ADB forecasts 6.1% GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY24, higher than World Bank’s
The ADB’s projection comes days after the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics said economic growth in the October-December quarter of fiscal 2023-24 halved to 3.78 percent, the slowest pace in three quarters, as manufacturing output growth declined sharply owing to reduced domestic consumption.
Bangladesh among nations with highest burden of viral hepatitis B, C
Bangladesh, China, India and Pakistan are among the 10 countries, which collectively shoulder nearly two-thirds of the global burden of hepatitis B and C, says the World Health Organization’s latest report on the viral infection
Combatting dengue: DNCC to buy 'discarded items' from people
DNCC to buy 100 packets of chips or similar packets at Tk 100, 10 pieces of ice cream cups or disposable glasses/cups at Tk 100, unused polyethene (per kg) at Tk 50, and each green coconut shell at Tk 2
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We must work together for fire safety, dengue prevention: Atiqul
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today called upon residents to actively collaborate with city officials in ensuring fire safety, cleanliness and combating the threat of dengue fever
Dengue outbreak: 11 more hospitalised in 24 hours
No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
World TB Day 2024: Yes! We can #EndTB!
Millions around the globe commemorate World TB Day today. The theme of World TB Day 2024, “Yes! We can end TB!”—conveys a message of hope that getting back on track to turn the tide against the TB epidemic is possible through high-level
26 Covid-19 cases reported in 24hrs
Bangladesh reported 26 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
Dengue fever: One dead, 14 hospitalised in 24 hours
One more dengue patient died while 14 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
Dengue: 20 more hospitalised
At least 20 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning
Bangladesh reports 36 Covid-19 cases in 24hrs
Bangladesh reported 36 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
Dengue fever: 2 dead, 12 hospitalised in 24 hours
Two more dengue patients died while 12 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
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Dengue Fever: 1 dead, 201 hospitalised
One more dengue patient died while 201 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.
Dengue claims 2 more lives
Two more dengue patients died and 14 were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.
Dengue claims 8 lives in a day
Eight dengue patients died, while 765 were admitted to hospitals across the country yesterday.
‘Pink eye’ prevalence in the port city
There has been a sudden increase in conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye) patients in Chattogram city for over two weeks.
The dangerous rise of dengue
Twenty-four dengue patients have died so far in the country, of whom, 21 died in the last eight months.
Dengue cases double between July, Aug
August witnessed 3,551 dengue cases, more than double the number recorded in July. This indicates that the dengue situation is further deteriorating.
Still no robust policy to control Aedes mosquitoes
Three years have passed since the country witnessed over one lakh dengue patients in a year.
96 hospitalised with dengue
At least 96 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
