Covid-19: One dies in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.55%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
20 April 2022, 10:25 AM

India’s daily Covid-19 caseload crosses 2,000 again

The number of India’s daily Covid-19 cases crossed the 2,000-mark once again with 2,067 new infections reported in 24 hours, according to the data by Indian health ministry.
20 April 2022, 05:51 AM

New Covid variant a cause for concern

The government should take precautionary measures to prevent a fresh surge in the number of coronavirus cases during the Eid vacation, suggested experts.
19 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Covid-19: No death, 50 cases recorded in 24 hours

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).
19 April 2022, 10:37 AM

India's daily Covid-19 caseload sees 43% drop from yesterday

India’s daily Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, ending this morning, registered a big decline with 1,247 infections being reported in a day.
19 April 2022, 05:39 AM

2 die of Covid-19 in 24 hours, 36 infected

Bangladesh logged two Covid-19 deaths and 36 fresh infections in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 April 2022, 11:10 AM

India records over 89.8% jump in daily Covid-19 cases

India today recorded a sharp rise in daily Covid-19 cases, stoking fears of a fourth wave of the virus.
18 April 2022, 06:51 AM

Shanghai reports first Covid deaths of current outbreak

The Chinese financial hub of Shanghai said three people infected with Covid-19 died on Sunday, the first time during the current outbreak that it reported deaths among coronavirus patients.
18 April 2022, 03:07 AM

Covid-19: No death, 51 cases recorded in 24 hours

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).
17 April 2022, 10:39 AM

India opposes WHO methodology to estimate Covid-19 deaths

India has opposed the methodology used by World Health Organization (WHO) for estimating deaths caused by Covid-19 in the country.
17 April 2022, 05:08 AM

Edible oil prices: Even record imports fail to arrest hike

Despite record imports of soybean oil in the first quarter, consumers are having to pay an additional Tk 36-38 for every litre of non-bottled soybean oil over the price set by the government.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Parkinson’s treatment: Implant installed in brain here

Doctors successfully implanted a device inside the brain of a patient with Parkinson’s disease.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Are healthy plant-based diets associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes?

New research published in Diabetologia finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people and support their role in diabetes prevention.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

High cardiovascular risk is associated with symptoms of depression

A new study published in PLOS ONE links cardiovascular risk factors to an increased risk of depression in older adults. Similar risk factors, such as inflammation and oxidative stress, are thought to link cardiovascular disease and depression. However, depression has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The new study focused on overweight or obese men and women aged 55-75.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Vaccines provide extra protection for those with immunity from a previous COVID-19 infection

In a study, researchers aimed to determine whether the four COVID-19 vaccines licenced for use in Brazil – CoronaVac, Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1), Janssen (Ad26.COV2.S) and Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) – offered additional protection against symptomatic infection, hospitalisation and death, to those reinfected with SARS-CoV-2.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Pay attention to your oral health during Ramadan fasting

The lack of food and water for exponentially more extended periods affects your health and metabolism. Fasting is a long period that may last up to fourteen hours and perhaps more than that.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Guard yourself this summer against these common health problems

It is that time of year when one has more concerns than just sweating out the summer heat. So, prepare yourself this summer to avoid some of these annoying health issues. Here are some of the most common summer illnesses to avoid and some helpful tips:
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

If paddy damaged, rice prices will definitely go up: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzak today that the price of rice will definitely increase if paddy is damaged in the floods in haor areas.
16 April 2022, 14:38 PM

No Covid deaths reported in 24 hours

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 April 2022, 13:12 PM

Why do we feel so tired after iftar?

Food coma isn’t harmful to the body but it can be inconvenient.
16 April 2022, 12:02 PM