Four more die of dengue, 2,167 hospitalised in 24 hours
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Gopalganj Child Development Centre struggles after project expiry
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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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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
Diabetes has an emotional side - especially for women
Diabetes may affect more than blood sugar - and for women, the emotional toll could emerge earlier than expected.
23 August 2026
A second chance after goodbye
A second chance at life can begin with a decision made long before a hospital bed is needed.
23 August 2026
Exercise for the mind, not just the mirror
For many university students, exercise is often treated as something to squeeze in after lectures, deadlines and late-night study sessions.
23 August 2026
The insulin resistance paradox scientists are unravelling
For years, insulin resistance has carried a simple warning: trouble may be ahead. It happens when the body becomes less responsive to insulin, forcing it to produce more to keep blood sugar under control.
23 August 2026
Small ways to stop stress stealing your day
Stress has a way of whispering before it starts shouting. A restless night, a stubborn headache, a churning stomach or a shorter temper than usual may be the body’s way of asking for a break.
23 August 2026
Step carefully: Protecting your feet from diabetes
For people living with diabetes, a tiny blister, cut or sore on the foot can become far more serious than it first appears.
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
Dengue cases surpass last year’s same-period tally
The number of dengue cases recorded this year surpassed the figure for the corresponding period last year for the first time yesterday, signalling a sharp rise in infections in recent weeks.
23 August 2026
Malaria-free goal pushed back four years
The government has pushed back its malaria elimination target by four years to 2034, acknowledging that the original 2030 deadline is no longer achievable and adopting a phased approach to eliminate the disease.
23 August 2026
PM orders pilot project to develop e-health platform
Tarique Rahman stresses data security, privacy and long-term sustainability of proposed digital health system
22 August 2026
Dengue cases surpass last year’s figure for the same period
Sharp rise in August adds pressure to health system already battling measles
22 August 2026
2 more die of measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 930
DGHS reports 815 new suspected measles cases and 65 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
22 August 2026
Three more die with measles symptoms
Three children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 928 this year.
22 August 2026
3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 928
DGHS reports 876 new suspected measles and 64 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
21 August 2026
Three more die with measles-like symptoms
DGHS reports 1,004 new suspected cases and 68 confirmed cases in 24 hours
20 August 2026
One dengue patient dies, 750 hospitalised in 24 hours
Death toll rises to 77 as total cases reach 27,022
20 August 2026
Dinajpur Medical College Hospital upgraded to 1,000 beds
Health Services Division approves 500 additional beds
20 August 2026
Dengue claims 2 more lives; 671 hospitalised in 24 hours
Death toll rises to 76 as total cases reach 26,272 this year
19 August 2026
Bangladesh launches WHO SPECS 2030 Initiative to expand eye care
SPECS 2030 aims to boost refractive error coverage and prevent avoidable vision loss by 2030
18 August 2026