Dengue claims another life; 139 hospitalised in 24 hours
22 June 2026, 17:12 PM
Disease
2 more die of dengue, 220 hospitalised in 24 hours
21 June 2026, 19:33 PM
Disease
3 more children die with suspected measles, toll reaches 680
21 June 2026, 18:37 PM
Disease
Take fatty liver disease seriously
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When sodium levels go wrong
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Exosome therapy: A new frontier in hair and skin treatment
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why ICUs in district hospitals remain a challenge
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When emotions drive your appetite
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Genetics may make some people more vulnerable to obesity
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Govt to take action against lapses in measles vaccine management: PM
17 June 2026, 18:17 PM
Parliament
Want to nap better? Just drink coffee!
According to the Japanese, they conducted a survey where people took coffee naps, i.e. by consuming 200 mg of coffee and then take a 20-minute power nap or rest.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Giving smartphones to kids? Think twice!
As a Paediatrician I often find parents coming with their kids aged between 3-5 years having a problem with conversation, lack of concentration, social relationship, sleep disturbances, irritable, not interested in outdoor games, books or teachers, etc. On query, parents inform that there was no problem with pregnancy, delivery and after delivery. All parameters were OK but recently they noticed the problem as mentioned earlier.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Winterise your diet: Vitamin D is key in the cooler months
Temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. Shorter days mean less sun and vitamin D. So, in addition to pulling out the wool sweaters, we need to winterise our diets to make sure we get the vitamin D we need this season.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Cold brings misery for the little ones
As winter peaks, childhood pneumonia cases and deaths have increased around the country as reflected in the number of patients in the two major hospitals of Dhaka.
7 January 2023, 11:06 AM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.39%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 January 2023, 14:30 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.46%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 January 2023, 11:58 AM
Prime Bank Foundation to build 500-bed hospital
The Prime Bank Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic initiative of Prime Bank Limited, is set to build an international standard 500-bed hospital at a cost Tk 700 crore in Dhaka Ashulia.
4 January 2023, 18:00 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.62%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 January 2023, 11:01 AM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.74%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 January 2023, 11:53 AM
Up to 70% of Shanghai population infected with Covid
A senior doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals has said 70 percent of the megacity's population may have been infected with Covid-19 during China's huge surge in cases, state media reported Tuesday.
3 January 2023, 08:33 AM
Dengue fever: 38 patients hospitalised in 24hrs
At least 38 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
2 January 2023, 12:49 PM
Covid BF.7 subvariant: What we know and what to do
The BF.7 is one of the concerning sub-variants of Omicron causing the current devastating wave of Covid-19 pandemic in China.
2 January 2023, 07:36 AM
New Omicron Subvariant: Experts sound alarm as four cases detected
As health officials yesterday confirmed four cases of the new subvariant of Omicron, the BF.7, experts urged everyone to wear masks and maintain physical distance to stay safe from Covid-19.
1 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: 41 patients hospitalised in 24hrs
At least 41 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
1 January 2023, 14:59 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.07%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 January 2023, 11:50 AM
New Omicron subvariant BF.7 found in Bangladesh
The new subvariant of Omicron, BF.7, has been found in Bangladesh, confirmed IEDCR. Tahmina Shirin, director of Epidemiology, Research and Disease Control, confirmed the matter to The Daily Star.
1 January 2023, 07:36 AM
How to protect your skin this winter
From dry hands to chapped lips to cracked heels, see the top cold-weather threats to your skin - and what you can do about them.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Blaming others is a sickness
“He who blames others has a long way to go on his journey. He who blames himself is halfway there. He who blames no one has arrived.” – Chinese Proverb
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
A national policy is needed to deal with dementia
Dementia is not a mental illness. It is a disease of the brain. But due to a lack of adequate knowledge, people have many superstitions and misconceptions about this disease. Initiatives are needed to remove them. Besides, the country needs a national
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Resolutions for healthy new year
Changing your lifestyle and giving up bad habits are great ways to improve your health and well-being at the beginning of a new year. While only a small percentage of people actually keep their resolutions, here are some steps you may follow to get healthier in the new year and achieve your health goals.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM