing rainfall in October is expected to intensify the risk of dengue, with experts warning the situation may worsen in the coming months.
3 October 2025, 20:24 PM

Global experts share insights on Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling in Dhaka

An international scientific programme titled “Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling” was held on September 27, 2025, at the Dhaka Sheraton, Banani, jointly organized by UNESCO, the University of Dhaka, and Renata PLC, according to a press release.
2 October 2025, 20:10 PM

2 dead, 396 hospitalised with dengue

At least two people died of dengue, and 396 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
1 October 2025, 21:01 PM

September deadliest, Oct peak looms

Dengue infections and fatalities continue to rise at an alarming rate, with the death toll reaching 200 and total reported cases climbing to 47,832 as of yesterday.
1 October 2025, 18:08 PM

Dengue fight faltering

Eleven of the 12 city corporations across the country don’t have any entomologists to help the authorities check mosquito-borne diseases, exposing their weakness in combatting dengue that has now become a year-round concern.
1 October 2025, 18:08 PM

Two more die of dengue, 490 hospitalised in a day

Both deaths reported from Dhaka South areas
1 October 2025, 11:13 AM

3 more die of dengue, 556 get hospitalised

At least three dengue patients died and 556 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
30 September 2025, 20:57 PM