Bangladesh Health Watch criticises cancellation of essential medicines list
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Health
Govt launches oral cholera vaccination campaign; 51.75 lakh targeted
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Health
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
Five more die of dengue
At least five dengue patients died and 562 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
7 December 2024
How to stop people-pleasing
Being nice is a wonderful trait, but when it turns into people-pleasing, it can leave you drained, stressed, and disconnected from your own needs. People-pleasing is not just about being helpful; it is about bending over backward to keep others happy—even when it costs you.
7 December 2024
A breakthrough in managing obesity and preventing type 2 diabetes
Obesity, a chronic disease linked to numerous health complications, is a significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Excitingly, a new study highlights the potential of tirzepatide, a once-weekly medication, to help people with obesity lose weight and reduce their risk of diabetes over a three-year period.
7 December 2024
Vitamin K2: A promising remedy for nighttime leg cramps
Nocturnal leg cramps, those sudden and painful muscle spasms that often strike at night, are a common issue for older adults.
7 December 2024
The hidden link between sleep and blood sugar
We all know the importance of exercise and a balanced diet for a healthy lifestyle, but sleep—often overlooked—is just as vital.
7 December 2024
Embrace the wellness movement
Dhaka Flow Festival of Yoga & Wellness—a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and community, was organised at the Gulshan Society Lake Park in Dhaka on December 6 and 7.
7 December 2024
Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities
More than 1.3 billion people worldwide experience significant disability, representing 16% of the global population.
7 December 2024
HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: A growing concern
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are global public health challenges, with millions affected worldwide.
7 December 2024
3 more die of dengue, 186 patients get hospitalised
At least three dengue patients died while 186 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
6 December 2024
icddr,b's Dr Firdausi Qadri wins 2024 VinFuture Special Prize
Dr Firdausi Qadri, a senior scientist and globally respected expert in infectious disease prevention, has been awarded the 2024 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries
6 December 2024
Dengue claims five more lives
At least five dengue patients died, and 570 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 December 2024
Brain stimulation can help injured people walk: study
The new technique is intended for people with spinal cord injuries where the connection between their brain and spinal cord has not been totally severed, and who still have some movement in their legs.
5 December 2024
5 die of dengue
629 hospitalised
4 December 2024
Dengue death toll crosses 500-mark
7 die, 629 hospitalised till this morning
3 December 2024
3 die of dengue in 24 hours, 705 hospitalised
The death toll rose to 497, while the total number of cases rose to 93,056.
2 December 2024
3 die of dengue, 675 get hospitalised
At least three dengue patients died in the last 24 hours while 675 patients were hospitalised till yesterday morning.
30 November 2024
Three more die of dengue, 354 get hospitalised
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 461 this year.
29 November 2024
Onion prices fall as supply ramped up
Prices of onion have dipped by up to Tk 40 per kg in the capital’s retail markets as the supply has surged sharply over the last two weeks.
29 November 2024
7 die of dengue
837 hospitalised in 24 hours
28 November 2024
4 die of dengue in 24 hours, 888 hospitalised
At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours while 888 patients were hospitalised till this morning
27 November 2024