A group of frontline workers employed during the COVID-19 pandemic are continuing their protest outside the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), urging the authorities to extend their employment contracts beyond December. The demonstration, which began on November 17, shows no signs of abating as workers call for a clear resolution from authorities. Protesters allege that they are being discarded now that the crisis has subsided, despite their critical role in combating the pandemic. Jahangir Alam, a representative of the DGHS control room and one of the protesters, expressed frustration over the lack of support from authorities. "Our demands are not being accepted. The authorities are directing us to the Ministry, but they are not providing any clear path for us to get there. Without their assistance, we won’t be able to approach the Ministry. Our protest will continue until our demands are met," he said. Dr. Shahriar Mohammad Haque, a junior consultant in anesthesiology and ICU at Munshiganj Sadar Hospital, highlighted the workers’ plight. "Many of us served tirelessly in hospitals during the COVID-19 project. If we are all fired, what will we do? They extended our work period repeatedly during the crisis, but now, when the pandemic is over, they are discarding us," he said. The protesters are calling for recognition of their contributions and permanent positions within the health sector. Standing united, protesters held signs emblazoned with messages such as "Our demands must be met" while chanting slogans urging authorities to acknowledge their grievances.

At least 15 people died from heatstroke in 14 days till Sunday (May 05, 2024).The Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room (HEOC & CR) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed the deaths. The DGHS reported the fatalities from the information it received at its control room till Sunday.Besides, one person died and three people suffered injuries due to heatstroke across the country in the past 24 hours till Monday morning. ‘Very severe heat wave’ grips 7 districts, says BMDThe DGHS started recording heatstroke related deaths from April 22.A mild to very severe heat wave swept through the country for about a month staring from first week of April. Later the temperature started to fall across the country after rains in the first week of the current month.The heat wave also forced the government to shut the primary and secondary schools, colleges and madrashas till May 2.Strategies for Cooling Your Roof During Intense Summer Heat

No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). However, fourteen more patients were hospitalised with viral fever during this period, according to the DGHS. 8 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs Of them, five were admitted in Dhaka hospitals, while the rest were outside the capital. A total of 115 dengue patients, including 53 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. 3 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs So far, 1,224 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024. Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. 20 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3,18,749 recoveries last year. Last year’s September was the deadliest month for the dengue outbreak, with 396 fatalities and 79,598 cases, according to DGHS data.

Bangladesh reported 47 more COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Friday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total COVID-19 caseload rose to 2,047,4487, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). COVID-19: Bangladesh reports 33 more cases in 24hrs The official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,483 as no new fatalities were reported during this period. The daily case test positivity rate stood at 5.64 per cent as 833 samples were tested, said the DGHS. Bangladesh reports one more Covid-19 death, 34 cases in 24hrs The recovery and death rates remained unchanged at 98.40 per cent and 1.44 per cent, respectively. COVID-19: Bangladesh reports 25 more cases in 24hrs

No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). However, 20 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever during this period, according to the DGHS. Dengue: 14 more patients hospitalised in 24hrs     Of them, nine were admitted in Dhaka hospitals, while the rest were outside the capital. A total of 113 dengue patients, including 42 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. 25 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs So far, 1055 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024. Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3,18,749 recoveries last year. 14 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs Last year’s September was the deadliest month for the dengue outbreak, with 396 fatalities and 79,598 cases, according to DGHS data.

Bangladesh reported 35 more COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total COVID-19 caseload rose to 2,046,998, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). 25 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs The official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,481 as no new fatalities were reported during this period. The daily case test positivity rate stood at 8.06 per cent as 434 samples were tested, said the DGHS. Temperature drops to season’s lowest 5 degree Celsius in Panchagarh’s Tetulia The recovery and death rates remained unchanged at 98.41 per cent and 1.44 per cent, respectively.

No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). However, 25 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever during this period, according to the DGHS. Food Minister warns illegal hoarders of jail Of them, two were admitted in Dhaka hospitals, while the rest were outside the capital. A total of 135 dengue patients, including 42 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Temperature drops to season’s lowest 5 degree Celsius in Panchagarh’s Tetulia So far, 1006 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024. Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. Another Bangladeshi shot dead by BSF along Lalmonirhat border The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3,18,749 recoveries last year. Last year’s September was the deadliest month for the dengue outbreak, with 396 fatalities and 79,598 cases, according to DGHS data.

No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Thursday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). However, 18 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever during this period, according to the DGHS. Dengue: Bangladesh reports zero death with 20 new cases in 24 hrs Of them, five were admitted in Dhaka hospitals, while the rest were outside the capital. A total of 133 dengue patients, including 50 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Dengue claims two more lives So far, 945 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024. Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. 1 more dengue patient dies; 32 hospitalised in 24hrs The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3,18,749 recoveries last year. Last year’s September was the deadliest month for the dengue outbreak, with 396 fatalities and 79,598 cases, according to DGHS data.

Bangladesh reported one more COVID-19-linked death and 30 fresh cases in 24 hours till Monday (January 22, 2024) morning. With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,481 and caseload to 2,046,788, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The daily case test positivity rate stood at 5.14 per cent as 584 samples were tested, said the DGHS. Read more: COVID-19: New variant 'JN.1' detected in Bangladesh The recovery and death rates remained unchanged at 98.41 per cent and 1.44 per cent, respectively. Earlier on Thursday, Professor Tahmina Shireen, director of the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), said they found a new variant of the coronavirus, 'JN.1' in test samples of five patients. Read more: Bangladesh among 5 countries selected for project to strengthen preparedness to COVID-19, other infectious diseases

TWo more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 13 this year. During the period, 18 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Lutful Azim elected BCSA president, Shamim secretary Among them, six were hospitalised in Dhaka, while the rest were outside the capital. A total of 821 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024. CARE Bangladesh signs MoU with Institute of Public Health Nutrition, National Nutrition Services  Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3,18,749 recoveries last year. ERDFB holds seminar on ‘Victory of democracy in 12th parliamentary elections’ Last year’s September was the deadliest month for the dengue outbreak, with 396 fatalities and 79,598 cases, according to DGHS data.