5 die from Covid

The daily number of coronavirus deaths has reached five, the highest this year.
22 June 2025, 18:16 PM

One dies from dengue in 24 hours, 329 hospitalised

Currently, 909 dengue patients are undergoing treatment, 661 of whom are from outside Dhaka
22 June 2025, 14:19 PM

Two die of Covid, four test positive in 24hrs

At least two people died from Covid-19 and four others tested positive in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
21 June 2025, 21:02 PM

352 dengue cases logged in 24 hours

One more death and 352 new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours to yesterday morning--the highest single-day tally so far this year--with Barishal division reporting high infection rates.
21 June 2025, 18:05 PM

Hydration may hold the key to fewer migraines

While migraines can be triggered by many factors, one of the most preventable is dehydration. Even a modest drop in fluid levels may set off a headache—and for those prone to migraines, this can evolve into a full-blown episode hours later.
21 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Family-centred care for vulnerable newborns

There are approximately 6,500 newborn deaths every day in Bangladesh, amounting to 47% of all child deaths under the age of 5 years. Almost 75% of neonatal deaths occur during the first week of life, and about 1 million newborns die within the first 24 hours.
21 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Guidance to strengthen midwifery models of care

On 18 June, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released new guidance to help countries adopt and expand midwifery models of care—where midwives serve as the main providers throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
21 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Carb-loading: A smart strategy for endurance athletes

Carbohydrate loading, or “carb-loading”, is a nutrition strategy used by athletes to boost the body’s energy reserves before long-duration, high-intensity activities. The aim is to build up glycogen—stored glucose—in the muscles and liver, which helps delay exhaustion during extended physical exertion.
21 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Pus in the chest may cost you your life!

In many developing countries, thousands unknowingly suffer from a life-threatening condition—pus collection inside the chest around the lungs, medically known as empyema thoracis. Due to lack of awareness, late diagnosis, and inadequate treatment, this disease often leads to irreversible lung damage or death.
21 June 2025, 18:00 PM

World drowning prevention day with global call to action

On 25 July 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will observe World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations-recognised initiative aimed at raising awareness about drowning, which claims over 300,000 lives each year. Children aged 5–14 are among the most affected, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
21 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Getting rid of chronic lower back pain: my personal experience

I was suffering from chronic lower back pain for more than three decades. No medication could cure me from the pain.
21 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Dengue: 151 hospitalised in 24 hrs

Of the new cases, 123 of them were outside Dhaka
20 June 2025, 12:43 PM

Barguna slips deeper into dengue crisis

Despite efforts by the health department and local administration, the dengue situation in Barguna continues to worsen.
18 June 2025, 20:00 PM

212 new dengue cases reported in 24hrs; Barishal sees highest spike

Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people
18 June 2025, 14:44 PM

28 new Covid-19 cases reported in 24hrs

The total number of cases has now risen to 2,051,901
18 June 2025, 13:59 PM

Most dists lack Covid testing facilities

Most districts still lack access to Covid-19 testing facilities, despite government efforts to expand them amid rising cases and deaths.
17 June 2025, 18:16 PM

Dengue: 244 patients hospitalised in a day

With these new cases, the total number of dengue infections this year has risen to 6,466
17 June 2025, 11:39 AM

Dengue, covid: Health guidelines issued for HSC exams

Amid a surge in Covid-19 and dengue cases across the country, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee yesterday issued emergency health guidelines ahead of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.
16 June 2025, 19:58 PM

One die of Covid, 25 new cases in 24 hrs

The lone diseased is a female patient from Dhaka Division
16 June 2025, 14:14 PM

Covid-19 testing resumes at govt hospitals in Ctg

However, mass testing is yet to start
16 June 2025, 14:07 PM