WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over
2 July 2026, 21:36 PM
World
5 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 724
2 July 2026, 20:35 PM
Disease
In memory of Faraaz: 1,300 people in 3 districts receive free healthcare
1 July 2026, 21:21 PM
Health
Dengue claims one more life, 163 hospitalised in 24 hours
1 July 2026, 18:44 PM
Disease
2 more suspected measles deaths reported as case tally crosses 1 lakh
30 June 2026, 19:09 PM
Disease
Dengue claims 5 more lives, 124 admitted to hospitals
29 June 2026, 17:25 PM
Disease
4 new suspected measles deaths push combined toll to 712
28 June 2026, 17:34 PM
Disease
Vitamin A Plus campaign starts today with 2.4 crore child target
28 June 2026, 11:30 AM
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
Combating coronavirus: Bangladesh seeks Chinese experts for hospital
Bangladesh has sought to bring a Chinese team of experts to support Sheikh Russel Gastro Liver Institute and Hospital, which has been declared a dedicated facility in Dhaka for coronavirus treatment.
8 April 2020, 10:13 AM
Prioritisation, selection and distribution of the stimulus package
On 5 April, the honourable prime minister has announced the second stimulus package in view of addressing the adversity of coronavirus on our economy.
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Will reward brave health workers engaged in the frontlines: PM
The government has decided to reward doctors, nurses and health workers who have dedicated themselves with courage in the fight against coronavirus, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announces.
7 April 2020, 04:50 AM
Novel imaging technique outperforms standard CT for staging high-risk prostate cancer
A novel imaging technique using prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is superior to conventional imaging for staging men with high-risk prostate cancer, according to a phase 3 trial conducted in Australia and published in the Lancet.
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Molecularly matched treatment for Pancreatic cancer
Molecular profiling is emerging as a part of standard treatment to identify targetable abnormalities in patients with pancreatic cancer.
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Respiratory physiotherapy in COVID-19 perspective
The World Health Organisation (WHO) emphasised to initiate effective preparedness and response for the patients with Coronavirus infection.
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Dietary supplements may help fight novel coronavirus infection
The novel coronavirus has caused infection to over millions of individuals and more than thousands of deaths in hundreds of countries across the world.
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Accelerating research on the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries
The unchartered coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis calls for universality and adherence to public health principles which include messaging, testing, isolation, treatment and access to a robust health system.
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Local pharmaceuticals producing anti-flu drug that holds hope of Covid-19 cure
Local pharmaceuticals have produced a drug called Favipiravir -- an anti-flu and viral infection medication -- said to be effective in the treatment of coronavirus patients in China.
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Youth with fever and breathing problem dies in Narail
A 26-year-old, suffering from fever and breathing problem, has died 15 minutes after being admitted at Narail General Hospital.
1 April 2020, 07:48 AM
Solidarity is the most powerful weapon against coronavirus: Chinese ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has written an open letter to the people of Bangladesh, saying that China and its people will stay with the country in this war against the common enemy of coronavirus.
31 March 2020, 08:58 AM
Take immediate steps to prevent dengue: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the authorities concerned to take immediate steps to check mosquitoes, in order to prevent dengue across the country.
31 March 2020, 07:45 AM
Weekly report on COVID-19 launched by NSU
The researchers from the Department of Public Health of North South University (NSU) have launched a weekly report that monitors
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Factors affecting suicide risk in people with alcohol use disorder
Although heightened risk for suicide has long been associated with alcohol use disorder (AUD), questions remain about the potentially confounding influences of psychiatric comorbidities and familial factors.
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Infant sleep problems linked to later emotional disorders in children
Sleep problems, common in infancy, have been associated with emotional and behavioural issues in early childhood.
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
COVID-19: Panic buying is happening due to online peer pressure
Public health emergencies have been demonstrated to have an impact on the behavioural health of the affected population.
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Biodegradable stents for ERCP: dream or reality?
Biodegradable stents have been a longstanding dream for endoscopy in general, and for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in particular.
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Novel coronavirus disease: prevention is better than cure
Barely one-fifth of the ongoing century has passed, but the scenario is already projecting a gloomy forecast of the future.
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Taming coronavirus rampage: An efficient and inclusive approach is the need of the hour
The outbreak of coronavirus is deepening in the country and the risks on public health and overall economy is getting high.
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
No shortage in medicine supply, yet prices still high
Asad Haider, a resident in the port city’s Rahattar Pool area, has been suffering from peptic ulcer for a long time. He was prescribed medicines for three months. One of the medicines he has to take is Sergel (Esomeprazole 20mg).
27 March 2020, 10:28 AM