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New Omicron Subvariant: Experts sound alarm as four cases detected
As health officials yesterday confirmed four cases of the new subvariant of Omicron, the BF.7, experts urged everyone to wear masks and maintain physical distance to stay safe from Covid-19.
1 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: 41 patients hospitalised in 24hrs
At least 41 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
1 January 2023, 14:59 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.07%
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 January 2023, 11:50 AM
New Omicron subvariant BF.7 found in Bangladesh
The new subvariant of Omicron, BF.7, has been found in Bangladesh, confirmed IEDCR. Tahmina Shirin, director of Epidemiology, Research and Disease Control, confirmed the matter to The Daily Star.
1 January 2023, 07:36 AM
How to protect your skin this winter
From dry hands to chapped lips to cracked heels, see the top cold-weather threats to your skin - and what you can do about them.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Blaming others is a sickness
“He who blames others has a long way to go on his journey. He who blames himself is halfway there. He who blames no one has arrived.” – Chinese Proverb
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
A national policy is needed to deal with dementia
Dementia is not a mental illness. It is a disease of the brain. But due to a lack of adequate knowledge, people have many superstitions and misconceptions about this disease. Initiatives are needed to remove them. Besides, the country needs a national
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Resolutions for healthy new year
Changing your lifestyle and giving up bad habits are great ways to improve your health and well-being at the beginning of a new year. While only a small percentage of people actually keep their resolutions, here are some steps you may follow to get healthier in the new year and achieve your health goals.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
One dies from Covid, 23 new cases
One person has died from Covid while 23 others were infected with the virus in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: No deaths, 47 hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 47 patients with dengue fever were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning.
31 December 2022, 11:55 AM
1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.27%
One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 December 2022, 11:41 AM
Capturing the war stories of medical professionals
Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.
31 December 2022, 09:34 AM
No Covid death in 24hrs
No Covid-19 death was reported in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services.
30 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: No deaths, 14 hospitalised in 24hrs
At least 14 patients with dengue fever were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning.
30 December 2022, 14:54 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.58%
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)..The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,439 and the mortality rate is 1.45 percent..At least 13 new infections from Co
30 December 2022, 11:22 AM
Passengers from Covid-affected nations being tested: health minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said passengers from Covid-affected countries are being tested for Covid-19.
29 December 2022, 16:42 PM
Passengers from 6 nations must show Covid-negative report to visit India
India today announced international passengers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will be required to undergo RT-PCR tests before they depart the countries and upload Covid-negative RT-PCR test report.
29 December 2022, 16:10 PM
Dengue fever: No deaths, 65 hospitalised in 24hrs
At least 65 patients with dengue fever were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning.
29 December 2022, 15:43 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.03%
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)..The current positivity rate is 1.03 percent while the total positivity rate stands at 13.43 percent, the press release added. .The total number
29 December 2022, 13:10 PM
US to impose mandatory Covid-19 tests for travellers from China
The United States will impose mandatory Covid-19 tests on travelers from China, US health officials said on Wednesday, joining India, Italy, Japan and Taiwan in taking new measures after Beijing's decision to lift stringent zero-Covid policies.
29 December 2022, 03:24 AM