Dengue: One dies, 338 hospitalised in 24 hours
Star Online Report
21 July 2026, 19:08 PM Disease
Agreement signed to boost collaboration on diabetes, NCD prevention
Star Online Report
21 July 2026, 18:43 PM Disease
India approves first dengue vaccine
AFP, New Delhi
21 July 2026, 12:38 PM Health
One dies of dengue, 473 hospitalised
Staff Correspondent
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM Disease

A blood test for forgetfulness? Scientists edge closer to early Alzheimer’s detection

A simple blood test could one day help identify people at risk of Alzheimer’s long before memory problems begin, according to new research published in The Lancet.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Why family doctors could save thousands of lives

Bangladesh is facing a painful reminder of what happens when everyday healthcare is overlooked.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Same route, different risk: Understanding Hepatitis A & E

A plate of roadside fuchka, a glass of fresh juice from a street cart, or a meal prepared with unclean water may seem harmless.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

The hidden price of missed vaccines

Bangladesh’s recent measles surge is doing more than raising alarm over childhood illness—it may also be fuelling a larger public health challenge, says a press release.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

AI cracks one of biology’s biggest puzzles

Scientists have unveiled a powerful new artificial intelligence system that could dramatically speed up the search for future treatments.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

The medicines losing their magic: Bangladesh’s race against time

A hidden crisis is quietly claiming lives across the world.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

3 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Death toll from the disease rises to 613
6 June 2026, 19:24 PM
5 June 2026, 18:00 PM

Father incurs Tk 6 lakh in debt trying to save twins, loses both to measles

The shopkeeper from Mirsharai says his twin sons missed measles vaccination after doses ran out, both died within 12 days following months of treatment
5 June 2026, 13:52 PM

Four more die from measles, symptoms in 24 hours

Death toll now 605 since March 15
4 June 2026, 19:08 PM

Deaths from measles, measles-like symptoms cross 600

DGHS reports seven more fatalities in 24 hours
3 June 2026, 17:04 PM

All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister

Says eight upazila health complexes already upgraded to 100-bed; remaining 492 to be expanded under govt decision
3 June 2026, 12:20 PM

6 more children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms rises to 594, says DGHS
2 June 2026, 16:29 PM

Govt orders private hospitals to reserve 10pc beds for free dengue treatment

Patients to receive free consultations, while hospitals asked to offer up to 80pc discount on diagnostic tests
2 June 2026, 16:02 PM

The measles outbreak in Bangladesh demands more than government response alone

Patients receive cabin‑level facilities at ward‑level costs, with one‑to‑one nursing care
1 June 2026, 22:16 PM

1 dead, 110 hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours

Latest dengue fatality reported in Khulna, death toll rises to 6 this year
1 June 2026, 17:46 PM
1 June 2026, 17:42 PM

ADP for health doubles, delivery still a concern

Experts call for improving efficiency of agencies, simplifying processes for project approval, procurement
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

At Ad-din, a father lost the twins he was waiting to name

Mohammad Hasan Sardar says his twin sons fell ill in a hot, suffocating post-operative room
31 May 2026, 20:01 PM

Two more children die of measles-like symptoms

90 confirmed deaths so far; 495 deaths with symptoms
31 May 2026, 18:58 PM