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
4 more die of dengue
1,109 patients hospitalised
6 November 2024
6 die of dengue
1,370 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
5 November 2024
Hilsa surge right after ban sparks controversy
Locals suspect fishers caught the fish earlier and traders kept them in cold storage
4 November 2024
6 more die of dengue
1,297 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
4 November 2024
Four more die of dengue
` At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours, while 1,306 patients were hospitalised as of yesterday morning.
3 November 2024
The hidden challenge for seniors with diabetes: Food insecurity and blood sugar risks
For seniors managing diabetes, the daily task of keeping blood sugar levels stable can be challenging. Now imagine adding another hurdle: not having reliable access to food. Food insecurity, in all its forms, complicates diabetes care in ways that often go unnoticed.
3 November 2024
The empowering benefits of being a weekend warriors
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, many individuals struggle to find the time for regular exercise, often juggling work commitments, family responsibilities, and social obligations. However, a growing movement known as the “weekend warrior” phenomenon is gaining attention. Weekend warriors are those who concentrate their physical activity into just one or two days each week, making the most of their limited time to reap significant health benefits.
3 November 2024
Committing to accessible family planning for youth
The 9th National Youth Conference on Family Planning 2024 in Dhaka brought together over 500 young advocates, health experts, and policymakers dedicated to advancing reproductive health rights for Bangladeshi youth.
3 November 2024
Managing mpox vaccine effectiveness and treatment insights for global health
During the mpox outbreak, there was limited availability of the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine which led Canadian health authorities to recommend a single dose for high-risk individuals.
3 November 2024
Impact of social media on our unhealthy eating habits
Social media has a powerful influence on our food choices, often making certain products seem more appealing and “normal” to consume.
3 November 2024
A global push for early detection and comprehensive breast cancer care
Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, with around 2.3 million new cases diagnosed every year.
3 November 2024
10 die of dengue in a single day
At least 10 dengue patients died and 966 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
2 November 2024
Dengue death toll rises to 300 as 3 more die
With three new dengue deaths yesterday, the total number of deaths has risen to 300 this year, depicting a grim picture of how losing lives to the mosquito-borne disease has become a regular scenario over recent years.
1 November 2024
3 die of dengue
At least three dengue patients died and 382 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
1 November 2024
Imported onions rot at Hili Port amid adverse weather
With onion prices soaring in domestic markets, hundreds of tonnes of imported onions from India are spoiling in warehouses at Dinajpur's Hili Land Port due to adverse weather conditions, fluctuating temperatures, and untimely rain, report importers and traders
31 October 2024
7 die of dengue
1,243 patients hospitalised till this morning
31 October 2024
Dengue claims 4 more lives
At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today while 1,154 patients were hospitalised in the same period
30 October 2024
Committee formed to improve quality of private medical and dental colleges
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has formed an inspection and monitoring committee aiming to improve the quality of education in private medical and dental colleges and to ensure transparency and accountability
30 October 2024
669 rural families now have access to better sanitation in Dinajpur
The move comes in response to a survey conducted by the upazila administration in collaboration with four non-government organisations in March this year that revealed that these 669 families had no access to proper sanitation
29 October 2024
World Stroke Day: 1 in 6 Bangladeshis are victims of stroke, say doctors
At event marking the day, they also say that there are 1.8 million stroke patients in Bangladesh
29 October 2024