Floodwater recedes in many districts: But sufferings rise

Following a drastic fall in downpours since Thursday, the flood situation in Bandarban, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati has improved further. However, people in the flood-ravaged areas are facing growing suffering. Croplands in Chittagong’s worst-affected Chandanaish, Lohagara and Satkania upazilas are badly damaged. A trail of destruction is left on the roads

WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Country

A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimize individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes. The outbreak, which escalated rapidly since late June, has seen

Construction work of BGMEA Hospital opens in Mirpur

The construction work (2nd phase) of BGMEA Hospital was inaugurated at Milkvita Road in Mirpur today. BGMEA Senior Vice President S.M. Mannan (Kochi) officially inaugurated the construction work (2nd phase) of the hospital. BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Chairman of BGMEA Standing Committee on Mirpur Hospital Md. Jahander Rashid Jewel,

Desun Hospital to invest 1,000cr in Bangladesh

India's Desun Hospital has announced to invest Tk1,000 crore to establish hospitals in Bangladesh. “The goal is to provide state-of-the-art medical services at affordable prices,” Sajal Dutta, chairman and managing director of Desun Hospital, made the announcement at a press briefing in Dhaka. They have planned to make the investment within five

National plan needed to bring dengue under control: Experts

Health officials and experts have stressed coordinated efforts and a national plan to battle the current onslaught of dengue. Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) adviser and infectious disease expert Dr. Mostaq Hossain said it is not possible to control dengue without concerted efforts. "To eliminate the breeding ground of

DAM receives two awards for contribution to Drug Prevention and Treatment

Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) has received two awards for its outstanding contribution in drug prevention & treatment, a press release said on Monday. The awards were handed over 30 July 2023 at a ceremony held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Auditorium on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and

Dengue patients overwhelm govt hospitals in Dhaka; Patients suffer amid bed, staff shortage

As the dengue cases surge, government hospitals in the capital are facing shortage of beds and staff to provide adequate care for patients. Visiting various hospitals in the city, the UNB correspondent found that hospitals including Mugda Medical College Hospital, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, Matuail Institute