4 new suspected measles deaths push combined toll to 712

Suspected cases rise to 99,207, while laboratory-confirmed infections reach 11,710
28 June 2026

Vitamin A Plus campaign starts today with 2.4 crore child target

The nationwide programme follows the measles-rubella campaign, where officials reported achieving 103% vaccination coverage
28 June 2026

When ‘natural’ is not always better for your health

The word “natural” has become one of the most persuasive labels in today’s wellness world.
28 June 2026

World allergy week: When your body sounds a false alarm

A sneeze may seem harmless, but for millions of people it signals the start of watery eyes, blocked noses, itchy skin or even serious breathing problems.
28 June 2026

When joblessness steals more than a paycheque

Losing a job does not only affect a person’s income. For many, it also chips away at confidence, purpose and hope.
28 June 2026

A modern habit with lasting consequences

Hours spent looking down at phones, tablets and laptops may seem harmless, but they can quietly take a toll on the body.
28 June 2026

Ebola outbreak raises fresh fears as virus crosses into Uganda

A growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed into neighbouring Uganda, raising concerns that the virus could spread further across East Africa.
28 June 2026

Hidden danger: Thousands of Bangladesh’s schools lie close to toxic battery recycling sites

More than 8,800 schools in Bangladesh are located within five kilometres of a documented toxic site, and several sit less than 100 metres from informal battery-breaking yards.
28 June 2026

BMU justifies cancellation of Prof ABM Abdullah’s lifetime emeritus appointment

Prof Abdullah was the personal doctor of Hasina before her ouster
27 June 2026

Six more die of suspected measles in 24 hours

Death toll from confirmed and suspected cases rises to 708
27 June 2026

DGHS survey flags eight Chattogram wards as high-risk for dengue

Survey found mosquito larvae in nearly one-third of inspected households and water containers across 18 wards
27 June 2026

Deaths from measles, symptoms cross 700-mark as 4 more die in 24 hours

786 admitted to hospitals with measles or symptoms in 24 hours
26 June 2026

9 more children die with measles-like symptoms

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rises to 698
25 June 2026

1 more dead as dengue cases cross 5,500

Dengue toll climbs to 13 as 198 new cases reported in a day
25 June 2026

Govt committed to taking effective tobacco control measures: Ziauddin Hyder

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Affairs Dr S. M. Ziauddin Hyder on Wednesday said that the government is committed to taking effective tobacco control measures
24 June 2026

Two more die of dengue

Death toll this year reaches 12
24 June 2026

Mir Shahe Alam to supervise special dengue prevention task force

The team will strengthen field-level monitoring, inter-agency coordination and emergency response measures
23 June 2026

Dengue claims another life; 139 hospitalised in 24 hours

The latest figures raise the death toll to 10 and the total number of reported cases to 5,039 this year
22 June 2026
21 June 2026

3 more children die with suspected measles, toll reaches 680

DGHS reports over 1,000 new suspected cases in 24 hours
21 June 2026