Navigating the political economy of non communicable diseases

In the 20th century, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) emerged to take control of the epidemiological landscape as a result of successive industrial revolutions and the ageing of the world’s population.
12 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh sees one more Covid death

Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19 death and 12 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning
12 August 2023, 15:38 PM

Dengue: 14 more die, 2,432 hospitalised in a day

At least 14 more people died of dengue in 24 hours till 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
12 August 2023, 14:30 PM

WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh

A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes
12 August 2023, 09:40 AM

Dengue Outbreak: Saviour fails to survive

As a doctor, she helped many patients to recover from dengue infection at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. But she herself could not beat the virus.
11 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Prices of Essentials: Key ingredients getting out of reach for many

Although the prices of some daily commodities have decreased, middle- and low-income families are still struggling to make ends meet due to the recent hike in prices of essential grocery items such as eggs, chicken, onions, and potatoes.
11 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue: 9 more die, 2,046 hospitalised in a day

Out of the nine deaths, six were reported from Dhaka city
11 August 2023, 14:07 PM

DMCH physician dies of dengue fever

A physician of Dhaka Medical College Hospital died of dengue fever
11 August 2023, 12:33 PM

Collective efforts a must to control dengue outbreak

Multi-sectoral efforts are necessary to control the current dengue outbreak that has taken a severe turn, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM

31 children under 10 died from dengue so far this season

With her health improving, two-year-old Mayamanat Islam Sadia was spending her time playing with a balloon on her bed at the dengue ward of Mugda Medical College and Hospital.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Madhabpur health complex: X-ray room locked for 16 years

The X-ray room at the 50-bed Madhabpur upazila health complex in Habiganj has been out of service for around 16 years.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue: 12 more die, 2,959 hospitalised

Out of the 12 deaths, 7 were reported from Dhaka city
10 August 2023, 12:12 PM

Fight for survival amid ICU crisis

Rafia, a 14-year-old girl battling dengue, finds herself caught in a distressing predicament within the healthcare system of Dhaka.
9 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue death toll crosses 350

12 more people die, 2,844 hospitalised in 24 hours
9 August 2023, 13:24 PM

Rise In Dengue Patients: DMCH faces acute shortage of beds

Twenty-year-old Mohammad Sakib was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Sunday as he was experiencing severe weakness -- a dengue symptom that is considered a “warning sign”.
8 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue: 13 more die, 2,742 hospitalised in a day

Among the deaths, 11 were reported in the capital
8 August 2023, 12:51 PM

32-yr-old doctor dies of dengue in DMCH

A female doctor died of dengue fever at Dhaka Medical College Hospital
8 August 2023, 11:05 AM

Dengue Outbreak: Saline disappearing from store shelves in Dhaka

Injectable saline solution, an essential fluid used for treating dengue patients, has become scarce in retail drug stores in Dhaka due to a surge in demand caused by the growing number of patients.
7 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Inclement weather frustrates hilsa fishermen in Cox's Bazar

It should have been a busy, festive time for the fishermen in Cox’s Bazar after the 65-day ban on fishing
7 August 2023, 14:00 PM

Dengue outbreak: 14 more die, 2,751 hospitalised

At least 14 more people died of dengue today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne fever, with hospitals struggling to make space for patients
7 August 2023, 13:30 PM