Global life expectancy is set to increase by almost five years by 2025, new research has found, but factors like obesity and high blood pressure mean people will spend more years in poor health. The findings were part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors Study

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) carried out free surgery on 45 needy patients at its modern operation theater on Thursday (May 16). BEHRI honourary Prof Dr Md Saleh, Dr. Anthony Albert, Dr. Akter Ferdousi Jahan and Dr. Majumder Golam took part in the operations

Three people died of dengue infection in the country in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 21 were hospitalised. As of now, 32 people have lost their lives after being infected with the mosquito-borne disease this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) came up

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 28 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (May 14), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 10 were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS statement added.

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 14 cases in the last 24 hours till today (May 13) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,494 and caseload to 20,50,170, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 36 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (May 13), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, seven were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS statement

The Department of Health has ordered the closure of pharmacies whose lease has expired and unauthorized canteens inside government hospitals. In addition, the health department also directed that no new approvals for canteens and pharmacies in government hospitals be issued. A press

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 22 cases in the last 24 hours till today (May 10) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,494 and caseload to 20,50,134, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 31 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (May 9), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 11 were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS

While life has gradually returned to normal almost a year since Japan downgraded COVID-19 to a lower-risk disease category, persistent waves of infections resulted in over 16,000 deaths between May and November last year, according to government data. Health experts have stressed the

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 15 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (May 7), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, six were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS statement added.

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 35 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (May 6), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 13 were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS statement added.

Countries in South and Southeast Asia have been coping with a weeks-long heatwave which has seen record temperatures sweep parts of the region. Pupils in the Philippines, India and Bangladesh have been told to stay at home and learn remotely due to a severe health risk. Schools in

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 13 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (May 4), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, eight were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS statement

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 11 cases in the last 24 hours till today (May 4) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,494 and caseload to 20,50,049, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 2) received eye treatment at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIO) in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area. She went to the hospital this morning and took treatment like a general patient by purchasing a ticket of

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 17 cases in the last 24 hours till today (May 2) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,494 and caseload to 20,50,028, said the DGHS. The DGHS

The United States has moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift that has sent shares in cannabis firms soaring. The US Justice Department’s recommendation on Tuesday that cannabis be classified as a schedule three drug – the same as ketamine

Ten people died from heat stroke across the country in the last week. Besides, three of them died in last 24 hours till 9:00am on Tuesday (April 30), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Five people were admitted to different hospitals in the country due to

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 16 cases in the last 24 hours till today (April 29) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,494 and caseload to 20,49,986, said the DGHS. The DGHS