World Leprosy Day 2026: Time to put an end to stigma as disease remains curable
25 January 2026, 02:06 AM
Five minutes that could change everything!
25 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Menstrual migraine: The hormone-linked headache many dread
25 January 2026, 01:58 AM
Kidneys in silent mode: Early signs you should not ignore
25 January 2026, 01:54 AM
The silent health threat many people carry alone
25 January 2026, 01:49 AM
Govt forms high-powered committee to tackle non-communicable diseases
21 January 2026, 18:49 PM
Health
Vaping, smoking and teenage wellbeing: Understanding a growing mental health concern
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why does digestion often feel slower in winter?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Did You Know? / We might inhale lung-penetrating microplastics daily!
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Which therapy really helps knee arthritis?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Freedom fighter quota: MBBS results of 193 withheld for scrutiny
Of the 269 seats reserved under this quota, 193 candidates who passed the admission test have been identified, said the ministry, adding that the remaining 76 seats have already been filled from the merit list
20 January 2025, 14:50 PM
Meningitis vaccine now compulsory for Bangladeshis visiting Saudi Arabia
The meningitis shot must be taken at least 10 days before travel, however, passengers below one year of age are not required to take the vaccine
20 January 2025, 14:08 PM
First HMPV case of the year reported
A 30-year-old woman has been found infected with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the first case of the disease in Bangladesh this year, according to health officials.
12 January 2025, 18:00 PM
One more dies of dengue
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 four this year
11 January 2025, 14:21 PM
First dengue death reported this year
Bangladesh reported its first dengue death of the year in 24 hours till this morning
4 January 2025, 12:56 PM
148 doctors transferred
The health ministry has transferred 148 doctors working in various healthcare institutions across the country
2 January 2025, 18:36 PM
Dengue claims two more lives
At least two dengue patients died and 148 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
29 December 2024, 19:33 PM
One dies of dengue
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 570 this year
28 December 2024, 15:23 PM
Zero dengue death reported in 24hrs
The country reported zero death from dengue in the 24 hours leading up to this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services
27 December 2024, 14:17 PM
Four more die of dengue
At least four dengue patients died and 153 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
26 December 2024, 18:28 PM
Dengue: One dead, 125 hospitalised in a day
At least one dengue patient died and 125 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
24 December 2024, 11:55 AM
Health cadre exclusion proposal rejected
The BCS Health Cadre Association organised the press conference protesting the recommendation of Public Administration Reform Commission.
24 December 2024, 00:56 AM
Three more die of dengue
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 561 this year.
21 December 2024, 19:51 PM
Health Sector Reforms Commission meet stakeholders in Ctg
Chief of the Health Sector Reforms Commission and National Professor Dr AK Azad Khan today said doctors taking commissions from pharmaceutical companies is not only unethical but also illegal
21 December 2024, 14:14 PM
Five cases, five deaths!
All five people identified to be infected with the Nipah virus in Bangladesh so far this year have died, according to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR). The victims include four men and one woman, with two of them being children
19 December 2024, 22:00 PM
Dengue deaths cross 550
With two more dengue deaths reported today, the total number of fatalities from the disease this year crossed 550 this year
17 December 2024, 14:43 PM
These healthy foods can reduce your chronic pain
Research shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce chronic pain. Food will never replace the power of painkillers, but scientists are finding out which foods help reduce pain, and why..Could a healthy diet help reduce chronic pain?.Broths, stews, soups, and curries are said to ha
17 December 2024, 06:05 AM
3 more die of dengue
316 patients hospitalised in last 24 hours
14 December 2024, 14:13 PM
Five more die of dengue
444 patients hospitalised in a day
12 December 2024, 13:39 PM
Four more die of dengue
444 patients hospitalised in a day
11 December 2024, 14:25 PM