5 more die with suspected measles deaths, toll reaches 810
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Dengue cases cross 12,000 as another patient dies
23 July 2026, 20:19 PM
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2 more children die with measles-like symptoms; toll reaches 805
23 July 2026, 18:46 PM
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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
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Dengue: One dies, 338 hospitalised in 24 hours
21 July 2026, 19:08 PM
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Agreement signed to boost collaboration on diabetes, NCD prevention
21 July 2026, 18:43 PM
Disease
One more dengue patient dies, 755 hospitalised in a day
Death reported from Dhaka South City Corporation area
16 October 2025, 12:45 PM
4 more die of dengue
758 get hospitalised in a day
15 October 2025, 11:39 AM
Some critical antibiotics now show 79-97% resistance
Health experts say higher AMR rates can lead to more critical illnesses, increased treatment failures
14 October 2025, 18:27 PM
5 more die of dengue, 841 hospitalised in a day
4 deaths reported from Dhaka South City Corporation areas, 1 from Mymensingh division
14 October 2025, 11:40 AM
Is the typhoid vaccine safe and effective? Here’s what you need to know
Typhoid contamination peaks in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal: Lancet report
13 October 2025, 14:04 PM
Entry tests for medical, dental colleges to be held on same day
Health ministry set the date for MBBS and BDS entrance exams for December 12
13 October 2025, 13:25 PM
3 die of dengue, 857 get hospitalised
Dengue cases cross 55,000 mark
13 October 2025, 12:53 PM
Expanding WASH access through local innovation
The Daily Star (TDS): How have RFL’s low-cost sanitation innovations improved hygiene outcomes in rural communities, and what evidence supports these improvements?
12 October 2025, 12:41 PM
6 more die of dengue, 953 hospitalised in a day
2,546 undergoing treatment at hospitals
12 October 2025, 12:19 PM
Nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign begins for 4.9cr children
The month-long campaign, aims to protect children aged 9 months to 15 years
12 October 2025, 04:22 AM
Global tobacco use declined, but the epidemic persisted
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2025 report revealed that global tobacco use had declined significantly, with the number of users dropping from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024—a 27% relative decrease since 2010. Despite this progress, one in five adults worldwide still used tobacco, contributing to millions of preventable deaths.
11 October 2025, 18:06 PM
The five sleep profiles that shape our mental health
In a major leap forward for sleep science, researchers have uncovered five distinct “sleep” profiles—patterns that reveal how our nightly rest is intertwined with mental health, cognition, and even the way our brains are wired.
11 October 2025, 18:01 PM
Statin use in pregnancy: No increased risk of birth defects
A recent research published in the JAMA Watch has examined the safety of using statins—medications commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol—during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester. Historically, statins have been contraindicated during pregnancy due to concerns about potential risks to foetal development.
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM
World mental health day 2025: Protecting minds in humanitarian crises
As wars, disasters, and epidemics continue to upend lives across the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marked world mental health day 2025 with a clear message — mental health must be protected in humanitarian emergencies.
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Microgreens: Tiny greens with powerful health benefits
In a world drowning in junk food, a tiny leaf barely an inch tall is emerging as a silent warrior for health — the microgreen. These young seedlings of vegetables and herbs are becoming a global health trend, adding a burst of colour, texture, and flavour to salads and dishes.
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Typhoid vaccination campaign begins
A month-long typhoid vaccination campaign will begin in the country today.
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign begins tomorrow
All children aged 9 months to 15 years to be vaccinated
11 October 2025, 15:41 PM
Prof Anupama Azhari elected president of AFOMP
UIU academic to lead Asia-Oceania body for 2025–2028; vows to promote Bangladesh’s role in global medical physics
11 October 2025, 14:53 PM
PCSB observes World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Its primary goal is not to cure the illness but to ensure a dignified and comfortable life for patients
11 October 2025, 13:38 PM
DMCH to resume bone marrow transplants in weeks after BMT unit reopens
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum inaugurated the upgraded unit, designed to offer low-cost transplant services
11 October 2025, 09:30 AM