Bangladesh, EIB plan €250m push for women’s health, stronger health services
11 October 2026
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A clearer vision for Bangladesh: One million cataract surgeries and eye care for all
11 October 2026
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The hidden health cost of holding your urine
11 October 2026
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Violence leaves scars we cannot always see
11 October 2026
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When grades become too heavy to carry
11 October 2026
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The infections quietly fuelling cancer - and the chance to stop them
11 October 2026
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Govt to vaccinate 35 lakh more children against measles
7 October 2026
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WHO says no obesity drugs, surgery for under-10s
7 October 2026
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28 students fall ill after drinking school milk in Panchagarh
6 October 2026
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Blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol / Three numbers that could save your life
4 October 2026
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No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.88%
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).
14 February 2023
Man dies of Nipah virus at DMCH
A 22-year-old youth from Narsingdi, who was infected with the Nipah virus, died yesterday while undergoing treatment at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
13 February 2023
One dies of Nipah virus at DMCH
The patient was admitted to the hospital on Friday with fever. As his condition deteriorated, doctors suggested Nipah virus test and it came out positive in the evening. He died shortly afterwards
13 February 2023
Tk 50,000 worth of free healthcare to be provided to 15 lakh poor families
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said the government will provide free health care services worth Tk 50,000 to some 15 lakh poor families in six districts
13 February 2023
1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.45%
One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
13 February 2023
Hong Kong reports outbreak of African swine fever on farm
Hong Kong reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm near the border with mainland China, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday
13 February 2023
Refiners seek duty cut on sugar import
Refiners have called for lower import duties on sugar and sufficient gas supply in factories to keep the commodity’s price normal during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan.
12 February 2023
No Covid-19 death, 6 cases reported in 24 hours
The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,444 and the death rate stands at 1.44 percent.
12 February 2023
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.44%
The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,444 and the death rate at 1.44 percent.
11 February 2023
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.67%
At least nine new infections from Covid-19 were recorded in this 24-hour period
10 February 2023
Cholera kills over 1,200 in Malawi: WHO
The deadliest cholera outbreak in Malawi’s history has killed at least 1,210 people, while vaccines remain scarce, the World Health Organization said yesterday.
9 February 2023
Law passed to prevent unauthorised haat, bazaar
As per the new law, no one can set up any haat and bazaar without permission from the government.
9 February 2023
Cholera kills over 1,200 in Malawi: WHO
The southern African nation has been battling its worst cholera outbreak on record, with nearly 37,000 cases reported since March 2022.
9 February 2023
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.36%
The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,444 and the death rate at 1.44 percent.
9 February 2023
US lauds Bangladesh among others participating in Covid Global Action Plan
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen participated in the virtual Covid-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) Foreign Ministerial Meeting convened by US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on Wednesda
8 February 2023
Liver Transplant at BSMMU: Bogura’s Monetzar returns home
Monetzar Rahman, 53, of Bogura returned home yesterday after a life-saving liver transplant at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.
8 February 2023
1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.42%
The total number of deaths from Covid-19 in the country is currently 29,444 and the death rate stands at 1.45 percent.
8 February 2023
Higher temps can adversely impact mental health in Bangladesh: study
The impacts of climate change on the mental health of people living in Bangladesh are alarming, found a new study.
8 February 2023
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.66%
At least 14 new infections from Covid-19 were recorded during the same period.
7 February 2023
Cabinet okays draft law banning sale of antibiotics without prescription
The cabinet today gave the final approval to the draft of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 2023 banning the sale of antibiotic drugs without a prescription from a registered doctor.
6 February 2023