World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says
4 September 2026
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Food
First global recommendations issued on quitting smoking with type 2 diabetes
2 September 2026
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Health
United Healthcare performs Bangladesh's first robotic surgeries
31 August 2026
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Health
Eat today, protect tomorrow
30 August 2026
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Health
Study points to the need for more effective TB screening strategies in people with HIV
30 August 2026
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Health
The fracture forecast / AI spots risk years ahead
30 August 2026
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Health
If Ebola crosses borders, is Bangladesh prepared?
30 August 2026
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Health
The doctor who swallowed bacteria to prove medicine wrong
30 August 2026
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Health
Too young for type 2? Not anymore
30 August 2026
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Health
Step carefully: Protecting your feet from diabetes
23 August 2026
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Health
Antibodies found which ‘neutralise’ Zika virus
European scientists today announce they had discovered antibodies which attack Zika, a step they hope will pave the way for a protective vaccine against the brain-damaging virus.
23 June 2016
Operation on underdeveloped twin successful
An operation on an underdeveloped twin baby has been shown real time on video projection at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
20 June 2016
Voluntary unpaid blood donations must increase
Voluntary, unpaid blood donations must be increased rapidly in more than half the world’s countries in order to ensure a reliable
18 June 2016
Benefits of isabgol
Isabgol is a natural product which is a common household item found in almost every home in Bangladesh. There are many
18 June 2016
Health effects of Ramadan
Millions of Muslims around the world are observing their annual spiritual fast, steering clear of daylight eating, drinking and smoking.
18 June 2016
Fever is common, but causes may not
Tahsin a ten years old boy is my regular patient. Recently he came to me with fever, cough, malaise and headache for seven
18 June 2016
Creating excellence in healthcare
Hailing from Bangalore, R. Basil is an Electrical Engineering graduate from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum who did his M. Tech in Power Systems Engineering from Cochin University of Science & Technology. Since then he has worked in three different sectors — Power Systems Engineering, Medical Systems and Healthcare Management.
18 June 2016
Pioneering cancer drug combination approved
A pioneering pair of cancer drugs that unleash the immune system on tumours will be paid for by the NHS in England.
17 June 2016
Upazila health complex in poor health
The 50-bed Dewanganj Upazila Health Complex in the district is running with inoperative medical equipment and
16 June 2016
Very hot drinks 'probably' cause cancer: UN agency
Drinking very hot drinks "probably" causes cancer of the oesophagus, a UN agency said Wednesday, lifting suspicion from coffee consumed at "normal serving temperatures".
15 June 2016
SC also for stopping production of 20 drug companies
Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that directed the government to halt production of 20 pharmaceutical companies for manufacturing substandard drugs. The apex court also asks the HC to hear and dispose of the rule over legality of the government’s inaction to stop production of the 20 companies by August 18.
15 June 2016
Obesity boom 'fuelling rise in malnutrition'
Malnutrition is sweeping the world, fuelled by obesity as well as starvation, new research has suggested.
14 June 2016
10 warning signs of ulcers
Ulcer is the result of an imbalance in your digestive fluids. It is considered to be a painful sore in the stomach lining or at the opening of the small intestine. Below are the 10 warning signs of ulcers you should know:
11 June 2016
Foods that may help or harm your sleep
What you eat affects how you sleep. If you could pick the right foods to help you get the best sleep possible, wouldn't you?
11 June 2016
Pre-pregnancy preparation
Most of the mothers of Bangladesh conceive without any prior preparation. When she realises that she is pregnant, the age of the baby in the womb is perhaps two months. The success of life in every step depends on adequate planning and preparation accordingly. Child bearing is not exceptional.
11 June 2016
New blood test targets depression
UK scientists have developed a blood test to help doctors pick the best drug for patients with depression, reports BBC.
11 June 2016
Save the Children, Bangladesh project awarded
A project of Save the Children, Bangladesh won Civil Society Innovation Award initiated by Australian government this year, says
11 June 2016
World Clubfoot Day 2016 celebrated
The Glencoe Foundation celebrated World Clubfoot Day on June 6, 2016, says a press release. The goal of World Clubfoot day
11 June 2016
Healthcare limping due to shortage of doctors
Lalmonirhat Sadar Hospital cannot provide healthcare to the patients due to a shortage of doctors.
8 June 2016
Pvt Medical Service Bill 2016 on the cards: Health Minister
Health Minister Mohammad Nasim tells parliament that the Private Medical Service Bill 2016 is on the cards for updating the private health service fees and making those time-befitting ones.
8 June 2016