Dengue death toll crosses 300 as 4 die, 2,193 hospitalised in 24 hours
11 October 2026
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Seven more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
11 October 2026
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A clearer vision for Bangladesh: One million cataract surgeries and eye care for all
11 October 2026
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The hidden health cost of holding your urine
11 October 2026
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Violence leaves scars we cannot always see
11 October 2026
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When grades become too heavy to carry
11 October 2026
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The infections quietly fuelling cancer - and the chance to stop them
11 October 2026
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Four more die of dengue, 1,631 hospitalised in 24 hours
10 October 2026
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Eight more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
10 October 2026
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3 more die with measles symptoms
10 October 2026
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Two more die of dengue, 996 get hospitalised
At least two dengue patients died while 996 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
30 August 2026
Measles death toll rises to 963
Three more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 963 this year.
30 August 2026
Too young for type 2? Not anymore
Type 2 diabetes, once considered an illness of middle age, is increasingly appearing much earlier in life. New US research offers a worrying glimpse of how quickly that picture is changing.
30 August 2026
Health minister orders transfer of pharmacist absent from duty in Habiganj
Sakhawat Husain also expresses dissatisfaction over hospital cleanliness
29 August 2026
3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined death toll hits 963
DGHS reports 886 new suspected measles and 57 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
29 August 2026
2 more die of dengue, 996 hospitalised in 24 hours
Death toll this year rises to 90
29 August 2026
Dengue outbreak: Fewer cases, higher deaths for women
Despite men accounting for more dengue infections, women are making up a disproportionately higher share of deaths from the disease this year, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data.
29 August 2026
5 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 960
DGHS reports 1,100 new suspected measles and 70 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
28 August 2026
5 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll stands at 955
DGHS reports 956 new suspected measles cases and 75 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
27 August 2026
868 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
Total cases rise to 32,248
27 August 2026
7 children die with measles-like symptoms, death toll rises to 950
DGHS classifies all seven latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths
26 August 2026
5 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 943
DGHS reports 986 new suspected measles and 91 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
25 August 2026
3 more die of dengue, 907 hospitalised in 24 hours
Death toll rises to 88 as total cases reach 30,830, according to DGHS
25 August 2026
Probe committee formed over Habiganj journalist Rafiq’s death
Four-member panel asked to submit findings within three working days amid allegations of wrong treatment and negligence
25 August 2026
1 in 5 people over 40 face cardiovascular risk in 2 coastal upazilas: Study
Researchers find high drinking-water salinity in Koyra and Assasuni, linking sodium exposure to elevated blood pressure and related health risks
24 August 2026
Pabna clinic OT closed after 12 post-surgery patients test positive for TB
Health authorities form probe committee to investigate infections at Al-Modina Lab and Hospital in Faridpur upazila
24 August 2026
3 more die of dengue, 994 hospitalised in 24 hours
Death toll this year rises to 85
24 August 2026
3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 933
DGHS reports 1,097 new suspected measles and 131 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
23 August 2026
Dengue kills 5 more, 839 hospitalised in 24 hours
This year’s death toll rises to 82 as total cases reach 28,929, according to DGHS
23 August 2026
2 more die of measles-like symptoms
Two more patients died of measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, bringing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 930 this year.
23 August 2026