Ad-din hospital: Chain of failures killed the six newborns
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM
An investigation by the Directorate General of Health Services has found clear negligence by hospital authorities, nurses, and staff, as well as the absence of an on-duty physician, to be responsible for the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in the capital’s Moghbazar last week.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Analysis / Why did 6 healthy newborns die at Ad-din Hospital? What the DGHS probe found
4 June 2026, 20:14 PM
Probe committee examined six issues
4 June 2026, 20:14 PM
Cities to fight dengue blind
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Although the monsoon season is approaching, the health authorities have yet to take any initiative to conduct the pre-monsoon entomological survey that experts say is crucial for identifying mosquito breeding hotspots and preventing a major dengue outbreak.
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Measles cases rise after Eid lull
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
After a two-day lull during the Eid holiday, both suspected measles cases and hospital admissions have risen over the last four days, raising fresh concern.
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Ad-din newborn deaths: Poor airflow and management likely to blame
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Say DGHS, victim families
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
They were gone before he could even name them
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The twin newborn boys of Mohammad Hasan Sardar were set to be discharged from Dhaka’s Ad-din Medical College Hospital on May 27, 2026 -- four days after coming into this world.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
ADP for health doubles, delivery still a concern
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Experts call for improving efficiency of agencies, simplifying processes for project approval, procurement
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
At Ad-din, a father lost the twins he was waiting to name
31 May 2026, 20:01 PM
Mohammad Hasan Sardar says his twin sons fell ill in a hot, suffocating post-operative room
31 May 2026, 20:01 PM
Interim govt’s missteps behind measles crisis
The interim government’s ineptitude and apathy that eventually led to a measles outbreak has so far left 294 children dead, say experts and officials.
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Novo Nordisk eyes Bangladesh as an insulin hub
Novo Nordisk’s decision to localise production was driven by both market need and manufacturing potential
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
DCs’ proposals expose health sector ills
Barguna, a southern coastal district with a population of about 10 lakh, turned into a dengue hotspot last year, recording 15 deaths and 9,534 cases -- the highest for any single district except those at divisional headquarters.
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
No measles let-up before mid-May
Measles cases and deaths continue to rise with the situation unlikely to improve much until the second week of May despite the ongoing vaccination campaign, experts say.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP walks back on its tobacco control promises
The BNP government amended at least two laws in ways that could further promote the production and use of tobacco products despite pledging tobacco control in its election manifesto, said anti-tobacco campaigners.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Zero malaria death by next year a stiff challenge now
The issue of malaria deaths came into focus following the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman from malaria on Friday, ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Expansion of higher medical education stalled by project delay
Established in 2016, Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) has yet to develop the capacity to offer postgraduate courses -- the core function of a medical university.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital
Parvin Begum came to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) along with one of her ailing relatives who needed treatment there. However, she suddenly felt dizzy, collapsed and became critically ill.
12 April 2026, 03:48 AM
Vitamin A, deworming campaigns on hold for over a year
Two crucial national campaigns -- distribution of deworming tablets and Vitamin A Plus capsules -- have remained suspended for over a year, a disruption experts say may have worsened the measles outbreak.
10 April 2026, 04:01 AM
Measles Outbreak: Parents keep vigil thru restless nights
Sonia Akhter was trying to cool down her nine-month-old daughter, Tasnia, who seemed restless with measles and fever at the dedicated measles ward of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in the capital.
8 April 2026, 03:02 AM
Measles outbreak in year of elimination target
Bangladesh was successful in controlling rubella in 2018 and was supposed to eliminate measles and rubella from the country this year, but now it is struggling to deal with a measles outbreak.
7 April 2026, 04:12 AM
94 deaths in 19 days: govt
The government yesterday reported 94 suspected measles deaths, mostly among children, over the past 19 days, alongside 5,792 suspected cases nationwide, suggesting the outbreak is far more severe than earlier thought.
4 April 2026, 02:45 AM
Measles has spread to 56 of 64 dists
At least 56 of the 64 districts have reported measles cases as of March 28, officials said citing reports from both the government and the World Health Organisation -- indicating widespread national transmission of the infectious disease.
3 April 2026, 04:14 AM
Eid vacation: 270 road crash victims arrived at NITOR daily
Around 270 road crash victims visited the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) daily on average during the Eid vacation, as the number of road crashes increased during the period.
2 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Special vaccine drive: Measles vaccine age lowered to six months
The National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) yesterday recommended lowering the age for receiving the measles vaccine to six months, as one-third of the children recently infected with measles are under nine months, the current age for vaccination.
31 March 2026, 00:05 AM
Govt moves to lift ban on e-cigarettes
The government is set to amend the anti-tobacco ordinance, withdrawing the ban on the production and sale of e-cigarettes, raising serious public health concerns.
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
At least 38 children dead in measles outbreak
At least 38 children have died of measles and related complications this year as the infectious disease is spreading in the capital and several other districts.
30 March 2026, 02:35 AM
DGHS drive opens can of worms
A 50-bed hospital is operating with only one duty doctor, with no emergency department. Its licence expired in June 2025.
26 March 2026, 03:39 AM
Health ministry orders nationwide inspections to curb irregularities at private facilities
Health minister pushes for inspections, strict attendance
25 March 2026, 18:12 PM
Eid Holidays in capital: Patient influx strains understaffed hospitals
Around 4:45pm on Eid day, Mohammad Rubel and his wife were anxiously waiting in the emergency queue with their daughter, Fatema, aged two years and eight months.
25 March 2026, 03:28 AM