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
Immunotherapy / When a cancer breakthrough comes with a price tag
16 August 2026
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Health
The lost art of doing absolutely nothing
16 August 2026
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Health
The hidden connection between sleep and women’s memory
16 August 2026
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Health
Vegetable prices soar after rainfall in capital
Rain damages crops, prices rise by Tk 10-20
2 May 2026
Four more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hrs
1,024 new suspected cases recorded during the period, DGHS says
2 May 2026
Fresh measles outbreak hits Bandarban’s Alikadam
Health officials say 28 patients sought treatment in Alikadam today
1 May 2026
Four more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 231
Deaths reported from Dhaka and Sylhet divisions, says DGHS
1 May 2026
Interim govt changed vaccine procurement despite Unicef warning: Science report
The shift to open tender triggered delays, stalled immunisation and left Bangladesh facing a widening measles crisis, it says
1 May 2026
'Unclaimed': Arisha's journey cut short by measles
One-year-old orphan's burial to proceed without autopsy
1 May 2026
MSF supports measles vaccination drive in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps
Over 330 suspected cases and three deaths reported; immunisation campaign underway
30 April 2026
Measles vaccination to reach full coverage in a week: Health minister
Govt has already covered 61 percent of the target, he says
30 April 2026
Ongoing rainfall raises risk of dengue surge
With ongoing rainfall across the country, the risk of dengue transmission is expected to rise in the coming months if authorities fail to take necessary preventive measures, experts have warned.
30 April 2026
Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges
Eskayef has entered a technology transfer arrangement with Novo Nordisk, which supplies roughly 40 percent of Bangladesh's insulin demand, marking a shift from reliance on imports.
28 April 2026
Confirmed measles deaths rise to 47 as DGHS reports three more fatalities
Health authorities also recorded 163 new confirmed cases and six more suspected deaths in 24 hours
28 April 2026
Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC
He served as the principal of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College
27 April 2026
PM unveils plaque of 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building
Tarique Rahman highlights his government’s commitment to improving healthcare services
27 April 2026
Dil Afroza appointed new DG of Nursing and Midwifery directorate
Public administration ministry issues circular
26 April 2026
7 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hrs
DGHS recorded one more confirmed measles death during the period
26 April 2026
WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies
Children under five account for more than two-thirds of malaria deaths. A new drug offers hope for this vulnerable group
26 April 2026
At least 19 children hospitalised with measles-like symptoms in remote Alikadam, Lama
Local chairman says at least four children have died in Kurukpata union
25 April 2026
Chicken prices drop in Dhaka markets
Prices of Sonali chicken in Dhaka markets fell sharply yesterday after more than a month of elevated rates, bringing some relief to consumers, though prices of eggs, sugar and onions moved in the opposite direction.
25 April 2026
Measles outbreak linked to vaccination gaps: Health minister
Orders withdrawal of hospital officials over misinformation to media
24 April 2026
Don’t turn away measles patients
Hospitals have been instructed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to stop transferring patients with measles symptoms on account of a shortage of beds.
24 April 2026