Fresh measles outbreak hits Bandarban’s Alikadam
1 May 2026, 19:46 PM
Disease
Four more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 231
1 May 2026, 19:38 PM
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
Dengue: 3 dead, 829 hospitalised in a day
All three deaths are from Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 September 2024, 13:50 PM
Yunus seeks Gates Foundation's enhanced support for Bangladesh's health sector
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus urged the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's leading charitable organisation, to come forward with an enhanced support for the health sector of Bangladesh
26 September 2024, 06:36 AM
Dengue claims 2 more lives, 854 new cases reported in 24hrs
At least two dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today, while 854 new patients were hospitalised during this period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
25 September 2024, 13:11 PM
Nursing sector plagued by challenges
Despite certain improvements over the past decades, Bangladesh's nursing sector is plagued with various issues
25 September 2024, 11:58 AM
Dengue: 3 dead, 801 hospitalised in a day
At least three dengue patients died and 801 were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am today
24 September 2024, 16:08 PM
Govt forms 10 teams to boost dengue eradication efforts
In addition to the city-focused efforts, specialised teams have been formed to address vulnerable municipalities, including Savar, Dohar, Tarabo, and Rupganj, among others
23 September 2024, 11:30 AM
Six die of dengue in a single day
This is the highest single-day fatalities from the viral infection this year so far
22 September 2024, 14:14 PM
More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections estimated between now and 2050, suggests first global analysis
More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections could occur by 2050, according to the first global analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends.
21 September 2024, 18:15 PM
What should you do if you break a tooth and the root is in the gum?
Unfortunately, many patients in our country go to quack or hammer doctors for tooth extraction. Those who have no expertise in this matter.
21 September 2024, 18:13 PM
How can I protect myself and others against mpox?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the Mpox epidemic a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024,
21 September 2024, 18:10 PM
Air pollution, heat, and metabolic risks fuel global surge in stroke cases and deaths
Air pollution, high temperatures, and metabolic risk factors are driving a global rise in stroke cases, with over 12 million new cases and 7 million deaths annually,
21 September 2024, 18:08 PM
Over 50? These problems can sneak up on you
It goes without saying that ageing causes your body organs to age as well. This causes a variety of health issues in elderly life.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Water Intoxication: A Rare but Deadly Condition
When you consume too much water too rapidly, an uncommon yet deadly illness known as water poisoning can develop.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Dengue: One dead, 843 hospitalised in a day
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 125 this year
21 September 2024, 13:43 PM
Dengue outbreak: Hospitals strained as cases spike
Rajkumar Das stood with his son, Saikat Kumar Das, at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital for over an hour, desperately seeking a bed in the male dengue ward.
20 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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