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Disease
Vitamin A Plus campaign starts today with 2.4 crore child target
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Health
Hidden danger: Thousands of Bangladesh’s schools lie close to toxic battery recycling sites
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Ebola outbreak raises fresh fears as virus crosses into Uganda
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Tech Hump / A modern habit with lasting consequences
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When joblessness steals more than a paycheque
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
World allergy week: When your body sounds a false alarm
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When ‘natural’ is not always better for your health
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
BMU justifies cancellation of Prof ABM Abdullah’s lifetime emeritus appointment
27 June 2026, 22:16 PM
Health
Six more die of suspected measles in 24 hours
27 June 2026, 19:27 PM
Disease
Japan’s plummeting Covid-19 cases baffles experts
Japan's Covid-19 case numbers have plummeted to the lowest in nearly a year just as other parts of Asia are struggling with surging infections, leaving health experts perplexed and raising concern of a winter rebound.
5 October 2021, 13:56 PM
23 Covid-19 deaths, 694 cases recorded in 24 hours
Twenty-three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 October 2021, 11:55 AM
Dengue cases cross 19,000 mark, 197 hospitalised in a day
The number of patients diagnosed with dengue in the country this year has crossed the 19,000-mark today.
5 October 2021, 11:54 AM
US envoy hands over 25 lakh Pfizer doses to Bangladesh
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R. Miller has handed over 25 lakh doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to Bangladesh as a gift from the American people.
5 October 2021, 10:02 AM
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine efficacy drops after 6 months: Study
The effectiveness of the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine in preventing infection by the coronavirus dropped to 47 percent from 88 percent six months after the second dose, according to data published on Monday that US health agencies considered when deciding on the need for booster shots.
5 October 2021, 02:51 AM
18 more die, 794 get Covid
Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours ending at 8:00am yesterday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh to get 25 lakh more Pfizer vaccines
Bangladesh is set to receive over 25 lakh more doses of Pfizer vaccine from the USA.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Dengue claims two more lives
At least two more dengue patients died while 192 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of whom 30 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Vaccination for students, teachers begins at DU
A day before the Dhaka University halls reopen, Covid-19 vaccination drive for the university teachers, students, officials and employees began on the campus yesterday.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: 2 dead, 192 hospitalised in a day
At least two more dengue patients died while 192 were hospitalised in the 24 hours preceding 8:00 am today, of whom 30 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 12:25 PM
18 Covid-19 deaths recorded, current positivity rate 3.19%
Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 12:16 PM
PM asks to assess whether children can be vaccinated
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the health ministry to assess the technical aspects to decide whether the government can bring children (under 18) under the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
4 October 2021, 07:42 AM
25 lakh more Pfizer vaccines to reach Dhaka in 2 days
Over 25 lakh more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines will reach Dhaka from the USA today and tomorrow.
4 October 2021, 06:42 AM
Vaccination for students, teachers begins at DU
A day before the Dhaka University halls reopen, Covid-19 vaccination drive for the university teachers, students, officials and employees began today at a temporary set-up at the Martyred Intellectual Dr Muhammad Murtaza Medical Centre.
4 October 2021, 06:09 AM
18 more die, 617 get Covid
Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, read a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Don’t give up carbs
Of late, carbohydrates have been getting a bad rep. By eating more processed, less filling carbs, we’re consuming more calories than needed -- calories we don’t necessarily burn. That second serving of rice, those extra French fries with a large soft drink and all that.
3 October 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Preparations on to vaccinate students in city corporation areas only’
Education Minister Dipu Moni has said preparations are underway to vaccinate students -- 12 and above -- in the city corporation areas only.
3 October 2021, 13:01 PM
Dengue fever: 194 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 194 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 October 2021, 11:44 AM
18 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now below 3%
Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 October 2021, 11:01 AM
Vaccination with Sinopharm at DU medical centre from tomorrow
Covid-19 vaccination drive for Dhaka University teachers, students, officials and employees will begin tomorrow at a temporary set-up at the university’s Martyred Intellectual Dr Muhammad Murtaza Medical Centre.
3 October 2021, 10:11 AM