Bangladesh Health Watch criticises cancellation of essential medicines list
20 August 2026
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Health
Govt launches oral cholera vaccination campaign; 51.75 lakh targeted
20 August 2026
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Health
Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
19 August 2026
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Health
Interview / ‘We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years’
18 August 2026
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Health
Adulterated, toxic food puts Jashore children at growing health risk
18 August 2026
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Food
Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
18 August 2026
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Health
Health ministry form teams to inspect hospitals on regular basis
17 August 2026
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Health
6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
16 August 2026
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Disease
3 die of dengue as 805 more are hospitalised in a day
16 August 2026
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Disease
Events / Summer Flow 2026: Two days to move, create, connect and heal
16 August 2026
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Health
Lifesaving solution dramatically reduces severe bleeding after childbirth
A trial of a set of interventions to manage postpartum haemorrhage, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a 60% reduction in heavy bleeding.
20 May 2023
Rediscovering the beauty trend
It is said that “Face is the index of the mind and eyes are the mirror of the soul.” Facial beauty is strongly linked to personality traits. Our personality determines how we react to a particular thing and respond to the surroundings along with our body language.
20 May 2023
The story of my very first period!
It was the 29th of March in the year 2023. The day was as usual for me, I woke up at six o’clock in the morning then I had my breakfast and got ready to go to school. I played along with my friends and had loads of fun. When the bell rang we all rushed into our classroom.
20 May 2023
Exploring Singapore’s cutting-edge cancer treatment facilities
Singapore, a vibrant hub of innovation and world-class healthcare, has emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals battling cancer.
20 May 2023
Dengue fever: 52 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 52 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning.
20 May 2023
Nearly 337 million life years lost to Covid-19 pandemic: WHO
Nearly 337 million life years were lost in the two first years of the Covid-19 pandemic, as millions of people died prematurely, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
19 May 2023
29 hospitalised with dengue
At least 29 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
18 May 2023
Dengue fever: 29 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 29 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning.
18 May 2023
Dengue fever sends 38 to hospitals
Thirty-eight more people were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours till today morning..Of the new patients, 34 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it..According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 111 dengue patients, including 95 in the c
17 May 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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