Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
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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
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
Stop wasting food—Bangladesh acts now!
Every year on September 29, the world observes the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
27 September 2025
Pharmacists: An untapped pillar of Bangladesh’s healthcare system
Every year, World Pharmacists’ Day on 26 September reminds us of the vital role pharmacists play in global healthcare. While Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in pharmaceutical manufacturing—the broader role of pharmacists in direct patient care remains underutilised.
27 September 2025
Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its second Global Hypertension Report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just over one in five have it under control either through medication or addressing modifiable health risks.
27 September 2025
Bangladesh’s outstanding fight against heart disease
Up to 80% of premature CVD deaths are preventable through affordable access to care, early screening, and more opportunities to make healthy choices in nutrition and stay active.
27 September 2025
Chikungunya hits women, middle-aged people hardest in Ctg
Research finds women made up 52.5 percent of cases, men 47.5 percent, with the average patient age at 45 years
27 September 2025
Dengue deaths: Families left behind to pick up the pieces
As of yesterday, 188 people had died and 44,693, had been hospitalised.
26 September 2025
Country sees rise in HIV infections, deaths
Bangladesh recorded 1,438 cases of HIV and 326 deaths from HIV infections last year
25 September 2025
Yunus cautions against leaving healthcare to profit-driven actors
Healthcare gets derailed because of money-making approach, he says
25 September 2025
Dengue update: One dead, 632 hospitalised in a day
Currently, 2,062 patients undergoing treatment in hospitals
25 September 2025
Five more die of dengue
At least five dengue patients died while 668 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
24 September 2025
HIV-prevention drug to be available from 2027
Will be available at $40 a year
24 September 2025
One more dies of dengue, 664 hospitalised
At least one dengue patient died, while 664 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
23 September 2025
WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol, vaccines
Responds to Trump's claims of Tylenol links with autism
23 September 2025
Late admission leading cause of dengue deaths
Eighty-one percent of dengue patients who died this year were admitted to hospitals only after running a fever for three or more days, health authorities have reported, highlighting delayed hospitalisation as the leading cause of fatalities so far.
22 September 2025
Dengue claims two more lives; 678 hospitalised in 24 hours
Barishal, Mymensingh report latest deaths as total cases rise to 42,509
22 September 2025
Dengue infection rate 81% higher than last year
The country yesterday recorded the highest single-day dengue toll, with 12 deaths and 740 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, raising grave concerns over the escalating outbreak.
21 September 2025
Experts call for national guidelines to tackle rising prostate cancer rates
Speakers stress early screening, family support, and awareness at CCCF event
20 September 2025
Expanding access to safe sanitation
The Daily Star (TDS): What strategies does LIXIL use to ensure WASH products reach even the most remote and vulnerable households?
20 September 2025
Prostate cancer awareness: Timely screening, modern treatment, and a message of hope
Dr Arunangshu Das.September is prostate cancer awareness month. Every year, this month is observed worldwide to raise awareness about prostate cancer and its treatment. According to the World Health Organisation, around 2,500 men in Bangladesh are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer each
20 September 2025
Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available
Cholera deaths have surged for the second consecutive year, with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) reporting a 5% rise in cases and a 50% increase in deaths in 2024 compared to 2023. Over 6,000 people died from this preventable and treatable disease, which continues to spread due to factors like conflict, climate change, population displacement, and poor water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure.
20 September 2025