Nasima Begum, in the advanced stages of pregnancy and carrying her two-year-old, was waiting for over two hours at the designated point in the capital’s Kazipara Bus Stand for a TCB truck to arrive with daily essentials.

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. The word means “porous bone”. It weakens your bones and makes them more prone to fractures.

The government and World Bank have signed a $120 million financing agreement to help improve the irrigated agricultural and fisheries production and increase the incomes of 170,000 poor people vulnerable to climate change.

With a view to providing better treatment to critical neonatal patients, the authorities of Chattogram Medical College Hospital introduced Special Care Neonatal Unit yesterday, marking the birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day.

At least 233 new Covid-19  cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

South Asians, especially people from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, are six times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to Europeans.

Figures showing a global rise in Covid-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.

People who received the second dose of Covid-19 vaccines at least four months ago will now be allowed to receive their booster dose from centres, irrespective of whether they received an SMS in this regard, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.

At least 182 new Covid-19  cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The government will run a weeklong deworming campaign in all primary and secondary schools across the country from Sunday (March 20, 2022).

The government will inoculate 3.25 crore people with Covid-19 vaccines during a special campaign from tomorrow – marking the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Even though the government on Monday partially removing VAT on edible oils, consumers have yet to get any relief as traders have not reduced prices as of yesterday. 

Nearly 30 million people were under lockdown across China yesterday, as surging virus cases prompted the return of mass tests and hazmat-suited health officials to streets on a scale not seen since the start of the pandemic.

A new research in the US has revealed that exposure to artificial light at night worsens glucose and cardiovascular regulation.

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). This is the first day this year with no Covid-19 death.

Nearly 30 million people were under lockdown across China on Tuesday, as surging virus cases returned mass tests and hazmat suited health officials to city streets on a scale not seen since the start of the pandemic.

The majority of the ready-to-consume snacks and beverages like fizzy drinks, chips and fried chicken contain substances harmful for health and are responsible for non-communicable diseases, found local researchers.

Amid public outcry over the spiralling prices of edible oils, the government yesterday partially removed VAT on refined palm and soybean oil, but it is not likely to greatly ease the consumers’ burden.

Human beings spend around a third of their lives sleeping. Many might wonder if we really need that amount of sleep or if it’s just a waste of time.

The drug administration authorities did not find anything harmful in the Napa Syrup samples that could cause the deaths of the two siblings in Brahmanbaria.