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