At least two more dengue patients died while 192 were hospitalised in the 24 hours preceding 8:00 am today, of whom 30 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the health ministry to assess the technical aspects to decide whether the government can bring children (under 18) under the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Over 25 lakh more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines will reach Dhaka from the USA today and tomorrow.

A day before the Dhaka University halls reopen, Covid-19 vaccination drive for the university teachers, students, officials and employees began today at a temporary set-up at the Martyred Intellectual Dr Muhammad Murtaza Medical Centre.

Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, read a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Of late, carbohydrates have been getting a bad rep. By eating more processed, less filling carbs, we’re consuming more calories than needed -- calories we don’t necessarily burn. That second serving of rice, those extra French fries with a large soft drink and all that.

Education Minister Dipu Moni has said preparations are underway to vaccinate students -- 12 and above -- in the city corporation areas only.

At least 194 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Covid-19 vaccination drive for Dhaka University teachers, students, officials and employees will begin tomorrow at a temporary set-up at the university’s Martyred Intellectual Dr Muhammad Murtaza Medical Centre.

The latest special issue of PLOS Medicine outlined different aspects of child and adolescent health and development and the social determinants of health. It focused specifically on the health of infants, children, and adolescents in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Most emerging infectious diseases of humans (like COVID-19) are zoonotic – caused by viruses originating from other animal species.

Memories of past events and experiences are what define us as who we are. Yet, the ability to form these episodic memories declines with age, certain dementias, and brain injury.

To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, you should wear a mask when you are indoors around other people. But common errors can leave you unprotected. Here are some mistakes you may be making -- and how to fix them.

The sixth session of the Bangladesh National Youth Conference on Family Planning (BNYCFP) ended on ecently in Dhaka in hybrid format with two days of sessions.

Under the Covax initiative, around 20 percent people of the country will be vaccinated by December this year, said Zahid Maleque, Health and Family Welfare Minister.

At least 188 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday of which 30 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Medical services for 1.913 million people (2011 census) in Faridpur district is limping amid an acute shortage of doctors and staff at Faridpur General Hospital, one of the frequently sought after medical destinations.

About five lakh migrant workers have registered through the Ami Probashi app to get inoculated for Covid-19, said Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) Director General Shahidul Alam yesterday.