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6 dengue patients die, 1,195 new cases detected in 24 hours
Six people have died from dengue and 1,195 new infections were reported across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, health officials said on Sunday, reports BSS. We recorded six dengue-related deaths and 1,195 new cases between 8 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, a spokesperson for the Directorate...
80% of strokes preventable thru lifestyle changes: Experts
Nearly 80 percent of strokes are preventable through lifestyle modifications such as controlling blood pressure, quitting smoking, eating healthily, and staying physically active, experts said Sunday. They made the remarks at the International Stroke Conference 2025 held at Bangladesh Medical...
Entire medical system plagued by problems, says Health Advisor
Health Advisor Nurjahan Begum has said that Bangladeshs entire medical system is plagued by problems and stressed the need to dismantle the outdated structure to bring about meaningful reform in the health sector. She made the remarks on Monday morning while speaking at an event marking Breast...
WHO calls for all Gaza’s border crossings to open for aid, medical evacuations
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for all of Gazas border crossings to be opened for both the entry of aid and medical evacuations, reports Al Jazeera. All medical corridors need to be opened, WHO representative in the Palestinian territory, Rik Peeperkorn, said. He added that...
Dhaka ranks 6th among world’s polluted cities with ‘unhealthy’ air
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranked sixth among the worlds most polluted cities on Friday, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 158 at 8:25 am. The citys air was classified as unhealthy, posing significant health risks for residents, according to the AQI monitoring report. An AQI between...
Dangers of Iodine deficiency in Bangladesh
Arpita had been feeling increasingly weak for months. She suffered from dizziness and trembling limbs, and her husband, Ratul, suspected diabetes. He planned to consult a doctor when possible, but before they could act, Arpita collapsed from extreme dizziness and began vomiting. She was rushed...
Malek family accused of running corruption empire in health sector
Former health minister Zahid Maleque, along with his wife, children, and close relatives, is at the center of sweeping corruption allegations involving the misuse of political power during the Awami Leagues 16 years in office. According to investigative reports, Maleque allegedly built a...
Nurjahan condoles tragic deaths in Mirpur fire
Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum on Wednesday expressed profound shock and sorrow over the deaths caused by a massive fire that engulfed a garment and its adjacent chemical warehouse in Rupnagar, Mirpur on Tuesday, reports BSS. In a message of condolence, she prayed for eternal...
Dhaka ranks 5th worldwide for worst air quality, still ‘unhealthy'
Dhaka remains among the most polluted cities in the world, ranking fifth on the global list of worst air quality levels on Tuesday morning. At 8:59 am, the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 159, placing it in the unhealthy for sensitive groups category. Pakistans Lahore topped...
Over 1 million children vaccinated on 1st day of national typhoid campaign
The government of Bangladesh began its first-ever nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign on Sunday (October 12), with over 1 million children vaccinated on the opening day alone, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Dr. Md. Shahriar Sajjad, Deputy Director of the...
Dhaka’s air quality remains "moderate" as pollution levels persist
Dhakas air quality remained in the moderate range this morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 97 recorded at 9:00 AM. The city ranked 12th globally for the worst air quality at the time. Indias Kolkata, Uzbekistans Tashkent, and Bahrains Manama topped the global list, with AQI scores...
9 more dengue deaths reported in 24 hrs
The relentless scourge of dengue continues to tighten its grip on Bangladesh, claiming nine more lives in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, the second-highest daily toll recorded this year, reports UNB. With these latest fatalities, the death count from the mosquito-borne disease has climbed to...
Lawsuit challenges Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee amid fears of workforce disruption
A coalition of healthcare providers, educators, religious organizations, and advocacy groups has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visa applications. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, claims the policy enacted by executive order from...
No one can destroy communal harmony in Bangladesh: Nurjahan
Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum on Thursday said that the people of country have always upheld the spirit of communal harmony and mutual respect and no force can weaken this long-standing unity, reports BSS. Humanity and giving service to others are religion. If we all remember...
