2 dead, 396 hospitalised with dengue

At least two people died of dengue, and 396 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
1 October 2025, 21:01 PM

September deadliest, Oct peak looms

Dengue infections and fatalities continue to rise at an alarming rate, with the death toll reaching 200 and total reported cases climbing to 47,832 as of yesterday.
1 October 2025, 18:08 PM

Two more die of dengue, 490 hospitalised in a day

Both deaths reported from Dhaka South areas
1 October 2025, 11:13 AM

3 more die of dengue, 556 get hospitalised

At least three dengue patients died and 556 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
30 September 2025, 20:57 PM

4 more die of dengue

At least four dengue patients died and 845 others were hospitalised -- the highest number of cases in a single day -- in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

From seeds to sustainable food systems

The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?
28 September 2025, 08:21 AM

Chikungunya hits women, middle-aged people hardest in Ctg

Research finds women made up 52.5 percent of cases, men 47.5 percent, with the average patient age at 45 years
27 September 2025, 16:33 PM

Yunus cautions against leaving healthcare to profit-driven actors

Healthcare gets derailed because of money-making approach, he says
25 September 2025, 15:47 PM

Dengue update: One dead, 632 hospitalised in a day

Currently, 2,062 patients undergoing treatment in hospitals
25 September 2025, 11:58 AM

Five more die of dengue

At least five dengue patients died while 668 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
24 September 2025, 18:12 PM

HIV-prevention drug to be available from 2027

Will be available at $40 a year
24 September 2025, 12:23 PM

One more dies of dengue, 664 hospitalised

At least one dengue patient died, while 664 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
23 September 2025, 21:23 PM

WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol, vaccines

Responds to Trump's claims of Tylenol links with autism
23 September 2025, 12:13 PM

Dengue infection rate 81% higher than last year

The country yesterday recorded the highest single-day dengue toll, with 12 deaths and 740 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, raising grave concerns over the escalating outbreak.
21 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Experts call for national guidelines to tackle rising prostate cancer rates

Speakers stress early screening, family support, and awareness at CCCF event
20 September 2025, 19:27 PM

Expanding access to safe sanitation

The Daily Star (TDS): What strategies does LIXIL use to ensure WASH products reach even the most remote and vulnerable households?
20 September 2025, 19:17 PM

Hidden diabetes affecting 25m finally gets a name

An unusual and long-overlooked form of diabetes, linked to severe childhood malnutrition and affecting mostly lean patients, has finally been given a name, according to a Bloomberg report.
19 September 2025, 20:36 PM

DSCC tops in dengue deaths, Barishal in cases

147 deaths, 40,709 cases recorded so far this year.83 deaths reported in DSCC.11,927 cases in Barishal.Experts warn of October outbreak..Lack of national mosquito control programme blamed.****************.Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has recorded
19 September 2025, 19:00 PM

Five die of dengue, 622 get hospitalised

At least five dengue patients died while 622 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
17 September 2025, 20:56 PM

9 Upazila health complexes: Expansion okayed without solving manpower crisis

The health authorities have moved to expand the capacity of nine upazila health complexes in as many districts to cope with the growing number of patients, without addressing the existing shortage of manpower at the facilities.
17 September 2025, 18:28 PM