Govt launches nationwide catch-up measles-rubella vaccination campaign
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26 years without X-ray at Mymensingh’s only government chest clinic
24 September 2026
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Health
High prices at pumps trickling into every thing
24 September 2026
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Price of essentials
No new clinics, private practice within 1km of govt hospitals: DGHS
23 September 2026
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Health
US drug-pricing plan could reshape medicine costs worldwide
20 September 2026
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Health
When ‘gastric problems’ hide something more serious
20 September 2026
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Health
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to higher anaesthesia risk
20 September 2026
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Safe care for life: Why patient safety must be central to Bangladesh’s NCD response
20 September 2026
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Khichuri, mood and the science of comfort food
20 September 2026
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Ensure free dengue testing and treatment: GM Quader
With the dengue situation worsening across the country, all hospitals should ensure free dengue testing and treatment with government assistance, Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has said
9 July 2023
Dengue Fever: Record 820 hospitalised in a day
At least 820 people were hospitalised with dengue and two others died from the disease in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, said the health directorate.
8 July 2023
23 more Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh reported 23 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.
8 July 2023
The SunSmart Global UV App helps protect you from the dangers of the sun and promotes public health
A new app for mobile phones that provides localised information on ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels has been launched by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
8 July 2023
Coping through calories: the powerful link between emotions and eating
Some days are upsetting. Perhaps for a reason or for no reason at all. How can I overcome this bad feeling? To forget this feeling, people often turn to food.
8 July 2023
Allergies linked to increased risk of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, affects a significant number of people worldwide. This joint disease primarily affects older adults, usually over the age of 45.
8 July 2023
Building strong bones: simple steps to protect your skeletal health
Taking care of your bones is crucial for maintaining overall health and preventing bone fractures. A bone fracture occurs when a bone breaks due to factors like falls, impacts, or excessive stress. Symptoms of a fracture include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the affected area.
8 July 2023
White Coat Syndrome understanding and managing the fear of doctors
Do you feel uneasy when entering a medical facility? Have you ever felt anxious when visiting a doctor or medical professional? Then you might have experienced ‘white coat syndrome.
8 July 2023
DNCC launches month-long mosquito control drive
Dhaka North City Corporation has launched a special month-long campaign to control mosquitoes to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in the city
8 July 2023
Declare ‘public health emergency’ over dengue: TIB
It said both city corporations in Dhaka need to work in coordination with the health directorate and apply various methods instead of only relying on insecticide
8 July 2023
Two more die of dengue, 820 patients hospitalised in a day
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours till this morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 67 this year
8 July 2023
One more patient dies of dengue, 182 hospitalised in 24 hrs
Of the cases, at least 3,327 cases are reported outside from Dhaka
7 July 2023
Dengue spreads to 57 districts
In a worrisome development, the deadly dengue fever has rapidly spread its grip across Bangladesh, reaching 57 districts of the country.
6 July 2023
New bill to curb illegal hoarding of food items passed in JS
The “Production, Storage, Transfer, Transportation, Supply, Distribution and Marketing of Food Products (Prevention of Prejudicial Activity) Bill, 2023” with a provision of maximum lifetime imprisonment for illegal hoarding of foodstuff was passed in Parliament yesterday
5 July 2023
Combating Dengue: DNCC deploys drones
Dhaka North City Corporation has deployed drones to identify mosquito breeding sites, especially on rooftop gardens of houses.
5 July 2023
Combating Dengue: More proactive measures needed
As the number of dengue patients continues to rise rapidly, and fatalities soar, authorities are urging each other for more proactive measures.
5 July 2023
A young life lost to dengue
The death of Srabanti Sarkar showed how severe the dengue outbreak is becoming in Chattogram
5 July 2023
Dengue breeding ground: DSCC to respond in 15 mins if informed
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said mosquito control workers will arrive to destroy Aedes mosquito larvae within 15 minutes of being informed
5 July 2023
Covid: 86 new cases, no death in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 86 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till this morning
5 July 2023
1 more dengue patient dies
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 62 this year
5 July 2023