Govt to take action against lapses in measles vaccine management: PM
17 June 2026, 18:17 PM
Parliament
One more dies of suspected measles; toll since March 15 rises to 657
16 June 2026, 21:51 PM
Disease
1 dengue death, 113 hospitalised in 24 hours
16 June 2026, 17:49 PM
Disease
Measles, similar symptoms claim 4 more lives
15 June 2026, 21:19 PM
Health
Four die from suspected measles cases in 24 hours
14 June 2026, 21:27 PM
Disease
Govt approves Narsingdi Medical College
14 June 2026, 18:35 PM
Health
Gen Z under pressure: the silent mental health struggle
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
World Blood Donor Day 2026: Humanity in every drop
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why the world is talking about tuberculosis again
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Are we eating plastic?
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Classic rock music can be recreated from recorded brain activity!
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have shown that they can recreate recognisable versions of Pink Floyd’s rock music using brain activity recorded while patients listened to the song. This was done through advanced computer modelling.
26 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Elevating beauty and confidence by redefining aesthetic care
Este Medical Bangladesh Ltd. was founded in 2021 by Mohammed Faisal with the aim of providing exceptional aesthetic care and dermatological services not only in Bangladesh but throughout South Asia. Mr Faisal envisioned a state-of-the-art facility that would offer top-quality treatments for skin, body, hair, and dental needs, utilising the best technology and dermatological experts trained by Este Medical.
26 August 2023, 18:00 PM
How much is too much? - Part I
Money is a good servant, but a bad master—an ancient proverb. People first crave wealth, because they want power, status, and a luxurious life. Eventually, they desire material possessions to compare themselves to others and show superiority. Once the rich become more prosperous, they can have anything they need but still focus on making more money.
26 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Researchers claim a new discovery could drastically reduce hospital admissions
Half of England’s adult smokers making the switch to e-cigarettes could save the NHS more than £500 million per year, a study has claimed. Researchers at Brunel University London used data from NHS Digital, the Royal College of Physicians, and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to identify the prevalence of smoking in each region.
26 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Maintaining health in the golden years
Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia are common chronic conditions in old age. Osteoarthritis, diabetes, and related mobility disabilities will increase in prevalence as the population ages. These population changes have considerable public health importance. No matter your age, it is important to take care of your body and prevent illness. But if you are older, the flu or common cold can progress and lead to complications. This includes secondary infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, an ear infection, or a sinus infection.
26 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Taposh seeks Aedes survey reports on time
Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today urged the health directorate to provide to it on time the survey reports on the presence of Aedes mosquitoes during the monsoon and pre-monsoon seasons
26 August 2023, 14:53 PM
Dengue: 9 more die, 1,960 hospitalised in a day
Of the nine deaths, five were reported in the capital
26 August 2023, 11:53 AM
Dengue: 14 more die, 1,594 hospitalised in a day
At least 14 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
25 August 2023, 13:49 PM
Dengue Outbreak: August sets monthly case record
With 2,201 infections in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, the total number of dengue cases in August rose to 56,798, setting a monthly record.
24 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue: 8 more die, 2,201 hospitalised in a day
At least eight more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
24 August 2023, 13:11 PM
Sylhet’s Osmani hospital’s interns call off strike
The Intern Doctors' Council of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College hospital yesterday called off their indefinite strike after the hospital authority assured them of taking proper measures to ensure their safety..This strike was called to protest against the assaults of intern doctors and va
23 August 2023, 18:36 PM
Dengue Infection: DENV-2 strain likely the key culprit
DENV-2, the severest of all dengue virus types, is likely the key factor contributing to higher rates of dengue deaths and infections this year, says a government study.
23 August 2023, 18:00 PM
WB to provide $100m to control dengue
Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday said the World Bank (WB) will provide Bangladesh with $100 million to control the mosquito-borne disease dengue that killed more than 500 people this year.
23 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue death toll crosses 500
13 more people die, 2,070 hospitalised in 24 hours
23 August 2023, 13:32 PM
Dengue DENV-2 serotype prevalent in Dhaka: study
A study conducted at a Dhaka laboratory has found that three out of every four dengue patients got infected with the DENV-2 type, the most severe of all dengue virus types
23 August 2023, 12:20 PM
Dengue Outbreak: 21-40 age group hit the hardest
Almost 35 percent of the people who died from dengue are aged between 21 and 40 years, according to the health directorate data.
22 August 2023, 18:00 PM
DNCC sues Marshal Agrovat over BTI purchase anomalies
Dhaka North City Corporation has filed a case against Marshal Agrovat Chemical Industries Ltd for not importing BTI pesticide as per the purchase contract
21 August 2023, 13:42 PM
Dengue cases top 1 lakh mark for the year
At least nine more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
21 August 2023, 12:43 PM
US government to urge Americans to get new Covid-19 boosters
The Biden administration plans to urge all Americans to get a booster shot for the coronavirus this autumn to counter a new wave of infections, a White House official said on Sunday
21 August 2023, 04:46 AM
Dengue Cases: ‘End to outbreak can’t be predicted’
With 2,134 dengue patients hospitalised yesterday, the health directorate said when the outbreak will end cannot yet be firmly predicted.
20 August 2023, 18:00 PM