US drug-pricing plan could reshape medicine costs worldwide
20 September 2026
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When ‘gastric problems’ hide something more serious
20 September 2026
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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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Definium's LSD-based anxiety, depression drug scores another trial win
17 September 2026
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When someone just needs a reason to stay alive
13 September 2026
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Pregnancy diabetes linked to type 2 diabetes 13 years earlier
13 September 2026
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Smoking does not stop at the lungs; your liver may be paying the price
13 September 2026
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From dinner table to hospital bed
13 September 2026
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Two die from Covid in 24hrs
Two women died from Covid-19 and 15 new cases of the disease were reported in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, according to the health directorate.
13 June 2025
15 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours
Eight cases from Dhaka Division, five from Chattogram Division, and two from Mymensingh Division
12 June 2025
Dengue cases surge outside the capital
Over 95 percent of the dengue cases reported in the country yesterday came from districts outside Dhaka and experts are urging immediate action to prevent a more severe outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.
11 June 2025
Avoid all forms of public gatherings
The health authorities yesterday issued an 11-point directive for the general public and suspected Covid-19 patients amid a rise in cases both within the country and in neighbouring nations.
11 June 2025
10 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours
One died of Covid-19 last Thursday
11 June 2025
How to prevent Covid-19 infection: govt issues 11 directives
The DGHS today issued an 11-point directive to contain the spread of the virus across the country
11 June 2025
Social media fuelling 'devastating' kids' mental health crisis: NGO
KidsRights report said one in seven children and adolescents aged between 10 and 19 suffered mental health issues
11 June 2025
Dengue outbreak sparks protests in Barguna
Activists from Students Against Discrimination staged a protest at the Barguna Press Club yesterday, raising alarm over what they called a “dire dengue situation” in the district.
10 June 2025
13 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs
one Covid-19-related death was recorded on Thursday
10 June 2025
Eid holidaymakers on river routes ignore mask rules
Authorities fail to enforce health guidelines in Bhola, Barishal
9 June 2025
People cautioned of travelling to India, affected countries as Covid spreads
DGHS has also instructed to enhance health screening and surveillance measures at all land, river, and airports
9 June 2025
Metro passengers asked to mask up as Covid spreads
Following the railway, metro rail authorities today asked passengers to wear masks to avoid Covid infection
9 June 2025
Covid-19 screening tightened at Ctg Airport as cases rise in India
According to a statement signed by Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, public relations officer at the airport, a set of precautionary measures has been rolled out to prevent potential spread of the virus through international arrivals
8 June 2025
Bangladesh intensifies Covid-19 screening at Benapole amid surge in India
The move comes following an alert issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on June 6
8 June 2025
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 3 more cases
With the new numbers, the country's total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,021,742
8 June 2025
Qurbani hazards: Over 300 injured in Dhaka on first day of Eid-ul-Azha
Most of the injured were seasonal butchers with limited experience in handling large animals or sharp tools, contributing to the high number of accidents, says DMCH resident surgeon
7 June 2025
Barishal health officials urge caution in the wake of new coronavirus variant
In the absence of testing, treatment is being administered based on clinical symptoms
6 June 2025
One dies of Covid-19 in Dhaka
3 new cases; official Covid-19 death toll 29,500 in Bangladesh
5 June 2025
Emergency services resume after weeklong halt
Emergency medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka resumed on a limited scale yesterday, following a weeklong suspension caused by clashes at the facility.
4 June 2025
DGHS issues 17-point directive to ensure uninterrupted healthcare during Eid
Emergency services to remain active during the holiday
4 June 2025