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Health

Dengue: 10 dead, 2,748 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 10 dengue patients died while 2,748 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (September 9), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 1,051 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,697 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 13 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 13 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Saturday (September 9) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,477 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Dengue: 15 dead, 1,876 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 15 dengue patients died while 1,876 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (September 8), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 842 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,034 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 16 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 16 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Friday (September 8) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,477 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Scientists grow human kidneys in pigs

Scientists have grown kidneys containing mostly human cells inside pig embryos, an important step toward growing kidneys and potentially other human organs that could be used for transplants in people.  The technique, described in a new study published Thursday in the scientific

Dengue: 20 dead, 2,689 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 20 dengue patients died while 2,689 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (September 7), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 899 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,790 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 22 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 22 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Thursday (September 7) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,477 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

49 destitute receive free surgery at Bashundhara Eye Hospital

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) carried out free surgery on 49 needy patients at its modern operation theater on Thursday (September 7). BEHRI honourary Prof Dr Md Saleh, Dr Rubina Akhter, took part in the operations at the BEHRI at Bashundhara Residential Area

WHO: Bangladesh hit by worst dengue outbreak on record

Bangladesh is experiencing its most severe dengue outbreak on record, the World Health Organization has said, partly blaming climate crisis for contributing to the spread of such mosquito-borne diseases. More than 300 deaths from dengue were reported last month alone, WHO chief Tedros

Dengue: 14 dead, 2,115 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 14 dengue patients died while 2,115 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (September 6), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 833 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,282 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 16 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 16 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Wednesday (September 6) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,477 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Antibiotics and the world's biggest gathering in India

What does the biggest gathering of humanity on Earth have to do with antibiotics? Quite a bit, evidently. Researchers from US-based institutes, supported by Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University and Unicef, have found that clinics at India's Kumbh

Dengue: 11 dead, 2,782 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 11 dengue patients died while 2,782 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (September 5), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 951 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,831 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 11 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 11 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday (September 5) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,477 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Wegovy: Weight-loss drug firm becomes Europe's most valuable

The maker of weight-loss drug, Wegovy, has become Europe's most valuable firm dethroning the French luxury conglomerate LVMH. Shares rose after the Danish pharmaceutical giant, Novo Nordisk, launched the popular drug in the UK. At the close of trading on Monday, the firm had a

UK bees in danger as Asian hornet sightings rise

Record sightings of Asian hornets are raising fears of catastrophic consequences for the UK's bee populations for years to come. The invasive hornets are wreaking havoc in mainland Europe and threaten to get a foothold in the UK, with nests found in East Sussex, Kent, Devon and

Dengue: 12 dead, 2,823 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 12 dengue patients died while 2,823 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (September 4), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 1,005 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,818 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports 14 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 14 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Monday (September 4) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,477 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of the

Dengue: 16 dead, 2,608 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 16 dengue patients died while 2,608 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (September 3), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 892 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,716 dengue patients were admitted outside the

Bangladesh reports one Covid death, 22 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked one death and 22 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Sunday (September 3) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed a total of 29,477 people in the country died due to the disease since