CCC, Doctors Without Borders join hands to combat dengue in Chattogram

MoU signed to enhance prevention, surveillance, and clinical management
16 April 2026

Much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs do not help patients, review finds

Researchers have long sought a way to eliminate this plaque, believing it could be the cause of the most common form of dementia which affects millions of elderly people every year.
16 April 2026

Measles death toll rises to 32 as Dhaka reports new fatality: DGHS

Two more suspected measles deaths reported in same period
15 April 2026

1 more dies of confirmed measles in a day: DGHS

8 more suspected deaths in the same period
14 April 2026

Measles deaths rise to 30 as DGHS reports two more fatalities

Number of suspected deaths now 156 as DGHS records five more suspected deaths in 24 hours
13 April 2026

Prof Dr Rafiqus Salehin appointed KMU VC

Prof Salehin will serve as VC for a period of four years from the date of his joining
13 April 2026

Thailand’s MedPark Hospital offers next-generation medical care for Bangladeshi patients

Bangladeshi patients now have enhanced access to advanced, next-generation medical care through MedPark Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand
13 April 2026

BMU VC calls for study on measles booster doses

Prof FM Siddiqui notes infections found in infants under six months
12 April 2026

Measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities

MA Muhit, state minister for health, inaugurated the programme at Karail slum in the capital
12 April 2026

Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital

Parvin Begum came to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) along with one of her ailing relatives who needed treatment there. However, she suddenly felt dizzy, collapsed and became critically ill.
12 April 2026

Measles shot drive begins today in Dhaka, Barisal, Mymensingh cities

Around 12.20 lakh children aged six months to under five years expected to be vaccinated under this initiative
11 April 2026

Measles Vaccination: Govt fast-tracks nationwide drive

The government has advanced the launch of a special measles and rubella vaccination drive to April 20 from May 3 as measles cases continue to surge.
9 April 2026

10 more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 138

DGHS records 1,599 confirmed cases since March 15
8 April 2026

Scuffle between DU students, doctors at DMCH; emergency services suspended

Several people from both sides injured after a dispute over a prescription
8 April 2026

Chickenpox overtakes measles as top health concern in Rohingya camps

Nearly 8,800 infections recorded in Cox’s Bazar camps in the first three months of 2026
8 April 2026

Govt moves to introduce vaccination cards for animals

icddr,b and the Department of Livestock Services say the initiative aims to improve animal immunisation, protect livelihoods and curb the spread of zoonotic diseases
8 April 2026

Suspected measles deaths at RMCH rise to 46 as three more die in 24 hours

452 suspected measles cases admitted to RMCH so far this year
8 April 2026

Two more suspected measles deaths at RMCH push toll to 42

Twenty new admissions in 24 hours as patient load continues to rise at hospital
6 April 2026

Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive from May 3: Health minister

Another vaccination programme will begin in DNCC and DSCC areas as well as in Mymensingh and Barishal
5 April 2026

Two more suspected measles deaths push RMCH toll to 40 this year

Fourteen new admissions and 36 discharges in the last 24 hours, with 125 patients currently undergoing treatment
5 April 2026