Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)

Barguna's dengue crisis is exposing public health gaps

Authorities must take proper steps to contain its spread

The health sector needs a complete overhaul

Proposals by the reform commission deserve serious consideration

Take urgent steps to curb dengue threat

Avoiding a major outbreak will require timely govt interventions

Early action is crucial to prevent a dengue surge

Public awareness is also essential

Accessibility of healthcare in Bangladesh

What should be the government’s main role in health service delivery?

OSD 'overdose' is hurting rural patients

Amid crippling doctor crisis, can our health system afford so many OSDs?

Dengue situation shows why our health sector needs an overhaul

The authorities should investigate and identify what has brought this sector to its knees.

Dengue test now at half price in govt hospitals

Patients from now on can get their dengue tests at Tk 50 instead of Tk 100 in all public hospitals across the country.

Dengue can be deadlier this year

Authorities must ramp up efforts to control it

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Spare a thought for patients with rare diseases

They are being undone by misdiagnosis, lack of awareness, and limited treatment options

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

Why is dengue being allowed to spread?

Authorities’ lack of action is as dangerous as the disease itself

September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022

Health services: Absent doctors a headache

A doctor of a government hospital in Gopalganj has been absent from work since March 16, 2020.

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

Flood death toll now 116: DGHS

Three more deaths from flood were reported in Sunamganj and Moulvibazar districts in 24 hours till this (July 12, 2022) morning, taking the total fatalities to 116.

July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022

34 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 34 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 7, 2022).

June 24, 2022
June 24, 2022

No Covid-19 death, 1,685 cases reported in 24 hours

At least 1,685 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

Covid-19 Positivity rate now 14.32%

At least 1,319 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

29 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours 

At least 29 dengue patients were hospitalised in hospitals across the country over 24 hours till 8am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022

433 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, positivity rate now 6.27%

At least 433 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

Dengue fever: 31 more hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 31 new dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning (June 16, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).