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Health

US to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic shift

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

10 die from heat stroke in last week: DGHS

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 reports 16 Covid-19 positive cases

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

Bangladesh records 28 new dengue cases in 24-hour

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 28 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (April 29), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, three were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS statement

Bangladesh reports 10 Covid-19 positive cases

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 10 cases in the last 24 hours till today (April 27) 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 20,49,955, said the DGHS. The DGHS

43 undergo free eye surgery at Bashundhara Eye Hospital

As many as 43 eye patients were operated upon for free at Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) in the capital on Thursday (April 25). Of them, 23 were women and 20 others men. Many of them were suffering from cataract problem, while others were suffering from

AstraZeneca profit up on strong sales of cancer drugs

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Thursday said net profit jumped 21 percent in the first three months of the year thanks to strong growth in sales of cancer drugs. Profit after tax climbed more than one fifth compared with the first quarter last year to $2.18 billion,

Vaccines saved at least 154m lives in 50 years: WHO

Vaccines are among the most powerful inventions, making once-feared diseases preventable, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said Wednesday, adding that global immunizations have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years.  Speaking at a WHO press conference in

World Malaria Day Spotlight: Bangladesh's Progress Against the Disease 

World Malaria Day, commemorated annually on April 25th, stands as a global platform aimed at heightening awareness about malaria and mobilizing resources to combat this preventable and treatable disease. This year's theme, "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more

Bangladesh reports 18 Covid-19 positive cases

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 18 cases in the last 24 hours till today (April 24) 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 20,49,915, said the DGHS. The DGHS

DGHS issues guideline to prevent heatstroke

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today (April 23) issued four-point guidelines to prevent heatstroke amid ongoing countrywide heatwave.    The guidelines are as follows:  1. Stay away from intense heat, take rest under shadow.   2. Drink plenty

Heatwave: Keep hospitals ready, instructs Health Minister

Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen today (April 21) instructed the authorities concerned to keep their hospitals ready amid the heatwave as the country is observing a surge of heat-related illnesses. The minister gave the instruction through a virtual meeting held among civil surgeons,

Bangladesh records 17 new dengue cases in 24-hour

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 17 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (April 20), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, sixteen were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while one was outside the capital, the DGHS statement added.

Bangladesh records 13 new dengue cases in 24-hour

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 13 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (April 19), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, nine were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while the rest were outside the capital, the DGHS statement

Bangladesh reports 16 Covid-19 positive cases

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 16 cases in the last 24 hours till today (April 19) 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 20,49,816, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Bangladesh records 17 new dengue cases in 24-hour

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 17 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (April 17), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, three were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while the rest were outside the capital, the DGHS statement

Bangladesh reports 25 Covid-19 positive cases

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 25 cases in the last 24 hours till today (April 17) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,493 and caseload to 20,49,784, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Bangladesh reports 20 Covid-19 positive cases

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 20 cases in the last 24 hours till today (April 16) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,493 and caseload to 20,49,759, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Bangladesh records 8 new dengue cases in 24-hour

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded eight new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (April 14), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, five were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while the rest were outside the capital, the DGHS statement

Health Minister satisfied with medical services during Eid

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen on Saturday (April 13) expressed satisfaction with the medical services provided to the people during Eid. The health minister made the statement while briefing reporters after a surprise visit to the Kurmitola General Hospital and