Dengue claims 8 more lives, 1,432 hospitalised in 24 hours
26 September 2026
•
Disease
3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,087
26 September 2026
•
Disease
Dengue death toll hits 211 this year as 2 more die
26 September 2026
•
Disease
Dengue claims 2 more lives, 955 hospitalised in 24 hours
25 September 2026
•
Disease
3 more die with measles-like symptoms as Bangladesh’s death toll reaches 1,084
25 September 2026
•
Disease
Gaibandha’s Sundarganj a hotspot for Anthrax in Rangpur region
25 September 2026
•
Disease
5 more suspected measles deaths in Bangladesh, combined toll reaches 1,081
24 September 2026
•
Disease
Dengue claims 8 more lives, 1,782 hospitalised in a day
24 September 2026
•
Disease
11 more die with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh
23 September 2026
•
Disease
Bangladesh’s dengue death toll this year crosses 200 as 6 more die
23 September 2026
•
Disease
10 lakh AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrived from UK
Bangladesh has received 10 lakh AstraZeneca vaccines doses from the United Kingdom.
2 March 2022
Covid positivity rate down to 3.2%, 8 more die
At least 732 new infections were recorded and eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2 March 2022
People can still get Covid vaccine 1st dose at permanent vaccination centres
Those, who are yet to be vaccinated, can still take the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at permanent vaccination centres across the country.
2 March 2022
8 deaths, 799 cases reported in 24 hours
At least 799 new infections were recorded and eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 March 2022
Indian researchers predict Covid 4th wave may lash India from June 22 till Oct 24
Using mathematical modelling, Indian researchers have predicted that a fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic may lash India around June 22 and continue till October 24 with the peak expected in August.
28 February 2022
3 divs lag behind in Covid inoculation
Barishal, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions have yet to reach the target of inoculating 70 percent of the population aged 12 years and above.
28 February 2022
Bangladesh largest recipient of Covid vaccines from US: Embassy
Bangladesh has become the largest recipient of Covid-19 vaccine doses from the US.
28 February 2022
Covid-19 positivity rate now below 4%
At least 897 new infections were recorded and four people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 February 2022
Over 12 crore now received first doses
Nearly 71 percent of the country’s population aged over 12 have now got at least one dose of a Covid vaccine with around 1.12 crore people receiving their first jab on Saturday.
27 February 2022
Covid-19 originated from Wuhan market, not Chinese lab: Twin studies
An international group of scientists who conducted two studies, released findings on Saturday where one group stated that it was made “extraordinarily clear” that the source of the coronavirus which fueled the Covid-19 pandemic originated from a market in Wuhan, and not a Chinese government laboratory, reports The Guardian.
27 February 2022
Omicron cousin BA.2 more prevalent in Dhaka between Jan 29-Feb 18: study
The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron variant of the coronavirus was more prevalent between January 29 to February 18 in Dhaka city, finds a study.
27 February 2022
Current Covid-19 positivity rate 4.01%
At least 864 new infections were recorded and nine people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 February 2022
Target exceeded, 1 crore 20 lakh vaccinated yesterday: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said one crore and 20 lakh people received Covid-19 vaccine yesterday.
27 February 2022
2 arrested for selling Covid vaccines in Gazipur, 7 vials recovered
Police arrested two persons for selling Covid-19 vaccines in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila yesterday.
27 February 2022
Pregnancy and COVID- 19 are a worrisome combination
SARS-CoV-2 infection increases the incidence of obstetric problems in pregnant women. Pregnancy increases the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 viral complications.
26 February 2022
Human microbiome research excludes developing world
The bacteria in our bodies have been linked to colon cancer, ulcers, and cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s. However, a study published in
26 February 2022
The surprising signs of depression
Depression is a prevalent mental illness. According to World Health Organisation, worldwide 5% people suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability globally and a significant contributor to the global illness burden. Find out some unusual signs of depression:
26 February 2022
Covid-19 Vaccine: Govt extends special first-dose campaign
After people swarmed vaccine centres for their first Covid-19 dose under a daylong special campaign yesterday, health authorities announced the programme would continue till tomorrow.
26 February 2022
Covid-19 cases drop below 1,000 after 7 weeks
At least 759 new infections were recorded and eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, read a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 February 2022
Burimari Land Port: Workers at high risk of coronavirus infection
Around 2600 workers engaged in loading and unloading goods are at a considerable risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus at Burimari Land Port in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat as they are to work along with foreign workers amidst the latest Covid-19 spike.
26 February 2022