No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 9.66%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today (September 17, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 September 2022, 12:02 PM

No first dose of Covid-19 vaccine after October 3: Health Minister

The government has decided to stop administering the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by October 3, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.
17 September 2022, 09:16 AM

Govt to fix prices of 9 commodities in next seven days

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi yesterday said the government will fix the prices of nine basic commodities within the next seven days to check the irrational price hike of essentials in the local markets.
16 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Essentials getting pricier again

Prices of eggs, rice, vegetables and flour have risen in the capital’s kitchen markets again, increasing the burden on those with limited incomes.  
16 September 2022, 18:00 PM

2 Covid-19 deaths in a day, positivity rate 10.87%

Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 16, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 September 2022, 11:43 AM

Health services: Absent doctors a headache

A doctor of a government hospital in Gopalganj has been absent from work since March 16, 2020.
16 September 2022, 02:50 AM

No illegal clinics to be allowed to operate

No one will be allowed to operate irregular businesses in the name of providing healthcare facilities, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Dengue death toll rises to 40

At least one dengue patient died and 395 were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

None can profit from peoples' lives: Maleque on drive against illegal hospitals

Health Minister Zahid Maleque has said that the ongoing drive against illegal hospital and clinics will continue so that no one can do business with peoples’ lives.
15 September 2022, 14:34 PM

Dengue fever: 1 dead, 395 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patients died while 395 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 15, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 September 2022, 12:39 PM

1 Covid-19 death reported in 24hrs, current positivity rate 8.9%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 15, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 September 2022, 10:58 AM

Dengue patients higher in Rohingya camps than in rest of the country

A total of 39 people have died from dengue in the country so far this year.
15 September 2022, 09:43 AM

Covid-19 pandemic is nearing end: WHO chief

The world has never been in a better position to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, his most optimistic outlook yet on the years-long health crisis which has killed over six million people.
14 September 2022, 19:02 PM

End of Covid pandemic is in sight: WHO chief

The world has never been in a better position to end the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said yesterday, urging nations to keep up their efforts against the virus that has killed over six million people.
14 September 2022, 18:00 PM

One dies of Covid, 402 get infected

One person died from Covid-19 while 402 more were infected with the virus in 24 hours ending at 8:00am yesterday.
14 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Spend more time in research: PM to doctors

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 14, 2022) re-emphasised to put concentration on research in the country's medical sector, saying excellence is not achieved without research.
14 September 2022, 08:48 AM

PM inaugurates BSMMU Super Specialized Hospital

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 14, 2022) inaugurated the much-awaited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Super Specialized Hospital, first of its kind in the country, aiming to provide specialised treatment at a cheaper cost.
14 September 2022, 06:15 AM

Covid-19: Positivity rate reaches eight- week high

The Covid-19 positivity rate reached an eight-week high of 10.55 percent in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, according to the health directorate.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Put more emphasis on research

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked physicians to dedicate themselves to serve people and take care of patients properly.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM

New horizon in healthcare

The much-needed BSMMU Super Specialized Hospital, first of its kind in the country, will be inaugurated today.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM