Four more die from measles, symptoms
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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DGHS issues show-cause notice to Ad-din Hospital over newborn deaths
4 June 2026, 23:28 PM
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Analysis / Why did 6 healthy newborns die at Ad-din Hospital? What the DGHS probe found
4 June 2026, 20:14 PM
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Ad-din newborn deaths: Probe body submits report
3 June 2026, 19:15 PM
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All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister
3 June 2026, 12:20 PM
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Probe report on 6 newborn deaths at Ad-din Hospital due tomorrow
2 June 2026, 19:33 PM
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Two more die with measles-like symptoms
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Healthcare
SC lawyer serves legal notice over newborn deaths at Ad-Din Hospital
29 May 2026, 15:10 PM
Healthcare
Families in distress as child ward hit by staff shortage at Barishal hospital
28 May 2026, 16:03 PM
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Bangladesh records 17 deaths with measles and symptoms, matching May 4 peak
25 May 2026, 16:58 PM
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Doctors remove Bangladesh girl’s 3rd leg in world’s first surgery
Surgeons at Melbourne's Monash Children’s Hospital complete a complex world-first reconstructive surgery on a two year-old Bangladeshi girl, born with a third leg.
26 November 2016, 13:15 PM
DIY: A pest free haven
Are you frustrated with the pests and bugs invading your home again and again? Do they just come back every time you thought you were done with them? Here is how you can create a pest free haven once and for all!
22 November 2016, 06:31 AM
1,800 studies later, scientists conclude homeopathy doesn’t work
A major Australian study analyzing over 1,800 papers shows that homeopathy, the alternative treatment that relies on super-diluted substances and the principle of “like cures like” is completely ineffective, according to a report on smithsonian.com.
20 November 2016, 07:32 AM
Global progress on reducing child deaths
Estimates for 2015 suggest that 5.9 million children worldwide died before reaching the age of five, including 2.7 million
19 November 2016, 18:00 PM
BSCF held dialogue on breast cancer
The Blue Sky Charitable Foundation (BSCF) recently held a dialogue with the physicians and breast cancer patients at the Dhaka
19 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A major threat to newborn babies
The birth of a new baby is a joyous time for most of the families. For those born prematurely, however, this period can be very
19 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Ending premature child deaths
A full-term pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks, and “prematurity” describes when a baby is born earlier than 37 weeks.
19 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Thalassaemia, still a neglected disease
Thalassaemia is the most common congenital disorder in the world including Bangladesh, but one of the least known diseases
19 November 2016, 18:00 PM
WHO declares end of Zika emergency but says virus remains a threat
The World Health Organization declares that Zika no longer constitutes an international emergency, but it stresses a need for a long-term effort to address the virus, which has been linked to birth defects and neurological complications.
19 November 2016, 04:36 AM
Foods that boost your mood
Feeling down? Try eating some of these foods, which are loaded with nutrients that may help you feel happier.
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Tobacco users to believe lung cancer warnings on packs
A powerful national mass media campaign to show the deadly harm of tobacco - and support the warning labels now on tobacco packs
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Raising questions about iron supplementation recommendations
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) shows that high levels
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Ensuring high quality medical devices for Bangladesh
Health is a primary concern for everybody and the government. Health has a direct relationship with productivity. When a healthy
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Moving Bangladesh forward
As with every year, since 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) observes World
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
British-Bangladeshi scientist successfully implants ‘bionic eye’
British-Bangladeshi Dr Mahi Muqit has successfully implanted a “bionic eye” that has given a blind man some of his sight.
11 November 2016, 14:14 PM
Pioneros 2016: Engineers take on the corporate world
In today’s dynamic world, no one, especially the youth, should keep their knowledge and expertise limited to a single field. Don’t be surprised to find a fashion designer who knows how to write lines of code, or a scientist who understands the financial implications of an innovation.
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Blueprints 2.0: Not your average business competition
Blueprints 2.0 is the first and only competition of its kind, bringing new flavour to the competition scene dominated by marketing competitions.
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Many breast and cervical cancer deaths could be prevented with cost- effective interventions
Every year 800,000 women die of cervical and breast cancer, but where a woman lives will largely determine her chance of
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Tonic launches Let’s Move Bangladesh! challenge for November
Tonic has launched the “Let’s Move Bangladesh!” challenge from November 1, 2016. It officially kicked off via Tonic’s
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Paget's disease of the breast
At present time, there is an increasing awareness in the society about breast cancer, which is the second most common cancer
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM