2 die of dengue

Death toll now 124
20 September 2024, 13:53 PM

Three more die from dengue

At least three dengue patients died in 24 hours till yesterday morning, while 887 patients were hospitalised, the highest in a single day this year.
19 September 2024, 18:11 PM

Dengue claims 6 lives in a day

At least six dengue patients died in the latest 24-hour count published by the government yesterday, marking the highest number of single-day deaths from the mosquito-borne disease this year.
18 September 2024, 18:00 PM

More than 3,600 food packaging chemicals found in human bodies

Around 100 of these chemicals are considered to be of "high concern" to human health
18 September 2024, 03:09 AM

Five die of dengue in a single day

For the second time in a week, Bangladesh recorded five deaths from dengue yesterday, the highest number of single-day dengue deaths this year.
17 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Dengue: One dead, 264 hospitalised in a day

One dengue patient died and 264 were admitted to different hospitals in the country in the last 24 hours till this morning
16 September 2024, 16:51 PM

Strike at Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital withdrawn

The strike at Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital was withdrawn from this evening
15 September 2024, 14:45 PM

Govt fixes chicken, egg prices

Sonali chicken Tk 269.54, broiler Tk 179.59, egg Tk 11.87
15 September 2024, 12:52 PM

One dies of dengue

The total number of deaths rose to 107
15 September 2024, 11:52 AM

3 more die of dengue, 548 get hospitalised

Three dengue patients died and at least 548 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 September 2024, 19:00 PM

Global strategic plan to combat Mpox outbreaks

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) to curb human-to-human transmission of mpox.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Breaking through the fog

Imagine your brain is a room filled with bright lights, everything clear and easy to see. Then, one day, a thick fog rolls in, dimming the lights.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

A silent struggle of Cystic Fibrosis in Bangladesh

September 8th is the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Day, which is celebrated globally by patients, parents, and healthcare professionals to raise awareness and support.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against Mpox

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the addition of the MVA-BN vaccine to its prequalification list, marking the first vaccine prequalified for mpox.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Unlocking the health benefits of vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for various bodily functions, including supporting your immune system, muscles, and bones. It helps your body absorb important minerals like calcium and phosphorus, keeping bones strong.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

A new hope for asthma remission

Amethma treatnt has come a long way, and now the focus is not just on managing symptoms but on achieving “remission”—a state where symptoms are nearly gone while on therapy.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Lung cancer symptoms: what you must know

Lung cancer often develops without showing any symptoms in its early stages.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Dengue claimed at least 20 lives over last 12 days

The dengue outbreak is becoming deadlier with at least 5,200 hospitalisations and 20 deaths from the mosquito-borne disease reported in the first 13 days of this month.
13 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Mpox vaccine access set to speed up as WHO approves first jab

The WHO said Friday it had for the first time prequalified an mpox vaccine -- a move expected to speed up access to the jabs to fight an epidemic raging in Africa
13 September 2024, 11:46 AM

Prof Nazmul made new DG of DGHS

Prof Nazmul Hossain has been appointed as the director general of Directorate General of Health Services
12 September 2024, 16:00 PM