Fresh measles outbreak hits Bandarban’s Alikadam
Our Correspondent, Bandarban
1 May 2026, 19:46 PM Disease
Four more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 231
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'Unclaimed': Arisha's journey cut short by measles
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1 May 2026, 01:32 AM Health
MSF supports measles vaccination drive in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps
Staff Correspondent, Cox’s Bazar
30 April 2026, 21:17 PM Health
Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges
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28 April 2026, 18:28 PM Business
Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC
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27 April 2026, 21:10 PM Health

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Strike at Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital withdrawn

The strike at Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital was withdrawn from this evening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

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

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

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

Dengue: One dead, 561 hospitalised in a day

This year, the total number of cases rose to 17,845 while 103 deaths from dengue disease were reported during the period
12 September 2024, 13:16 PM

Doctors on strike protesting assault over patient’s death

Doctors and staffers of Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital have gone on strike since yesterday morning, after relatives of a patient, who allegedly died in wrong treatment, beat up a doctor
11 September 2024, 20:06 PM

First ever consignment of eggs imported via Benapole at Tk 7 per piece

A shipment of 2,31,000 chicken eggs was imported from India through the Benapole land port this morning, marking the first time eggs have been imported through this route.
9 September 2024, 13:14 PM

Dengue situation remains under tolerable level: LGRD adviser

LGRD and Cooperatives Adviser AF Hassan Ariff today said the dengue situation in the country was under tolerable level, but his government has been working to ensure zero death in the mosquito-borne disease
8 September 2024, 15:14 PM

Dengue: One dead, 463 hospitalised in a day

One dengue patient died and at least 463 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
8 September 2024, 13:56 PM