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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Fill vacant posts, intensify family planning, JS body directs health ministry
23 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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Health centre’s generator out of order for 20 years
23 September 2026
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Healthcare
Care of the elderly by physiotherapy
Now-a-days physiotherapy is a popular term for elderly people. In Bangladesh, the number of elderly people is increasing rapidly due to the improved quality of life. People above 60 years of age are considered as elderly people.
15 December 2018
Better care and stronger legislation to save babies
Nearly 30 million babies are born too soon, too small or become sick every year and need specialised care to survive, according to a new report by a global coalition that includes Unicef and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
15 December 2018
Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens' brains: Study
Researchers find "different patterns" in brain scans among children who record heavy smart device and video game use, according to initial data from a major ongoing US study.
10 December 2018
Benefits of dietary fibre in daily meal
Eat more fibre. You have probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health?
8 December 2018
First baby born via uterus transplant
The first baby has been born following a uterus transplantation from a deceased donor, according to a case study from Brazil published in The Lancet.
8 December 2018
Proportion of population vulnerable to heat exposure is rising globally
The proportion of the global population vulnerable to heat-related death and disease is growing as a result of climate change’s effects
8 December 2018
Health benefits far outweigh the costs of meeting climate change goals
Meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement could save about a million lives a year worldwide by 2050 through reductions in air pollution alone.
8 December 2018
Heart valve repair without an open heart surgery
For the first time in India, a team of doctors led by Dr Ashok Seth successfully performed the catheter-based procedure of MitraClip to
8 December 2018
Green banana in treating diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is a common condition in our children. Approximately 3-4 episodes of diarrhoea annually are a common event in children under 5. To prevent diarrhoea, handwashing, eating safe food, drinking clean water and safe disposal of excreta is important.
1 December 2018
Hypnotherapy could help relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
Hypnotherapy might help relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) complaints for some patients for as long as 9 months after the end of treatment, according to study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal.
1 December 2018
Colistin: the last weapon
Antibiotic is the most loyal weapon against the disease caused by bacterial infection. Each antibiotic has their own way to fight off bacteria.
1 December 2018
Why the HIV epidemic is not over
1 December 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day – a day created to raise awareness about HIV and the resulting AIDS epidemics.
1 December 2018
Factoring family history into screening for colorectal cancer
People with family histories of colorectal cancer (CRC) are at increased risk for CRC; the magnitude of the risk depends on the age of the person, age of the affected relative(s), number of affected relatives, and degree of relation.
1 December 2018
Global study predicts more than 20% rise in insulin use by 2030
The amount of insulin needed to effectively treat type 2 diabetes will rise by more than 20% worldwide over the next 12 years,
24 November 2018
New drug approved for travellers' diarrhoea
The oral antibacterial Rifamycin (marketed as Aemcolo) has been approved to treat travellers' diarrhoea driven by non-invasive strains of
24 November 2018
People with paralysis control tablet devices
An investigational brain-computer interface (BCI) can enable people with paralysis to directly operate an off-the-shelf tablet device by thinking about making cursor movements and clicks, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE.
24 November 2018
The threat of undiagnosed diabetes in Bangladesh
Diabetes is not only a health crisis but also a burden on the health sector and the economy as it causes devastating personal suffering and drives families into poverty.
24 November 2018
Putting stalled malaria control efforts back on track
Reductions in malaria cases have stalled after several years of decline globally, according to the new World malaria report 2018.
24 November 2018
Executive director of icddr,b wins Prince Mahidol Award
Prof John D Clemens, executive director of International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), wins this year’s Prince Mahidol Award for his contribution to the development of oral cholera vaccines that have revolutionised cholera control efforts globally.
23 November 2018
Disciplined life crucial for checking diabetes: experts
Health experts and medical practitioners at a seminar in Rajshahi observe that maintaining discipline, taking prescribed diets and medicines and regular physical exercise are very important for the patients suffering from diabetes.
18 November 2018