Study finds microplastics in 3 out of 4 toothpaste samples
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Health
Dengue: 3 die, 458 hospitalised in 24 hours
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Disease
4 more die with suspected measles; toll rises to 820
26 July 2026, 18:08 PM
Disease
Hope grows as HIV care enters a new era
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Experts call for stronger focus on prevention to build a healthier Bangladesh
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why obesity keeps rising despite our best efforts
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
OCD: Living with a mind that won’t switch off
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When yesterday was normal
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
World Hepatitis day 2026 / Time to break down the barriers to hepatitis care
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Antibiotic overuse putting Bangladesh at risk of resistance crisis: Experts
25 July 2026, 22:19 PM
Health
Rising COVID-19 cases essential steps to protect yourself and others
As COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise in many parts of the world, it is crucial for individuals and communities to take proactive measures to slow the spread of the virus. The pandemic is not over, and with new variants emerging, the risk of infection remains significant.
14 June 2025, 18:57 PM
Dense breasts and mammograms: what comes next?
Getting your yearly mammogram is a great step for your health. But there is one more important thing to check—do you have dense breast tissue? More than 40% of women do, and it can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram.
14 June 2025, 18:57 PM
Give blood, give hope together we save lives
Give blood, give hope: together we save lives.On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a global event dedicated to honouring the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who offer others a second chance at life. Their generosity not only saves lives but also strengthens co
14 June 2025, 18:56 PM
Dengue: One death, 169 cases in 24 hrs
7 new Covid-19 cases reported
14 June 2025, 14:55 PM
5 die of dengue in country
At least five dengue patients died in the last 24 hours -- the highest single-day toll this year -- with four of the deaths reported from Barguna, currently the country’s dengue hotspot.
13 June 2025, 21:14 PM
Accommodation crisis grips KMCH
Amid the ongoing intense heat wave gripping the region, Khulna Medical College Hospital is struggling to accommodate the rising daily influx of patients suffering from heat-related illnesses, overwhelming the hospital’s capacity.
13 June 2025, 19:49 PM
Two die from Covid in 24hrs
Two women died from Covid-19 and 15 new cases of the disease were reported in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, according to the health directorate.
13 June 2025, 18:05 PM
15 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours
Eight cases from Dhaka Division, five from Chattogram Division, and two from Mymensingh Division
12 June 2025, 14:29 PM
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