Dengue cases cross 12,000 as another patient dies
23 July 2026, 20:19 PM
Disease
2 more children die with measles-like symptoms; toll reaches 805
23 July 2026, 18:46 PM
Disease
Govt renames 3 public health facilities, drops AL-linked names
23 July 2026, 17:02 PM
Health
Bangladesh records over 800 confirmed and suspected measles deaths
22 July 2026, 17:04 PM
Disease
Over 1,000 deaths recorded in Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda: WHO
22 July 2026, 16:42 PM
World
Measles rages on amid vaccination gap
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
4 more die with suspected measles, combined toll reaches 797
21 July 2026, 19:52 PM
Disease
Dengue: One dies, 338 hospitalised in 24 hours
21 July 2026, 19:08 PM
Disease
Agreement signed to boost collaboration on diabetes, NCD prevention
21 July 2026, 18:43 PM
Disease
India approves first dengue vaccine
21 July 2026, 12:38 PM
Health
Thailand’s MedPark Hospital offers next-generation medical care for Bangladeshi patients
Bangladeshi patients now have enhanced access to advanced, next-generation medical care through MedPark Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand
13 April 2026, 02:18 AM
BMU VC calls for study on measles booster doses
Prof FM Siddiqui notes infections found in infants under six months
12 April 2026, 23:38 PM
Measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities
MA Muhit, state minister for health, inaugurated the programme at Karail slum in the capital
12 April 2026, 13:45 PM
Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital
Parvin Begum came to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) along with one of her ailing relatives who needed treatment there. However, she suddenly felt dizzy, collapsed and became critically ill.
12 April 2026, 03:48 AM
Measles shot drive begins today in Dhaka, Barisal, Mymensingh cities
Around 12.20 lakh children aged six months to under five years expected to be vaccinated under this initiative
11 April 2026, 21:53 PM
Measles Vaccination: Govt fast-tracks nationwide drive
The government has advanced the launch of a special measles and rubella vaccination drive to April 20 from May 3 as measles cases continue to surge.
9 April 2026, 03:33 AM
10 more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 138
DGHS records 1,599 confirmed cases since March 15
8 April 2026, 19:39 PM
Scuffle between DU students, doctors at DMCH; emergency services suspended
Several people from both sides injured after a dispute over a prescription
8 April 2026, 19:31 PM
Chickenpox overtakes measles as top health concern in Rohingya camps
Nearly 8,800 infections recorded in Cox’s Bazar camps in the first three months of 2026
8 April 2026, 18:24 PM
Govt moves to introduce vaccination cards for animals
icddr,b and the Department of Livestock Services say the initiative aims to improve animal immunisation, protect livelihoods and curb the spread of zoonotic diseases
8 April 2026, 17:42 PM
Suspected measles deaths at RMCH rise to 46 as three more die in 24 hours
452 suspected measles cases admitted to RMCH so far this year
8 April 2026, 15:43 PM
Two more suspected measles deaths at RMCH push toll to 42
Twenty new admissions in 24 hours as patient load continues to rise at hospital
6 April 2026, 12:43 PM
Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive from May 3: Health minister
Another vaccination programme will begin in DNCC and DSCC areas as well as in Mymensingh and Barishal
5 April 2026, 13:59 PM
Two more suspected measles deaths push RMCH toll to 40 this year
Fourteen new admissions and 36 discharges in the last 24 hours, with 125 patients currently undergoing treatment
5 April 2026, 13:25 PM
Emergency measles vaccination begins in 30 upazilas
Drive targets over 13.23 lakh children as suspected measles deaths reach 98 nationwide
5 April 2026, 12:26 PM
Together for health. Stand with science.
On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organisation is calling for a renewed global commitment to science under the theme “Together for health.
5 April 2026, 00:36 AM
Beyond the classroom door Ensuring inclusion for Autistic students
Inclusive education for children with autism in Bangladesh requires more than enrolment in mainstream schools.
5 April 2026, 00:34 AM
Bridging the gap in Autism care
Observed globally on 2 April, World Autism Awareness Day highlights the urgent need to improve the lives of people living with autism.
5 April 2026, 00:29 AM
Why doctors no longer want their children to follow them
A growing number of doctors are discouraging their children from entering the medical profession, raising concerns about the future of healthcare in South Asia.
5 April 2026, 00:25 AM
Flow Fest redefines
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, a quieter crisis is unfolding behind glass offices and crowded meeting rooms, workplace loneliness.
5 April 2026, 00:21 AM