Four deaths reported from Dhaka North, one each in Dhaka South and Barishal division

Dengue death toll this year now 263

Mohammed Soeb Iftekhar, Director of Programs, iDE Bangladesh, talks to Shams Rashid Tonmoy of The Daily Star

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inseparable part of modern life. Deadlines, financial pressures, and social expectations silently strain both mind and body.

Nowadays you must be hearing the word “Diabetic Foot” from people around.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that fewer than one in three countries had a national policy to address the rising burden of neurological disorders,

You don’t need a gym to take care of your liver—simple exercises at home can make a big difference. Regular physical activity helps reduce liver fat, improves metabolism, and prevents fatty liver disease from progressing.

It was a sunny morning in Dhaka when little Rafiq, a seven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, smiled for the first time while learning to hold a pencil on his own.

803 others hospitalised in a day

DGHS chief says false claims on typhoid vaccine spreading online are being traced and countered

Villagers ate meat of sick cow; alert issued

2,670 currently receiving treatment at hospitals

Four more die, 814 hospitalised in a day

942 hospitalised

At least one dengue patient died while 950 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Lone death reported from Barishal division

Sameer Karki, Country Director, iDE Bangladesh, talks to Shams Rashid of The Daily Star

Emerging research highlights a surprising link between vitiligo in children and an increased risk of hearing loss.

Mr Rahman, 56 years old, came to the hospital with a complaint of severe pain in several joints, causing difficulties in walking and other daily activities. The patient said he had experienced a fever that lasted 2 to 3 days. After examination it was diagnosed as a case of post-chikungunya. Like Mr Rahman, many people are suffering from severe pain in different joints and muscles, especially after Chikungunya fever. Every day many of them are seeking relief from this obnoxious pain and discomfort in their lives.

Household food insecurity remains a significant challenge in Bangladesh, particularly for low-income households, driven by high food prices and climate shocks. World Food Day 2025, observed on 16 October, draws critical attention to the global fight against food insecurity..Food upcycling