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
Healthcare
Bangladesh records 17 deaths with measles and symptoms, matching May 4 peak
25 May 2026, 16:58 PM
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DGHS revises data on measles outbreak again
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Healthcare
Combating measles - a preventable but potentially catastrophic disease
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Healthcare
Feast smart this Qurbani Eid
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Breastfeeding in Bangladesh: Promoting, supporting, and protecting under pressure
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Ebola moves fast. So must we.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
The new prescription - Technology with empathy
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Tiny Pouches, Big Danger: Youth targeted in nicotine boom
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Labaid fined over unauthorised rooftop restaurant
DSCC fines 3 other eateries on Green Road
7 March 2024, 16:19 PM
Drive against illegal clinics, diagnostic centres to intensify
Drive against illegal clinics, diagnostic centres, and hospitals across the country will intensify in the upcoming days, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen said today
3 March 2024, 17:02 PM
One hospital bed for every 990 people in country
Health minister tells parliament
29 February 2024, 13:51 PM
MRM without prescription: A violation risking women's lives
When 24-year-old Mithila Islam, mother of a nine-month-old, discovered she was pregnant again, she was already 10 weeks into conception.
26 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Raids on hospitals countrywide from Feb 27: health minister
There will be zero tolerance for child deaths due to hospital authorities' negligence, he says
25 February 2024, 08:21 AM
How can a microorganism affect your heart?
The heart is the most indispensable and valuable organ in the human body. The prime function of the heart is to supply blood throughout the whole body. There is a layer in the four chambers of the heart, which is known as the myocardium. It is an involuntary and striated muscle.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
E-cigarettes aid smoking cessation: understanding the benefits and consideration
A recent study from Switzerland involving over 1,200 adult smokers found that using e-cigarettes alongside counselling significantly increased the likelihood of quitting smoking compared to counselling alone.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
A lonely killer - Part I
Loneliness is increasingly becoming a significant daily issue, with profound implications for both physical and mental health.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Boosting energy and mood as you age: practical tips for healthy living
As we age, it is common to notice changes in energy levels and mood, but there are several lifestyle adjustments you can make to maintain vitality and well-being.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Halt glaucoma progression by regular eye exams
Glaucoma is an eye or ocular disease that slowly damages the optic nerve that connects the eye and the brain, where the pressure inside the eye is an important modifiable factor.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Healthcare plagued by lack of anaesthesiologists
Bangladesh’s healthcare system suffers from an acute shortage of anaesthesiologists even though their service is required in surgical and emergency care.
22 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Mastering weight loss: the power of small habits for lasting change
Embarking on a weight-loss journey often feels like navigating a roller coaster of ups and downs. However, finding stability amidst this fluctuation is achievable by committing to small, manageable habits that gradually transform into larger, lasting behavioural changes.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Women health risk factors after thirty
A working woman or a housemaker, after thirty, is affluent with tones of duties.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Selfitis
Selfitis, coined to encapsulate the phenomenon of excessive self-photography for social media, reveals a growing societal trend. Photoholics, or camera enthusiasts, flood platforms like social media with myriad self-portraits, driven by a desire to showcase personal perspectives and cultivate a favourable image.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Exploring hormonal shifts in men!
Men are increasingly reporting symptoms akin to those experienced by women during perimenopause and menopause, sparking debate within the medical community regarding male menopause.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
45 percent women malnourished
Nearly half of the country’s women suffer from malnutrition, with the majority of them being overweight, according to a recent study.
16 February 2024, 18:00 PM
A chance for young hearts to beat
Twelve-year-old Yamin Sheikh was born with a heart defect that has only worsened over time. His father Md Motiar Rahman Sheikh, a landless day labourer from Bagerhat, could not afford proper treatment for his little one.
16 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Over 1,000 private medical centres run without licence
Says DGHS report to HC
11 February 2024, 14:05 PM
Birganj Health Complex in Dinajpur: X-ray room locked for 8 months
Patients at Birganj Upazila Health Complex in Dinajpur have been suffering for the last eight months as the X-ray service of the medical centre remains suspended following retirement of its only radiographer.
1 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Protest staged as patient dies of 'negligence' in Dinajpur
Family members and relatives demonstrated at Phulbari Upazila Health Complex in Dinajpur today following the death of a patient due to alleged doctors' negligence
1 February 2024, 16:21 PM