MPs slam poor healthcare services

At least 14 lawmakers of ruling Awami League and opposition parties yesterday expressed dissatisfaction as people are not getting proper healthcare services due to poor state of upazila health complexes and district hospitals in their constituencies.
5 June 2022, 18:00 PM

WHO: 780 monkeypox outbreak cases

The World Health Organization yesterday said that 780 laboratory-confirmed monkeypox cases had been reported to it from 27 non-endemic countries, while maintaining that the global risk level was moderate.
5 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh received over 11cr Covid vaccines under Covax: Health Minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today (June 5, 2022) told the parliament that Bangladesh received over 11 crore Covid-19 vaccines free of cost under the Covax facilities.
5 June 2022, 14:33 PM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 0.79%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 June 2022, 11:23 AM

Edible oil: Prices drop in global markets, not at home

Even though prices of loose palm and soybean oil have dropped in wholesale markets, consumers are not being able to reap the benefits as retailers are still selling those at the government-fixed prices.
5 June 2022, 02:00 AM

Thyroid nodules - be cautious of any changes

The thyroid is a two-inch-long, butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of your neck. This gland is vital to your body because it produces hormones that regulate metabolism, or how your body consumes energy. Thyroid hormones govern various biological activities, including heart rate, respiration, body temperature, nervous system function, and much more.
4 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Salmonella vaccine for poultry contributed to rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

According to a new study recently published in the journal PLOS Genetics, resistant strains in Brazil find that exported poultry rarely causes disease in the UK. In addition, an investigation into the evolution of Salmonella bacteria infecting Brazilian poultry shows that the introduction of a Salmonella vaccine, combined with increasing antibiotic usage by Brazilian farmers, has led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains that are less likely to cause human disease.
4 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Mediterranean diet is superior to low-fat diet for secondary cardiovascular prevention

In a 7-year randomised trial, men (but not women) had fewer adverse CV events with a Mediterranean diet, but it relied on an intensive, long-term dietary intervention that would be difficult to reproduce in most care settings.
4 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Teeth scaling, you cannot wait to tell your friends about

Most people think brushing for a few seconds with an old brush is the best way to keep teeth healthy. Instead of regular checkups, people visit the dentist when they have a problem.
4 June 2022, 18:00 PM

WorldFish-invented ‘G-3’ Rohu grows about 30 per cent more than conventional one

Preliminary results from an experimental farm have shown that the ‘third generation’ or G-3 Rohu invented by WorldFish grows about 30 per cent more than the conventional Rohu fish - says a press release.
4 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Tall people less likely to develop heart diseases: Study

A recent study revealed that taller people are less likely to develop health complications such as heart diseases, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, The Guardian reported.
4 June 2022, 14:31 PM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, 31 new cases recorded

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 June 2022, 09:53 AM

Nationwide Covid booster dose campaign began

A week-long special campaign for administering Covid-19 booster dose began today (June 4, 2022), aiming to inoculate over one crore people across the country.
4 June 2022, 06:03 AM

Dengue spike rings caution

At least 17 dengue patients were hospitalised in different hospitals across the country yesterday, indicating a rising trend.
3 June 2022, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 0.60%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 June 2022, 11:01 AM

Now potato prices jump

The price of potatoes is now on the rise in different markets in Munshiganj in line with the spiralling cost of other essentials.
3 June 2022, 02:30 AM

Edible oil prices may dip soon

The edible oil price may come down soon in the local market as its price in the international market has started to decline, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi yesterday.
2 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Hike in rice prices: Anti-hoarding drives yet to make any difference

Rice prices continue to rise despite the countrywide drives against illegal hoarding and overcharging.
2 June 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Quality healthcare not possible without specialist doctors’

It is not possible to provide quality healthcare service to people without specialist doctors, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.
2 June 2022, 18:00 PM

2 rice wholesalers in Savar fined for charging more than market price

A mobile court in a drive in Savar today (June 2, 2022) fined two rice wholesale shops for charging curtomers more than the market price.
2 June 2022, 13:35 PM