Prices of essentials rise ahead of Eid

Prices of key daily essentials, including egg, vegetables, meat and fish, have risen sharply in Dhaka’s kitchen markets, putting pressure on consumers’ pockets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

A ship, a virus, and the warning the world cannot ignore

A remote cruise ship outbreak has once again pushed the world to confront an old fear - how quickly disease can travel across borders.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
15 May 2026, 18:49 PM

Measles outbreak in Bandarban's Alikadam: Another child dies, death toll now 7

Kurukpata union sees rising child deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms
15 May 2026, 18:20 PM

Seven more children die from measles and measles-like symptoms

Total confirmed and suspected deaths rise to 439
14 May 2026, 16:19 PM
13 May 2026, 18:02 PM
12 May 2026, 17:14 PM

Hantavirus: How is the outbreak being contained?

Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread?
12 May 2026, 11:30 AM
11 May 2026, 22:15 PM

Health minister orders immediate cleanup after Barishal hospitals visit

Minister expresses dissatisfaction; employee suspended for lying about attendance
11 May 2026, 19:06 PM

Death toll from measles, symptoms jumps to 409 as DGHS adds unrecorded deaths

11 more children die of measles, measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
10 May 2026, 21:18 PM

Small acts of love may heal the heart

Love may not always arrive through grand speeches or dramatic gestures.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Born into burden: The rising cost of Thalassaemia in Bangladesh

A quiet crisis often begins with celebration. In many Bangladeshi homes, the arrival of a child is welcomed with prayers, sweets, and endless dreams for the future.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh’s youth are exhausted! Are they ready for a change?

Bangladesh’s university students are quietly carrying a heavy burden, and a new youth wellness survey has brought their struggles into sharp focus.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Hantavirus: When ordinary dust turns dangerous

A silent danger carried by rats and mice is once again drawing global attention.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Can hospitals trust AI with numbers?

Hospitals around the world are racing to bring artificial intelligence into everyday care, but a new study suggests the technology may still stumble over some surprisingly basic tasks.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Thalassaemia - A silent disorder, a national concern

A silent crisis is spreading across Bangladesh, hidden inside families and passed quietly from one generation to another.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

9 die from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

DGHS reports record 489 new confirmed cases during the period
9 May 2026, 17:12 PM

Seven more children dead from measles, measles-like symptoms

Total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths now 343
8 May 2026, 18:58 PM

WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak

Three deaths on cruise ship MV Hondius sparked global alarm
8 May 2026, 08:43 AM