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5 Covid-19 deaths, 244 new cases recorded in 24 hours
Five people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 November 2021, 13:22 PM
129 hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours
One hundred and twenty-nine dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 November 2021, 12:04 PM
Govt to enact law over doctors’ private practice: Health Minister
The government will enact a law over private practice of doctors, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told the parliament today.
18 November 2021, 08:20 AM
2 die of dengue at Ctg hospital within 24 hours
Two people, including a four-year-old girl, died of dengue within a span of 24 hours at a hospital in Chattogram city.
18 November 2021, 07:05 AM
Covid-19 vaccine boosters for adults: Moderna seeks US authorisation
Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it had applied with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its COVID-19 booster vaccine for all adults aged 18 and older.
17 November 2021, 18:49 PM
Dengue claims another life
At least one more dengue patient died while 103 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday of whom 19 are from outside Dhaka,
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Set up RT-PCR lab at Chattogram airport’
Nagarik Udyog yesterday formed a human chain in front of Shah Amanat airport’s entry point, demanding RT-PCR lab there to test passengers travelling to Middle Eastern countries for Covid-19.
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Make health sector more robust
President Abdul Hamid yesterday said Bangladesh has done better than even some developed countries in successfully tackling the pandemic.
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt to set up int’l standard vaccine centre: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday in parliament announced that her government is planning to set up an international standard vaccine institute aimed at producing vaccines in the country.
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Satkhira’s Friendship Hospital selected for RIBA int’l prize
The architectural design of Friendship Hospital in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar has recently been selected as one of three entries for the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Prize 2021.
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Cost Burden of Dengue Treatment: Poor spend 139pc of monthly income
Families of dengue patients in the capital had to spend Tk 33,817 in treatment cost each on average, which came as an additional financial burden on them, says a government-funded study.
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Daily Covid deaths, new cases increase
The numbers of deaths and new cases of Covid-19 have increased as the health directorate reported six deaths and 266 new cases yesterday.
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Germany's Covid-19 situation 'dramatic': Merkel
Germany's coronavirus situation is dramatic, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday, calling for a push to distribute booster shots faster and appealing to those sceptical of vaccination to change their minds.
17 November 2021, 15:00 PM
Dengue: One dead, 103 hospitalised in 24 hours
One more dengue patient died while 103 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 November 2021, 12:10 PM
6 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours, positivity rate 1.35%
Six people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 November 2021, 10:42 AM
Number of smokers worldwide dropping: WHO
The number of smokers worldwide has dropped steadily in recent years, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to step up control measures further to kick deadly tobacco addiction.
17 November 2021, 04:50 AM
Covid Vaccination: Don’t need NID anymore
People who do not have national identity cards can get Covid-19 vaccines from community clinics and other temporary centres showing any other identification papers, like birth certificate or passport.
16 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid Treatment: DGHS asks doctors to prescribe Molnupiravir
The Directorate General of Health Services has instructed all public hospitals to prescribe oral anti-Covid drug Molnupiravir yesterday.
16 November 2021, 18:00 PM
DGHS instructs all public hospitals to prescribe anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued instructions to all public hospitals to prescribe oral anti-Covid drug Molnupiravir today.
16 November 2021, 16:12 PM
Saudi Arabia donates 1.5m AstraZeneca vaccine shots to Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia donated 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Bangladesh today.
16 November 2021, 15:37 PM