5 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 854
5 August 2026, 17:00 PM
Disease
Firdausi Qadri receives BDI Lifetime Achievement Award
3 August 2026, 20:58 PM
Health
3 more die of dengue, 580 hospitalised in 24 hours
3 August 2026, 18:13 PM
Disease
Dengue claims 2 more lives, 423 hospitalised in 24 hours
2 August 2026, 18:26 PM
Disease
4 more children die with measles-like symptoms
2 August 2026, 15:59 PM
Disease
What if the loudest threat to our health isn’t audible?
2 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Global standards in healthcare could reshape Bangladesh’s future
2 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Beauty beyond the mirror
2 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Can the right video game help tackle loneliness? The answer may surprise you.
2 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When hidden stones strike from within
2 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Vitamin D supplementation does not prevent falls in older adults
The effect of vitamin D supplementation on fall risk in older adults has been uncertain, but in the recently published VITAL trial, which involved 26,000 participants,
2 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Eradicate lead to have a prosperous generation
Today, as we all are confronting serious health risks from environmental pollution and hazardous materials, children are not exempted. Over 40%
2 January 2021, 18:00 PM
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine: remarkably effective
The rapid development of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines is one of the few bright spots of 2020. The lipid nanoparticle-formulated, nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, BNT162b2, is among the most anticipated vaccines.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
New PSA campaign from WHO and YouTube is a playbook for a safe holiday season
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and YouTube have partnered on an inviting and humorous public service announcement (PSA) to help
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
COVID-19 and obesity: a clear and present danger in younger patients
In general, COVID-19 statistics point to markedly low mortality among patients younger than 60. But is the protective effect of youth negatively affected by obesity? Researchers used the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry to examine the effect of obesity across different age groups on mortality, receipt of mechanical ventilation, or both.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Immunity boosting turmeric: Is Lead a concern?
Turmeric is an important ingredient in many South Asian dishes and is commonly used throughout the region for its rich flavour and medicinal properties.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Understanding and managing COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a lung disorder that makes it hard to breathe.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
New coronavirus variant not out of control, says WHO
The new coronavirus variant discovered in Britain with a higher transmission rate is not yet out of control and can be contained using existing measures, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
22 December 2020, 05:07 AM
‘Covid-19 vaccine for 4.5 crore people to be brought by May-June, 2021’
Covid-19 vaccine for 4.5 crore people in the country will be brought by May-June next year.
21 December 2020, 10:59 AM
Peripheral neuropathy tied to higher mortality risk
Peripheral neuropathy is associated with increased mortality risk, regardless of patients’ diabetes status, according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Immunity passports for persons with COVID-19
Till today the most frustrating fear of the world is the vulnerabilities of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has directly and indirectly traumatised our everyday lifecycle.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Better heart health scores in midlife linked to lower risk of late-life dementia
A study in Finland found that those who had better scores on standard metrics of cardiovascular health in midlife, especially for behavioural factors such as smoking, had a lower risk of dementia later in life.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Is your child growing normally?
Being short is not easy in this tall world. Studies show that shortness in children is correlated with teasing, bullying, and social exclusion,
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Addressing hunger and nutrition crisis
The Governments of Canada and Bangladesh, in partnership with the Government of Japan, hosted a virtual launch of the Nutrition for Growth Year of Action, setting in motion a year-long effort to address a global hunger and nutrition crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 cases reaching 5 lakh mark
Twenty-five more people have died with Covid-19 infection in the last 24 hours across the country.
19 December 2020, 11:05 AM
France's Macron has tested positive for Covid-19
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the French Presidency said on Thursday.
17 December 2020, 10:07 AM
Will be able to bring Covid-19 vaccine by the end of January: health minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said they will be able to bring coronavirus vaccine by the end of the nest January.
16 December 2020, 12:16 PM
What we know about Covid-19 vaccines and side effects
The distribution of the first vaccines for the coronavirus has raised hopes that the end of the pandemic may be in sight, but it has also sparked some concern about side effects. Here's what we know so far.
14 December 2020, 18:13 PM
Singapore approves Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in Asia first
Singapore became on Monday the first Asian country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine and said it expects to start receiving shots by the end of the year.
14 December 2020, 11:50 AM
Health camp held in Kaliganj by Shishu Aangina
A health camp was held in Kaliganj, Gazipur organsed by ‘Shishu Aangina’, a child and women development center recently, says a press release.
12 December 2020, 18:00 PM