Govt to take action against lapses in measles vaccine management: PM
Star Online Report
17 June 2026, 18:17 PM Parliament
One more dies of suspected measles; toll since March 15 rises to 657
Star Online Report
16 June 2026, 21:51 PM Disease
1 dengue death, 113 hospitalised in 24 hours
Star Online Report
16 June 2026, 17:49 PM Disease
Measles, similar symptoms claim 4 more lives
UNB, Dhaka
15 June 2026, 21:19 PM Health
Four die from suspected measles cases in 24 hours
UNB, Dhaka
14 June 2026, 21:27 PM Disease
Govt approves Narsingdi Medical College
Star Online Report
14 June 2026, 18:35 PM Health
World Blood Donor Day 2026: Humanity in every drop
Star Health Desk
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM Health
Are we eating plastic?
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM Health

Dengue fever: 31 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 31 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning.
16 May 2023, 10:12 AM

DNCC to collaborate with BNCC, scouts to combat dengue outbreak

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today said Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) and Bangladesh Scouts will work with it to eliminate mosquitoes in a bid to prevent the dengue outbreak in the city.
15 May 2023, 14:36 PM

Neglected 80-year-old antibiotic is effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria

A recent study published in the journal PLOS Biology suggests that an old antibiotic could be a valuable weapon against drug-resistant bacterial infections. The research, conducted by James Kirby and his team from Harvard Medical School, explores the potential of an antibiotic called nourseothricin, which was discovered in the 1940s but was abandoned due to kidney toxicity.
13 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Repeat MRI scans for pituitary microadenomas may be unnecessary: study suggests

Autopsy and imaging studies have shown that around 10% of adults may have pituitary microadenomas, which are small growths in the pituitary gland. These growths are often found incidentally during an MRI scan and are usually less than 10mm in size.
13 May 2023, 18:00 PM

A kind road to happiness (2)

The sharing and ventilating of personal feelings play a major role in the relief of stress and depression. It has been seen that people who have one or more close friendships appear to be happier.
13 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Understanding deep vein thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition characterised by the formation of a blood clot deep within a vein, typically in the leg.
13 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Adherence to a “Mediterranean lifestyle” prevents metabolic syndrome

A study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that following a Mediterranean lifestyle, which includes adopting a Mediterranean diet along with healthy lifestyle practices like sufficient rest, regular physical activity, and social interaction, is
13 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Essentials’ Prices: Ministers should quit if they fail to break syndicates

State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder yesterday said ministers concerned should quit if they can’t break up syndicates controlling the economy and essentials’ market.
11 May 2023, 18:00 PM

1 dies of dengue, 19 new cases

At least one dengue patient died while 19 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
11 May 2023, 14:55 PM

PM urges rich countries to ensure universal healthcare for all

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the rich countries to support the efforts to ensure universal healthcare for the lagging behind countries of the world..“Rich countries must step forward to ensure universal healthcare. In this connection, funds (finance) have to be disbursed,” she
11 May 2023, 13:49 PM

1 pregnant woman or newborn dies every 7 seconds: WHO

Due to declining spending in maternal and newborn health, global progress in lowering the early mortality of pregnant women, mothers, and babies has stagnated for eight years, said a new UN World Health Organization (WHO) report.
9 May 2023, 13:49 PM

Adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with increased prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis

A recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found that women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular events.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults

According to a recently published article in Diabetologia, the official journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), there is a higher likelihood for individuals who have undergone childhood adversity to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) at a young age.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

A kind road to happiness

If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a month, get married. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody else.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Know the physical symptoms of depression for better management

Depression can affect not only your mental state but also your physical health.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Smokers urged to swap cigarettes for vapes in world first scheme

As part of the world-first national scheme, almost 1 in 5 of all smokers in England will be provided with a vape starter kit alongside behavioural support to help them quit the habit as part of a series of new measures to help the government meet its ambition of being smokefree by 2030 - reducing smoking rates to 5% or less. Local authorities will be invited to take part in the scheme later this year and each will design a scheme which suits its needs, including deciding which populations to prioritise.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Cardiac Treatment: Patients hit hard by costly stents

Mohiuddin Ahmed was extremely anxious. And it was just not because his 68-year-old father was undergoing a cardiac stent implantation surgery.
6 May 2023, 01:00 AM

Covid Pandemic: WHO declares end to global emergency

Covid-19 no longer represents a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said yesterday, a major step towards the end of the pandemic that has killed more than 6.9 million people, disrupted the global economy and ravaged communities.
5 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka North Chief Heat Officer Bushra tests positive for Covid

Bushra Afreen, the newly appointed Chief Heat Officer (CHO) of Dhaka north city, has been infected with the coronavirus.
5 May 2023, 14:03 PM

Covid is no longer global health emergency: WHO

Covid-19 no longer represents a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday, a major step towards the end of the pandemic that has killed more than 6.9 million people, disrupted the global economy and ravaged communities.
5 May 2023, 13:47 PM