Potato price soars to Tk 80 per kg

The price of potatoes, harvested in the previous season, has increased by Tk 10 in a week and now are selling at Tk 80 a kg, which traders say is an all-time high.
22 November 2024, 18:51 PM

Boosting self-esteem: Overcoming insecurities

Occasional self-doubt is normal, but persistent insecurity can impact your happiness, relationships, and career. Building self-esteem takes effort, but small, intentional changes can make a big difference.
22 November 2024, 18:00 PM

2 die of dengue

458 patients hospitalised till this morning
22 November 2024, 13:04 PM

Dengue claims 9 more lives

Nine more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours until yesterday morning, raising the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 436 this year.
21 November 2024, 22:00 PM

Dengue claims 9 more lives, 1,214 hospitalised in 24 hours

Of the deaths, five were reported in Dhaka North City Corporation, three in Dhaka South City Corporation, and one in Rajshahi division
21 November 2024, 12:58 PM

Five more die of dengue; 1,034 hospitalised

At least 5 more people died of dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease...Of the 5 deaths, two deaths each reported in Dhaka and Khulna divisions . One death has been reported in Barishal...At least 1
20 November 2024, 12:21 PM

Cold-related diseases overwhelm Jashore General Hospital's paediatric ward

The majority are battling illnesses such as fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, and diarrhoea, hospital sources said.
20 November 2024, 09:16 AM

1 more die of dengue, 1,052 hospitalised

Of those latest infected, 242 patients were admitted to hospitals under Dhaka North City Corporation, while 151 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation
19 November 2024, 12:47 PM

TCB prepares 57 lakh smart family cards to prevent duplication

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has prepared 57 lakh smart family cards for beneficiaries after verifying information as per their national identity card (NID) to check duplication in distribution of goods
18 November 2024, 15:13 PM

Free eye camp held in Thakurgaon

Friends’95 of Thakurgaon Government Boys’ High School (TGBHS) in financial assistance of Love Share BD/US organised a free eye camp at the school’s compound in Thakurgaon municipality area today
18 November 2024, 13:08 PM

6 die from dengue in 24 hrs

1,083 were hospitalised across the country
18 November 2024, 12:06 PM

8 die of dengue

1,389 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
17 November 2024, 13:50 PM

Gross National Happiness Day

Gross National Happiness (GNH) Day was observed last Monday, November 11th. The GNH concept was first introduced by the Bhutanese King in the 1970s. GNH promotes a holistic approach to development, emphasising that well-being should be measured by economic growth and non-economic factors such as health, education, and environmental sustainability.
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Are you willing to “go blue for AMR”?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of humanity’s top 10 global public health threats.
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Global diabetes rates surpass 800 million, highlighting widening inequalities

A global study published in The Lancet ahead of World Diabetes Day reveals that over 828 million adults worldwide were living with diabetes in 2022—a fourfold increase since 1990. Notably, 445 million adults aged 30 and older, or 59%, did not receive treatment, with most of these untreated cases in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM

The power of running

Running is a simple, yet powerful exercise that benefits both body and soul. Understanding these benefits, along with practical tips for staying motivated, can help you maximise the health rewards of running.
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Access to quality care everywhere

An estimated 13.4 million babies are born preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) in the world. At such a tender stage, the organs inside the baby are not fully developed. Unfortunately, premature birth is one of the leading causes of death in children under five.
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Urgent action needed: obesity crisis predicted to impact 260 million by 2050

A new study in The Lancet reveals a worsening obesity epidemic in the USA, with devastating health, social, and economic consequences predicted. By 2050, over 260 million Americans—213 million adults and 43 million children and adolescents—are expected to live with overweight or obesity.
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Dengue: 8 more die, 994 hospitalised

Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 407 this year
16 November 2024, 14:23 PM

Dengue still alarming in November

Despite being mid-November, dengue has claimed 84 lives and hospitalised 15,784 people in this month so far.
15 November 2024, 18:00 PM