7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
7 June 2026, 17:37 PM
Disease
The medicines losing their magic: Bangladesh’s race against time
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
AI cracks one of biology’s biggest puzzles
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
The hidden price of missed vaccines
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Same route, different risk: Understanding Hepatitis A & E
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why family doctors could save thousands of lives
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
A blood test for forgetfulness? Scientists edge closer to early Alzheimer’s detection
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
3 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
6 June 2026, 19:24 PM
Disease
5 more children die with measles-like symptoms, toll reaches 610
5 June 2026, 18:00 PM
Disease
Father incurs Tk 6 lakh in debt trying to save twins, loses both to measles
5 June 2026, 13:52 PM
Disease
A global push for cervical cancer elimination
As the world unites for the “Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination,” efforts are in full swing to spotlight the importance of prevention and treatment.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Sudden cardiac arrest: The hidden threat to healthy young lives
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart abruptly stops functioning, leading to haemodynamic collapse and sudden death. It can manifest within an hour of symptom onset in witnessed cases or within 24 hours in unwitnessed cases. In autopsy findings, it is described as a natural, unexpected death due to cardiac or unknown causes.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM
US reports first bird-flu case in a child
A child in California has become the first in the United States to test positive for bird flu infection, authorities said Friday
23 November 2024, 03:11 AM
Eye Care: Bangladesh keen to work with Orbis
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed Bangladesh’s willingness to collaborate with global non-profit Orbis International to expand eye care services across the country.
22 November 2024, 19:54 PM
Climate change behind prolonged dengue season
In the first 22 days in November, the country has already witnessed over 123 deaths and 23,009 dengue cases, showing an alarming trend this year.
22 November 2024, 19:42 PM
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