Morocco’s youth protests escalate into violence on 4th day
Youth-led protests demanding improved education and healthcare in Morocco escalated into violent clashes with security forces on Tuesday evening, marking the fourth day of unrest across several cities, reports Reuters. The demonstrations, organized by the anonymous youth group GenZ 212 through...
UAE schools ban online food deliveries to encourage healthy eating habits
Schools across the UAE have implemented a ban on online food delivery services such as Talabat and Noon. The initiative is part of broader government efforts to instill lifelong healthy eating habits and ensure school environments support student well-being. When Khaleej Times reached out to...
Health sector kingpin Mithu placed on 5-day remand
A Dhaka court has granted a five-day remand for Motazzerul Islam Mithu, a controversial contractor with deep influence in the health sector under the Awami League government, in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over his alleged involvement in amassing wealth illegally. Dhaka...
Bangladesh steps into global antibiotics market with landmark penicillin plant
Bangladeshs pharmaceutical landscape is on the cusp of a milestone. Tucked inside the countrys largest industrial hub, the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Chattogram division, a gleaming new complex is rising that could redefine the nations role in the global medicine trade. By the end...
Bladder infections in over-50s may be early warning sign of cancers, study finds
Bladder infections, especially in adults over the age of 50, could be an early warning sign of serious cancers, researchers from Swedens Lund University have warned. A major study tracking 3.5 million people found that people diagnosed with cystitis, a common type of urinary tract infection...
Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’ this morning
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, recorded a moderate air quality level this morning, ranking 28th globally in terms of pollution. As of 9:00 am, the citys Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 68, indicating a light health risk for sensitive individuals. According to the AQI scale,...
WB warns Bangladesh of rising health, economic risks due to heatwaves
Bangladesh is facing increasing health risks and economic losses due to rising temperatures, according to a new World Bank report launched today. The report, titled An Unsustainable Life: The Impact of Heat on Health and the Economy of Bangladesh, outlines how the countrys rising temperatures have...
Health Adviser off to Singapore for medical treatment
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has left Dhaka for Singapore to undergo medical treatment. She left for Singapore on a midnight flight on Monday. Dr. Manjurul Islam, Personal Secretary (Joint Secretary) to the adviser, confirmed the information. According to sources, the Health Adviser is a...
1st group of sick, injured Gaza children headed to UK for medical treatment
The first group of sick and injured children from Gaza has started its journey to the UK for medical treatment under a new government-backed evacuation scheme. Confirmed by the UKs health ministry on Sunday, the initiative aims to provide urgent care to those affected by the ongoing conflict, as...
DGHS limits pharma representatives’ access to govt doctors
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has introduced new restrictions on pharmaceutical company representatives, limiting their visits to government doctors to just two days a week. Under the directive issued Thursday, representatives may meet doctors only on Mondays and Thursdays...
Bashundhara Group launches ‘Bashundhara Community Yoga’ to promote health, wellness
Bashundhara Group has launched a new wellness initiative, Bashundhara Community Yoga, at Bashundhara Sports City on September 12, 2025. This event, despite the heavy morning rain, saw an impressive turnout of over a hundred participants of all ages, from children to the elderly. The initiative is...
Health sector graft mastermind Mithu arrested in Gulshan
Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested Motazzerul Islam Mithu, the mastermind of corruption in the health sector during the fascist Awami League (AL) regime from the capitals Gulshan area. Deputy Commissioner of DB (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Muhammad Talebur Rahman,...
Gov to recruit 3,500 doctors, Adviser announces
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum announced on Friday that the government will recruit 3,500 doctors during the interim administration, reports the Daily Sun. The adviser made the statement while inspecting Chattogram Mother and Child General Hospital, highlighting a shortage of 10,000 doctors and...
“We will not allow miscreants to exploit this situation,” says Religious Advisor
Dr. A. F. M. Khalid Hossain, the religious advisor of Bangladesh, made a late-night visit to Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on Monday night to inquire about the condition and treatment of students from Chattogram University who were injured in a violent clash with locals. At around...