Fresh measles outbreak hits Bandarban’s Alikadam
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Disease
Four more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 231
4 hour(s) ago
Health
'Unclaimed': Arisha's journey cut short by measles
1 May 2026, 01:32 AM
Health
MSF supports measles vaccination drive in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps
30 April 2026, 21:17 PM
Health
Measles vaccination to reach full coverage in a week: Health minister
30 April 2026, 21:14 PM
Health
Ongoing rainfall raises risk of dengue surge
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges
28 April 2026, 18:28 PM
Business
Confirmed measles deaths rise to 47 as DGHS reports three more fatalities
28 April 2026, 16:52 PM
Disease
Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC
27 April 2026, 21:10 PM
Health
Embrace the wellness movement
Dhaka Flow Festival of Yoga & Wellness—a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and community, was organised at the Gulshan Society Lake Park in Dhaka on December 6 and 7.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities
More than 1.3 billion people worldwide experience significant disability, representing 16% of the global population.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: A growing concern
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are global public health challenges, with millions affected worldwide.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
3 more die of dengue, 186 patients get hospitalised
At least three dengue patients died while 186 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
6 December 2024, 20:00 PM
icddr,b's Dr Firdausi Qadri wins 2024 VinFuture Special Prize
Dr Firdausi Qadri, a senior scientist and globally respected expert in infectious disease prevention, has been awarded the 2024 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries
6 December 2024, 17:07 PM
Dengue claims five more lives
At least five dengue patients died, and 570 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 December 2024, 20:03 PM
Brain stimulation can help injured people walk: study
The new technique is intended for people with spinal cord injuries where the connection between their brain and spinal cord has not been totally severed, and who still have some movement in their legs.
5 December 2024, 04:28 AM
5 die of dengue
629 hospitalised
4 December 2024, 13:26 PM
Dengue death toll crosses 500-mark
7 die, 629 hospitalised till this morning
3 December 2024, 13:15 PM
3 die of dengue in 24 hours, 705 hospitalised
The death toll rose to 497, while the total number of cases rose to 93,056.
2 December 2024, 11:42 AM
3 die of dengue, 675 get hospitalised
At least three dengue patients died in the last 24 hours while 675 patients were hospitalised till yesterday morning.
30 November 2024, 20:52 PM
Three more die of dengue, 354 get hospitalised
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 461 this year.
29 November 2024, 19:26 PM
Onion prices fall as supply ramped up
Prices of onion have dipped by up to Tk 40 per kg in the capital’s retail markets as the supply has surged sharply over the last two weeks.
29 November 2024, 18:26 PM
7 die of dengue
837 hospitalised in 24 hours
28 November 2024, 13:36 PM
4 die of dengue in 24 hours, 888 hospitalised
At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours while 888 patients were hospitalised till this morning
27 November 2024, 13:12 PM
Chattogram city: Multidrug-resistant organisms found in drinking water
A recent study has confirmed the presence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) in the drinking water at various restaurants, tea stalls, food carts, and diagnostic centres across Chattogram city, posing serious public health concerns.
25 November 2024, 18:00 PM
2 die of dengue
934 hospitalised till this morning
25 November 2024, 12:06 PM
Achieving remission in type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes remission refers to a state where blood sugar levels return to normal or prediabetic levels without the need for diabetes medications, especially insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. It is important to note that remission does not mean a cure; rather, it indicates effective management of the condition to the point where glucose levels remain in a healthy range for an extended period.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM
A global push for cervical cancer elimination
As the world unites for the “Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination,” efforts are in full swing to spotlight the importance of prevention and treatment.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Sudden cardiac arrest: The hidden threat to healthy young lives
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart abruptly stops functioning, leading to haemodynamic collapse and sudden death. It can manifest within an hour of symptom onset in witnessed cases or within 24 hours in unwitnessed cases. In autopsy findings, it is described as a natural, unexpected death due to cardiac or unknown causes.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM