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
Which therapy really helps knee arthritis?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries!
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Modernisation of radiotherapy
Modernisation in radiation treatment has been brought on by Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT). Radiation or radiotherapy has played an important role against cancer,
13 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Postpartum mood issues are real
Postpartum mood disorders are commonly found among some newly delivered mothers, either 2-3 days after delivery or sometimes after 2-3 months.
13 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Tap water access linked to dengue risk
Dengue virus is among growing number of mosquito-borne viruses that have adapted to spread in urban environments and are spreading with the increasing rate of urbanisation.
13 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Finish inquiry against health sector contractor Motazzerul Mithu: HC to ACC
The High Court today ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to finish the inquiry against health sector contractor Motazzerul Islam Mithu and submit a probe report in this regard as early as possible.
11 February 2021, 15:54 PM
Hygienic menstrual practices very low among adolescent girls: survey
Hygienic menstrual practices are very low among adolescent girls aged between 15 and 19 years, revealed a study.
11 February 2021, 12:28 PM
Bangladesh to get $200 million from World Bank for ensuring safe water and sanitation
The World Bank today signed a $200 million financing agreement with Bangladesh government to help 3.6 million people access hygienic sanitation facilities and about 600,000 people access clean water in rural areas of the country.
9 February 2021, 12:04 PM
Tips to beat insomnia
Simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your quality of sleep. Follow these tips for a more restful night.
6 February 2021, 18:00 PM
The optimal way to measure immunity to SARS-CoV-2
Several serologic assays are available for detecting antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection; however, their sensitivity and specificity are limited and their correlation with viral neutralisation (considered a marker of protective immunity) is unclear,
6 February 2021, 18:00 PM
For SARS-CoV-2 detection, saliva performed as well as nasopharyngeal swabs
Assessing nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs with nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) is considered the gold standard for detecting SARS-CoV-2, but proper sample collection requires trained personnel and is uncomfortable. Saliva, by contrast, is easily self-collected.
6 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Recycled lead-acid battery putting Bangladesh in danger
More than a million battery-operated auto-rickshaws sprang up out of nowhere in Bangladesh and are now being used by millions of people every day.
6 February 2021, 18:00 PM
New salt bill is a real commitment to human development
Despite steep challenges, including frequent natural disasters, poverty rates, and the COVID-19 pandemic, Bangladesh has defied the odds to make progress in its development goals. It bucked the global recession during the pandemic year, with 5.1% GDP growth in 2020 – the highest growth rate in South Asia. The country has also made significant headway in reducing infant mortality rates and increasing life expectancy.
6 February 2021, 18:00 PM
30 Bangladeshi newborns in every 1,000 live births die: BDHS report
In every 1,000 live births, 30 newborns die in the country, says Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS).
3 February 2021, 18:57 PM
The stories of conquering cancer: Survivors, healthcare providers call for end to stigma and fear
Cancer survivors, caregivers and medical experts today said empathy towards cancer patients and proper treatment instead of fear or social stigma can save millions of lives each year.
3 February 2021, 16:11 PM
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy made precise at United Hospital Cancer Care Centre
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) are advanced and modernised forms of radiation therapy, which delivers high dose radiation to a small focused area. This specialised form of radiation treatment involves a team of specialists. This team includes radiation oncologists, radiologists, radiation physicists, other specialty doctors, and nurses.
1 February 2021, 13:39 PM
Bill passed to set up Sheikh Hasina Medical University in Khulna
A bill titled "Sheikh Hasina Medical University, Khulna Bill, 2021" was passed in the parliament today to set up a medical university in Khulna division -- aiming to expand the facilities for medical education, research and healthcare services in the region.
1 February 2021, 07:07 AM
Without vaccination mortality in children under five would be 45% higher in LMICs
Vaccinations against 10 major pathogens have a substantial impact on public health in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to new modelling research published in The Lancet. The study estimated that from 2000 to 2019 vaccinations have prevented 37 million deaths, and that this figure will increase to 69 million deaths for the period 2000-2030.
30 January 2021, 18:00 PM
How occupational therapists can help COVID-19 survivors
This was the time last year that the world was getting familiar with the word ‘Coronavirus’. In the previous year, we could not stop talking about it because it interrupted the daily life of people all over the world of all ages and races.
30 January 2021, 18:00 PM
COVID-19 vaccine: Facts you should know
Vaccines to prevent the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are perhaps the best hope for ending the pandemic. Looking to get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines? Here is what you need to know about the vaccines and the benefits of getting vaccinated.
30 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Do vaccinated people need to maintain social distancing?
The world has successfully completed history’s fastest development of a new vaccine. The vaccines for COVID-19 are said to be safe. Will life be the same after vaccination?
30 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Progress on new HIV prevention strategies announced at HIV research for prevention conference
Important advances in HIV prevention research were announced recently at the 4th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P // Virtual), convened by IAS – the International AIDS Society.
30 January 2021, 18:00 PM