Take urgent action to curb unnecessary C-sections
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Injected with 'wrong medicine': Nurse suspended after child’s death at Suhrawardy hospital
28 January 2026, 18:27 PM
Healthcare
World Leprosy Day 2026: Time to put an end to stigma as disease remains curable
25 January 2026, 02:06 AM
Five minutes that could change everything!
25 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Menstrual migraine: The hormone-linked headache many dread
25 January 2026, 01:58 AM
Kidneys in silent mode: Early signs you should not ignore
25 January 2026, 01:54 AM
The silent health threat many people carry alone
25 January 2026, 01:49 AM
Vaping, smoking and teenage wellbeing: Understanding a growing mental health concern
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why does digestion often feel slower in winter?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Did You Know? / We might inhale lung-penetrating microplastics daily!
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Workshops on USG at DMCH
Some Bangladeshi American second generation physicians are following the footsteps of their predecessor in supporting health care
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Health Services Act needed to ensure quality of care
With the remarkable success of achieving the targets of Millennium Development Goals and government commitments to attain the targets of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, there are efforts to improve the quality of services with the expansion of coverage
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
YSSE celebrates two years with Next Generation Carnival
In 2015, the Youth School for Social Entrepreneurs (YSSE) embarked on a journey to encourage young people to take up social
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM
EWUBC Business Competition right around the corner
There's a saying: “If you don't build your dream, then someone else will hire you to help build theirs”. If you are a student waiting for an
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM
ADHD a 'brain disorder', not just bad behaviour: study
People with ADHD have slightly smaller brains than those without the condition, according to a study which insists it is a physical disorder and not just bad behaviour.
16 February 2017, 06:40 AM
Health hazards in beauty parlour
Ability of nice self-representation in our busy life is one kind of efficiency for which our self-confidence develops accordingly and its
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
RAHETID: a hospital for education and training
When there is much to worry about the country’s health sector, surgeon and cancer specialist Prof Raqibul Anwar took the onus on
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy tied to reduced asthma risk in offspring
Maternal use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy could lower the risk for asthma in offspring, a New England Journal of
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Health benefits of sweet potatoes
Not only are sweet potatoes readily available, inexpensive and delicious, they have many other benefits for your health. Find some of them below.
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Diseases on WHO's priority 2017 list
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread,
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
What the problem of addiction says about our life, society?
We blame the addicts for their addiction. But have you ever considered exactly what leads people to be addicted to meaningless and destructive drugs like cigarettes or activities like gambling?
10 February 2017, 05:45 AM
Dhaka IT-ITES Job Fair 2017 to be held at IBA, DU
Looking for a job in the IT sector? Register and attend the Dhaka IT-ITES Job Fair 2017 on February 11.
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM
ACCA to work on developing BPO sector
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will work on developing the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector of Bangladesh in the short, mid and long terms. The announcement was given at a roundtable titled The Role of Professional Bodies to Help the BPO Sector to Thrive, organised by ACCA Bangladesh on February 6, 2017.
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Community Voice Meet
United Hospital observed the World Cancer Day by organising various events like rally, Community Voice Meet, scientific seminar etc.
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Cancer Awareness: March for Mothers
'March for Mothers', a rally for creating awareness about cervical cancer took place in Dhaka recently. Participants in the rally urged the
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Low socioeconomic status reduces life expectancy
Low socioeconomic status is linked to significant reduction in life expectancy and should be considered a major risk factor for ill health
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Early diagnosis of cancer saves lives, cuts treatment costs
New guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO), launched ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), aims to improve the
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Discharging halitosis
Halitosis, bad breath, fetor ex ore or smelly mouth all are related synonyms. As the mouth is worse than the anus, it is no wonder that
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Recognising and preventing low blood sugar
Blood glucose goes up and down in a small range throughout the day. In people with diabetes, the range can be much wider. It is
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Seminar on 'Rational Use of Blood' held in Dhaka
Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation organised a seminar on the 'Rational Use of Blood' at Sagor Runi Auditorium in Dhaka Reporter's
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM