Covid-19 toll on the rise: 63 deaths, 3,840 cases in 24 hours

Sixty-three people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 June 2021, 12:08 PM

Covid-19: Jashore records 154 new cases in 24 hours, hospital ward overflowing with patients

A total of 154 people tested positive for coronavirus during 24 hours till this morning in Jashore.
17 June 2021, 07:23 AM

China disease expert says Covid-19 origins probe should shift to US

A senior Chinese epidemiologist said the United States should be the priority in the next phase of investigations into the origin of Covid-19 after a study showed the disease could have been circulating there as early as December 2019, state media said on Thursday.
17 June 2021, 05:00 AM

Delta variant fuelled 50% rise in English Covid-19 prevalence: study

The rapid spread of the Delta coronavirus variant has driven a 50 percent rise in infections in England since May, a large prevalence study led by Imperial College London found on Thursday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson delayed the end of restrictions.
17 June 2021, 02:52 AM

Covid-19 on the rise again: 50 deaths, 3,319 new cases reported in 24 hours

Fifty people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 June 2021, 11:53 AM

8 die of diarrhoea in 5 days in Bandarban, more than 200 affected

In the span of five days, eight people, including a child have died of diarrhoea and more than 200 have been affected in some remote areas of Kurukpata union in Alikadam upazila of Bandarban, reports our correspondent quoting the chairman of the union.
15 June 2021, 11:33 AM

12 die at RMCH Covid-19 unit in 24 hours

Twelve people died at the Covid-19 unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in 24 hours (till 8am today).
15 June 2021, 07:06 AM

Outgoing UN aid chief slams G7 for failing on vaccine plan

Outgoing UN aid chief Mark Lowcock slammed the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Monday for failing to come up with a plan to vaccinate the world against Covid-19, describing the G7 pledge to provide 1 billion doses over the next year as a "small step."
15 June 2021, 03:00 AM

A sharp rise: 54 Covid-19 deaths, 3,050 new cases reported in 24 hours

Fifty-four people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 June 2021, 12:12 PM

6 die of diarrhoea in Bandarban, at least 200 affected

Six people have died of diarrhoea and at least 200 were affected in last three days as the disease is spreading rapidly in Kurukpata union in Alikadom upazila of Bandarban, reports our correspondent quoting the chairman of the union.
14 June 2021, 11:22 AM

Parliament passes bill to ensure proportionate use of iodine in salt

Parliament today passed a bill titled “The Iodized Salt Bill, 2021” to ensure proportionate use of iodine in salt and regulate salt market in the country, with a provision of punishment for rule violators.
14 June 2021, 08:39 AM

4 die in KMCH Covid-19 unit in 24 hours, number of admitted patients exceeds capacity

Four people died at the coronavirus unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital during 24 hours till this morning.
14 June 2021, 06:33 AM

Surprising reasons you are gaining weight

If you started taking in more calories than usual or cutting back on exercise, you would not be surprised if the numbers on the scale crept higher.
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

People with ‘healthy obesity’ are still at increased risk of disease

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) reveals that having a normal
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

The road to a healthy life

A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early. We know that all diseases are not preventable, but a large proportion of deaths from coronary heart disease and lung cancer can be avoided by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Can vaccinated people spread COVID-19?

Vaccination is the key factor to minimise the risk of COVID-19, especially at a critical time like this when we are also facing added worries of an
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Children’s psychological well-being worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic

Psychologically, children have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways from adults and have a distinct set of worries. Researchers
12 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh locks deal with China to buy Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines

Bangladesh has signed a deal with China to buy Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines.
12 June 2021, 10:13 AM

Covid-19: 4 die, 21 infected in 24 hours in Thakurgaon

Four people died from Covid-19 and 21 were infected in 24 hours (till 8am today) in Thakurgaon.
12 June 2021, 08:59 AM

Mexico says Covid-19 has affected a fourth of its population

About a quarter of Mexico's 126 million people are estimated to have been infected with the coronavirus, the health ministry said on Friday, far more than the country's confirmed infections.
12 June 2021, 07:53 AM