Bangladeshi architect Kashef Chowdhury, director of Bangladeshi architecture firm Urbana, has been announced the winner of the 2021 International Prize for the World’s Best New Building by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for his Friendship Hospital project.

Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are a growing health risk and matter of concern for Bangladesh, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.

At least 15,527 new infections were recorded and 17 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).

The pandemic has had a terrible impact on children, especially their education, among those living in the developing world. But just as it has accelerated trends that already existed such as digitisation, it has exposed the worrying problem of childhood obesity.

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has finalised a clinical guideline to combat against Omicron as it is the main reason behind the surge in Covid-19 infection.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque termed the coronavirus situation “very alarming” as the health directorate reported 16,033 new cases yesterday, the second-highest single-day detection.

Raw turmeric is the ground root of the turmeric plant. The roots have been used in various forms for centuries in the subcontinent. Many of its health benefits have also been proven by science.

The block lettered sign on the ochre yellow building reads “Nazirabazar Matri Sadan”. Right beside it, a large banner reads -- “24-hour normal delivery service for expecting mothers”.

Pfizer is enrolling healthy adults to test a reformulated COVID-19 vaccine that matches the hugely contagious omicron variant, to see how it compares with the original shots.

Early research suggesting that a popular non-psychoactive compound derived from marijuana might help prevent or treat Covid-19 warrants further investigation in rigorous clinical trials, researchers say.

The ongoing surge in Covid-19 cases happened because of people’s overconfidence, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.

At least 16,033 new infections were recorded and 18 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).

France has donated another 2.12 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Bangladesh through the global sharing platform -- COVAX -- as a gesture of solidarity to its people in their fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

Sixty-nine percent of Covid-19 positive people have been infected with the Omicron variant in Dhaka city during the first two weeks of this month, according to icddr,b.

The Omicron variant can survive longer than earlier versions of the coronavirus on plastic surfaces and human skin, Japanese researchers found in laboratory tests.

The Covid situation in Bangladesh is fast taking an ominous turn with the infection rate spiralling tenfold in three weeks.

Even when it’s afternoon, one can barely see anything inside. Many beds are worn-down, while others don’t have any covers.

The consular section of the South Korean Embassy in Dhaka will temporarily remain closed until further notice as some of its staff members have tested positive for Covid-19.

People who aren’t vaccinated against Covid-19 are no longer allowed in France’s restaurants, bars, tourist sites and sports venues unless they recently recovered from the virus.

Fifteen children died of pneumonia at hospitals in Khagrachhari, Rangamati and Bandarban in the last two weeks, said doctors.