12 July 2026, 20:18 PM

The technology changing hip and knee surgery

A new wave of 3D printing is quietly transforming hip and knee replacement surgery, promising better comfort, faster recovery and implants that fit people more naturally.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM

More than a weight-loss injection: Why healthy habits still matter

Weight-loss injections have changed the way many people approach obesity, offering hope where years of dieting often brought disappointment.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM

AI can help, but should doctors trust it blindly?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a trusted assistant in healthcare, but a new study published in PLOS Digital Health suggests that even experienced doctors may find it difficult to question its advice.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka wakes up to run towards a healthier tomorrow

The North South University Public Health and Sciences Club (NSU PHSC), in collaboration with Run Bangladesh, organised a 5K awareness run on July 10 as a curtain-raiser for United Healthcare presents Health Fest 2026, which will be held from July 14 to 16.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Why so many South Asians fall ill young — and what can finally be done

People of South Asian heritage in the UK may face a greater chance of living with more than one long-term illness, and new research published on PLOS Medicine suggests that many warning signs appear much earlier than expected.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Medical waste: The hidden danger piling up behind hospital doors

For most families in Bangladesh, a hospital symbolises healing, comfort and hope.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM

3 more children die with measles symptoms as toll reaches 750

DGHS reports 901 new suspected cases and 128 confirmed infections in 24 hours
10 July 2026, 19:01 PM

2 more die with suspected measles, toll reaches 747

DGHS reports 818 new suspected cases and 128 confirmed infections in 24 hours
9 July 2026, 19:18 PM

2 more die of dengue, 190 hospitalised in 24 hours

Tally of deaths this year rose to 24
9 July 2026, 17:24 PM

3 more die with suspected measles, toll reaches 745

DGHS reports 796 new suspected cases and 106 confirmed infections in 24 hours
8 July 2026, 20:22 PM

3 more die of dengue as 251 fresh cases reported in 24 hours

Latest fatalities were reported from Barishal, Khulna and Dhaka, with 660 patients currently undergoing treatment at hospitals across the country
8 July 2026, 16:27 PM

Dengue NS1 test made free at public hospitals until Dec 31

Government move aims to encourage early diagnosis amid rising infections and deaths
6 July 2026, 17:25 PM

7 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hours

Bangladesh’s combined confirmed and suspected measles-related death toll rises to 738 this year, according to DGHS
5 July 2026, 16:57 PM

Perimenopause: the life stage nobody talks about

For many women, the years before menopause arrive quietly, bringing changes that are often confusing, frustrat-ing and easy to dismiss.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM

The Bangladeshi professor who changed newborn care worldwide

Professor Abdullah H Baqui is one of Bangladesh’s most respected public health researchers, whose work has transformed the way mothers and newborn babies are cared for in some of the world’s poorest communities.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Pregnancy after 35: balancing choice, hope and reality

When Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway announced her third pregnancy at 43, the news travelled far beyond celebrity headlines.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Smart health or smart spending?

Fitness watches and smart rings have become more than fashion accessories.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Stand up for your health: why sitting less matters

Hours spent sitting regular breaks may be doing more than stiffening muscles—they could also raise the risk of dying from cancer.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Progress under pressure: Bangladesh’s healthcare challenges

Bangladesh’s health story is often told through its remarkable achievements. Longer lives, healthier mothers, better survival for children and successful vaccination drives have transformed the nation over recent decades.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM