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

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.72%

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).
21 February 2023, 11:56 AM

West Bengal reports rise in adenovirus cases

The disease is particularly affecting children between the age of six months to two years
20 February 2023, 14:44 PM

Dengue fever: 1 dead, 4 hospitalised in 24 hours

With the new death, the total number of deaths rose to nine this year
20 February 2023, 12:16 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.49%

At least 14 new infections from Covid-19 were recorded in this 24-hour period
20 February 2023, 10:50 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.42%

A total of 1,662 samples were tested across the country during this time
19 February 2023, 13:14 PM

Vitamin A+ campaign from tomorrow

25 lakh children aged between 6 to 11 months will be fed blue colour A plus capsule while 1.95 crore children aged between 12 to 59 months will be fed red colour capsule
19 February 2023, 12:18 PM

Dementia centre launched in Dhaka

Dementia awareness in Bangladesh is still in its early stages. Our knowledge about dementia and its proper care is very limited. People with dementia are being deprived of proper care, and their families are constantly facing various problems. We need to focus on prevention and care.
18 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Increasing the immunity of diabetics

Dhaka University and Bangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM) General Hospital conducted a joint research that found that “Karkuma Immune Plus,” a turmeric-based functional food, can increase the immunity of diabetic patients by 27%, says a press release.
18 February 2023, 18:00 PM

The poison of pride

“Generosity is giving more than you have, and pride is taking less than you need”- Kahlil Gibran. Some ancient thinkers thought proud people were worthy of great things. So, is it better to not feel proud at all? Well, it is said that pride breakfasted with plenty, lunched with poverty, dined with infamy.
18 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Despite concerns over antimicrobial resistance, global antimicrobial use in animals could increase by 2030

The use of antimicrobials in animal farming has allowed for intensive animal production to meet the growing demand for animal protein. However, the widespread use of these drugs has led to antimicrobial resistance, posing a threat to animal and potentially human health. Monitoring of antimicrobial use in farming is necessary to track progress in reducing reliance on these drugs and to identify countries where antimicrobial-stewardship efforts should be targeted.
18 February 2023, 18:00 PM

More than 100 years after the first TB vaccine, why are we still waiting for a second?

It has been more than 100 years since the first and only tuberculosis (TB) vaccine – theBacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine – was used for the first time medically in 1921. With an estimated 1.6 million people dying from TB in 2021, there is an urgent need for new vaccines to help stem the never-ending pandemic.
18 February 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.28%

A total of 1,796 samples were tested across the country during this time
18 February 2023, 11:35 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.67%

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 at 1.44 percent..At least eight new infectio
17 February 2023, 10:54 AM

Neonatal Danger Signs: Are new mothers aware enough?

Although new motherhood is a time of joy and excitement, it can be overwhelming too, especially for mothers who are not equipped with the knowledge needed to identify the signs of life-threatening diseases in their neonates.
16 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt plans to provide 10kg rice to 1 crore families each in Ramadan

The country has achieved bumper Aman yield and it would not need to import rice if good yield of Boro paddy is achieved, said the minister
16 February 2023, 11:14 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.45%

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 14 infectio
16 February 2023, 10:53 AM

Most baby formula health claims not backed by science: study

An author of the new study said researchers were not on a "crusade" against infant formula, which should remain an option for mothers who cannot or choose not to breastfeed
16 February 2023, 04:54 AM

People with leprosy left out of economic growth

The condition of persons with leprosy in Bangladesh indicates that the country’s outstanding economic growth is not reaching the entire population, UN expert Alice Cruz said yesterday
15 February 2023, 18:00 PM

A ray of hope for kidney patients

Md Shahajahan, a 23-year-old resident of Begumganj upazila in Noakhali, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2017. Following a thorough examination, doctors advised him to start dialysis treatment.
15 February 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.53%

The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,445 and the death rate stands at 1.45 percent
15 February 2023, 11:28 AM