16.79 lakh tonnes food grains in govt warehouses: food minister

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder today said the government has taken up a plan to construct paddy silos across the country with a target to enhance paddy storage facilities
27 February 2024, 13:34 PM

MRM without prescription: A violation risking women's lives

When 24-year-old Mithila Islam, mother of a nine-month-old, discovered she was pregnant again, she was already 10 weeks into conception.
26 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Sometimes media is to blame for price hikes: Justice Enayetur Rahim

Justice M Enayetur Rahim, a senior judge at the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC), today instructed the media to make reports positively and carefully, saying that prices of products sometimes increase due to the role of media.
26 February 2024, 12:11 PM

45 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported 45 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
26 February 2024, 12:03 PM

Dengue: 20 more hospitalised in 24hrs

No new dengue deaths were reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
25 February 2024, 14:37 PM

Health minister visits CMSD, slams mismanagement

Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen visited the Central Medical Stores Depot (CMSD) at Tejgaon in Dhaka this afternoon
25 February 2024, 12:59 PM

One more Covid-19 death, 73 cases recorded in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19 death and 73 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning
25 February 2024, 11:31 AM

Raids on hospitals countrywide from Feb 27: health minister

There will be zero tolerance for child deaths due to hospital authorities' negligence, he says
25 February 2024, 08:21 AM

How can a microorganism affect your heart?

The heart is the most indispensable and valuable organ in the human body. The prime function of the heart is to supply blood throughout the whole body. There is a layer in the four chambers of the heart, which is known as the myocardium. It is an involuntary and striated muscle.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM

E-cigarettes aid smoking cessation: understanding the benefits and consideration

A recent study from Switzerland involving over 1,200 adult smokers found that using e-cigarettes alongside counselling significantly increased the likelihood of quitting smoking compared to counselling alone.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM

A lonely killer - Part I

Loneliness is increasingly becoming a significant daily issue, with profound implications for both physical and mental health.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Boosting energy and mood as you age: practical tips for healthy living

As we age, it is common to notice changes in energy levels and mood, but there are several lifestyle adjustments you can make to maintain vitality and well-being.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Halt glaucoma progression by regular eye exams

Glaucoma is an eye or ocular disease that slowly damages the optic nerve that connects the eye and the brain, where the pressure inside the eye is an important modifiable factor.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM

37 more Covid-19 cases in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported 37 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
24 February 2024, 12:11 PM

Three more hospitalised with dengue

No dengue deaths were reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM

35 maunds of jatka seized

Sadar Upazila Fisheries Department and Muktarpur Naval Police outpost jointly conducted the drive from 6:30am to 8:30am
23 February 2024, 15:06 PM

One more Covid-19 death, 33 cases recorded in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19 death and 33 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning
23 February 2024, 11:27 AM

Healthcare plagued by lack of anaesthesiologists

Bangladesh’s healthcare system suffers from an acute shortage of anaesthesiologists even though their service is required in surgical and emergency care.
22 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Dengue claims one more life

One more dengue patient died while 16 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
22 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Private healthcare facilities must comply rules: health minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Professor Dr Samanta Lal Sen today said private healthcare facilities must be run complying with specific conditions set by the government
22 February 2024, 17:32 PM