Bangladesh, EIB plan €250m push for women’s health, stronger health services
11 October 2026
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A clearer vision for Bangladesh: One million cataract surgeries and eye care for all
11 October 2026
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Health
The hidden health cost of holding your urine
11 October 2026
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Health
Violence leaves scars we cannot always see
11 October 2026
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Health
When grades become too heavy to carry
11 October 2026
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Health
The infections quietly fuelling cancer - and the chance to stop them
11 October 2026
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Govt to vaccinate 35 lakh more children against measles
7 October 2026
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Health
WHO says no obesity drugs, surgery for under-10s
7 October 2026
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28 students fall ill after drinking school milk in Panchagarh
6 October 2026
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Blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol / Three numbers that could save your life
4 October 2026
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Health
No Covid deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 13.37
No Covid death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, while nine others were infected with the virus during this period.
25 January 2023
No food shortage in the country: food minister
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumdar today said there is no food shortage in the country at present.
25 January 2023
No Covid-19 death in 24 hours, current positivity rate 0.47%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
25 January 2023
Dengue fever: 14 hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 14 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning.
24 January 2023
No Covid-19 death, 13 cases reported in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
24 January 2023
The impossible task of calculating global pandemic deaths
December's WHO calculations of excess deaths during the pandemic highlight a big, but largely unseen, problem in global health: Lack of proper mortality surveillance in half the world's countries.
24 January 2023
Two children die of Nipah virus infection
Two children of Pabna and Faridpur died from Nipah virus infection in the last three days.
23 January 2023
Rangpur Medical College Hospital director transferred
Following the agitations and 24-hour ultimatum issued by interns and fourth-grade employees, the director of Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH) was transferred today.
23 January 2023
2 children die of Nipah virus in Rajshahi, Faridpur
Two children died from Nipah virus infection in Rajshahi and Faridpur.
23 January 2023
Interns, staffers stage demo demanding removal of RMCH director
Interns and fourth-grade employees at Rangpur Medical College Hospital staged a demonstration for an hour today demanding the removal of the hospital's director.
23 January 2023
Dengue fever: 15 hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 15 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours till this morning.
23 January 2023
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.56%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 January 2023
Billions still exposed to toxic trans fat: WHO
Efforts to eliminate industrially-produced fat have a long way to go with five billion people exposed to toxic fat added to many food products, the UN health agency said today.
23 January 2023
No Covid death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.41pc
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, said a press release by the Directorate General of Health Services.
22 January 2023
Govt doctors can see patients at hospital offices from March 1
From March 1, government doctors will be allowed to perform private practice at their hospital offices, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said this afternoon.
22 January 2023
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.41%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
22 January 2023
How to prepare for labour
Having a baby is a big life event that can feel overwhelming. There is a lot to consider, but preparation can make the move into parenthood easier.
21 January 2023
Prevention and regular check up for managing cancers
Gastrointestinal cancers are leading cause of cancer-related mortality and remains a major challenge for cancer treatment. They account for 26% of the global cancer incidence burden and 35% of all cancer-related deaths; in 2018, there were an estimated 4.8 million new cases and 3.4 million related deaths worldwide.
21 January 2023
Mr Vagabond: The superpower nerve
We all know that ‘a crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet participated in stress and anxiety.’ There is no such thing as a stress-free life. Today, vagus nerve massages are popular for stress relieve. But, in the early eighties, we focused more on ‘vagotomy’ to treat severe cases of peptic ulcer disease.
21 January 2023
Help new mothers feel less sad by encouraging them to breastfeed!
Postpartum depression (PPD), often known as “baby blues,” may occur among new mothers after giving birth. PPD can make a mother depressed, hopeless, lose interest in activities, and have problems connecting with their infant.
21 January 2023