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6 June 2026, 19:24 PM
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5 more children die with measles-like symptoms, toll reaches 610
5 June 2026, 18:00 PM
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Father incurs Tk 6 lakh in debt trying to save twins, loses both to measles
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Dengue death toll hits 89; experts warn of Aug surge
Three more dengue patients died and 319 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.
5 August 2025, 18:18 PM
Govt slashes stent prices by up to Tk 88,000
The steepest price cut is for Abbott's Synergy XD stents, the price of which has been reduced from Tk 1.88 lakh to Tk 1 lakh.
4 August 2025, 19:00 PM
Dengue cases cross 22,000
With 395 new dengue cases reported in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, the total number of infections this year has crossed the 22,000 mark, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
4 August 2025, 18:16 PM
Dengue: 343 patients hospitalised in a day
Currently, 1,335 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals
3 August 2025, 11:51 AM
Govt finally begins work on health reforms
Agencies asked to submit plans by August 5
2 August 2025, 22:11 PM
Why friendships are your life’s quiet superpower
We often underestimate just how powerful friendship really is. While careers, routines, and to-do lists fill up our days, it is often the people we share laughter, stories, and silence with who leave the biggest impact on our lives.
2 August 2025, 18:56 PM
The fundamentals of fat loss: A sustainable approach
In an era dominated by fad diets and quick-fix solutions, sustainable fat loss remains a topic riddled with misconceptions. Many individuals embark on extreme diets or punishing workout regimens, only to find themselves frustrated with little to no long-term results.
2 August 2025, 18:56 PM
RSV: The winter virus that can break more than just your breath
Most people think of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a common winter illness that causes coughs, colds, or breathing problems—especially in older adults. But a recent study published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that RSV may pose a far more serious risk to the heart than previously believed.
2 August 2025, 18:56 PM
Breaking the silence on hepatitis!
On 28 July 2025, the world observed World Hepatitis Day, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) calling on governments and partners to accelerate efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat. The theme for this year, “Hepatitis: Let’s break it down,” urged action to dismantle barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment—from stigma to funding gaps.
2 August 2025, 18:55 PM
Nature’s first nutrition Prioritising breastfeeding for a healthier future
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a powerful reminder of the vital importance of breastfeeding, both for child development and societal well-being.
2 August 2025, 18:55 PM
Bridge Gaps, Deliver Nutrition to All
Ali Amjad Hussain talks to Zahidur Rabbi of The Daily Star.
2 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Dengue claims one more life in Dhaka
As many as 209 new dengue patients are hospitalised across the country
2 August 2025, 10:19 AM
Chikungunya surges in Ctg amidst high costs and limited testing
The IEDCR team visited 128 houses in Chattogram
31 July 2025, 13:27 PM
Dengue: 2 dead, 278 hospitalised in a day
Currently, 1,262 patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals
31 July 2025, 11:35 AM
Two more die of dengue; 386 get hospitalised
At least two dengue patients died while 386 others were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours till this morning, according to the DGHS.
30 July 2025, 11:28 AM
Dengue cases cross 20,000 mark
One person died of dengue and 393 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the DGHS.
29 July 2025, 18:07 PM
Liver cancer to double worldwide, most of it preventable: study
It is also the third deadliest of all cancers, with the study predicting it would take 1.37 million lives by the middle of the century.
29 July 2025, 03:08 AM
Two more die of dengue, 394 get hospitalised
Two dengue patients died while 394 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours until yesterday morning.
28 July 2025, 18:35 PM
Dengue: 3 die in 24 hours, 409 new cases
Total number of cases rose now 19,529 for the year
27 July 2025, 12:22 PM
Hepatitis—let us break it down
World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer.
26 July 2025, 18:04 PM