Gender inequalities at the root of global crisis in health and care work

A recent report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) titled “Fair share for health and care: gender and the undervaluation of health and care work” sheds light on how gender disparities in health and care roles adversely affect women, health systems,
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

HIV in cell culture can be completely eliminated!

New research from the Netherlands, presented ahead of the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024), unveils a promising breakthrough in the quest for an HIV cure.
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Drug-coated balloon outperforms uncoated balloon in treating blocked arteries

Researchers compared the efficacy and safety of a drug-coated balloon versus an uncoated balloon in a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association to treat in-stent restenosis, a complication that affects up to 10% of patients
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

World TB Day 2024: Yes! We can #EndTB!

Millions around the globe commemorate World TB Day today. The theme of World TB Day 2024, “Yes! We can end TB!”—conveys a message of hope that getting back on track to turn the tide against the TB epidemic is possible through high-level
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

'Posh' guavas selling at Tk 200 per kg in Banani

Fruit sellers on Kemal Ataturk Road in Banani have been found selling guavas at Tk 200 per kg, whereas the usual price for guavas in Dhaka city is Tk 80 per kg
23 March 2024, 14:10 PM

26 Covid-19 cases reported in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported 26 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
23 March 2024, 11:32 AM

Govt allows private sector to import 83,000 tonnes of rice

The government has asked the private sector to import 83,000 tonnes of rice within a month, aiming to further control the hike in rice prices in the retail market across the country
21 March 2024, 14:30 PM

Dengue fever: One dead, 14 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more dengue patient died while 14 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
20 March 2024, 14:47 PM

Hospitals asked to be ready for dengue treatment: health minister

All hospitals across the country have been asked to take measures to provide proper treatment to patients infected with dengue, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen said today
19 March 2024, 14:11 PM

Dengue: 20 more hospitalised

At least 20 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning
18 March 2024, 14:15 PM

33 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours

At least 20 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till today morning
18 March 2024, 13:39 PM

Watermelon price beyond consumers’ reach

Despite a good supply of watermelons in Patuakhali markets, consumers are not able to buy the seasonal fruit due to high price. It is one of the most sought after fruits during Ramadan.
17 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh reports 36 Covid-19 cases in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported 36 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
16 March 2024, 13:52 PM

Raahib Reza’s death at Labaid: HC orders to form committee to probe negligence

The High Court today ordered the government to form an independent committee led by an additional secretary of the health ministry to probe the allegation of gross negligence that caused the death of Rahib Reza at Labaid Specialized Hospital in the capital's Dhanmondi
11 March 2024, 17:54 PM

Prof Deen Md Nurul Haque appointed BSMMU VC

Renowned ophthalmologist Prof Deen Md Nurul Haque has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
11 March 2024, 12:54 PM

Prioritise medical research over private practice, PM tells doctors

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged doctors in the country to devote more time to research in medical science by reducing the time they spend on private practice
11 March 2024, 07:07 AM

Dengue fever: 2 dead, 12 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two more dengue patients died while 12 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
10 March 2024, 15:11 PM

Milk, eggs and meat to be sold at lower prices at 30 points in capital

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock will set up 30 points in the capital to sell milk, eggs, meat, and fish at affordable prices throughout the month of Ramadan
10 March 2024, 10:36 AM

Nourishing adolescents to build a smart future generation

The Smart Bangladesh Vision by 2041 set a new target for Bangladesh, and the Perspective Plan 2021–2041 defined the economic and social targets.
9 March 2024, 18:00 PM

New medication offers hope for managing food allergies

Omalizumab is a new drug that the FDA recently approved to help treat food allergies, especially peanut allergies, in the United States.
9 March 2024, 18:00 PM