Gen Z under pressure: the silent mental health struggle
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
World Blood Donor Day 2026: Humanity in every drop
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why the world is talking about tuberculosis again
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Are we eating plastic?
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When one vaccine protects many
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Stopping measles before it spreads
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
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
Dengue: 2 more die, 537 hospitalised in a day
At least two more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
7 December 2023, 13:26 PM
Two more die of dengue
At least two more dengue patients died, one of which from Dhaka, in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
6 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue: 2 more die, 566 hospitalised in a day
At least two more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today
6 December 2023, 13:34 PM
Dengue fever: 5 die, 669 hospitalised in a day
At least two more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
5 December 2023, 11:48 AM
Two more die of dengue
At least two dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
4 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: 2 die, 682 hospitalised in a day
At least two more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
4 December 2023, 13:20 PM
Dengue: 3 die, 742 hospitalised in a day
1,632 deaths, 3,13,706 cases this year
3 December 2023, 11:24 AM
Let communities lead in the fight against HIV/AIDS
This World AIDS Day transcends a mere celebration of past achievements; it serves as a resounding call to action, urging the empowerment and support of communities in their pivotal leadership roles. The theme of World AIDS Day 2023, ‘Let communities lead,’ resonates deeply, emphasising the criticality of community involvement in all facets of HIV plans and programmes.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
RSV’s surprising impact on older adults
Recent investigations into respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have revealed a surprising trend: it is not just a concern for children anymore. Studies focusing on adults aged 60 and above have unveiled the serious impact of RSV on this age group.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Disability day and occupational therapy
On December 3, 1992, the United Nations established the first International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The aim of this day is to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. The theme for 2023 is “United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with, and by persons with disabilities.”
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Breakthrough AI technology offers potential life-saving heart attack detection
A revolutionary AI tool has emerged as a potential game-changer in identifying individuals at risk of heart attacks. In a groundbreaking real-world trial, this technology demonstrated an impressive 45% improvement in treatment for patients with chest pain.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
New pneumococcal vaccination guidelines: what adults need to know
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection is a common cause of pneumonia in adults. Vaccines have helped reduce some strains, but new ones have emerged, leading to the development of three recommended vaccines: PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23. Recently, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunisation Practices (ACIP) updated the new pneumococcal vaccination guideline.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue: 6 more die, 468 hospitalised in a day
Six 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 1,628 this year
1 December 2023, 15:35 PM
Seven more lives lost to dengue
At least seven dengue patients died, three from Dhaka, in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
30 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas highly exposed to HIV
The Rohingya community living in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps has an alarmingly high exposure to HIV, said health professionals and NGO workers.
30 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: Country sees 7 more deaths; 877 hospitalised
The country saw seven more deaths and 877 more hospitalisations due to dengue fever in the last 24 hours till this morning.
30 November 2023, 13:58 PM
Jamalpur General Hospital: ICU locked for 8 years
The intensive care unit at Jamalpur General Hospital has remained unused since its inauguration, depriving heart patients of required treatment for years.
29 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue claims five more lives
At least five more dengue patients died, three from Dhaka, in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
29 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue: 5 more die, 968 hospitalised in a day
At least five more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
29 November 2023, 12:26 PM
More and more people now flocking to OMS trucks
Leaving his chicken shop to his salesman, Abul Kashem rushed to gate-1 of New Market around 11:00am yesterday to buy essentials from a mobile shop of the government’s Open Market Sale programme.
28 November 2023, 18:00 PM