The Japanese scientist whose pioneering work led to the creation of statins, the life-saving drugs used by millions, has died at the age of 90. Akira Endo's pivotal work has been likened to the discovery of penicillin. The biochemist is said to have been inspired by Alexander

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 47 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Monday (June 10) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 16 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka

At least six types of street foods in the capital, including chatpati and sugarcane juice, contain high levels of different bacteria that cause diarrhea and other stomach diseases, according to a government-backed study. The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) sponsored the study

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 25 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Sunday (June 9) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 7 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city

Minister of Health Samanta Lal Sen on Sunday (June 9) warned director of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) to not discriminate or create any dispute with journalists. He said was talking in the BSRF dialogue organized by Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF) at the

Bangladesh reported 15 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Friday (June 7) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,495 and caseload to 20,50,670, said the DGHS. The DGHS

At least 16 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till Tuesday (June 7) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, three dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city and rest were admitted to

Budget allocations for health services, education, and research have increased, emphasizing the development of skilled healthcare professionals and the improvement of maternal and child health services. Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali presented the proposed budget for the

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 24 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Wednesday (June 5) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 10 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka

Bangladesh reported 52 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Wednesday (June 5) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,495 and caseload to 20,50,622, said the DGHS. The DGHS

At least 35 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till Tuesday (June 4) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, nine dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city and rest were admitted to

Bangladesh reported 21 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Tuesday (June 4) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,495 and caseload to 20,50,570, said the DGHS. The DGHS

At least 22 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till Monday (June 3) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 15 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city and rest were admitted to

Bangladesh reported 38 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Monday (June 3) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,495 and caseload to 20,50,549, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Bangladesh reported 16 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Saturday (June 1) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,495 and caseload to 20,50,493, said the DGHS. The DGHS

The daylong National Vitamin A-plus campaign has begun today (June 1), aiming to administer capsules to over 22.2 million children aged six to 59 months. Starting at 8am on Saturday, June 1, and running until 4pm, the campaign focuses on preventing blindness in children, promoting

The government is set to start National Vitamin A-plus campaign aged between six months and 59 months tomorrow. This year government has taken a target to feed Vitamin A-plus capsule to 2.22 crore children. Director General of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Abul

At least 18 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till Friday (May 31) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, seven dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city and rest were admitted to

Bangladesh reported 22 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Friday (May 31) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,495 and caseload to 20,50,477, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Bangladesh reported 26 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Thursday (May 30) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,495 and caseload to 20,50,455, said the DGHS. The DGHS