A woman from Bhairab in Kishoreganj has died after contracting the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), marking the first known fatality from the virus in Bangladesh.  Tanzida Akter, 30, died while undergoing treatment in the Infectious Diseases Hospital in the capital.  Hospital

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which recently caused concern in China, has now been identified in Bangladesh after a woman from Bhairab, Kishoreganj district, was reported to be infected. Dr. Ahmed Nowsher Alam, head of the virology department at the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease

A dengue patient has died, and 45 new cases have been reported in hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours, says the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the past 24 hours, four patients were hospitalized in Chattogram, one in Barishal, nine in Dhaka division,

The fifth anniversary of the first known death from Covid-19 passed seemingly unnoticed in China Saturday, with no official remembrances in a country where the pandemic is a taboo subject. On January 11, 2020, health officials in the central Chinese city of Wuhan announced that a

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, 80, was admitted to The London Clinic today for advanced treatment under the care of consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Patrick Kennedy.  Her admission was confirmed by Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the party's media cell, citing her

Two dengue patients died and 70 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 24 Dengue patients were hospitalized in Dhaka city, while 46 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to the

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India’s Karnataka. As part of ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses nationwide, the ICMR detected these two cases. One case involves an eight-month-old male infant

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) authorities suspended fifteen officials and employees, including doctors and senior nurses, for their alleged involvement in a killing near the cabin block during the July mass uprising. An office order signed by Registrar Professor

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurated a health card distribution program by the Ministry of Health to provide free medical treatment for those injured in the July uprising across all public hospitals in the country.  The ceremony took place at the State Guest House

Another dengue patient died and 172 were admitted to hospitals across the country, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).  During the same period, 67 dengue patients were hospitalized in Dhaka and rest outside the capital. This year, the total number of

Two more dengue patients died and 165 were admitted to hospitals across the country, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).  During the same period, 44 dengue patients were hospitalized Dhaka and rest outside the capital. This year, the total number of

Three dengue patients died and 141 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. "During the period, 13 dengue patients were hospitalised in Barishal division, 12 in Chattogram, 22 in Dhaka division, 35 in Dhaka North city while 35

Dengue, the mosquito-borne disease, is spreading persistently, defying seasonal patterns. Despite winter's arrival, dengue cases remain alarmingly high, with fatalities adding to the grim toll.  On Friday, December 20, one more person died, and 83 individuals were hospitalized

One dengue patient died and 236 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 67 Dengue patients were hospitalized in Dhaka city, while 169 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to the

Five dengue patients died and 274 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 78 Dengue patients were hospitalized in Dhaka city, while 196 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to the

Two dengue patients died and 311 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 286 Dengue patients were hospitalized in Dhaka city, while 25 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to the

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Sunday (Dec 15) said no deaths from dengue were reported in the last 24 hours. DGHS in a press release said 373 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country. During the period, 124 Dengue patients were hospitalized in

Russia has developed its own mRNA vaccine against cancer, it will be distributed to patients free of charge, General Director of the Radiology Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health Andrey Kaprin has told Radio Rossiya. The vaccine was developed in collaboration with

A daylong free medical camp was held on Saturday in Belnagar village of Magura to provide free and accessible treatment for various complex diseases at the grassroots level. The event was organised by the Bashundhara Foundation, managed by Afroza Begum General Hospital in Manikganj and

Four dengue patients died and 241 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 87 Dengue patients were hospitalized in Dhaka city, while 154 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to the