Dengue cases cross 19,000 mark, 197 hospitalised in a day

The number of patients diagnosed with dengue in the country this year has crossed the 19,000-mark today.
5 October 2021, 11:54 AM

US envoy hands over 25 lakh Pfizer doses to Bangladesh

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R. Miller has handed over 25 lakh doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to Bangladesh as a gift from the American people.
5 October 2021, 10:02 AM

Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine efficacy drops after 6 months: Study

The effectiveness of the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine in preventing infection by the coronavirus dropped to 47 percent from 88 percent six months after the second dose, according to data published on Monday that US health agencies considered when deciding on the need for booster shots.
5 October 2021, 02:51 AM

18 more die, 794 get Covid

Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours ending at 8:00am yesterday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh to get 25 lakh more Pfizer vaccines

Bangladesh is set to receive over 25 lakh more doses of Pfizer vaccine from the USA.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Dengue claims two more lives

At least two more dengue patients died while 192 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of whom 30 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Vaccination for students, teachers begins at DU

A day before the Dhaka University halls reopen, Covid-19 vaccination drive for the university teachers, students, officials and employees began on the campus yesterday.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: 2 dead, 192 hospitalised in a day

At least two more dengue patients died while 192 were hospitalised in the 24 hours preceding 8:00 am today, of whom 30 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 12:25 PM

18 Covid-19 deaths recorded, current positivity rate 3.19%

Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 12:16 PM

PM asks to assess whether children can be vaccinated

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the health ministry to assess the technical aspects to decide whether the government can bring children (under 18) under the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
4 October 2021, 07:42 AM

25 lakh more Pfizer vaccines to reach Dhaka in 2 days

Over 25 lakh more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines will reach Dhaka from the USA today and tomorrow.
4 October 2021, 06:42 AM

Vaccination for students, teachers begins at DU

A day before the Dhaka University halls reopen, Covid-19 vaccination drive for the university teachers, students, officials and employees began today at a temporary set-up at the Martyred Intellectual Dr Muhammad Murtaza Medical Centre.
4 October 2021, 06:09 AM

18 more die, 617 get Covid

Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, read a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Don’t give up carbs

Of late, carbohydrates have been getting a bad rep. By eating more processed, less filling carbs, we’re consuming more calories than needed -- calories we don’t necessarily burn. That second serving of rice, those extra French fries with a large soft drink and all that.
3 October 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Preparations on to vaccinate students in city corporation areas only’

Education Minister Dipu Moni has said preparations are underway to vaccinate students -- 12 and above -- in the city corporation areas only.
3 October 2021, 13:01 PM

Dengue fever: 194 patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 194 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 October 2021, 11:44 AM

18 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now below 3%

Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 October 2021, 11:01 AM

Vaccination with Sinopharm at DU medical centre from tomorrow

Covid-19 vaccination drive for Dhaka University teachers, students, officials and employees will begin tomorrow at a temporary set-up at the university’s Martyred Intellectual Dr Muhammad Murtaza Medical Centre.
3 October 2021, 10:11 AM

BNYCFP ended with a renewed commitment to act for the youth

The sixth session of the Bangladesh National Youth Conference on Family Planning (BNYCFP) ended on ecently in Dhaka in hybrid format with two days of sessions.
2 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Covax provided shots to be given to 20pc people by Dec

Under the Covax initiative, around 20 percent people of the country will be vaccinated by December this year, said Zahid Maleque, Health and Family Welfare Minister.
2 October 2021, 18:00 PM