Two more die of dengue

Two more dengue patients died and 98 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
27 July 2024, 14:15 PM

Dengue: One dead, 148 hospitalised in 24hrs

One dengue patient died while 148 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
26 July 2024, 13:27 PM

Veggie prices skyrocket amid curfew

Prices of vegetables including potatoes, onions, and green chillies have increased significantly in Dhaka markets due to a supply shortage amid the countrywide curfew.
21 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Essentials’ prices spiral as supply chain disrupted

The ongoing unrest centering the quota reform movement has ruptured the supply chain of essentials and other commodities, causing their prices to soar.
19 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Healthcare to be made available for marginalised: Samanta

Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen today said the government is taking initiatives to upgrade all public hospitals, including upazila, to reach healthcare services to the doorsteps of rural people
14 July 2024, 16:42 PM

Dengue: 155 hospitalised in a day

At least 155 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
14 July 2024, 14:35 PM

First interventional aortic valve replacement performed in Bangladesh

An artificial aortic valve has been successfully replaced through an interventional method, without surgery, for the first time in Bangladesh
14 July 2024, 14:24 PM

Not possible to solve all problems of health sector overnight: minister

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today said it is not possible to solve all the problems at the field level of the Health Department overnight
13 July 2024, 14:04 PM

Enjoying the outdoors safely: Summer skin protection tips

As we head outdoors for work, study, or simply to enjoy the sunny days, it is important to keep our skin protected from the summer sun’s rays. While sunshine brings joy, it also brings risks to our skin’s health.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

How delaying diabetes by four years can improve your long-term health

Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It serves as a crucial warning sign that you might develop type 2 diabetes if you do not take action. Addressing prediabetes promptly through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can make a significant difference in your health.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Unlocking your body’s potential: The power of metabolic conditioning

Heading outdoors for work or study often involves more physical activity than we realise. Whether it is brisk walking to catch a bus or climbing stairs to a meeting, our bodies constantly utilise energy.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Unravelling The Mystery: Dry skin vs. eczema

Ever wondered why your skin feels itchy, scaly, or irritated? It could be dry skin or eczema, two conditions that often share similar symptoms but have distinct differences. Dry skin is a common issue exacerbated by factors like weather and harsh soaps, while eczema, a type of dermatitis, involves a faulty skin barrier and immune system response.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Sleep duration linked to blood vessel damage in Diabetes

If you have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, paying attention to your sleep habits might be more important than you think. A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that both too little and too much sleep can increase the risk of developing serious complications related to diabetes.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

WHO releases the first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation, including behavioural support delivered by healthcare providers, digital cessation interventions, and pharmacological treatments, in a first guideline on tobacco cessation.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Relevant organisations not sincere in curbing dengue: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said relevant organisations showed insincerity in curbing the dengue outbreak in the country
10 July 2024, 16:11 PM

Dengue: One killed, 63 hospitalised in a day

One dengue patient died and 63 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
8 July 2024, 14:07 PM

Never dreamt of becoming a minister: Samanta Lal Sen

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today said he had never thought that he would become a minister one day
7 July 2024, 19:19 PM

Dengue: 86 patients hospitalised in a day

At least 86 new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
7 July 2024, 13:50 PM

Fish, veggie prices soar amid supply shortage

The prices of fish and vegetables have surged in Bagerhat due to a supply shortage, leaving consumers in dire straits.
6 July 2024, 18:00 PM

CMCH Burn unit: Construction work to start in September

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen yesterday said the construction works of a 150-bed specialised Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit at Chittagong Medical College Hospital will start from September.
6 July 2024, 18:00 PM