Dengue cases surpass last year’s figure for the same period
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2 more die of measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 930
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 928
21 August 2026
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Three more die with measles-like symptoms
20 August 2026
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One dengue patient dies, 750 hospitalised in 24 hours
20 August 2026
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Dengue claims 2 more lives; 671 hospitalised in 24 hours
19 August 2026
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 918
18 August 2026
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3 more die of dengue, 753 hospitalised nationwide in 24 hours
18 August 2026
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6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
16 August 2026
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3 die of dengue as 805 more are hospitalised in a day
16 August 2026
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7 Covid-19 deaths, 469 cases recorded in 24 hours
Seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
19 October 2021
10 Covid deaths, 339 new cases reported
Ten people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday and 339 new infections were recorded in that period.
18 October 2021
172 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 172 more patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of which 42 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 October 2021
DOWN WITH THE FLU
With the country’s temperature remaining abnormally high over the last two months, the number of patients suffering from different infectious diseases has gone up, with children being the worst sufferers and leaving hospitals struggling with an influx of treatment seekers.
18 October 2021
Dengue fever: 172 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 172 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 October 2021
10 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 1.80%
Ten people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8 am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 October 2021
201 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 201 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 October 2021
Merck's Covid-19 pill: Int'l health officials call for access for lower income countries
The plan to roll out Merck & Co's promising antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 risks repeating the inequities of vaccine distribution, potentially leaving the nations with the greatest need once again at the back of the line, international health groups say.
17 October 2021
201 hospitalised with dengue in a single day
At least 201 dengue patients were hospitalised in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am today, including 61 cases from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 October 2021
Govt to buy 9cr disposable syringes from Chinese firm
The government will buy nine crores disposable syringes directly from a Chinese company to administer the Covid-19 vaccines.
17 October 2021
16 Covid-19 deaths, 314 cases recorded in 24 hours
Sixteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 October 2021
“Diabetes has no age limit - I had no idea about it”
“I never expected to get diabetes. I believe diabetes is linked to ageing and inactivity. I work out enough as a vegetable salesman.
16 October 2021
WHO’s revised Essential Medicines Lists highlight diabetes and cancer meds
World Health Organisation (WHO) recently updated its Model Lists of Essential Medicines and Essential Medicines for Children, including new cancer treatments and diabetes medicines.
16 October 2021
1 more dies of dengue, 183 hospitalised
One more dengue patient died, while 183 were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8am yesterday. Of them, 42 cases were from outside Dhaka, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 October 2021
Vaccination of children in capital from Oct 30
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education is planning to start vaccinating schoolchildren, aged 12-17 years, in Dhaka city with Covid-19 vaccines from October 30.
16 October 2021
Russia records highest daily Covid deaths amid stalled vaccination programme
Russia reported a record 1,002 deaths from coronavirus on Saturday, the first time the daily number has passed the 1,000-mark since the start of the pandemic.
16 October 2021
1 more dengue patient dies, 183 hospitalised in 24 hours
One more dengue patient died while 183 were hospitalised in the 24 hours, till 8:00am today. Of them, 42 cases were from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 October 2021
6 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now below 2%
Six people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 October 2021
Dengue cases cross 21,000 mark
The number of dengue patients has crossed the 21,000 mark in the country yesterday.
15 October 2021
Dengue fever: Cases cross 21,000-mark, 106 hospitalised in a day
At least 106 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours preceding 8am today. of them 15 cases were from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 October 2021