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Dengue: 3 die, 458 hospitalised in 24 hours
26 July 2026, 19:35 PM
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4 more die with suspected measles; toll rises to 820
26 July 2026, 18:08 PM
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Hope grows as HIV care enters a new era
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Experts call for stronger focus on prevention to build a healthier Bangladesh
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Why obesity keeps rising despite our best efforts
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Doctor who died in Sylhet 2 days ago was Covid positive
The physician of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, who died on June 20, 2022, was infected with Covid-19.
22 June 2022, 14:21 PM
Dengue fever: 27 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 27 dengue patients were hospitalised in different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am today which is showing an alarming trend of rising dengue cases.
22 June 2022, 12:28 PM
Covid-19: 1 dead, 1,135 cases reported in a day; positivity rate now 13.3%
At least 1,135 Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
22 June 2022, 12:20 PM
874 new Covid cases, positivity rate over 11pc
The number of coronavirus cases is going up with the rising trend of the infection rate.
21 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Season’s first dengue death recorded
The first death from dengue this year was reported yesterday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
21 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Singapore confirms imported monkeypox case
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an imported case of monkeypox here.
21 June 2022, 17:37 PM
First dengue death of 2022 in Bangladesh recorded
The first death from dengue this year was reported today (June 21, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
21 June 2022, 12:12 PM
1 Covid-19 death again in 24 hours, 874 cases reported
At least 874 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
21 June 2022, 11:12 AM
India’s Apollo partners with Bangladesh’s Imperial for super-speciality hospital in Ctg
In its first major foray in Bangladesh, India’s Apollo Hospitals group has announced that it has signed a brand licensing operations and management agreement with Chattogam-based Imperial Hospital Ltd for a super-speciality hospital in the port city.
21 June 2022, 08:21 AM
Without public hearing, it’s ‘illegal’: CAB
Consumers Association of Bangladesh has said the process of fixing fuel prices without holding any public hearings is “illegal”.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM
First Covid death after 20 days
Bangladesh registered one Covid-related death with 873 fresh cases in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Govt to set up 5 burn units in 5 divisions
The government has taken a plan to set up burn units in five divisional medical colleges and hospitals in the country with Saudi Arabian funding, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told parliament yesterday.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM
8 burn units to be set up across Bangladesh: Health Minister
The government has taken plans to set up eight burn units across the country.
20 June 2022, 15:23 PM
1 dead, 873 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours
At least 873 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
20 June 2022, 10:55 AM
Rising covid rate: Flood shelters left vulnerable
With the health directorate reporting 7.38 percent Covid positivity rate yesterday, the highest in the last four months, a top health official said the transmission might spread faster among people living in shelter centres in the flood-hit areas for not following health safety rules properly.
20 June 2022, 02:00 AM
Covid-19 on the rise again: 596 cases in a day
At least 596 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
19 June 2022, 11:48 AM
Covid-19: US to rollout vaccines for children, infants soon
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months, allowing a nationwide rollout to start next week.
19 June 2022, 02:58 AM
Positivity rate still above five
The number of Covid-19 cases declined yesterday as the health directorate reported 304 cases.
18 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Constrictive bronchiolitis — A possible adverse effect of vaping
Lung biopsies showed this pathology in four e-cigarette users. Electronic cigarette or vaping–associated lung injury (EVALI) is a well-described acute condition, but we know little about its long-term repercussions.
18 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Beat the heat
Summer brings dehydration, sunburn, and skin concerns. So, during this season, drink plenty of water. Here are some ways to stay cool and hydrated.
18 June 2022, 18:00 PM