1.7cr children vaccinated so far in nationwide typhoid campaign

DGHS chief says false claims on typhoid vaccine spreading online are being traced and countered
23 October 2025, 08:35 AM

Dengue deaths cross 250-mark this year

Four more die, 814 hospitalised in a day
21 October 2025, 12:26 PM

One more dies of dengue, 950 hospitalised in a day

Lone death reported from Barishal division
19 October 2025, 13:14 PM

Harnessing markets for rural resilience in Bangladesh 

Sameer Karki, Country Director, iDE Bangladesh, talks to Shams Rashid of The Daily Star
19 October 2025, 07:36 AM

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

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

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

Only 31% of targeted children registered for typhoid vaccination in Kishoreganj

Officials blame poor publicity and limited awareness among parents and teachers
9 October 2025, 14:51 PM

Authorities warn against service charges for Typhoid vaccine

Campaign targets to vaccinate 4.9cr children free of cost
9 October 2025, 07:21 AM
8 October 2025, 14:02 PM

3 more die of dengue, 700 hospitalised in a day

2,473 undergoing treatment in hospitals
8 October 2025, 11:24 AM

2 more die of dengue, 715 hospitalised in a day

2,520 undergoing treatment in hospitals
7 October 2025, 11:25 AM

Dengue claims 9 lives in a day

1,042 hospitalised over 24 hours
5 October 2025, 11:31 AM

Global experts share insights on Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling in Dhaka

An international scientific programme titled “Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling” was held on September 27, 2025, at the Dhaka Sheraton, Banani, jointly organized by UNESCO, the University of Dhaka, and Renata PLC, according to a press release.
2 October 2025, 20:10 PM