SC also for stopping production of 20 drug companies

Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that directed the government to halt production of 20 pharmaceutical companies for manufacturing substandard drugs. The apex court also asks the HC to hear and dispose of the rule over legality of the government’s inaction to stop production of the 20 companies by August 18.
15 June 2016, 05:22 AM

Obesity boom 'fuelling rise in malnutrition'

Malnutrition is sweeping the world, fuelled by obesity as well as starvation, new research has suggested.
14 June 2016, 06:11 AM

New blood test targets depression

UK scientists have developed a blood test to help doctors pick the best drug for patients with depression, reports BBC.
11 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Save the Children, Bangladesh project awarded

A project of Save the Children, Bangladesh won Civil Society Innovation Award initiated by Australian government this year, says
11 June 2016, 18:00 PM

World Clubfoot Day 2016 celebrated

The Glencoe Foundation celebrated World Clubfoot Day on June 6, 2016, says a press release. The goal of World Clubfoot day
11 June 2016, 18:00 PM

10 warning signs of ulcers

Ulcer is the result of an imbalance in your digestive fluids. It is considered to be a painful sore in the stomach lining or at the opening of the small intestine. Below are the 10 warning signs of ulcers you should know:
11 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Foods that may help or harm your sleep

What you eat affects how you sleep. If you could pick the right foods to help you get the best sleep possible, wouldn't you?
11 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Pre-pregnancy preparation

Most of the mothers of Bangladesh conceive without any prior preparation. When she realises that she is pregnant, the age of the baby in the womb is perhaps two months. The success of life in every step depends on adequate planning and preparation accordingly. Child bearing is not exceptional.
11 June 2016, 18:00 PM

IUB holds Job Fair for seniors and alumni

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organised a day-long Job Fair on May 31, 2016 for its students and graduates at the
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Podium hosts Inception Summit at JU

Podium, the first free idea sharing platform in Bangladesh, was recently introduced to Jahangirnagar University through an
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Inauguration drive for Toys R Yours season 2

On June 4, 2016, Toys R Yours distributed toys among 200+ children of Spreeha Early Childhood Development Centre at
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Pvt Medical Service Bill 2016 on the cards: Health Minister

Health Minister Mohammad Nasim tells parliament that the Private Medical Service Bill 2016 is on the cards for updating the private health service fees and making those time-befitting ones.
8 June 2016, 13:28 PM

Gene editing technique could transform future

A technique for making precise changes to the genetic material of cells holds huge promise for combating disease, says Fergus Walsh.
6 June 2016, 05:10 AM

Writ seeks 20 pharma companies’ licence cancellation

A writ petition is filed seeking the High Court directives upon the government to cancel licences of 20 pharmaceuticals companies on charge of producing substandard medicines.
5 June 2016, 08:51 AM

[Watch] Simple ways to get rid of your pain in office

Sitting on your office desk everyday for hours can not only take a toll on your tummy-line, but can severely affect your posture and cause back and neck pain.
5 June 2016, 07:41 AM

Kidney racket at top Delhi hospital

Indian police say they have uncovered an illegal trade in human kidneys in one the leading private hospitals in the capital, Delhi.
5 June 2016, 05:23 AM

Prostate cancer aggression linked to waist size

Men with larger waistlines could be at higher risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, a study has suggested.
4 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Spicy foods cause ulcers!

Spicy Foods Cause Ulcers
4 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Could you be over- or under-dosing with vitamins or minerals?

Vitamins and minerals – can they be too much of a good thing? Or are some people suffering from deficiencies in these essential nutrients? In recent years, there has been considerable confusion over what levels are optimum for given population groups.
4 June 2016, 18:00 PM

New resource for preventing Postpartum haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia

The Obstetric Emergency Drills Training Kit was developed by the Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF) and Argentina's Institute
4 June 2016, 18:00 PM