Dhaka February 4, 2026, 7:35 pm
Most cases have been in Europe rather than in the Central and West African countries where the virus is endemic. No deaths have been reported so far
Monkeypox is an infectious disease that is usually mild, and is endemic in parts of west and central Africa. It is spread by close contact, so it can be relatively easily contained through measures such as self-isolation and
DGHS will go for action against unregistered private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres across the country after an end to a 72-hour ultimatum on the closure of such organisations
Legal action will be taken if the clinics are not closed within the mentioned period
BSMMU VC urges awareness, not panic, over monkeypox
Consumption of PPI cannot be stopped suddenly. PPI has to be reduced gradually by two weeks, one week. Medications can be taken once a day, one after two days
COVAX has played a crucial role in that achievement. More than half of all the COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Bangladesh last year were through the programme
He made the call while speaking at an online discussion session titled ‘National Policy Dialogue on Health Budget,’ organised by non-government think tank Unnayan Shamannay
Bangladesh has, so far, around 14,000 patients of AIDS, the most advanced stage of HIV infection. Though the number is low, the country is at high risk because of neighbouring countries which have higher transmission rates an
The theme of this year's World Autism Awareness Day is: ‘Make such a world: explore the talents of people with autism.'
Vaccine seekers formed long queues at inoculation centres across the country since morning to receive their shots
Bangladesh along with 104 world's poorer nations will get more affordable version of Merck's anti-Covid pill from generic drug manufacturers, in deals announced Thursday by a UN-backed organisation. The global Medicines Pate
The panel also recommended scrapping mandatory quarantine for those who come into close contact with the patients but do not develop symptoms. They must ensure tight masking
The age limit for the booster shot will be lowered by 10 years
The discovery was made after testing samples from new coronavirus patients in Dhaka
Considering the current situation of Omicron infections and the decisions taken by the COVID-19 situation review committee, the restrictions on the overall activities and movement are going to be imposed from January 13. The
The Pfizer vaccine will, instead, be kept for use as the first and second doses for students in school and college (ages 12-17) and other people who have already received one dose of the Pfizer vaccine
The government is trying to get another big chunk of US$940 million in aid package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for purchasing Covid-19 shots to be used as booster doses
Palak made the announcement on his verified Facebook page early on Wednesday. He also asked everyone to follow health restrictions and get vaccine doses
Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA), Bangladesh on Thursday granted emergency use authorization for the oral antiviral drug to treat mild-to-moderate Covid-19 in adults and children of 12 years and above
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