The Health Sector Reform Commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (May 5).  The report was submitted to Prof Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna around 11 am, according to Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad

Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) celebrated Soy Month for the first time in Bangladesh.  To celebrate the power of soybean- a reliable and sustainable source of protein, a discussion was

A dengue patient died and nine others were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new cases, 7 were reported in Dhaka city, one in Khulna, and one in Dhaka division. With these, the total number of

Bangladesh is currently facing a shortage of around 8,000 doctors, Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan has revealed. She disclosed the figure on Monday (April 21) during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Railways and the Directorate

Bangladesh has sought Singapore’s cooperation to boost its health sector through capacity building, expertise sharing, and infrastructure development, aiming to meet the growing demand for quality healthcare services. The urge was made by Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin during

Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum today said that the Chinese government will gift a 1,000-bed hospital to Bangladesh in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Dhaka and Beijing.  The hospital is planned to be built in Rangpur, with land currently being identified for

Two dengue patients died and 22 others were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new cases, 10 were reported in Barishal, two in Chattogram, four in Dhaka division, and six in Dhaka city. With

Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Health and Family Welfare, has urged the global community to boost investment in universal health coverage, with a focus on youth-oriented initiatives. While delivering Bangladesh’s national statement at the

The World Health Day 2025 is being observed on Monday (April 7) both in Bangladesh and globally with the theme "Healthy Beginning, Hopeful Futures." To commemorate the occasion, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Directorate General of Health Services, and various

Dengue fever claimed another life in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday (April 5) morning, raising the country’s death toll to 14 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest fatality was reported from the Dhaka South City Corporation

China Eastern Airlines is set to introduce direct flights between Chattogram and Kunming, facilitating travel for Bangladeshi patients seeking medical care in southern China. To accommodate these patients, four hospitals in Kunming have been designated for treatment. However, high

A senior official overseeing vaccines at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has resigned under pressure, according to reports from US media. Peter Marks, who has been instrumental in the development of Covid-19 vaccines, submitted his resignation to the Department of Health and

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people’s mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study comes as researchers have increasingly been finding small shards of plastic called

Nine new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 1,715. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the new cases were reported across various divisions: three in Barisal, one in Dhaka

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in its report on Friday (March 14) said in the last 24 hours, 10 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across Bangladesh. The patients were admitted from various regions, with six from the Chattogram Division (outside the city

The High Court (HC) has ruled that no one can use the title "Doctor" before their name unless they have an MBBS or BDS degree.  The decision was made on Wednesday (March 12) by a bench of Justice Razik-Al-Jalil and Justice Shathika Hossain after hearing two separate

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported five new dengue cases in the 24 hours before Friday morning, bringing the total to 1,589 cases in this year. The new cases are from different areas: one in Barishal, one in Khulna, one in Chattogram, one in Dhaka South, and one

For the first time in Bangladesh, a cluster infection of the Zika virus has been detected, according to the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b).  The icddr,b published the findings on its website on Monday (March 3). Icddr,b scientists

Ten new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, bringing the total this year to 1,484, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The new cases were reported in Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, and Mymensingh

Six more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday (Feb 15) morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,385 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), of the new cases, one was detected in Dhaka South City Corporation,