UN health agency says e-cigarettes are fueling a new wave of nicotine addiction

The total number of deaths across the country has risen to 215 this year

At least 1,042 new dengue cases were reported yesterday -- the highest in a single day this year -- taking the confirmed number to nearly 50,000 so far.

Health directorate urges all with fever to get tested immediately

1,042 hospitalised over 24 hours

Central drug authority launches inspections after child fatalities linked to Coldrif, Nextro-DS

One more death from dengue was reported in the 24 hours till yesterday morning while 374 people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease during this time.

The 250-bed General Hospital in Tangail has been struggling to provide adequate healthcare services due to a severe shortage of doctors and other staff.

Exercise may help protect or even enhance the function of the neurones in Parkinsonian brains.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and its impact on infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is drawing growing attention.

Nearly 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip had sustained life-changing injuries caused by the ongoing conflict, according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates released at the time. One in four of these injuries was in children.

A new study published in PLOS Global Public Health found that improvements in mental health were the strongest predictor of increased life satisfaction. Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University, led by Professor Steve Haake, developed a new model to evaluate changes in life satisfaction, using participants of Parkrun—a free weekly 5k running event in the UK—as a case study.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in people with type 1 diabetes, yet there has been uncertainty about whether cholesterol-lowering statin medications are effective for preventing it in this group. A recent study is helping to change that view — and it brings some hopeful news.

Recently, icddr,b held a dissemination seminar titled “Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Bangladesh: Insights from the ARCH Study” in Dhaka.

Regular self examination of your breasts or chest can help you become familiar with what is normal for your body—and make it easier to spot changes that might require medical review. Everyone should check their breasts about once a month to notice any unusual signs.

After Rangpur, anthrax cases have been detected in Gaibandha, prompting the health and livestock authorities to launch a major awareness campaign warning people against consuming the meat of sick cattle.

Ongoing rainfall in October is expected to intensify the risk of dengue, with experts warning the situation may worsen in the coming months.

An international scientific programme titled “Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling” was held on September 27, 2025, at the Dhaka Sheraton, Banani, jointly organized by UNESCO, the University of Dhaka, and Renata PLC, according to a press release.

At least two people died of dengue, and 396 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Dengue infections and fatalities continue to rise at an alarming rate, with the death toll reaching 200 and total reported cases climbing to 47,832 as of yesterday.