Covid-19: 34 more cases reported in 24hrs, positivity rate 8.31%

Bangladesh reported 34 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
2 February 2024, 12:49 PM

Birganj Health Complex in Dinajpur: X-ray room locked for 8 months

Patients at Birganj Upazila Health Complex in Dinajpur have been suffering for the last eight months as the X-ray service of the medical centre remains suspended following retirement of its only radiographer.
1 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Cold brings misery for the little ones

Nasima Akter was seen anxiously looking for attendants while trying to nebulise her daughter Tasnim Rabbi at paediatric ward of Chattogram Medical College Hospital on Saturday.
1 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Protest staged as patient dies of 'negligence' in Dinajpur

Family members and relatives demonstrated at Phulbari Upazila Health Complex in Dinajpur today following the death of a patient due to alleged doctors' negligence
1 February 2024, 16:21 PM

17 more hospitalised with dengue

Seventeen dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
1 February 2024, 13:11 PM

No alternative to trans-fat-free food to safeguard public health: speakers

Mentioning that excessive amount of trans fat in food is unsafe and remains one of the leading risk factors for various non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, speakers at a webinar today said ensuring food safety is crucial for protecting public health
1 February 2024, 11:44 AM

New cancer cases to soar 77% by 2050: WHO

The number of new cancer cases in 2050 will rise to 35 million -- 77 percent higher than the figure in 2022, the World Health Organization's cancer agency warned Thursday
1 February 2024, 11:05 AM

53 more Covid-19 cases in 24hrs; positivity rate 5.81pc

Bangladesh reported 53 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
29 January 2024, 11:51 AM

Covid-19: 35 more cases reported in 24hrs, positivity rate 8.06%

Bangladesh reported 35 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
28 January 2024, 14:38 PM

25 more hospitalised with dengue

Twenty-five dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
28 January 2024, 14:27 PM

2 arrested over death threats to meat trader Khalil

Khalil has garnered attention on social media for selling meat at an affordable price
28 January 2024, 13:55 PM

Understanding changes in sleep as we age

As we grow older, our sleep patterns tend to shift, and nearly half of individuals aged 65 and above report experiencing at least one sleep-related issue.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM

CPR in cardiac arrest

Research shows that about 9 in 10 people who fall victim to cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. Unfortunately, most people who experience cardiac arrests at home or outside the hospital do not get the help they need from family members or bystanders before the arrival of professional medical services.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Pathological liar - Part 1

A lie leads a person from a garden to a forest, and eventually into a jungle. Some people tell lies with such regularity that dishonesty comes to be seen as a defining characteristic of their personality. These habitual or chronic liars are known as pathological liars.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Neuroticism may impact your health!

In the 1979 comedy Manhattan, neurotic characters like Isaac, played by Woody Allen, humorously avoid expressing anger, opting to “grow a tumour instead.” While Hollywood often plays neuroticism for laughs, the real-life implications are substantial.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Uniting to overcome Leprosy

World Leprosy Day (WLD) is observed on the last Sunday of January. The theme for World Leprosy Day 2024 is “Beat Leprosy.” This theme encapsulates the dual objectives of the day: to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of people affected by the disease.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Covid-19 infection rate drops slightly

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday and the infection rate dropped to 6.48 percent from 8.70 percent (Friday).
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM

World Leprosy Day: Tea workers most vulnerable

It all started when she discovered discoloured skin on different parts of her body. But for Rupom Bhumij, a 53-year-old tea worker, seeking a doctor’s advice for what she thought then as a “minor issue” was a luxury she couldn’t afford.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Covid-19 infection rate drops slightly

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today and the infection rate dropped to 6.48 percent from 8.70 percent yesterday
27 January 2024, 15:18 PM

Covid infection rate on the rise

The daily positivity rate of Covid-19 has surged to 9.26 percent in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, up from 8.41 percent just the day before
25 January 2024, 14:15 PM