Dengue claims 2 more lives, 955 hospitalised in 24 hours
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms as Bangladesh’s death toll reaches 1,084
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Gaibandha’s Sundarganj a hotspot for Anthrax in Rangpur region
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5 more suspected measles deaths in Bangladesh, combined toll reaches 1,081
24 September 2026
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Dengue claims 8 more lives, 1,782 hospitalised in a day
24 September 2026
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11 more die with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh
23 September 2026
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Bangladesh’s dengue death toll this year crosses 200 as 6 more die
23 September 2026
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2 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll reaches 1,065
22 September 2026
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Dengue claims 5 more lives, record 1,872 hospitalised in a day
22 September 2026
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Dengue surge in Khulna leaves patients struggling for hospital beds
22 September 2026
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Covid booster dose campaign starts on June 4
A week-long special campaign for administering Covid-19 booster jabs will start countrywide on June 4, said the Directorate General of Health Services.
1 June 2022
China's cabinet announces measures to revive Covid-ravaged economy
As China's yuan climbs rapidly to its strongest levels in six years against the currencies of the country's trading partners, a notable absence of concern and intervention by the authorities is unnerving investors.
31 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.61%
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 May 2022
Bangladesh No. 1 recipient of Covid vaccines from Unicef under Covax
Unicef delivered over 190 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Bangladesh through Covax in one year.
31 May 2022
Weeklong Covid booster dose campaign from June 4
A nationwide special campaign to administer booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines to eligible people will start from Saturday (June 4-10, 2022).
31 May 2022
Monkeypox outbreak won't lead to another pandemic: WHO
The World Health Organization does not believe the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa will lead to a pandemic, an official said on Monday, adding it remains unclear if infected people who are not displaying symptoms can transmit the disease.
30 May 2022
1 Covid-19 death, 34 new cases in 24 hours
At least 34 new infections were recorded and one person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 May 2022
Monkey pox poses ‘moderate risk’ for global public health: WHO
The World Health Organization said on Sunday that monkey pox constitutes a "moderate risk" to overall public health at global level after cases were reported in countries where the disease is not typically found.
30 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 May 2022
While the fetal clock develops, mom’s behaviour tells the time
During foetal development, before the biological clock starts ticking on its own, genes respond to rhythmic behaviour in the mother.
28 May 2022
What you need to know about monkeypox
According to the BBC, over 80 cases of monkeypox have been verified in at least 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Sweden recently. The situation is evolving and the World Health Organisation (WHO) expects there will be more cases of monkeypox identified as surveillance expands in non-endemic countries. Immediate actions focus on informing those who may be most at risk for monkeypox infection with accurate information, in order to stop further spread.
28 May 2022
Ireland confirms its first monkeypox case
Ireland has confirmed its first case of monkeypox, the country's health agency said on Saturday.
28 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.83%
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 May 2022
Countries should take immediate steps to contain Monkeypox: WHO
Countries should take quick steps to contain the spread of monkeypox and share data about their vaccine stockpiles, a senior World Health Organization official said on Friday.
27 May 2022
Monkeypox cases could be ‘peak of iceberg’: WHO
The World Health Organization yesterday cautioned that some 200 monkeypox cases found in recent weeks outside of countries where the virus usually circulates could be just the beginning.
27 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.59%
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 May 2022
‘Detection the only option’
“When my son was born, we were overwhelmed with joy. Unfortunately, the joy was short-lived,” said, Md Abidur Rahman, father of Abrar Sadaf, who was diagnosed with Thalassemia soon after he was born.
26 May 2022
Can monkeypox become a pandemic?
Monkeypox has emerged as a new concern in a world ravaged by Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the fact that no deaths have been reported, monkeypox cases have been detected in 12 countries across Europe, North America, and Australia.
26 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.65%
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 May 2022
Over 200 monkeypox cases worldwide, EU disease agency says
The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox worldwide has reached 219 outside of countries where it is endemic, according to an update released by the European Union’s disease agency.
26 May 2022