Sunday, 07 Sep, 2025

Health

3 die of dengue in Bangladesh, 580 hospitalised in 24hr

Bangladesh has reported three new dengue-related deaths in the past 24 hours, while 580 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, according to a health bulletin issued on Sunday (Sept 7) by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new hospitalisations,

Dengue: 364 new cases, two deaths reported in 24hrs

Health authorities today reported 364 new dengue cases and two more deaths across the country in the past 24 hours. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), of the fresh cases, 49 patients were hospitalized in Barishal division, 76 in Chattogram division, 50 in

No new Covid cases reported in 24hrs

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has said that no new COVID-19 infections were reported in the country over the 24-hour period from 8 am Thursday to 8 am Friday. A total of six samples were tested during this period, yielding a positivity rate of 0 percent, according

3 more die of dengue, 363 hospitalized in 24 hours

Health officials today reported 363 new dengue cases across the country, claiming at least three lives in the past 24 hours. According to a statement from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 88 patients were admitted in Barishal division, 50 in Chattogram, 70 in Dhaka

Dengue: 4 deaths reported in 24hrs

Health officials today reported 568 fresh cases of dengue and at least four deaths in the past 24 hours. A Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) statement said the new cases were recorded across different divisions, with Dhaka, Chattogram, Barisal, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi,

AI stethoscope detects heart conditions in seconds: UK study 

A new generation of stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence could transform how doctors detect heart disease, identifying serious conditions within seconds, according to researchers in the UK. The device, developed by US firm Eko Health, replaces the traditional chest piece

No new Covid cases reported in 24 hours

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today confirmed that no new Covid-19 infections were recorded in the country in the 24 hours between 8 am Thursday and 8 am Friday. According to a DGHS statement, a total of 13 samples were tested during this period, with a positivity

432 new dengue cases recorded in 24 hours

Health authorities today reported 432 fresh cases of dengue across the country in the past 24 hours, raising concerns as the mosquito-borne disease continues to spread. According to a statement issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), of the new cases, 86 patients

BloodBridge launches beta version of its mobile app to better connect blood donors and seekers

BloodBridge, a digital platform that connects blood donors and seekers, launched the beta version of its mobile app on August 14, 2025 during a program at the DMK Lecture Gallery on the campus of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). The launch was one of the key events of the

Dengue: 202 new cases reported in 24hrs

A total of 202 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the past 24 hours, according to a press release issued today by the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the newly hospitalized

EDCL to set up new pharma, vaccine plant in Munshiganj: Nurjahan

Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum today said the Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL) will soon establish a state-of-the-art pharmaceuticals, vaccine, and anti-venom production facility in Sirajdikhan upazila, Munshiganj district. She made the announcement during a

Dengue death toll in Bangladesh tops 100 this year as 3 more die

Bangladesh’s dengue death toll for 2025 has risen to 101 after three more fatalities were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the same period, 448 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, the

Bangladesh to vaccinate 50m children against typhoid from Sept

Bangladesh will begin a nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign on September 1 under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), targeting nearly 50 million children aged between nine months and just under 16 years. Registration for the programme opened on August 1. Children without

Dengue: 3 more die, 408 hospitalised across Bangladesh

Three more people have died from dengue in the last 24 hours while 408 new patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). A press release was issued on Thursday (August 7) DGHS. According to DGHS, 73 were from

Dengue: 3 more die, 428 hospitalised in 24-hours

Three more people died from dengue in the last 24 hours while 428 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). A press release issued by DGHS confirmed the matter on Wednesday (August 6).  Of the

Govt slashes prices of coronary stents

The government has reduced the prices of coronary stents used in cardiac treatment, making the life-saving device more affordable for patients across the country. The decision was formally announced in a circular signed by Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, Senior Assistant Secretary at the

Dengue: 2 dead, 395 hospitalised in 24-hour

Two Dengue patients died and 395 newly admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The press release was issued on Monday (August 4). Of the newly hospitalised patients, 58 were from areas outside Barishal City

Two new Covid cases reported in 24hrs

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today confirmed two new Covid-19 cases in the country over the 24-hour period from 8:00 am Friday to 8:00 am Saturday. According to the DGHS statement, 55 samples were tested during this time, with a positivity rate of 3.64 percent.

Dengue: One more dies in 24 hrs

One more person has died of dengue in the Dhaka South City Corporation area in the past 24 hours, raising this year’s death toll to 84, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The surge in infections continues, with 209 new dengue patients admitted to

Dengue: 138 new cases reported in 24hrs

The country recorded 138 new dengue cases in the 24 hours leading up to Friday (Aug 1) morning, bringing the total number of infections this year to 21,118, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new cases, 49 were reported in Barisal Division