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Alcohol drinking will shrink in the next decade, research finds
11 June 2026, 18:27 PM
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Deaths of 6 newborns: DGHS cancels Ad-din Hospital’s licence
11 June 2026, 16:20 PM
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Surveillance tightened at ports over hantavirus risk, health ministers tells parliament
10 June 2026, 17:38 PM
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8 more children die of measles-like symptoms; toll reaches 639
10 June 2026, 16:30 PM
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Govt forms committee to set pay structure for entry-level private doctors
9 June 2026, 20:53 PM
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7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
7 June 2026, 17:37 PM
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The medicines losing their magic: Bangladesh’s race against time
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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AI cracks one of biology’s biggest puzzles
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Measles death toll rises to 34 as two more die: DGHS
Six more suspected measles deaths reported in same period
16 April 2026, 17:22 PM
CCC, Doctors Without Borders join hands to combat dengue in Chattogram
MoU signed to enhance prevention, surveillance, and clinical management
16 April 2026, 16:36 PM
Much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs do not help patients, review finds
Researchers have long sought a way to eliminate this plaque, believing it could be the cause of the most common form of dementia which affects millions of elderly people every year.
16 April 2026, 08:46 AM
Measles death toll rises to 32 as Dhaka reports new fatality: DGHS
Two more suspected measles deaths reported in same period
15 April 2026, 18:01 PM
1 more dies of confirmed measles in a day: DGHS
8 more suspected deaths in the same period
14 April 2026, 18:50 PM
Measles deaths rise to 30 as DGHS reports two more fatalities
Number of suspected deaths now 156 as DGHS records five more suspected deaths in 24 hours
13 April 2026, 18:51 PM
Prof Dr Rafiqus Salehin appointed KMU VC
Prof Salehin will serve as VC for a period of four years from the date of his joining
13 April 2026, 17:55 PM
Thailand’s MedPark Hospital offers next-generation medical care for Bangladeshi patients
Bangladeshi patients now have enhanced access to advanced, next-generation medical care through MedPark Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand
13 April 2026, 02:18 AM
BMU VC calls for study on measles booster doses
Prof FM Siddiqui notes infections found in infants under six months
12 April 2026, 23:38 PM
Measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities
MA Muhit, state minister for health, inaugurated the programme at Karail slum in the capital
12 April 2026, 13:45 PM
Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital
Parvin Begum came to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) along with one of her ailing relatives who needed treatment there. However, she suddenly felt dizzy, collapsed and became critically ill.
12 April 2026, 03:48 AM
Measles shot drive begins today in Dhaka, Barisal, Mymensingh cities
Around 12.20 lakh children aged six months to under five years expected to be vaccinated under this initiative
11 April 2026, 21:53 PM
Measles Vaccination: Govt fast-tracks nationwide drive
The government has advanced the launch of a special measles and rubella vaccination drive to April 20 from May 3 as measles cases continue to surge.
9 April 2026, 03:33 AM
10 more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 138
DGHS records 1,599 confirmed cases since March 15
8 April 2026, 19:39 PM
Scuffle between DU students, doctors at DMCH; emergency services suspended
Several people from both sides injured after a dispute over a prescription
8 April 2026, 19:31 PM
Chickenpox overtakes measles as top health concern in Rohingya camps
Nearly 8,800 infections recorded in Cox’s Bazar camps in the first three months of 2026
8 April 2026, 18:24 PM
Govt moves to introduce vaccination cards for animals
icddr,b and the Department of Livestock Services say the initiative aims to improve animal immunisation, protect livelihoods and curb the spread of zoonotic diseases
8 April 2026, 17:42 PM
Suspected measles deaths at RMCH rise to 46 as three more die in 24 hours
452 suspected measles cases admitted to RMCH so far this year
8 April 2026, 15:43 PM
Two more suspected measles deaths at RMCH push toll to 42
Twenty new admissions in 24 hours as patient load continues to rise at hospital
6 April 2026, 12:43 PM
Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive from May 3: Health minister
Another vaccination programme will begin in DNCC and DSCC areas as well as in Mymensingh and Barishal
5 April 2026, 13:59 PM