6 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours, positivity rate now 1.11%

Six people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
13 November 2021, 12:21 PM

Take care of your teeth to avoid cavities

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavity, is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide.
12 November 2021, 18:00 PM

5 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours, positivity rate 1.28%

Five people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
12 November 2021, 12:43 PM

103 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

One hundred and three dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
12 November 2021, 11:59 AM

Stomach ulcer: Causes and prevention

Stomach ulcer, also known as gastric ulcer, is a kind of peptic ulcer. It is a painful sore on the stomach lining.
11 November 2021, 18:00 PM

US to provide another 14m Pfizer jabs

The US administration has declared that it will provide another 14 million Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses to Bangladesh under the COVAX facility, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said yesterday.
11 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Insulin to be free of cost for diabetic patients in future: health minister

Steps are underway to provide diabetic patients with free insulin at government hospitals in the future, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.
11 November 2021, 15:46 PM

Prof Ahmedul Kabir appointed DGHS ADG

Prof Ahmedul Kabir, principal of Mugda Medical College Hospital, was appointed as the additional director general (admin) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today.
11 November 2021, 15:23 PM

Adolescents in Bangladesh getting Covid-19 jabs this fast is impressive: UK envoy

The targeted Covid-19 vaccination will be a vital enabler in bringing students back to schools, which is essential to their educational development and Bangladesh’s continuing economic and social progress, said British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson today.
11 November 2021, 13:45 PM

176 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 176 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, of whom 41 are outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
11 November 2021, 12:43 PM

US announced 14mn more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for Bangladesh: Momen

The United States has announced 14 million more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for Bangladesh under the COVAX facility, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said today.
11 November 2021, 12:29 PM

Covid-19: One dead, 237 infected in 24 hours

One person died of Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
11 November 2021, 11:22 AM

Govt hospital conducts first operation in 47yrs

Basail Upazila Health Complex in Tangail has opened its operation wing for the first time in its history of 47 years.
10 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Students to get Covid doses at schools

Students would soon be able to get Covid-19 jabs at their own school premises as the government looks to fix the chaotic situation that prevails each day at the eight vaccination centres to inoculate 12-17-year olds.
10 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Dengue cases cross 25,000 mark

The number of dengue patients this year has crossed the 25,000 mark yesterday.
10 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Uber offering 50,000 free rides for Covid-19 vaccine seekers in Dhaka

Uber today announced that it will provide 50,000 free rides -- worth Tk 1 crore -- for citizens travelling to and from vaccination centres across the greater Dhaka area.
10 November 2021, 12:45 PM

Dengue cases cross 25,000 mark in Bangladesh

The total number of dengue patients across the country this year so far crossed 25,000 mark today.
10 November 2021, 12:36 PM

2 Covid-19 deaths, 235 new infections recorded in 24 hours

Two people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
10 November 2021, 12:13 PM

Bangladesh to get 2 million Covid-19 vaccines from France: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said that France has declared 2 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine for Bangladesh.
10 November 2021, 04:31 AM

Pfizer seeks vaccine approval for 5-11 year olds in Japan

Pfizer Inc has applied for approval from Japan's health ministry to use Covid-19 vaccines on children aged 5 to 11, it said in a statement released on Wednesday.
10 November 2021, 03:48 AM