Alcohol drinking will shrink in the next decade, research finds
11 June 2026, 18:27 PM
Health
Deaths of 6 newborns: DGHS cancels Ad-din Hospital’s licence
11 June 2026, 16:20 PM
Health
Surveillance tightened at ports over hantavirus risk, health ministers tells parliament
10 June 2026, 17:38 PM
Disease
8 more children die of measles-like symptoms; toll reaches 639
10 June 2026, 16:30 PM
Disease
Govt forms committee to set pay structure for entry-level private doctors
9 June 2026, 20:53 PM
Healthcare
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
Mango harvesting in Natore to begin on May 25
Natore district administration today set May 25 to begin mango harvesting and marketing with the Gopalbhog variety this year
9 May 2024, 11:00 AM
Astrazeneca Shots: Survey to determine ‘side effects’
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen said yesterday that the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is conducting a survey to determine whether recipients of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Bangladesh are exhibiting any side effects.
8 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Locally made dengue test kits will reduce dependency on foreign kits: health minister
Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen said today that dengue tests will be more accessible to people once marketing of the locally developed testing kit starts in the country
7 May 2024, 10:11 AM
15 died of heatstroke in the last two weeks: DGHS
A total of 15 people died across the country due to heatstroke in the last 15 days, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
6 May 2024, 07:49 AM
Heatwave: National guideline launched to mitigate health risks
To protect children and vulnerable populations, including expecting mothers, from heat-related health risks, the Directorate General of Health Services today announced a national guideline on heat-related illnesses
5 May 2024, 14:58 PM
Pirojpur, Patuakhali: Hospitals overrun with patients
The major hospitals in Pirojpur and Patuakhali districts are finding it difficult to cope with the onrush of patients amid the sweltering heat since mid-April.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM
EPI vaccination resumes in Ctg after 5 months
The Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) for newborns resumed in Chattogram yesterday after remaining halted for almost five months amid a shortage of vaccines.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Dengue claims 3 more lives
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to 27 this year.
3 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Dengue: 3 die, 9 get hospitalised in a day
Three 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 27 this year
3 May 2024, 14:45 PM
17 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh reported 17 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
2 May 2024, 11:47 AM
Consume unpolished rice, rice starch for more nutrition
Speakers tell programme
28 April 2024, 17:25 PM
Antibiotic resistance a silent epidemic: experts
Experts at a symposium at Chittagong University (CU) yesterday (Wednesday) emphasised on collaborative efforts, informed strategies and innovative approaches to combat antibiotic resistance which has become a silent epidemic
25 April 2024, 14:55 PM
Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO
Global immunisation efforts have saved at least 154 million lives in the past 50 years, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, adding that most of those to benefit were infants
25 April 2024, 04:36 AM
Nearly 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023: UN-led report
Food insecurity worsened around the world in 2023, with some 282 million people suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts, particularly in Gaza and Sudan, UN agencies and development groups said Wednesday
24 April 2024, 16:47 PM
Heatwave: icddr,b, DGHS issue health guidelines
The DGHS has urged to call 16263 to take telemedicine service within 24 hours if anyone experiences any symptoms
21 April 2024, 15:55 PM
Heatwave: Hospitals asked to be prepared, says health minister
The authorities concerned of the hospitals across the country have been instructed to be prepared to deal with adverse conditions amid a severe heatwave, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today
21 April 2024, 15:55 PM
Ongoing heatwave: Diarrhoea cases on sharp rise
Nineteen-month-old Nazmul Hasan has been suffering from diarrhoea since Friday. He was initially admitted to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex in Mymensingh, but his condition worsened. Yesterday, in a critical situation, Nazmul was transferred to the International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) hospital in Dhaka
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Air pollution and the risk of diabetes
The world is facing a very rapid rise in diabetes prevalence. Low- and middle-income countries are the worst sufferers. Among several other established risk factors for diabetes,
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Diagnose dengue with ease at home
People who suspect that they have dengue may soon breathe a little easier as they will not have to take on the hassle of a hospital visit to confirm or dispel the fear.
19 April 2024, 18:00 PM
961 nurses get training on palliative care
A total 961 nurses have been provided training on palliative care at Kumudini Women’s Medical College in Tangail’s Mirzapur.
19 April 2024, 18:00 PM