At event marking the day, they also say that there are 1.8 million stroke patients in Bangladesh

Three more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 280 this year.

Within just a few days, the price of local onions soared from Tk 110-120 to Tk 140-150 per kilogramme, while imported Indian onions are retailing at Tk 115-120 per kg, causing frustration among residents who have been struggling to cope with the price hike of essentials

1,248 hospitalised till this morning

Two more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 271 this year.

Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Farida Akhter has said the government is working to control commodity prices, although matching them to production costs remains challenging.

The Bangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA) called for sensible regulations for electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and other tobacco harm reduction products at a press conference, says a press release.

Inclusive education policy seeks to ensure that all children with so-called special needs can study alongside their neurotypical peers in mainstream settings, according to the conventional curricula and academic standards.

Asthma treatment is evolving beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all approach.

Diabetes, a condition affecting how the body processes sugar, can manifest through subtle yet unusual symptoms that may go unnoticed.

In 2023, the approval of two renal denervation (RDN) systems marked a significant step in treating high blood pressure worldwide, particularly for patients whose condition remains uncontrolled despite lifestyle changes and medications.

Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh, claiming the lives of approximately 5,000 women each year.

Compared to other ages, people in the 16 to 30 age group are the most vulnerable to dengue infection this year.

At least one dengue patient died and 477 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

At least four patients died of dengue in the last 24 hours while 1,029 were hospitalised till yesterday morning.

The government today launched the final phase of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across seven divisions, targeting over 6.2 million girls to achieve nationwide coverage

Richard Cash, co-developer of the Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT), passed away on October 22 in Boston at the age of 83, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service and innovation that transformed healthcare worldwide, said a BRAC press release today.."BRAC is deeply saddened by the passi

1,138 patients were hospitalised with viral fever in the 24 hours

At least seven dengue deaths were reported in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday.

Prices of nearly all varieties of rice have surged in the capital’s kitchen markets over the past week, with traders attributing the hike to a rise in paddy prices and reduced supply from rice mills.