Ensure free dengue testing and treatment: GM Quader

With the dengue situation worsening across the country, all hospitals should ensure free dengue testing and treatment with government assistance, Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has said
9 July 2023, 13:02 PM

Dengue Fever: Record 820 hospitalised in a day

At least 820 people were hospitalised with dengue and two others died from the disease in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, said the health directorate.
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM

23 more Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported 23 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM

The SunSmart Global UV App helps protect you from the dangers of the sun and promotes public health

A new app for mobile phones that provides localised information on ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels has been launched by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Coping through calories: the powerful link between emotions and eating

Some days are upsetting. Perhaps for a reason or for no reason at all. How can I overcome this bad feeling? To forget this feeling, people often turn to food.
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Allergies linked to increased risk of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, affects a significant number of people worldwide. This joint disease primarily affects older adults, usually over the age of 45.
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Building strong bones: simple steps to protect your skeletal health

Taking care of your bones is crucial for maintaining overall health and preventing bone fractures. A bone fracture occurs when a bone breaks due to factors like falls, impacts, or excessive stress. Symptoms of a fracture include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the affected area.
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM

White Coat Syndrome understanding and managing the fear of doctors

Do you feel uneasy when entering a medical facility? Have you ever felt anxious when visiting a doctor or medical professional? Then you might have experienced ‘white coat syndrome.
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM

DNCC launches month-long mosquito control drive

Dhaka North City Corporation has launched a special month-long campaign to control mosquitoes to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in the city
8 July 2023, 14:20 PM

Declare ‘public health emergency’ over dengue: TIB

It said both city corporations in Dhaka need to work in coordination with the health directorate and apply various methods instead of only relying on insecticide
8 July 2023, 12:41 PM

Two more die of dengue, 820 patients hospitalised in a day

Two more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours till this morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 67 this year
8 July 2023, 12:01 PM

One more patient dies of dengue, 182 hospitalised in 24 hrs

Of the cases, at least 3,327 cases are reported outside from Dhaka
7 July 2023, 12:45 PM

Dengue spreads to 57 districts

In a worrisome development, the deadly dengue fever has rapidly spread its grip across Bangladesh, reaching 57 districts of the country.
6 July 2023, 18:00 PM

New bill to curb illegal hoarding of food items passed in JS

The “Production, Storage, Transfer, Transportation, Supply, Distribution and Marketing of Food Products (Prevention of Prejudicial Activity) Bill, 2023” with a provision of maximum lifetime imprisonment for illegal hoarding of foodstuff was passed in Parliament yesterday
5 July 2023, 19:28 PM

Combating Dengue: DNCC deploys drones

Dhaka North City Corporation has deployed drones to identify mosquito breeding sites, especially on rooftop gardens of houses.
5 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Combating Dengue: More proactive measures needed

As the number of dengue patients continues to rise rapidly, and fatalities soar, authorities are urging each other for more proactive measures.
5 July 2023, 18:00 PM

A young life lost to dengue

The death of Srabanti Sarkar showed how severe the dengue outbreak is becoming in Chattogram
5 July 2023, 17:55 PM

Dengue breeding ground: DSCC to respond in 15 mins if informed

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said mosquito control workers will arrive to destroy Aedes mosquito larvae within 15 minutes of being informed
5 July 2023, 14:27 PM

Covid: 86 new cases, no death in 24 hrs

Bangladesh reported 86 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till this morning
5 July 2023, 13:55 PM

1 more dengue patient dies

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 62 this year
5 July 2023, 13:55 PM