3 more die of dengue, 512 hospitalised in 24 hours
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3 more die from measles-like symptoms, death toll stands at 828
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HC orders probe into microplastics found in 26 toothpaste samples
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Measles outbreak in Bandarban: Remoteness, poor access to treatment worsen crisis
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Dengue cases hit record daily rise: One dead, 546 hospitalised
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Study finds microplastics in 3 out of 4 toothpaste samples
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Dengue: 3 die, 458 hospitalised in 24 hours
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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
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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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No fear of food shortage in current fiscal year: Food Minister
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder told the parliament today that there is no apprehension about food shortage in the country in the current fiscal year.
29 March 2022, 13:46 PM
1 Covid-19 death, 69 cases recorded in 24 hours
At least 69 new infections were recorded and one person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 March 2022, 11:39 AM
Govt planning primary treatment for burn patients in upazilas: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is planning to introduce primary treatment services for burn patients at upazila level.
29 March 2022, 09:35 AM
Breaches in Wasa supply lines causing Cholera outbreak in Dhaka?
A cholera outbreak seems to have returned to the city and is being transmitted by the Wasa water supply system.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Price hike of essentials: JP, BNP MPs lambast govt
The Jatiya Party and BNP MPs yesterday engaged in a debate over the rising prices of essentials and deterioration of law and order with their counterparts in the ruling party during the 17th session at parliament.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
One dies after 4 straight days without Covid-19 deaths
One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 March 2022, 11:54 AM
Second round of mass Covid vaccination begins
Bangladesh today rolled out the second round of its mega Covid vaccination drive without any registration, aiming to achieve the target of vaccinating 90 percent people of the country.
28 March 2022, 09:44 AM
No Covid-19 death for 4th consecutive day
No Covid-19 death was reported for the fourth consecutive day today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 March 2022, 11:47 AM
Germs winning over drugs
Drugs that used to successfully fight diseases are gradually becoming ineffective due to decades of malpractice: intake of over-prescribed or self-prescribed medicines.
26 March 2022, 18:00 PM
No Covid-19 death for third consecutive day
No Covid-19 death was reported for the third consecutive day today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 March 2022, 10:31 AM
Around 1,200 diarrhoea patients admitted to icddr,b every day
A total of 1,138 diarrhoea patients were admitted to the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in 24 hours till 12am today.
26 March 2022, 10:13 AM
Untreated, cross eye can cause permanent vision loss
Strabismus, usually known as cross eye, is relatively common among eye problems.
25 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Daily diarrhoea cases: Admission crosses 1k at icddr,b
Diarrhoea has broken out in at least 10 areas of the capital as more and more patients are being admitted to different hospitals.
25 March 2022, 18:00 PM
No Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
25 March 2022, 10:59 AM
Long daytime naps early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study by researchers from University of California has concluded that excessive napping during the day could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease.
24 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Type-2 diabetes: Decrease in intestinal enzyme main cause
People aged between 30 and 60 with the deficiency of an enzyme – Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase – are at least 14 times at higher risk of developing diabetes than those without deficiency, finds a study.
24 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Double lung transplant saves man with terminal cancer in US
US doctors announced Thursday they had successfully performed a double lung transplant on a patient with terminal lung cancer, giving new hope to others who also have advanced stages of the deadly disease.
24 March 2022, 16:32 PM
630 diarrhoea patients admitted to icddr,b in 14hrs
A total of 630 diarrhoea patients were admitted to International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in 14 hours till 2:00pm today.
24 March 2022, 11:03 AM
No Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
24 March 2022, 10:24 AM
Record diarrhoea patients at icddr,b
The icddr,b in Dhaka has been struggling to cope with the deluge of diarrhoea patients over the last week.
23 March 2022, 18:00 PM