Parkinson’s treatment: Implant installed in brain here

Doctors successfully implanted a device inside the brain of a patient with Parkinson’s disease.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Better care for newborns

With a view to providing better treatment to critical neonatal patients, the authorities of Chattogram Medical College Hospital introduced Special Care Neonatal Unit yesterday, marking the birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day.
17 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Labaid Cancer Hospital observes 1st anniversary

Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Specialty Centre observed its first founding anniversary through a special event yesterday, said a press release.
2 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Managing Medical Waste: Tk 214.47cr project for 15 public hospitals

The government has approved a project to set up medical waste management infrastructure in 15 public hospitals, with a view to making the facilities safe, clean and infection-free environments, as well as protect the environment from the hazardous waste.
22 February 2022, 18:00 PM

CMCH staffer suspended for stealing govt medicine

Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) authorities yesterday suspended a staffer over stealing government medicine from the hospital.
11 February 2022, 18:00 PM

7-year-old fighting for life at RMCH

A seven-year-old child has been fighting for his life at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) for the last three days. His parents and relatives said this is a result of “wrong treatment” at a private hospital.
3 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Health service limps due to manpower shortage

Medical service for nearly 18 lakh people in Bagerhat is limping amid severe manpower crisis.
1 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Building it right!

Bangladeshi architect Kashef Chowdhury, director of Bangladeshi architecture firm Urbana, has been announced the winner of the 2021 International Prize for the World’s Best New Building by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for his Friendship Hospital project.
26 January 2022, 18:00 PM

If you find a doctor, consider yourself lucky

The block lettered sign on the ochre yellow building reads “Nazirabazar Matri Sadan”. Right beside it, a large banner reads -- “24-hour normal delivery service for expecting mothers”.
25 January 2022, 18:00 PM

A 100-bed facility only on paper

Even when it’s afternoon, one can barely see anything inside. Many beds are worn-down, while others don’t have any covers.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Mahanagar Hospital: Surgery dept closed for 6yrs, ICU inactive, 50% doctor posts vacant

The Dhaka Mahanagar General Hospital is located at Naya Bazar, near the Babubazar Bridge. Its outdoor department is always crowded with patients, many of whom go there for Covid vaccines these days.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Where putrid stench greets patients

Imagine a dumpster sitting right opposite the main gate of a hospital, spreading a ghastly stench. Those who dump waste here don’t even bother to make sure their trash is placed at the bin, which means there’s at least a few feet of waste around the dumpster. Even though the bin has remained at such a sensitive spot for years, no steps have been taken to remove it.
11 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Kidney patients in a fix

Patients of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) are gravely worried about whether they would be able to avail of dialysis service from next week.
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Savar Health Complex: Hamstrung by doctor shortage

Savar Upazila Health Complex has been suffering from capacity issues for quite a long time now. From lack of beds, doctors and every other required facility, the state-sponsored health service is far from fulfilling the needs of the people.
31 December 2021, 18:00 PM

United Hospital launches Gastro Liver Centre

United Hospital has launched a Gastro Liver Centre that offers comprehensive Gastro Liver services in treating complications of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic disorders.
28 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Launch fire: Sher-e-Bangla hospital struggles to cope with patients with its burn unit closed for two years

The air was heavy with the cries of wounded men, women and children at the surgery ward of Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal yesterday.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Understaffing, equipment shortage cripple CDCH

Chest Disease Clinic and Hospital (CDCH) in Faridpur is plagued with manpower crisis and necessary equipment shortage for a long time, much to the suffering of the patients.
12 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Evercare completes its 50th BMT procedure

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Bangladesh, announced at a press meet that they have successfully completed their 50th bone marrow transplant (BMT). They now have a record of conducting the highest number of allogeneic BMTs in the country.
11 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Complex cardiovascular procedure successfully carried out by Evercare hospital Dhaka

First JCI-accredited hospital of Bangladesh, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, has recently reported the successful completion of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a complex procedure in cardiovascular surgery, says a press release.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Erasing the silhouettes of Barishal’s first hospital

Established in 1910 with the donations of locals, six old buildings of the first public hospital of Barishal division are en route to being torn down.
19 November 2021, 18:00 PM