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19 July 2026, 00:00 AM Health

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

Two more die with suspected measles; combined toll reaches 731

DGHS reports 732 new suspected cases and 101 confirmed infections in 24 hours
4 July 2026, 20:22 PM

With 5 more deaths, Bangladesh’s measles-related toll rises to 729

Nearly 1,000 new suspected cases recorded in a day
3 July 2026, 18:47 PM

WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over

The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine
2 July 2026, 21:36 PM

5 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 724

DGHS reports 965 new suspected cases and 154 laboratory-confirmed infections in 24 hours
2 July 2026, 20:35 PM

In memory of Faraaz: 1,300 people in 3 districts receive free healthcare

Medical camps across Brahmanbaria, Tangail and Barishal offer specialist consultations and medicines
1 July 2026, 21:21 PM

Dengue claims one more life, 163 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 19 as total cases reach 6,267 nationwide
1 July 2026, 18:44 PM

2 more suspected measles deaths reported as case tally crosses 1 lakh

DGHS records 866 new suspected cases and 114 laboratory-confirmed infections in 24 hours
30 June 2026, 19:09 PM
29 June 2026, 17:25 PM

4 new suspected measles deaths push combined toll to 712

Suspected cases rise to 99,207, while laboratory-confirmed infections reach 11,710
28 June 2026, 17:34 PM

Vitamin A Plus campaign starts today with 2.4 crore child target

The nationwide programme follows the measles-rubella campaign, where officials reported achieving 103% vaccination coverage
28 June 2026, 11:30 AM

When ‘natural’ is not always better for your health

The word “natural” has become one of the most persuasive labels in today’s wellness world.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

World allergy week: When your body sounds a false alarm

A sneeze may seem harmless, but for millions of people it signals the start of watery eyes, blocked noses, itchy skin or even serious breathing problems.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

When joblessness steals more than a paycheque

Losing a job does not only affect a person’s income. For many, it also chips away at confidence, purpose and hope.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

A modern habit with lasting consequences

Hours spent looking down at phones, tablets and laptops may seem harmless, but they can quietly take a toll on the body.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Ebola outbreak raises fresh fears as virus crosses into Uganda

A growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed into neighbouring Uganda, raising concerns that the virus could spread further across East Africa.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Hidden danger: Thousands of Bangladesh’s schools lie close to toxic battery recycling sites

More than 8,800 schools in Bangladesh are located within five kilometres of a documented toxic site, and several sit less than 100 metres from informal battery-breaking yards.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

BMU justifies cancellation of Prof ABM Abdullah’s lifetime emeritus appointment

Prof Abdullah was the personal doctor of Hasina before her ouster
27 June 2026, 22:16 PM