12 die at RMCH Covid-19 unit in 24 hours

Twelve people died at the Covid-19 unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in 24 hours (till 8am today).
15 June 2021, 07:06 AM

Outgoing UN aid chief slams G7 for failing on vaccine plan

Outgoing UN aid chief Mark Lowcock slammed the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Monday for failing to come up with a plan to vaccinate the world against Covid-19, describing the G7 pledge to provide 1 billion doses over the next year as a "small step."
15 June 2021, 03:00 AM

A sharp rise: 54 Covid-19 deaths, 3,050 new cases reported in 24 hours

Fifty-four people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 June 2021, 12:12 PM

6 die of diarrhoea in Bandarban, at least 200 affected

Six people have died of diarrhoea and at least 200 were affected in last three days as the disease is spreading rapidly in Kurukpata union in Alikadom upazila of Bandarban, reports our correspondent quoting the chairman of the union.
14 June 2021, 11:22 AM

Parliament passes bill to ensure proportionate use of iodine in salt

Parliament today passed a bill titled “The Iodized Salt Bill, 2021” to ensure proportionate use of iodine in salt and regulate salt market in the country, with a provision of punishment for rule violators.
14 June 2021, 08:39 AM

4 die in KMCH Covid-19 unit in 24 hours, number of admitted patients exceeds capacity

Four people died at the coronavirus unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital during 24 hours till this morning.
14 June 2021, 06:33 AM

Surprising reasons you are gaining weight

If you started taking in more calories than usual or cutting back on exercise, you would not be surprised if the numbers on the scale crept higher.
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

People with ‘healthy obesity’ are still at increased risk of disease

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) reveals that having a normal
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

The road to a healthy life

A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early. We know that all diseases are not preventable, but a large proportion of deaths from coronary heart disease and lung cancer can be avoided by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Can vaccinated people spread COVID-19?

Vaccination is the key factor to minimise the risk of COVID-19, especially at a critical time like this when we are also facing added worries of an
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Children’s psychological well-being worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic

Psychologically, children have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways from adults and have a distinct set of worries. Researchers
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh locks deal with China to buy Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines

Bangladesh has signed a deal with China to buy Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines.
12 June 2021, 10:13 AM

Covid-19: 4 die, 21 infected in 24 hours in Thakurgaon

Four people died from Covid-19 and 21 were infected in 24 hours (till 8am today) in Thakurgaon.
12 June 2021, 08:59 AM

Mexico says Covid-19 has affected a fourth of its population

About a quarter of Mexico's 126 million people are estimated to have been infected with the coronavirus, the health ministry said on Friday, far more than the country's confirmed infections.
12 June 2021, 07:53 AM

EU adds another rare blood condition as side effect of AstraZeneca shot

Europe's drug regulator on Friday identified another very rare blood condition as a potential side effect of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine and said it was looking into cases of heart inflammation after inoculation with all coronavirus shots.
12 June 2021, 02:56 AM

Covid-19 deaths cross 13,000 mark in the country

Forty-three people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
11 June 2021, 10:53 AM

G-7 nations expected to pledge 1 billion vaccine doses for world

The Group of Seven nations are set to commit to sharing at least 1 billion coronavirus shots with the world, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Thursday, with half coming from the US and 100 million from the UK as President Joe Biden urged allies to join in speeding the pandemic’s end and bolstering the strategic position of the world’s wealthiest democracies.
11 June 2021, 02:16 AM

Germany donates medical masks worth $145,000 to support WHO’s Covid-19 response in Bangladesh

The Federal Republic of Germany, as represented by the Ministry of Health (BMG) has donated 462,000 non-sterile surgical face masks, worth $145,068, to WHO Bangladesh for protection against Covid-19.
10 June 2021, 12:50 PM

Sweden commits $7.26 lakh to strengthen reproductive health services in Bangladesh during pandemic

Sweden has committed 6 million Swedish kronor ($7.26 lakh) to support UN Population Agency’s efforts in strengthening the quality and availability of sexual and reproductive health services in Bangladesh during COVID-19.
10 June 2021, 12:34 PM

Sweden commits $7.26 lakh to strengthen reproductive health services in Bangladesh during pandemic

Sweden has committed 6 million Swedish kronor ($7.26 lakh) to support UN Population Agency’s efforts in strengthening the quality and availability of sexual and reproductive health services in Bangladesh during COVID-19.
10 June 2021, 12:34 PM