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

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.

In Chattogram, Bangladesh, Evercare Hospital Chattogram, the city’s largest healthcare facility, took the initiative to raise awareness about heart health on World Heart Day 2023, under the theme “Use Heart, Know Heart” - says a press release. The hospital organised a series of health talks and a rally to commemorate the occasion, with a focus on educating the community about cardiovascular diseases and the significance of early detection and prevention.

Ageing is a natural process that can lead to new roads later in life. Human beings cannot be owned, and their value does not depreciate like other objects. Actually, elderly individuals can be intangible assets to society. As individuals grow older, their attitudes and viewpoints can be shaped by their emotions. But combining their experiences and practices can give them a significant advantage.

Osstem Implant, a globally recognised leader in dental implant technology headquartered in South Korea, successfully organised a seminar in Dhaka, Bangladesh - says a press release.

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.