669 rural families now have access to better sanitation in Dinajpur

The move comes in response to a survey conducted by the upazila administration in collaboration with four non-government organisations in March this year that revealed that these 669 families had no access to proper sanitation
29 October 2024, 14:44 PM

World Stroke Day: 1 in 6 Bangladeshis are victims of stroke, say doctors

At event marking the day, they also say that there are 1.8 million stroke patients in Bangladesh
29 October 2024, 12:46 PM

Dengue claims two more lives

Two more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 271 this year.
26 October 2024, 19:51 PM

Dengue: 16 to 30 age group most vulnerable

Compared to other ages, people in the 16 to 30 age group are the most vulnerable to dengue infection this year.
25 October 2024, 20:00 PM

Dengue: One dead, 477 hospitalised in a day

At least one dengue patient died and 477 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
25 October 2024, 13:07 PM

Cervical cancer: Govt launches HPV vaccination campaign in 7 divisions

The government today launched the final phase of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across seven divisions, targeting over 6.2 million girls to achieve nationwide coverage
24 October 2024, 16:16 PM

Seven more die of dengue

1,138 patients were hospitalised with viral fever in the 24 hours
23 October 2024, 15:17 PM

7 more die of dengue

At least seven dengue deaths were reported in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday.
23 October 2024, 06:15 AM

Cervical cancer: Govt to launch HPV vaccination campaign in 7 divisions

The government is launching a HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer for adolescent girls aged between 10 and 14 years in seven divisions
22 October 2024, 13:17 PM

Govt to stand by those injured in mass uprising: health adviser

Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum today said the government will stand by the injured in the anti-discrimination student movement to ensure their treatment and rehabilitation
20 October 2024, 18:56 PM

Cancer Connect Initiative launched

Cancer Connect Initiative, a new non-profit volunteer organisation founded by cancer survivors, doctors, and caregivers, has been launched
20 October 2024, 13:41 PM

3 more die of dengue, 411 hospitalised

At least three dengue patients died and 411 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
18 October 2024, 14:01 PM

8 more die of dengue in a day

At least eight dengue patients died and 1,100 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
17 October 2024, 14:02 PM

Dengue claims 3 more lives

1,186 hospitalised in a day
16 October 2024, 15:28 PM

Prof Abu Jafor appointed new DGHS DG

Md Abu Jafor, a professor of Sir Salimullah Medical College, has been appointed as director general (acting) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
15 October 2024, 12:52 PM

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2024: A decade of striving for compassionate care

On October 12, 2024, the global community observes World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, a unified day of action to celebrate support and promote the provision of appropriate care for people living and dying with health-related suffering
12 October 2024, 05:06 AM

Dengue deaths cross 200-mark

Two dead, 490 hospitalised in 24 hours
11 October 2024, 14:25 PM

Two more die of dengue; 1218 hospitalised

At least two more dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today raising the year's death toll to188
7 October 2024, 13:03 PM

SBMCH: Burn unit runs without specialist doctors

After suffering burns from hot water, one-and-a-half-year-old Araf was first admitted to Galachipa Upazila Hospital in Patuakhali on September 10, where the authorities referred him to Sher-e Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal for better treatment
6 October 2024, 13:11 PM

3 more die of dengue

Three dengue patients died, and at least 1,022 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
3 October 2024, 21:58 PM