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Price of essentials
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Hospitals
Bangladesh introduces national protocol to detect, treat kidney disease early
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Health
Dengue cases surge outside the capital
Over 95 percent of the dengue cases reported in the country yesterday came from districts outside Dhaka and experts are urging immediate action to prevent a more severe outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.
11 June 2025, 18:05 PM
Avoid all forms of public gatherings
The health authorities yesterday issued an 11-point directive for the general public and suspected Covid-19 patients amid a rise in cases both within the country and in neighbouring nations.
11 June 2025, 18:04 PM
10 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours
One died of Covid-19 last Thursday
11 June 2025, 12:21 PM
How to prevent Covid-19 infection: govt issues 11 directives
The DGHS today issued an 11-point directive to contain the spread of the virus across the country
11 June 2025, 11:34 AM
Social media fuelling 'devastating' kids' mental health crisis: NGO
KidsRights report said one in seven children and adolescents aged between 10 and 19 suffered mental health issues
11 June 2025, 07:33 AM
Dengue outbreak sparks protests in Barguna
Activists from Students Against Discrimination staged a protest at the Barguna Press Club yesterday, raising alarm over what they called a “dire dengue situation” in the district.
10 June 2025, 19:41 PM
13 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs
one Covid-19-related death was recorded on Thursday
10 June 2025, 14:36 PM
Eid holidaymakers on river routes ignore mask rules
Authorities fail to enforce health guidelines in Bhola, Barishal
9 June 2025, 15:33 PM
People cautioned of travelling to India, affected countries as Covid spreads
DGHS has also instructed to enhance health screening and surveillance measures at all land, river, and airports
9 June 2025, 13:27 PM
Metro passengers asked to mask up as Covid spreads
Following the railway, metro rail authorities today asked passengers to wear masks to avoid Covid infection
9 June 2025, 11:42 AM
Covid-19 screening tightened at Ctg Airport as cases rise in India
According to a statement signed by Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, public relations officer at the airport, a set of precautionary measures has been rolled out to prevent potential spread of the virus through international arrivals
8 June 2025, 17:33 PM
Bangladesh intensifies Covid-19 screening at Benapole amid surge in India
The move comes following an alert issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on June 6
8 June 2025, 12:39 PM
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 3 more cases
With the new numbers, the country's total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,021,742
8 June 2025, 10:32 AM
Qurbani hazards: Over 300 injured in Dhaka on first day of Eid-ul-Azha
Most of the injured were seasonal butchers with limited experience in handling large animals or sharp tools, contributing to the high number of accidents, says DMCH resident surgeon
7 June 2025, 17:26 PM
Barishal health officials urge caution in the wake of new coronavirus variant
In the absence of testing, treatment is being administered based on clinical symptoms
6 June 2025, 12:17 PM
One dies of Covid-19 in Dhaka
3 new cases; official Covid-19 death toll 29,500 in Bangladesh
5 June 2025, 14:13 PM
Emergency services resume after weeklong halt
Emergency medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka resumed on a limited scale yesterday, following a weeklong suspension caused by clashes at the facility.
4 June 2025, 20:00 PM
DGHS issues 17-point directive to ensure uninterrupted healthcare during Eid
Emergency services to remain active during the holiday
4 June 2025, 12:12 PM
86% of BKSP athletes lack proper menstrual knowledge: study
Lack of menstrual education hinders athletes' well-being, performance
1 June 2025, 11:23 AM
Nat’l eye hospital: Services halted for fourth day, patients suffer
Gazi Mohammad Akhter arrived in Dhaka from Cumilla on Friday, expecting to be admitted to the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital yesterday for a surgery scheduled for today.
31 May 2025, 20:30 PM