Dengue death toll hits 211 this year as 2 more die
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Dengue claims 2 more lives, 955 hospitalised in 24 hours
25 September 2026
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms as Bangladesh’s death toll reaches 1,084
25 September 2026
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Gaibandha’s Sundarganj a hotspot for Anthrax in Rangpur region
25 September 2026
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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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No Covid-19 death recorded in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 April 2022
West Bengal, 2 other Indian states lift all Covid-19 restrictions
At least three Indian states, including West Bengal and Maharashtra, today announced the withdrawal of all Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday while the authorities in Delhi decided to do away with the penalty for not wearing masks in public places.
31 March 2022
No Covid-19 death recorded in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 March 2022
Covid deaths surged by 40% last week, but cases fell everywhere: WHO
The number of people killed by the coronavirus surged by more than 40% last week, likely due to changes in how Covid-19 deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India, according to a World Health Organization report released Wednesday.
30 March 2022
2 Covid deaths, 72 fresh cases in 24 hours
At least 72 new infections were recorded and two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 March 2022
Reject Covid-19 vaccine offers from tobacco companies: Anti-tobacco orgs urge govt
Anti-tobacco organizations have urged the government to reject any offer from any tobacco company to provide Covid-19 vaccine.
29 March 2022
1 Covid-19 death, 69 cases recorded in 24 hours
At least 69 new infections were recorded and one person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 March 2022
Breaches in Wasa supply lines causing Cholera outbreak in Dhaka?
A cholera outbreak seems to have returned to the city and is being transmitted by the Wasa water supply system.
28 March 2022
One dies after 4 straight days without Covid-19 deaths
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).
28 March 2022
Second round of mass Covid vaccination begins
Bangladesh today rolled out the second round of its mega Covid vaccination drive without any registration, aiming to achieve the target of vaccinating 90 percent people of the country.
28 March 2022
No Covid-19 death for 4th consecutive day
No Covid-19 death was reported for the fourth consecutive day today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 March 2022
No Covid-19 death for third consecutive day
No Covid-19 death was reported for the third consecutive day today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 March 2022
Around 1,200 diarrhoea patients admitted to icddr,b every day
A total of 1,138 diarrhoea patients were admitted to the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in 24 hours till 12am today.
26 March 2022
Daily diarrhoea cases: Admission crosses 1k at icddr,b
Diarrhoea has broken out in at least 10 areas of the capital as more and more patients are being admitted to different hospitals.
25 March 2022
No Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
25 March 2022
Type-2 diabetes: Decrease in intestinal enzyme main cause
People aged between 30 and 60 with the deficiency of an enzyme – Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase – are at least 14 times at higher risk of developing diabetes than those without deficiency, finds a study.
24 March 2022
630 diarrhoea patients admitted to icddr,b in 14hrs
A total of 630 diarrhoea patients were admitted to International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in 14 hours till 2:00pm today.
24 March 2022
No Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
24 March 2022
Record diarrhoea patients at icddr,b
The icddr,b in Dhaka has been struggling to cope with the deluge of diarrhoea patients over the last week.
23 March 2022
Infant Covid jab trial succeeded
US biotech firm Moderna yesterday said it was pursuing regulatory approval for its Covid vaccine in children aged six months to six years after the two-shot regimen was found to be safe and produced a strong immune response.
23 March 2022