Bangladesh Health Watch criticises cancellation of essential medicines list
20 August 2026
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Health
Govt launches oral cholera vaccination campaign; 51.75 lakh targeted
20 August 2026
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Health
Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
19 August 2026
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Health
Interview / ‘We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years’
18 August 2026
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Health
Adulterated, toxic food puts Jashore children at growing health risk
18 August 2026
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Food
Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
18 August 2026
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Health
Health ministry form teams to inspect hospitals on regular basis
17 August 2026
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Health
6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
16 August 2026
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Disease
3 die of dengue as 805 more are hospitalised in a day
16 August 2026
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Disease
Events / Summer Flow 2026: Two days to move, create, connect and heal
16 August 2026
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Health
Cases cross 17,000; 5 more die in 24 hrs
With 1,239 more patients hospitalised with dengue during the 24 hours till this morning, the total number of cases crossed 17,000
13 July 2023
Dengue Infections: Over 1,200 hospitalised in a day
A record 1,246 people were hospitalised across the country yesterday – the highest in a single day so far this year.
12 July 2023
DNCC anti-Aedes drive: Tk 5.83 lakh fined on 5th day
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has imposed a fine of Tk 5.83 lakh in 16 cases after finding Aedes larvae in several establishments on the fifth day of a month-long special mosquito eradication drive
12 July 2023
Dengue fever: Country sees highest hospitalisation, 5 more deaths
Five dengue patients died during the 24 hours till this morning showing an alarming trend of dengue this year
12 July 2023
Dengue test now at half price in govt hospitals
Patients from now on can get their dengue tests at Tk 50 instead of Tk 100 in all public hospitals across the country.
12 July 2023
Dengue deadlier for kids
In a grim trend over the last few days, the number of child dengue patients has shot up in hospitals across the capital.
11 July 2023
Dengue fever: 7 patients die, most in a single day this year
Seven dengue patients died in the 24 hours till this morning, which is the highest number in a single day so far this year
11 July 2023
Bangladesh sees 1st Covid death since June 27
Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19-linked death and 66 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning. This is the first Covid-related death in the country since June 27th
11 July 2023
Mugda hospital overwhelmed by dengue patients
The capital’s Mugda Medical College Hospital has been struggling to cope with the steep rise in the number of dengue patients over the last few weeks.
11 July 2023
61 new Covid cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 61 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till this morning
10 July 2023
Dengue death toll rises to 76 as 3 more die
Three dengue patients died while 889 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
10 July 2023
Anti-dengue drive: 4 state-owned establishments fined Tk 20 lakh
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today fined four state-owned establishments in the capital's Karwan Bazar after finding mosquito larvae in the buildings.
10 July 2023
Dengue now in 57 districts
Dengue has spread to 57 districts, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday as the country recorded its highest number of deaths and hospital admissions this year from the mosquito-borne disease.
9 July 2023
Dengue surge may last till September
As the dengue outbreak looms large, Health Minister Zahid Maleque has hinted potential escalation of the dengue outbreak, predicting a surge in cases over the next three months, from July to September
9 July 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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