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

Up to 70% of Shanghai population infected with Covid

A senior doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals has said 70 percent of the megacity's population may have been infected with Covid-19 during China's huge surge in cases, state media reported Tuesday.
3 January 2023, 08:33 AM

Dengue fever: 38 patients hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 38 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
2 January 2023, 12:49 PM

Covid BF.7 subvariant: What we know and what to do

The BF.7 is one of the concerning sub-variants of Omicron causing the current devastating wave of Covid-19 pandemic in China.
2 January 2023, 07:36 AM

New Omicron Subvariant: Experts sound alarm as four cases detected

As health officials yesterday confirmed four cases of the new subvariant of Omicron, the BF.7, experts urged everyone to wear masks and maintain physical distance to stay safe from Covid-19.
1 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: 41 patients hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 41 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
1 January 2023, 14:59 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.07%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 January 2023, 11:50 AM

New Omicron subvariant BF.7 found in Bangladesh

The new subvariant of Omicron, BF.7, has been found in Bangladesh, confirmed IEDCR. Tahmina Shirin, director of Epidemiology, Research and Disease Control, confirmed the matter to The Daily Star.
1 January 2023, 07:36 AM

How to protect your skin this winter

From dry hands to chapped lips to cracked heels, see the top cold-weather threats to your skin - and what you can do about them.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Blaming others is a sickness

“He who blames others has a long way to go on his journey. He who blames himself is halfway there. He who blames no one has arrived.” – Chinese Proverb
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM

A national policy is needed to deal with dementia

Dementia is not a mental illness. It is a disease of the brain. But due to a lack of adequate knowledge, people have many superstitions and misconceptions about this disease. Initiatives are needed to remove them. Besides, the country needs a national
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Resolutions for healthy new year

Changing your lifestyle and giving up bad habits are great ways to improve your health and well-being at the beginning of a new year. While only a small percentage of people actually keep their resolutions, here are some steps you may follow to get healthier in the new year and achieve your health goals.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM

One dies from Covid, 23 new cases

One person has died from Covid while 23 others were infected with the virus in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: No deaths, 47 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 47 patients with dengue fever were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning.
31 December 2022, 11:55 AM

1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.27%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 December 2022, 11:41 AM

Capturing the war stories of medical professionals

Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.
31 December 2022, 09:34 AM

No Covid death in 24hrs

No Covid-19 death was reported in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services.
30 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: No deaths, 14 hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 14 patients with dengue fever were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning.
30 December 2022, 14:54 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.58%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)..The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,439 and the mortality rate is 1.45 percent..At least 13 new infections from Co
30 December 2022, 11:22 AM

Passengers from Covid-affected nations being tested: health minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said passengers from Covid-affected countries are being tested for Covid-19.
29 December 2022, 16:42 PM

Passengers from 6 nations must show Covid-negative report to visit India

India today announced international passengers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will be required to undergo RT-PCR tests before they depart the countries and upload Covid-negative RT-PCR test report.
29 December 2022, 16:10 PM