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
The hidden connection between sleep and women’s memory
16 August 2026
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Health
Surveillance tightened at ports over hantavirus risk, health ministers tells parliament
Health alerts issued as concerns rise globally
10 June 2026
8 more children die of measles-like symptoms; toll reaches 639
DGHS reports 945 new suspected cases and 94 confirmed infections
10 June 2026
Govt forms committee to set pay structure for entry-level private doctors
A seven-member committee will review salaries and benefits in private healthcare institutions and submit recommendations within 20 working days
9 June 2026
7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
Death toll since March 15 rises to 620
7 June 2026
Why family doctors could save thousands of lives
Bangladesh is facing a painful reminder of what happens when everyday healthcare is overlooked.
7 June 2026
Same route, different risk: Understanding Hepatitis A & E
A plate of roadside fuchka, a glass of fresh juice from a street cart, or a meal prepared with unclean water may seem harmless.
7 June 2026
The hidden price of missed vaccines
Bangladesh’s recent measles surge is doing more than raising alarm over childhood illness—it may also be fuelling a larger public health challenge, says a press release.
7 June 2026
AI cracks one of biology’s biggest puzzles
Scientists have unveiled a powerful new artificial intelligence system that could dramatically speed up the search for future treatments.
7 June 2026
The medicines losing their magic: Bangladesh’s race against time
A hidden crisis is quietly claiming lives across the world.
7 June 2026
A blood test for forgetfulness? Scientists edge closer to early Alzheimer’s detection
A simple blood test could one day help identify people at risk of Alzheimer’s long before memory problems begin, according to new research published in The Lancet.
7 June 2026
3 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
Death toll from the disease rises to 613
6 June 2026
5 more children die with measles-like symptoms, toll reaches 610
Confirmed measles fatalities remain at 91
5 June 2026
Father incurs Tk 6 lakh in debt trying to save twins, loses both to measles
The shopkeeper from Mirsharai says his twin sons missed measles vaccination after doses ran out, both died within 12 days following months of treatment
5 June 2026
Four more die from measles, symptoms in 24 hours
Death toll now 605 since March 15
4 June 2026
Deaths from measles, measles-like symptoms cross 600
DGHS reports seven more fatalities in 24 hours
3 June 2026
All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister
Says eight upazila health complexes already upgraded to 100-bed; remaining 492 to be expanded under govt decision
3 June 2026
6 more children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
Death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms rises to 594, says DGHS
2 June 2026
Govt orders private hospitals to reserve 10pc beds for free dengue treatment
Patients to receive free consultations, while hospitals asked to offer up to 80pc discount on diagnostic tests
2 June 2026
The measles outbreak in Bangladesh demands more than government response alone
Patients receive cabin‑level facilities at ward‑level costs, with one‑to‑one nursing care
1 June 2026
1 dead, 110 hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours
Latest dengue fatality reported in Khulna, death toll rises to 6 this year
1 June 2026