Helemul Alam

July dengue cases exceed June total

Though July is yet to end, the number of dengue cases has already surpassed the total figure recorded in June, indicating an alarming rise in the mosquito-borne disease across the country.

5d ago

Dhaka sees fewer dengue cases, but more deaths

Though most dengue cases are being reported from outside Dhaka, the majority of deaths are occurring within the capital.

1w ago

Wider dengue spread sparks concerns

Dengue cases have been reported in 60 districts as of yesterday, signalling a much wider and earlier spread of the mosquito-borne disease than in the last two years.

2w ago

Dengue outbreak: 16 to 30 age group most vulnerable

People aged between 16 and 30, compared to other age groups, are proving to be the most vulnerable to dengue infection this year.

2w ago

Road 103 in Gulshan: Commercial establishment in a residential zone

While Road 103 in the capital’s Gulshan -- a designated residential area -- already struggles under tremendous traffic pressure, the establishment of a new shopping mall has further strained the situation.

2w ago

DMTCL to hand over Anowara park to DNCC in Sept

After missing its initial deadline to hand over Anowara Park in Farmgate, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited is now planning to transfer the site to Dhaka North City Corporation in September, following the removal of all existing structures.

2w ago

Dengue surge: Women fatality high despite fewer cases

As dengue cases continue to surge, the total number of reported infections this year has reached 11,660, with 6,887 of them being male.

2w ago

Dengue cases triple in June

Dengue cases have nearly tripled in June compared to May, largely due to inadequate anti-mosquito drives across the country..According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a total of 000 dengue patients have been hospitalised so far this year as of yesterday. Of them, 000

3w ago
June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025

Chikungunya resurfaces, adds to health woes

As the country grapples with rising cases of coronavirus and mosquito-borne dengue, there has been a resurgence of another mosquito-borne disease, Chikungunya, in Dhaka.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

Dengue cases rising nationwide

Sourav Chakrabarti, an HSC student from Noakhali, came to Daudkandi in Cumilla to spend his vacation with relatives. However, his holiday turned into a period of suffering after he was diagnosed with dengue.

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

Barguna sees sharp spike in dengue

On the day of Eid-ul-Azha (June 7), Omar Al Arabi, a third-grader at Barguna Collectorate School and College, was diagnosed with dengue.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Eid holiday, rain spark fear of dengue spike

With intermittent rainfall continuing across the country and a 10-day Eid holiday beginning today, experts are warning of a spike in dengue cases.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Cattle sales yet to pick up pace

With only two days left before Eid-ul-Azha, cattle markets in Dhaka are yet to pick up full momentum.

June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

Cattle sales off to a slow start

Though 20 cattle markets in Dhaka officially started operating from yesterday, the number of customers remains very low.

May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

Drainage disaster: Why Dhaka drowns every monsoon

The poor drainage system of Dhaka was once again exposed during the recent heavy rainfall that inundated large swathes of the city.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

Gabtoli Market: Cattle plentiful, buyers scarce

Despite a sufficient number of sacrificial animals available in the country, cattle prices remain high compared to the same period last year.

May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025

Will Dhaka’s cattle markets be ready before Eid?

City corporations yet to finalise leases

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

Lightning alerts 20-30 minutes in advance

After failing to implement earlier projects such as planting palm trees and installing lightning arresters in high-risk areas, the interim government is now planning to introduce an early warning system to reduce lightning-related casualties.