No Covid-19 death in 24hrs; positivity rate now 6.94%

At least 282 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today (September 7, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
7 September 2022, 10:32 AM

Covid-19: 1 dead, 313 new cases reported

Officials yesterday reported one death from Covid and 313 new cases of the disease.
6 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Bharat Biotech’s needle-free Covid-19 vaccine approved for emergency use

Bharat Biotech’s needle-free intranasal Covid-19 vaccine has been granted approval for emergency use in India, the country’s health minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted today (September 6, 2022).
6 September 2022, 12:23 PM

Dengue fever: 5 dead, 284 patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least five dengue patients died while 284 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 6, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 September 2022, 10:57 AM

1 Covid-19 death reported in 24 hrs, positivity rate now 6.71%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (September 6, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 September 2022, 10:32 AM

3 die of dengue in Cox’s Bazar

At least three dengue patients died in Cox's Bazar while 208 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours ended at 8:00am today, which is showing an alarming trend of rising dengue.
5 September 2022, 13:32 PM

No Covid-19 death reported in 24hrs; positivity rate now 6.68%

At least 333 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today (September 5, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 September 2022, 11:39 AM

Audit questions Tk 193cr Covid expenditure

The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General has raised objections about Tk 193 crore spent by the Covid-19 Emergency Response and Pandemic Preparedness Project in the 2019-2020 fiscal year. 
4 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Another dies from Covid

One male Covid-19 patient died in the past 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, said the Directorate General of Health Services.
4 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Diagnostic centre in Ctg fined for using expired reagents

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) fined a diagnostic centre in Chattogram today (September 4, 2022) for using expired reagents with medical tests.
4 September 2022, 14:43 PM

1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, current positivity rate 4.93%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (September 3, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 September 2022, 12:20 PM

Tips for taming the Dawn Phenomenon

Have you ever heard about the “Dawn Effect”? For people who have diabetes, the “Dawn Phenomenon” or “Dawn Effect” refers to higher blood sugar levels in the morning, which is common in people with diabetes. One reason for this - the dawn effect - describes an increase in blood sugar, usually occurring between 2 am and 8 am.
3 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Day-long international CME on kidney disease and hemodialysis held in Dhaka

A day-long conference titled, “International CME on Kidney Disease and Hemodialysis” was held in Dhaka on recently. The conference was organised by Bangladesh Renal Association and powered by NIPRO-JMI Medical Limited, a Japan-Bangladesh joint venture company, says a press release.
3 September 2022, 18:00 PM

The new science of ‘Backbiting’

Backbiting is “mean-spirited gossip about someone absent.” Backbiting spreads like a disease. Many do not care this social disease. We recognise arrogance, egotism, and jealousy as immoral, but we often overlook how harmful toxic talk can be. Backbiting can create a negative mindset.
3 September 2022, 18:00 PM

“Micro-breaks” from tasks show promise in boosting wellbeing

A review of 22 previously published studies suggests that taking micro-breaks—discontinuing a task for 10 minutes or less—is generally associated with reduced fatigue and increased vigour found in a study published in PLOS-One. Multi-study review also suggests short breaks may improve performance in certain settings.
3 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Tonsillitis: A common concern

Tonsillitis is the infection of the tonsils. They are located at the back of the throat, two in number, one on each side. Tonsils function as filters, capturing germs that might otherwise enter your airways and infect you. They also produce antibodies to combat infection. However, bacteria and viruses can occasionally overwhelm them. This can cause them to swell and become irritated.
3 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: 1 dead, 245 hospitalised in 24 hrs

At least one patient diagnosed with dengue died while 245 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (September 3, 2022).
3 September 2022, 13:21 PM

1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, current positivity rate 6.51%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (September 3, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 September 2022, 11:24 AM

Over 50? These problems can sneak up on you

Ageing obviously causes the body’s internal organs to age as well, and creates a variety of health issues in elderly life. According to the National Council on Ageing, about 92% of the elderly have at least one chronic condition, and nearly 77% have two or more. Here are some of the most prevalent health problems that older adults face.
3 September 2022, 09:28 AM

1 Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (September 2, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2 September 2022, 11:10 AM