Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
19 August 2026
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Health
Interview / ‘We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years’
18 August 2026
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Health
Adulterated, toxic food puts Jashore children at growing health risk
18 August 2026
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Food
Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
18 August 2026
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Health
Health ministry form teams to inspect hospitals on regular basis
17 August 2026
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Health
6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
16 August 2026
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Disease
3 die of dengue as 805 more are hospitalised in a day
16 August 2026
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Disease
Events / Summer Flow 2026: Two days to move, create, connect and heal
16 August 2026
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Health
Immunotherapy / When a cancer breakthrough comes with a price tag
16 August 2026
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Health
The lost art of doing absolutely nothing
16 August 2026
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Health
10 ‘diseases’ plague the health system
The health ministry has identified 10 major “diseases” in the healthcare system and has taken or planned measures to address them, aiming to improve the country’s overall healthcare.
7 August 2025
Dengue: 3 dead, 408 hospitalised in a day
Currently, 1,326 dengue patients are undergoing treatment across the country
7 August 2025
3 more die of dengue, 428 get hospitalised
At least three dengue patients died while 428 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
6 August 2025
Chikungunya: What you need to know
Chikungunya is caused by a virus that can be passed to humans by infected mosquitoes
6 August 2025
Dengue death toll hits 89; experts warn of Aug surge
Three more dengue patients died and 319 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.
5 August 2025
Govt slashes stent prices by up to Tk 88,000
The steepest price cut is for Abbott's Synergy XD stents, the price of which has been reduced from Tk 1.88 lakh to Tk 1 lakh.
4 August 2025
Dengue cases cross 22,000
With 395 new dengue cases reported in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, the total number of infections this year has crossed the 22,000 mark, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
4 August 2025
Dengue: 343 patients hospitalised in a day
Currently, 1,335 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals
3 August 2025
Govt finally begins work on health reforms
Agencies asked to submit plans by August 5
2 August 2025
Why friendships are your life’s quiet superpower
We often underestimate just how powerful friendship really is. While careers, routines, and to-do lists fill up our days, it is often the people we share laughter, stories, and silence with who leave the biggest impact on our lives.
2 August 2025
The fundamentals of fat loss: A sustainable approach
In an era dominated by fad diets and quick-fix solutions, sustainable fat loss remains a topic riddled with misconceptions. Many individuals embark on extreme diets or punishing workout regimens, only to find themselves frustrated with little to no long-term results.
2 August 2025
RSV: The winter virus that can break more than just your breath
Most people think of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a common winter illness that causes coughs, colds, or breathing problems—especially in older adults. But a recent study published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that RSV may pose a far more serious risk to the heart than previously believed.
2 August 2025
Breaking the silence on hepatitis!
On 28 July 2025, the world observed World Hepatitis Day, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) calling on governments and partners to accelerate efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat. The theme for this year, “Hepatitis: Let’s break it down,” urged action to dismantle barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment—from stigma to funding gaps.
2 August 2025
Nature’s first nutrition Prioritising breastfeeding for a healthier future
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a powerful reminder of the vital importance of breastfeeding, both for child development and societal well-being.
2 August 2025
Bridge Gaps, Deliver Nutrition to All
Ali Amjad Hussain talks to Zahidur Rabbi of The Daily Star.
2 August 2025
Dengue claims one more life in Dhaka
As many as 209 new dengue patients are hospitalised across the country
2 August 2025
Chikungunya surges in Ctg amidst high costs and limited testing
The IEDCR team visited 128 houses in Chattogram
31 July 2025
Dengue: 2 dead, 278 hospitalised in a day
Currently, 1,262 patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals
31 July 2025
Two more die of dengue; 386 get hospitalised
At least two dengue patients died while 386 others were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours till this morning, according to the DGHS.
30 July 2025
Dengue cases cross 20,000 mark
One person died of dengue and 393 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the DGHS.
29 July 2025