Covid-19 restrictions: Follow curbs or brace for a disaster

There has been an alarming rise in Covid-19 transmission and the situation will be disastrous if the government’s 11-point restriction is not followed, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

What can ginger really do for you?

Ginger has many health benefits if taken regularly once. The following are the advantage of having ginger regularly:
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Global dementia cases set to triple by 2050

The first comprehensive analysis published in The Lancet forecasts dementia prevalence in 195 countries and territories and examines the impact of expected trends in exposure to four important risk factors—smoking, obesity, high blood sugar, and low education.
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Optimise your inhaler technique this winter

Winter can be particularly difficult for asthma patients. Cold air might cause your airways to narrow causing shortness of breath and chest tightness. Refresh your memory on how to use your asthma inhalers properly to get rapid and substantial relief, by the following steps:
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Don’t forget leprosy

The Coronavirus pandemic’s social and economic disruptions have been especially hard on leprosy patients and their families, many of whom were already vulnerable.
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Oxygen therapy saves life

Oxygen is a drug, and it is being used regularly to treat patients everywhere. In general, any patient comes with Acute Asthma, Respiratory distress,
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

US gives 9.6m more doses

The United States yesterday donated 9.6 million doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to Bangladesh, a gift from the American people.
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

5 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

Five new dengue patients have been hospitalised in the country in 24 hours till this morning, health authorities said.
15 January 2022, 15:07 PM

US provides 9.6m doses of Pfizer vaccine to Bangladesh

The US today provided 9.6 million doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to Bangladesh -- bringing the overall contribution from the country to over 28 million doses.
15 January 2022, 13:38 PM

7 Covid deaths, 3447 new cases in 24hrs; positivity rate 14.35%

Seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 January 2022, 11:57 AM

Don't want to impose lockdown as it's harmful for country: Health Minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said the country will suffer if the government imposes lockdown.
15 January 2022, 07:43 AM

Bangladesh reports 6 more Covid deaths

Bangladesh logged six more Covid-19-linked deaths and 4,378 new cases in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday as the deadly infections keep rising in the country.
14 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Covid testing lab still not operational

The RT-PCR lab at Patuakhali Medical College Hospital has not started operation even after two years, due to lack of necessary equipment and workforce.
14 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Children with ADHD can thrive with parent-teacher support

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood, which often continues into adulthood.
14 January 2022, 18:00 PM

WHO approves two new Covid treatments

The World Health Organization approved two new Covid-19 treatments yesterday, growing the arsenal of tools along with vaccines to stave off severe illness and death from the virus.
14 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Omicron less severe even for unvaccinated, South African study suggests

Unvaccinated people infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus may be less prone to severe illness and requiring hospital care or dying than was the case with previous variants, a South African study showed on Friday.
14 January 2022, 17:52 PM

Covid-19 spike: 6 new deaths, 4,378 cases recorded in 24hrs

At least 4,378 new infections were recorded and six people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 January 2022, 12:06 PM

Poor nations reject millions of Covid vaccines nearing expiration: Unicef

Developing countries turned away some 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines because they were about to expire, the United Nations said.
14 January 2022, 03:19 AM

Harmful bacteria, fungi found in buffalo yoghurt

Researchers in Chattogram have found harmful bacterial and fungal presence in various brands of buffalo yoghurt in different districts of the country. Most cow yoghurt from popular brands, however, have been found to be safe with the expected nutrition level.
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Covid Vaccine: People suffer as chaos grips Mugda centre

Hundreds of vaccine seekers, not enough space for social distancing, inadequate number of attendants to organise jab recipients and confusion about whether certain doses will be administered.
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM