Bangladesh Health Watch criticises cancellation of essential medicines list
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Health
Govt launches oral cholera vaccination campaign; 51.75 lakh targeted
20 August 2026
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Health
Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
19 August 2026
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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
Two more die of dengue
Two more dengue patients died and 98 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
27 July 2024
Dengue: One dead, 148 hospitalised in 24hrs
One dengue patient died while 148 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
26 July 2024
Veggie prices skyrocket amid curfew
Prices of vegetables including potatoes, onions, and green chillies have increased significantly in Dhaka markets due to a supply shortage amid the countrywide curfew.
21 July 2024
Essentials’ prices spiral as supply chain disrupted
The ongoing unrest centering the quota reform movement has ruptured the supply chain of essentials and other commodities, causing their prices to soar.
19 July 2024
Healthcare to be made available for marginalised: Samanta
Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen today said the government is taking initiatives to upgrade all public hospitals, including upazila, to reach healthcare services to the doorsteps of rural people
14 July 2024
Dengue: 155 hospitalised in a day
At least 155 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
14 July 2024
First interventional aortic valve replacement performed in Bangladesh
An artificial aortic valve has been successfully replaced through an interventional method, without surgery, for the first time in Bangladesh
14 July 2024
Not possible to solve all problems of health sector overnight: minister
Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today said it is not possible to solve all the problems at the field level of the Health Department overnight
13 July 2024
Enjoying the outdoors safely: Summer skin protection tips
As we head outdoors for work, study, or simply to enjoy the sunny days, it is important to keep our skin protected from the summer sun’s rays. While sunshine brings joy, it also brings risks to our skin’s health.
12 July 2024
How delaying diabetes by four years can improve your long-term health
Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It serves as a crucial warning sign that you might develop type 2 diabetes if you do not take action. Addressing prediabetes promptly through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can make a significant difference in your health.
12 July 2024
Unlocking your body’s potential: The power of metabolic conditioning
Heading outdoors for work or study often involves more physical activity than we realise. Whether it is brisk walking to catch a bus or climbing stairs to a meeting, our bodies constantly utilise energy.
12 July 2024
Unravelling The Mystery: Dry skin vs. eczema
Ever wondered why your skin feels itchy, scaly, or irritated? It could be dry skin or eczema, two conditions that often share similar symptoms but have distinct differences. Dry skin is a common issue exacerbated by factors like weather and harsh soaps, while eczema, a type of dermatitis, involves a faulty skin barrier and immune system response.
12 July 2024
Sleep duration linked to blood vessel damage in Diabetes
If you have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, paying attention to your sleep habits might be more important than you think. A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that both too little and too much sleep can increase the risk of developing serious complications related to diabetes.
12 July 2024
WHO releases the first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation, including behavioural support delivered by healthcare providers, digital cessation interventions, and pharmacological treatments, in a first guideline on tobacco cessation.
12 July 2024
Relevant organisations not sincere in curbing dengue: Taposh
Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said relevant organisations showed insincerity in curbing the dengue outbreak in the country
10 July 2024
Dengue: One killed, 63 hospitalised in a day
One dengue patient died and 63 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
8 July 2024
Never dreamt of becoming a minister: Samanta Lal Sen
Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today said he had never thought that he would become a minister one day
7 July 2024
Dengue: 86 patients hospitalised in a day
At least 86 new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
7 July 2024
Fish, veggie prices soar amid supply shortage
The prices of fish and vegetables have surged in Bagerhat due to a supply shortage, leaving consumers in dire straits.
6 July 2024
CMCH Burn unit: Construction work to start in September
Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen yesterday said the construction works of a 150-bed specialised Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit at Chittagong Medical College Hospital will start from September.
6 July 2024