The World Health Organisation (WHO) joined the wider United Nations in appealing to Israel to immediately rescind orders for the evacuation of over 1 million people living north of Wadi Gaza. A mass evacuation would be disastrous—for patients, health workers, and other civilians left behind or caught in the mass movement.

2,047 new cases in 24 hours

At least 13 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.

The price of vegetables skyrocketed in the kitchen markets of the capital after the late autumn rain across the country damaged fields.

Of the deaths, eight were reported in the capital

The High Court yesterday directed the government to take steps to make it compulsory for all hospitals and clinics to follow the relevant guidelines for cesarean sections to prevent unnecessary operations.

Thirteen more dengue deaths were reported in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 1,135 this year.

Of the deaths, six were reported in the capital

The government failed to enforce the price cap on onions and potatoes even for a single day since it issued the order about a month ago.

At least 13 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday. Of the 13 deaths, 10 were reported from outside the capital.

Of the deaths, 10 were reported outside of the capital

13 more die, 2,555 hospitalised in a day

World Mental Health Day is observed on this day every year to raise awareness on mental health issues and support people with mental illness and ensure their rights

At least 10 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.

2,660 hospitalised

Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque today admitted that the government has failed to control the prices of onions and potatoes despite taking measures

1,086 deaths, 2,22,564 cases this year

In Bangladesh, where dengue is endemic now, a ground-breaking study by researchers from icddr,b and the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont (UVM) has yielded encouraging results for a tetravalent dengue vaccine. The research, recently published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, focused on evaluating the safety and immune response of the single-dose tetravalent dengue vaccine candidate TV005 in children and adults.

In the heart of Bangladesh, where the vibrant tapestry of life unfolds against a backdrop of lush green landscapes, a silent and formidable adversary has been steadily gaining ground—cardiovascular disease (CVD). This tale is a chronicle of the growing shadow of CVD, particularly the relentless march of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) that is spreading across the country, affecting both men and women, no matter where they live.

Most healthcare facilities in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unprepared to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), despite these conditions leading to millions of people dying prematurely every year, a new study reveals.