Interns, student nurses on strike over assault of fellow at Pabna hospital

Interns and student nurses have been staging demonstrations for the third consecutive day today demanding removal from Pabna General Hospital of agents of private clinics and diagnostic centres.
2 February 2023, 08:58 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.53%

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).
1 February 2023, 12:00 PM

No Covid death in 24 hrs, positivity rate 0.71pc

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday while 13 others tested positive for the virus.
31 January 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.71%

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).
31 January 2023, 10:44 AM

WHO urges investment in neglected tropical diseases

The World Health Organization yesterday called for greater investment in combating neglected tropical diseases, which left more than 1.6 billion people, often in least-developed countries, requiring treatment in 2021.
30 January 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.44%

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).
30 January 2023, 10:36 AM

Five die of Nipah virus this year

Five out of eight patients infected with Nipah virus have died this year, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.
29 January 2023, 18:00 PM

5 died of Nipah this year

Five of the eight people infected with Nipah virus have died in the country this year, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.
29 January 2023, 11:27 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.45%

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).
29 January 2023, 10:41 AM

Maternal Healthcare: Slum women left to fend for themselves

Eighteen-year-old Julekha Begum, of Tejgaon slum, was married off at 15 and is currently in the ninth month of pregnancy.
29 January 2023, 01:40 AM

Warning signs of atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition that disrupts your heartbeat. A glitch in the heart’s electrical system makes its upper chambers (the atria) beat so fast they quiver or fibrillate. This causes the lower chambers (the ventricles) to beat out of sync. AFib can be dangerous because it raises your risk of stroke and heart failure.
28 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Understanding testicular cancer

The testes are a pair of male reproductive organs in the scrotum Testicles can vary in size, shape, and position from person to person. However, it is usual for one testicle to be slightly larger or suspended lower than the other. The scrotum is a bag of skin that surrounds and protects the testes. It is located outside the body because the optimal temperature for sperm production is slightly lower than the average body temperature.
28 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Living in a toxic society

Once a wise man said, “One fake friend is more dangerous than 100 enemies.” True friends will always find a way to help, but toxic and fake friends will always find an excuse. Today, a toxic social environment causes more harm to our health, happiness, and wellbeing. People who make us feel bad, or insecure about ourselves can create a toxic environment.
28 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Consider your child’s exposure to indoor air pollution

Indoor air pollution is a serious problem in developing nations because of stoves, secondhand smoke, dust mites, mold, bacteria, cleaning products, and more. These sources release volatile compounds. The most studied indoor air pollutant is nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These pollutants can harm women and small children who spend most of their time at home.
28 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Urgent action is needed as acute malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of vulnerable children

United Nations agencies are calling for urgent action to protect the most vulnerable children in the 15 countries hardest hit by an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis.
28 January 2023, 18:00 PM

1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.46%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 January 2023, 11:00 AM

WHO discusses end of Covid-19 emergency status

The World Health Organization began discussions on lowering the level of alert about the coronavirus.
28 January 2023, 03:18 AM

No Covid deaths in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.85pc

No Covid deaths were reported in the last 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 January 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.85%

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).
27 January 2023, 12:23 PM

Sugar price to go up by Tk 5 a kg from Feb 1

Refiners are set to raise the price of sugar from February 1, their second hike in three months, as the higher price of unrefined sugar in the global market and depreciation of taka continue to push up their production costs.
26 January 2023, 18:00 PM