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