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Health

Bangladesh reports 27 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 27 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Wednesday (August 16) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,476 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

US FDA approves Pfizer's blood cancer therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted accelerated approval to Pfizer’s therapy for treating patients with a type of blood cancer that is difficult to treat, the company said. The health regulator’s decision allows use of the therapy, branded as Elrexfio,

Dengue: 10 dead, 1,984 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 10 dengue patients died while 1,984 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (August 15), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 741 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,253 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 37 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 37 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday (August 15) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,476 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Dengue: 18 dead, 2,880 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 18 dengue patients died while 2,880 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (August 14), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 1,990 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,561 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 43 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 43 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Monday (August 14) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,476 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Dengue: 11 dead, 2,905 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 11 dengue patients died while 2,905 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (August 13), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 1,042 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,863 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 28 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 28 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Sunday (August 13) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,476 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Dengue: 14 dead, 2,432 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 14 dengue patients died while 2,432 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (August 12), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 940 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,492 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports one Covid death, 12 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked one death and 12 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Saturday (August 12) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,476 people in the country died due to the disease since the

WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh

A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimize individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes.

Dengue: 9 dead, 2,046 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least nine dengue patients died while 2,046 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (August 11), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 853 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,193 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 20 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 35 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Friday (August 11) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,476 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Dengue: 12 dead, 2,959 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 12 dengue patients died while 2,959 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (August 10), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 1,097 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,862 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 35 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 35 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Thursday (August 10) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,476 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

44 destitute receive free surgery at Bashundhara Eye Hospital

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) carried out free surgery on 44 needy patients at its modern operation theater on Thursday (August 10). BEHRI honourary Prof Dr Md Saleh, Dr Rubina Akhter, and Dr. Majumder Golam took part in the operations at the BEHRI at

Covid-19: New variant EG.5 on the rise in USA 

There’s a new coronavirus variant topping the leaderboard in the United States: EG.5. Nationally, EG.5 is causing about 17% of new Covid-19 cases in the country, compared with 16% for the next most common lineage, XBB.1.16, according to the latest estimates from the US Centers

Bangladesh reports one Covid death, 41 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 41 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Wednesday (August 9) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,476 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Dengue: 12 dead, 2,844 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least twelve dengue patients died while 2,844 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (August 9), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 1,092 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,752 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 39 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 39 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday (August 8) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,475 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the