Dr Sumaiya Khaled

Dr Sumaiya Khaled is a Chevening Scholar, a physician, and a public health faculty with advanced training from the UK. Her work explores health systems, innovation, and mental wellbeing, aiming to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice in Bangladesh. E-mail: sumaiya.khaled@thedailystar.net

The lost art of doing absolutely nothing

16 August 2026

Waiting for the lift? We reach for our phones. Stuck in traffic? Instagram opens. Eating alone? A video plays. Heading to bed? Another twenty minutes of scrolling.

16 August 2026

Beauty beyond the mirror

2 August 2026

Smooth skin, fuller lips and sharper features have become more common than ever.

2 August 2026

OCD: Living with a mind that won’t switch off

26 July 2026

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is often reduced to jokes about being neat or liking things organised. In reality, it is far more complex and can quietly affect every part of a person’s daily life.

26 July 2026

Small health shifts that make a big difference

19 July 2026

Good health is built through tiny choices rather than makeovers. Start by taking a “movement snack”: walk briskly, stretch or climb stairs for two minutes every half-hour.

19 July 2026