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People with leprosy left out of economic growth
The condition of persons with leprosy in Bangladesh indicates that the country’s outstanding economic growth is not reaching the entire population, UN expert Alice Cruz said yesterday
15 February 2023, 18:00 PM
A ray of hope for kidney patients
Md Shahajahan, a 23-year-old resident of Begumganj upazila in Noakhali, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2017. Following a thorough examination, doctors advised him to start dialysis treatment.
15 February 2023, 18:00 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.53%
The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,445 and the death rate stands at 1.45 percent
15 February 2023, 11:28 AM
People with leprosy left out of economic growth
Says UN expert Alice Cruz
15 February 2023, 10:34 AM
Rice market totally deceitful
“Because of the cutting and polishing, rice loses its nutritional value and it is being done by importing machines spending crores of taka. The government will take steps soon to stop it.”
14 February 2023, 16:02 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.88%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 February 2023, 12:44 PM
Man dies of Nipah virus at DMCH
A 22-year-old youth from Narsingdi, who was infected with the Nipah virus, died yesterday while undergoing treatment at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
13 February 2023, 18:00 PM
One dies of Nipah virus at DMCH
The patient was admitted to the hospital on Friday with fever. As his condition deteriorated, doctors suggested Nipah virus test and it came out positive in the evening. He died shortly afterwards
13 February 2023, 16:57 PM
Tk 50,000 worth of free healthcare to be provided to 15 lakh poor families
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said the government will provide free health care services worth Tk 50,000 to some 15 lakh poor families in six districts
13 February 2023, 13:46 PM
1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.45%
One person 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)
13 February 2023, 11:24 AM
Hong Kong reports outbreak of African swine fever on farm
Hong Kong reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm near the border with mainland China, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday
13 February 2023, 10:41 AM
Refiners seek duty cut on sugar import
Refiners have called for lower import duties on sugar and sufficient gas supply in factories to keep the commodity’s price normal during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM
No Covid-19 death, 6 cases reported in 24 hours
The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,444 and the death rate stands at 1.44 percent.
12 February 2023, 12:36 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.44%
The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,444 and the death rate at 1.44 percent.
11 February 2023, 11:51 AM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.67%
At least nine new infections from Covid-19 were recorded in this 24-hour period
10 February 2023, 12:13 PM
Cholera kills over 1,200 in Malawi: WHO
The deadliest cholera outbreak in Malawi’s history has killed at least 1,210 people, while vaccines remain scarce, the World Health Organization said yesterday.
9 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Law passed to prevent unauthorised haat, bazaar
As per the new law, no one can set up any haat and bazaar without permission from the government.
9 February 2023, 13:08 PM
Cholera kills over 1,200 in Malawi: WHO
The southern African nation has been battling its worst cholera outbreak on record, with nearly 37,000 cases reported since March 2022.
9 February 2023, 12:32 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.36%
The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,444 and the death rate at 1.44 percent.
9 February 2023, 10:50 AM
US lauds Bangladesh among others participating in Covid Global Action Plan
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen participated in the virtual Covid-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) Foreign Ministerial Meeting convened by US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on Wednesda
8 February 2023, 18:10 PM