Infant’s death prompts move to reopen ICU at Dhaka’s Infectious Diseases Hospital
17 March 2026, 18:01 PM
Health
Two patients die minutes after pre-surgery injection at SBMCH Barishal; nurses suspended
15 March 2026, 20:14 PM
Health
Study Findings: Obesity linked to higher risk of severe infections
15 March 2026, 00:17 AM
Healthcare
Global health milestone: single-dose pill for sleeping sickness gains EU support
15 March 2026, 00:16 AM
Healthcare
Empty clinics, ailing villages: Bangladesh’s quiet rural health crisis
15 March 2026, 00:14 AM
Healthcare
Global partners launch $54m effort to boost maternal nutrition in Africa
15 March 2026, 00:12 AM
Healthcare
Bangladesh’s CHRF wins prestigious Wellcome grant to study severe viral pneumonia in children
15 March 2026, 00:11 AM
Healthcare
The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them
15 March 2026, 00:19 AM
Healthcare
Study links e-cigarettes to higher blood pressure risk
15 March 2026, 00:08 AM
Healthcare
Prices of meat jump before Eid
14 March 2026, 05:45 AM
Price of essentials
Wisdom for inner peace
What was Socrates’ most famous saying? Some say, “Know thyself” and some mention, “There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.” Socrates taught us that people should care less about their bodies and possessions and more about their souls, saying, “Wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth.”
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Plant-based eating can transform health in surprising ways
In recent years, there has been a noteworthy shift towards plant-based eating patterns, with more and more people choosing to include more fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and nuts into their diets. This trend is not without good reason, as there are numerous health benefits associated with plant-based eating. This article will explore six critical ways in which plant-based diets can support good health and well-being.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Want to nap better? Just drink coffee!
According to the Japanese, they conducted a survey where people took coffee naps, i.e. by consuming 200 mg of coffee and then take a 20-minute power nap or rest.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Giving smartphones to kids? Think twice!
As a Paediatrician I often find parents coming with their kids aged between 3-5 years having a problem with conversation, lack of concentration, social relationship, sleep disturbances, irritable, not interested in outdoor games, books or teachers, etc. On query, parents inform that there was no problem with pregnancy, delivery and after delivery. All parameters were OK but recently they noticed the problem as mentioned earlier.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Cold brings misery for the little ones
As winter peaks, childhood pneumonia cases and deaths have increased around the country as reflected in the number of patients in the two major hospitals of Dhaka.
7 January 2023, 11:06 AM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.39%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 January 2023, 14:30 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.46%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 January 2023, 11:58 AM
Prime Bank Foundation to build 500-bed hospital
The Prime Bank Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic initiative of Prime Bank Limited, is set to build an international standard 500-bed hospital at a cost Tk 700 crore in Dhaka Ashulia.
4 January 2023, 18:00 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.62%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 January 2023, 11:01 AM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.74%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 January 2023, 11:53 AM
Up to 70% of Shanghai population infected with Covid
A senior doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals has said 70 percent of the megacity's population may have been infected with Covid-19 during China's huge surge in cases, state media reported Tuesday.
3 January 2023, 08:33 AM
Dengue fever: 38 patients hospitalised in 24hrs
At least 38 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
2 January 2023, 12:49 PM
Covid BF.7 subvariant: What we know and what to do
The BF.7 is one of the concerning sub-variants of Omicron causing the current devastating wave of Covid-19 pandemic in China.
2 January 2023, 07:36 AM
New Omicron Subvariant: Experts sound alarm as four cases detected
As health officials yesterday confirmed four cases of the new subvariant of Omicron, the BF.7, experts urged everyone to wear masks and maintain physical distance to stay safe from Covid-19.
1 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: 41 patients hospitalised in 24hrs
At least 41 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
1 January 2023, 14:59 PM
No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.07%
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 January 2023, 11:50 AM
New Omicron subvariant BF.7 found in Bangladesh
The new subvariant of Omicron, BF.7, has been found in Bangladesh, confirmed IEDCR. Tahmina Shirin, director of Epidemiology, Research and Disease Control, confirmed the matter to The Daily Star.
1 January 2023, 07:36 AM
One dies from Covid, 23 new cases
One person has died from Covid while 23 others were infected with the virus in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
How to protect your skin this winter
From dry hands to chapped lips to cracked heels, see the top cold-weather threats to your skin - and what you can do about them.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Blaming others is a sickness
“He who blames others has a long way to go on his journey. He who blames himself is halfway there. He who blames no one has arrived.” – Chinese Proverb
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM