Dengue outbreak sparks protests in Barguna

Activists from Students Against Discrimination staged a protest at the Barguna Press Club yesterday, raising alarm over what they called a “dire dengue situation” in the district.
10 June 2025, 19:41 PM

13 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs

one Covid-19-related death was recorded on Thursday
10 June 2025, 14:36 PM

Eid holidaymakers on river routes ignore mask rules

Authorities fail to enforce health guidelines in Bhola, Barishal
9 June 2025, 15:33 PM

People cautioned of travelling to India, affected countries as Covid spreads

DGHS has also instructed to enhance health screening and surveillance measures at all land, river, and airports
9 June 2025, 13:27 PM

Metro passengers asked to mask up as Covid spreads

Following the railway, metro rail authorities today asked passengers to wear masks to avoid Covid infection
9 June 2025, 11:42 AM

Covid-19 screening tightened at Ctg Airport as cases rise in India

According to a statement signed by Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, public relations officer at the airport, a set of precautionary measures has been rolled out to prevent potential spread of the virus through international arrivals
8 June 2025, 17:33 PM

Bangladesh intensifies Covid-19 screening at Benapole amid surge in India

The move comes following an alert issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on June 6
8 June 2025, 12:39 PM

Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 3 more cases

With the new numbers, the country's total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,021,742
8 June 2025, 10:32 AM

Qurbani hazards: Over 300 injured in Dhaka on first day of Eid-ul-Azha

Most of the injured were seasonal butchers with limited experience in handling large animals or sharp tools, contributing to the high number of accidents, says DMCH resident surgeon
7 June 2025, 17:26 PM

Barishal health officials urge caution in the wake of new coronavirus variant

In the absence of testing, treatment is being administered based on clinical symptoms
6 June 2025, 12:17 PM

One dies of Covid-19 in Dhaka

3 new cases; official Covid-19 death toll 29,500 in Bangladesh
5 June 2025, 14:13 PM

Emergency services resume after weeklong halt

Emergency medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka resumed on a limited scale yesterday, following a weeklong suspension caused by clashes at the facility.
4 June 2025, 20:00 PM

DGHS issues 17-point directive to ensure uninterrupted healthcare during Eid

Emergency services to remain active during the holiday
4 June 2025, 12:12 PM

86% of BKSP athletes lack proper menstrual knowledge: study

Lack of menstrual education hinders athletes' well-being, performance
1 June 2025, 11:23 AM

Nat’l eye hospital: Services halted for fourth day, patients suffer

Gazi Mohammad Akhter arrived in Dhaka from Cumilla on Friday, expecting to be admitted to the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital yesterday for a surgery scheduled for today.
31 May 2025, 20:30 PM

Smart bedtime habits for better diabetes control

Managing diabetes effectively involves not just what you do during the day but also the habits you maintain before bedtime.
31 May 2025, 18:05 PM

How can you manage cortisol belly?

“Cortisol belly” is a buzzword used to describe belly fat linked to chronic stress. While it is not a medical diagnosis, people often associate it with high cortisol levels—the stress hormone produced by your adrenal glands. However, experts caution that chronic stress alone is not a proven cause of belly fat.
31 May 2025, 18:05 PM

WHO recommends new tools to protect infants from RSV

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its first position paper on immunisation products to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children worldwide.
31 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Hypertension even children are not immune

Hypertension (HTN) is a leading global risk factor for death and disability, posing a serious and persistent public health threat. In the South-East Asia Region alone, more than 294 million people live with hypertension.
31 May 2025, 18:03 PM

Unmasking the sweet trap: call for global ban on flavoured tobacco to protect youth

On May 31, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marks World No Tobacco Day 2025 with a bold call: ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products to protect youth from addiction and disease.
31 May 2025, 18:02 PM