Four more die of dengue, 2,167 hospitalised in 24 hours
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Seven more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
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11 October 2026 • Disease
Four more die of dengue, 1,631 hospitalised in 24 hours
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10 October 2026 • Disease
Eight more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
UNB, Dhaka
10 October 2026 • Disease
3 more die with measles symptoms
UNB, Dhaka
10 October 2026 • Disease
Dengue claims 5 more lives, 1,935 hospitalised in 24 hours
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8 October 2026 • Disease
Six more die with measles, symptoms in 24 hours
UNB, Dhaka
7 October 2026 • Disease
8 more die of dengue, 1,860 hospitalised in 24 hours
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7 October 2026 • Disease

Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 may result in escape variants resistant to therapeutics and vaccines

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuously evolving, and structural changes to the virus may impact the efficacy of antibody therapies and
19 February 2022

13 deaths, 2,150 cases reported in 24 hours

At least 2,150 new infections were recorded and 13 people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
19 February 2022

Covid-19 positivity below 10%: 24 deaths, 2,584 cases reported in 24hrs

At least 2,584 new infections were recorded and 24 people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 February 2022

Stimulus for the laid-off: Only 0.5pc spent in a year

The government spent only about 0.5 percent of a Tk 1,500 crore stimulus package unveiled in 2020 for laid off workers of export-oriented apparel and leather factories.
17 February 2022

World ‘better prepared’ for Covid variants

The world is becoming “better prepared” to deal with future variants of the coronavirus, the CEO and co-founder of German vaccine-maker BioNTech told AFP yesterday, as the company works on an Omicron-specific shot.
17 February 2022

1 in 5 adult Rohingyas infected with hepatitis C

A recent study on the prevalence of Hepatitis B and C virus among the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar has found that more than one in five Rohingya adults have Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
17 February 2022

Antacid shows promise against Covid-19 symptoms

A recent study revealed that in non-hospitalised, unvaccinated adults with mild-to-moderate Covid-19, treatment with a high dose of the antacid drug famotidine helped speed resolution of symptoms and inflammation in a small, randomised controlled trial, Reuters reported.
17 February 2022

Covid positivity rate on the wane

At least 3,539 new infections were recorded and 20 people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 February 2022

Covid inoculation: No more first dose after Feb 26

Citizens eligible to receive Covid-19 vaccines would be able to get their first jabs without any registration or documents in any centre across the country from now on.
16 February 2022

1 in 5 adult Rohingyas infected with Hepatitis C: Study

A recent study on the prevalence of Hepatitis B and C virus among the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar has found that more than one in five Rohingya adults have Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
16 February 2022

Covid positivity rate now 12.20%

At least 3,929 new infections were recorded and 15 people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 February 2022

AstraZeneca’s short shelf life makes Covid vaccine rollout difficult to world's poorest

The relatively short shelf life of AstraZeneca Plc's (AZN.L) Covid -19 vaccine is complicating the rollout to the world's poorest nations, according to officials and internal World Health Organization documents reviewed by Reuters.
16 February 2022

No 1st dose of Covid-19 vaccine after Feb 26: DGHS

After February 26, first dose of Covid-19 vaccine will not be administered, according to Directorate General of Health Services.
16 February 2022

Vaccine seekers can now get 1st dose of Covid jab without registering

Everyone eligible to get vaccinated (aged 12 years and above) can take the first dose of Covid-19 vaccines without registration or showing any document at any centre in the country from now on.
16 February 2022

Babies born to vaccinated mothers 60% less likely to be hospitalised with severe Covid: CDC

Babies born to mothers fully vaccinated against the coronavirus during pregnancy were around 60 per cent less likely to be hospitalised with severe Covid-19, a new study by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday (Feb 15).
16 February 2022

Special drive to vaccinate 1 crore people with first dose on Feb 26

The health directorate will conduct a special drive to vaccinate one crore people with first jabs of Covid-19 vaccine on February 26.
15 February 2022

Covid deaths in 24 hours over 30

At least 4,746 new infections were recorded and 34 people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 February 2022

Covid shots: No papers needed for children

From now on, children aged between 12 and 17 will get Covid-19 vaccines without any documents, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.
14 February 2022

Covid positivity rate now below 15%

At least 4,692 new infections were recorded and 19 people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 February 2022

Children aged 12-17 don’t need any document for Covid vaccine

Any child, aged between 12 and 17, will get Covid-19 vaccine without any document from now on, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.
14 February 2022