Govt to take action against lapses in measles vaccine management: PM
Star Online Report
17 June 2026, 18:17 PM Parliament
One more dies of suspected measles; toll since March 15 rises to 657
Star Online Report
16 June 2026, 21:51 PM Disease
1 dengue death, 113 hospitalised in 24 hours
Star Online Report
16 June 2026, 17:49 PM Disease
Measles, similar symptoms claim 4 more lives
UNB, Dhaka
15 June 2026, 21:19 PM Health
Four die from suspected measles cases in 24 hours
UNB, Dhaka
14 June 2026, 21:27 PM Disease
Govt approves Narsingdi Medical College
Star Online Report
14 June 2026, 18:35 PM Health
World Blood Donor Day 2026: Humanity in every drop
Star Health Desk
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM Health
Are we eating plastic?
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM Health

Why we tend to avoid therapy

There are many reasons why people choose to refrain from getting the help they need.
15 March 2023, 14:57 PM

Diabetic patients to get free insulin at community clinics: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced that the government will provide free insulin to diabetic patients of the country through community clinics.
15 March 2023, 08:10 AM

'Don't burden patients with unnecessary tests, services'

Health Minister Zahid Maleque has urged private healthcare facilities to refrain from burdening patients with unnecessary diagnostic tests and other medical services for the sake of additional fees
14 March 2023, 17:27 PM

Allegations against Sultan’s Dine unfounded

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has said that there is no evidence of Sultan's Dine restaurant using the meat of other animals instead of mutton in their Kachchi biryani
13 March 2023, 16:18 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.33%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
13 March 2023, 12:42 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.24%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
12 March 2023, 10:43 AM

49,194 pass 2022-23 MBBS entrance exam

A total of 49,194 students (35.34 percent) passed the MBBS/BDS admission test held on Friday across the country
12 March 2023, 08:53 AM

Does masking prevent community-acquired respiratory viral infections?

A new meta-analysis raises questions about efficacy of respirators and masks despite known poor adherence and other limitations highlighted by a secondary analysis.
11 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Intermittent fasting for insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes?

Intermittent fasting — and one of its variants, “time-restricted eating” — are increasingly popular approaches to weight management. But are these methods feasible and safe for people with diabetes, especially those who take insulin?
11 March 2023, 18:00 PM

The importance of EQ is changing fast

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else: you are the one who gets burned’ — this famous quotation came to my mind when I read psychologist Daniel Goleman’s book “Emotional Intelligence – Why it can matter more than IQ”.
11 March 2023, 18:00 PM

More omega-3 fatty acids from seafood are associated with lower incidence of chronic renal disease

Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) might help prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD) through potentially favorable vascular effects. But studies of this question, based mostly on cross-sectional analyses and self-reported ω-3 PUFA intake, have been inconclusive.
11 March 2023, 18:00 PM

A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth

Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a recent report by United Nations agencies. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world.
11 March 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.02%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)..The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,445 and the death rate stands at 1.44 percent..At least 15 new infe
11 March 2023, 11:08 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.55%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
10 March 2023, 11:57 AM

India reports first two H3N2 deaths; 1 each from Haryana, Karnataka

India today confirmed its first two deaths due to seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, commonly called Hong Kong flu, with one each in Karnataka and Haryana states.
10 March 2023, 11:00 AM

7 hospitalised with dengue

Seven more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
9 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Climate change leads to rise in kidney patients

The risk of developing kidney disease is increasing globally due to the detrimental effects of rising temperatures caused by climate change, said experts yesterday.
9 March 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.40%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
9 March 2023, 10:48 AM

Over one lakh students to take part in medical college admission test

A total of 1,39,217 applicants will compete for 11,122 seats in the medical college admission test this year.
9 March 2023, 10:20 AM

Dhaka hospitals see 'rising seasonal flu cases'

Any virus, like the adenovirus, which swept through Kolkata in India recently may be responsible for the rise in such cases, the physicians say
7 March 2023, 08:47 AM