Fresh measles outbreak hits Bandarban’s Alikadam
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Disease
Four more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 231
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Health
Measles outbreak / Interim govt changed vaccine procurement despite Unicef warning: Science report
1 May 2026, 15:01 PM
Disease
'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
BENDSTA urges sensible regulations to support harm reduction products
The Bangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA) called for sensible regulations for electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and other tobacco harm reduction products at a press conference, says a press release.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Inclusion or fusion!
Inclusive education policy seeks to ensure that all children with so-called special needs can study alongside their neurotypical peers in mainstream settings, according to the conventional curricula and academic standards.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
The role of treatable traits in managing moderate-to-severe asthma
Asthma treatment is evolving beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all approach.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Unusual symptoms of diabetes you should not ignore
Diabetes, a condition affecting how the body processes sugar, can manifest through subtle yet unusual symptoms that may go unnoticed.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Renal denervation: A global advancement in managing resistant hypertension
In 2023, the approval of two renal denervation (RDN) systems marked a significant step in treating high blood pressure worldwide, particularly for patients whose condition remains uncontrolled despite lifestyle changes and medications.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh expands life-saving HPV vaccination campaign to protect millions of girls against cervical cancer
Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh, claiming the lives of approximately 5,000 women each year.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Dengue: 16 to 30 age group most vulnerable
Compared to other ages, people in the 16 to 30 age group are the most vulnerable to dengue infection this year.
25 October 2024, 20:00 PM
Dengue: One dead, 477 hospitalised in a day
At least one dengue patient died and 477 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
25 October 2024, 13:07 PM
Four more die of dengue
At least four patients died of dengue in the last 24 hours while 1,029 were hospitalised till yesterday morning.
24 October 2024, 19:33 PM
Cervical cancer: Govt launches HPV vaccination campaign in 7 divisions
The government today launched the final phase of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across seven divisions, targeting over 6.2 million girls to achieve nationwide coverage
24 October 2024, 16:16 PM
Richard Cash, co-developer of Oral Rehydration Therapy, passes at 83
Richard Cash, co-developer of the Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT), passed away on October 22 in Boston at the age of 83, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service and innovation that transformed healthcare worldwide, said a BRAC press release today.."BRAC is deeply saddened by the passi
24 October 2024, 12:06 PM
Seven more die of dengue
1,138 patients were hospitalised with viral fever in the 24 hours
23 October 2024, 15:17 PM
7 more die of dengue
At least seven dengue deaths were reported in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday.
23 October 2024, 06:15 AM
Rice prices surge in kitchen markets
Prices of nearly all varieties of rice have surged in the capital’s kitchen markets over the past week, with traders attributing the hike to a rise in paddy prices and reduced supply from rice mills.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Cervical cancer: Govt to launch HPV vaccination campaign in 7 divisions
The government is launching a HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer for adolescent girls aged between 10 and 14 years in seven divisions
22 October 2024, 13:17 PM
3 more die of dengue
At least three dengue patients died while 1,039 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
21 October 2024, 14:40 PM
Govt to stand by those injured in mass uprising: health adviser
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum today said the government will stand by the injured in the anti-discrimination student movement to ensure their treatment and rehabilitation
20 October 2024, 18:56 PM
Cancer Connect Initiative launched
Cancer Connect Initiative, a new non-profit volunteer organisation founded by cancer survivors, doctors, and caregivers, has been launched
20 October 2024, 13:41 PM
6 more die of dengue
1,298 hospitalised
20 October 2024, 13:18 PM
4 more die of dengue
At least four dengue patients died, and 1,121 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
19 October 2024, 19:43 PM