Prices of potatoes and onions have skyrocketed in the kitchen markets.

The commerce ministry yesterday directed the district administrations to ensure sales of potatoes at the government’s fixed rate at the cold storages, according to a statement.

The agriculture ministry has started issuing permits to importers to bring potatoes to control prices

Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar (black fever), a life-threatening neglected tropical disease

The government failed to effectively control Aedes mosquitoes, instead they are shifting blame on the country’s people and imposing unethical fines on households, said Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh, at a press conference yesterday

At least six more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday.

The Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2023, with a provision of increasing the maternity leave for eight days, was placed in parliament today..Law Minister Anisul Huq, in absence of state minister for Labour and Employment Munnujan Sufian, placed the Bill which was sent to the parliament

At least six more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects movement and can make daily activities challenging. It happens due to the gradual loss of specific nerve cells in the brain. While there is no known cure, treatments can help manage its symptoms. Diagnosing it early can be difficult because the initial signs might be subtle and easily overlooked.

Dr Mujibur Rahman specialises in leading a healthy life without medicine. Recently, he spoke at a seminar on “How to Live a Medicine-Free Life” organised by Vantage Natural Health Clinic, which was held at Krishibid Institute Auditorium, Dhaka.

Scientists still cannot interpret all body language accurately. A partial shoulder shrug indicates uncertainty or a lack of commitment. A genuine and authentic response causes both shoulders to rise fully and equally. When only one side rises, the message is doubtful. Research suggests that assuming a “power pose” makes people feel more powerful and changes testosterone and cortisol levels. Touch is the most primitive and powerful nonverbal cue.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its 2023 Essential Diagnostics List, which includes key updates to aid in the global management of various health conditions. Notably, the list now incorporates essential tests for hepatitis E virus (HEV) and personal glucose monitoring devices for diabetes, aiming to improve outbreak management and enhance disease control.

Occupational Therapy Day initially started on October 27, 2010, and celebrated nationally and internationally. The main aim of the day is to promote occupational therapy and create awareness among people. This year, the theme for this day is “Unity through Community.” Occupational therapists unite all community members to achieve a specific goal.

Ten more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 1,327 this year

At least 11 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

The death toll from dengue this year has crossed the 1,300-mark as another 11 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

11 more die, 1,802 hospitalised in 24 hours

Of the deaths, four were reported in the capital

The import of eggs has been held up because of the delay in getting the negative avian influenza certification from a competent authority.

Of the deaths, five were reported in the capital