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Exercise for the mind, not just the mirror
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A second chance after goodbye
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Did You Know? / Diabetes has an emotional side - especially for women
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Bangladesh Health Watch criticises cancellation of essential medicines list
20 August 2026
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Govt launches oral cholera vaccination campaign; 51.75 lakh targeted
20 August 2026
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Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
19 August 2026
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Interview / ‘We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years’
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Dengue fever: Cases cross 14,000 mark, 321 hospitalised in a day
The number of dengue cases in the country has crossed the 14,000-mark for the first time this year with 321 new hospitalisations in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
13 September 2021
41 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours, positivity rate 7.69%
Forty-one 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 September 2021
BSTI to provide halal certificate for products
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) will issue halal certificates for processed goods, cosmetics, medicines or any other services.
13 September 2021
Maleque claims success in tackling Covid
Bangladesh has achieved success in containing coronavirus when many other countries, including India, the UK and US, have failed to do so, Health Minister Zahid Maleque claimed yesterday.
12 September 2021
319 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 319 patients were hospitalised with dengue in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday.
12 September 2021
Ensure emergency services to patients at all hospitals: HC
The High Court yesterday directed the government to ensure that hospitals, clinics and medical practitioners provide emergency medical services to every patient when brought to them.
12 September 2021
Ensure emergency medical services to patients at all hospitals: HC
The High Court today directed the government to ensure that hospitals, clinics and medical practitioners provide emergency medical services to every patient when brought to them.
12 September 2021
Dengue fever: 319 hospitalised in a single day
At least 319 patients were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours till 8:00am today.
12 September 2021
51 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 7.46%
Fifty-one 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 September 2021
Bangladesh has achieved success in curbing Covid-19: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said Bangladesh has achieved success in containing coronavirus when many other countries, including India, UK and USA, have failed to do so.
12 September 2021
Shakti Foundation continues giving out free masks
Shakti Foundation distributed around 5 lakh masks-- for free -- through its 445 centres across the country yesterday.
12 September 2021
Emergency medical equipment left unboxed for years: HC asks health ministry for probe
The High Court today ordered the health ministry to conduct an inquiry into allegations of keeping 28 emergency medical equipment for detecting diseases in boxes at 16 hospitals in the country over the years and to submit a report to the court in 60 days.
12 September 2021
Chinese city with coronavirus outbreak stops buses, trains
A city in southern China that is trying to contain a coronavirus outbreak told the public Sunday not to leave, suspended bus and train service and closed cinemas, bars and other facilities.
12 September 2021
Feasibility of a wide-ranging vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 and its present (and future) variants
Since 2003, outbreaks of severe respiratory disease caused by the Coronaviruses SARS-CoV-1, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2 have occurred,
11 September 2021
Scale-up routine immunisation along with COVID-19 vaccination
The World Health Organisation recently urged countries in South-East Asia Region to enhance routine immunisation along with the ongoing efforts to rapidly increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage.
11 September 2021
Keeping children safe
Emergencies can occur with little or no warning—even during the school day. As children head back to school, take a few steps to help protect your child quickly and safely from an emergency
11 September 2021
Governments must undertake emergency action to rapid reduction of global emissions
Health is already being harmed by global temperature increases. The health risks of increases over 1.5°C are well established.
11 September 2021
Early identify, assess, and manage to prevent suicide
Every year 703,000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds globally in 2019.
11 September 2021
10cr people to get Covid shots by Dec
Ten crore people in the country will be vaccinated by December, Lokman Hossain Mian, secretary at the Health Services Division, said yesterday.
11 September 2021
Not required debate on vaccine superiority
Around this time last year, people all around the world were anxiously waiting for the Covid-19 vaccine.
11 September 2021