Only 50% employees can work from offices till Feb 6

The government today issued more directives to be observed from January 24 till February 6 in a bid to curb the Covid-19 transmission across the country.
23 January 2022, 14:48 PM

Nearly 11,000 Covid cases reported in 24 hours, 14 dead

At least 10,906 new infections were recorded and 14 people 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).
23 January 2022, 11:14 AM

Omicron taking the place of Delta: DGHS

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) spokesperson, Prof Dr Nazmul Islam, today said that the Omicron variant is gradually taking the place of Delta variant of Covid-19.
23 January 2022, 09:17 AM

Annual Covid vaccine preferable to more frequent boosters: Pfizer CEO

Pfizer Inc Chief Executive Albert Bourla said on Saturday that an annual Covid-19 vaccine would be preferable to more frequent booster shots in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
23 January 2022, 04:44 AM

Covid-19 third wave: Deaths double week-on-week

Deaths caused by the coronavirus infection have doubled in a week as daily new cases and the positivity rate continue to soar.
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Why don’t people with COVID-19 symptoms get tested?

Researchers of Boston Children’s Hospital and colleagues from King’s College London identified mild symptoms, lack of awareness about local test centres, and certain demographic factors as barriers to COVID-19 testing.
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Sodium, potassium, and cardiovascular disease

Several studies suggest that we should promote low-sodium, high-potassium diets — especially in patients with hypertension. Sodium restriction and generous potassium intake are associated with lower blood pressure (BP), but the ultimate effect on cardiovascular (CV)-related morbidity is unclear.
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM

An estimated 1.2 million people died in 2019 from antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections caused over 1.2 million lives in 2019, according to the most thorough global assessment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Evercare Hospital Chattogram launches Centre for Diabetic care & Endocrine diseases

Evercare Hospital Chattogram recently launched a new Centre of Excellence for Diabetic Care & Endocrine Diseases to provide improved specialised care for diabetes and endocrine-related diseases, says a press release. The centre comprises six separate clinics: Diabetes Wellness, Obesity, Lipid, Pregnancy Diabetes & Hormone, Thyroid, and Growth & Puberty.
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Melasma: When skin pigmentation attacks your beauty

You may be  tired of hiding your dark spot under heavy duty foundation and concealer.  90% of people with this skin condition are women, 10% are men. 
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Number of Covid cases galloping in Rangamati, red flag hoisted at 24 houses

The number of Covid-19 cases has been surging rapidly in Rangamati district.
22 January 2022, 15:58 PM

17 Covid deaths, 9,614 cases in 24hrs, positivity rate 28.02%

Seventeen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
22 January 2022, 11:51 AM

India's Omicron tally crosses 10,000-mark

India’s cumulative cases of Omicron went past the 10,000 mark (10,050) today, reinforcing public health experts' view that the fast-spreading Covid-19 variant has become the dominant strain replacing Delta which had devastated the country last year.
22 January 2022, 06:45 AM

Teenage depression: What to look out for and how to help

Depression is more than just a feeling of being sad for a short period. Among teens, depression can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities and it can control thoughts and behaviour.
21 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Surge in Covid infections: 11,434 cases, 12 deaths in 24hrs

At least 11,434 new infections were recorded and 12 people 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).
21 January 2022, 12:44 PM

One-third of hospital beds in Dhaka occupied with Covid patients: Health Minister

One-third of hospital beds in Dhaka are now occupied with Covid-19 patients, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.
21 January 2022, 10:11 AM

Omicron-antibody higher in Sputnik V than Pfizer: Study

A small preliminary laboratory study has shown that levels of Omicron-neutralising antibodies of people vaccinated with Russia's Sputnik V vaccine did not decline as much as of those who had Pfizer shots.
21 January 2022, 06:44 AM

All schools, colleges closed till Feb 6: Health Minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said all schools, colleges and equivalent educational institutions will remain closed for the next two weeks -- from today till February 6 -- amid a surge in Covid-19 transmission across the country.
21 January 2022, 05:58 AM

Know your ‘superfoods’: Moringa

Moringa oleifera is a tree native to the subcontinent.
20 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Govt now aims to jab 70pc population

Bangladesh now plans to inoculate 70 percent of its population with the Covid-19 vaccine -- down from the initial plan of 80 percent -- in line with the World Health Organisation’s target.
20 January 2022, 18:00 PM