2 die of dengue, 672 hospitalised in 24 hours
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6 more die with measles-like symptoms; death toll reaches 873
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World Breastfeeding Week / Breastfeeding begins with a mother—but succeeds with a system
9 August 2026
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Too hot to handle: staying safe as temperatures rise
9 August 2026
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Stress Management / A calmer life may be closer than you think
9 August 2026
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When ‘staying strong’ starts hurting your health
9 August 2026
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Pain in every step: Simple ways to protect your legs
9 August 2026
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Her reproductive future may begin at six—what families should know
9 August 2026
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4 more die of measles, measles-like symptoms; death toll rises to 867
8 August 2026
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3 more die with suspected measles, combined toll now 863
7 August 2026
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Happy friends could help teenagers beat depression
For teenagers, surrounding themselves with friends, particularly friends in a good mood could significantly reduce their risk of developing depression, and improve their ability to recover from it.
22 August 2015
Scientists discover how the obesity gene works (video)
Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise.
21 August 2015
Missing baby found dead
The body of an eight-month-old baby girl was found floating in a pond near her house at Hostishando village in Uzirpur upazila of the
19 August 2015
‘Female Viagra’ gets US approval
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a libido-enhancing drug for women that has been dubbed "Female Viagra".
19 August 2015
Music 'reduces pain and anxiety' for surgery patients
Listening to music before, during and after an operation can help reduce pain, according to a review.
16 August 2015
Eye movements 'change scenes' during dreams
For the first time, scientists record from individual brain cells during the dreaming phase of sleep.
16 August 2015
Knowing prediabetes status helps to curb future diabetes risk
Patients with fasting blood sugar level at 100-125 mg/dl are considered as pre-diabetic. A recent study found that patients with
15 August 2015
An unpredictable medical threat
Influenza is a viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. Infection usually lasts for about a
15 August 2015
Gel eases inflammatory bowel problems
A gel that sticks to affected tissue and delivers medicine gradually over time could help treat some inflammatory bowel problems,
15 August 2015
Bariatric surgery: How it benefits you
In recent years, there is an alarming rise in the incidence of obesity and diabetes in Bangladesh, especially in the urban area. If it
15 August 2015
Medical cannabis under spotlight!
Across the globe, cannabis (ganja) is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs. It comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. It can be
15 August 2015
Low-fat diets 'better than cutting carbs' for weight loss
A US health study shows that cutting fat from diet leads to more fat loss than reducing carbohydrates.
14 August 2015
Lightning kills fisherman
A fisherman was killed by lightning in Hakaluki Haor area at Gobindopur village in Juri upazila of the district yesterday morning. The
13 August 2015
Section 144 to quell BCL factions' tension
Fulchhari upazila administration yesterday enforced Section 144 on meetings and rallies in the upazila and surrounding areas.
13 August 2015
46 workers die of silicosis in three years
Silicosis, an incurable disease caused by silica dust, has taken the lives of 46 workers in the last three years in 25 limestone grinding
13 August 2015
2 suspects held over Niloy murder
Detectives arrested two alleged members of Ansarullah Bangla Team today in connection with their involvement in blogger Niloy murder.
13 August 2015
BCL man remanded over killing party colleague
A Sylhet court places a BCL man on a two-day remand over the killing of a party colleague in a factional clash the previous day.
13 August 2015
Seven shops gutted
At least two guest houses and seven shops were gutted in a devastating fire at Sagor Super Market in the district town yesterday. The fire
12 August 2015
Cops, not ACC, to handle non-govt forgeries
Cabinet approves in principle amendment to ACC law, which would bar the anti-graft body from dealing with forgery, cheating cases in non-government sector. Cops will now handle these cases.
10 August 2015
HC questions VAT on private universities
The High Court questions the legality of a government decision to impose 7.5 percent VAT on the tuition fee of students of private universities.
9 August 2015