WHO urges action as global tuberculosis services face crisis

On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed on 24 March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call for investment to protect TB care and support services.
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Neutropenic Fever: A silent emergency for bone marrow disorder patients

We have all experienced the familiar symptoms of fever—chills, aches, and warmth—but few truly understand its purpose. Fever is not a disease, but a signal: the body’s immune system is responding to infection, with the hypothalamus raising the body’s temperature to make it less hospitable to invaders.
21 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Lemons remain pricey even as Ramadan nears end

four pieces of medium sized lemons sold at Tk 100 to Tk 120
21 March 2025, 08:28 AM

What can we learn from China’s healthcare system?

As part of a new chapter in bilateral ties between China and Bangladesh, 14 patients from Bangladesh were sent for free medical treatment
21 March 2025, 08:18 AM

Eid vacation: DGHS issues 16 directives for health services

The Director General of Health Services on Tuesday issued a 16-point directive to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
19 March 2025, 19:22 PM

Teacher, classroom shortages disrupt academic activities

The hospital itself has been functioning amid overcrowding among other challenges. Accommodating the medical college further strains its resources
17 March 2025, 19:45 PM

DNCC to work with 5,500 volunteers to combat Aedes mosquito breeding

DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz announced the campaign today at a roundtable discussion
17 March 2025, 13:52 PM

A new standard for medical malpractice

Medical malpractice laws are changing, and that could benefit both patients and doctors. Traditionally, courts have judged malpractice based on whether a doctor followed the “customary” practices of their profession.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM

The guilt trap we fall into: Why our actions and beliefs do not always align

It has been a long, draining day at work, and by the time you head home, you are absolutely starving.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM

The hidden toll of COVID-19: years of life lost beyond the virus

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected millions worldwide, but its impact extends far beyond the lives directly lost to the virus.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM

The hidden crisis: Exclusion of women from wellness spaces in Bangladesh

A woman’s self-actualisation, growth, and productivity are directly tied to her well-being. When women are deprived of holistic wellness, it affects families,
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM

When can you drive after a heart attack?

A heart attack is a life-changing event, and recovery involves more than just medical treatment—it also includes knowing when it is safe to resume daily activities like driving.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM

How chronic pain and mental health are connected

Chronic pain is more than just a physical condition—it affects mental well-being and overall quality of life.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Ramadan bazaar food safety: Battling high temperatures for hygiene and health

Ramadan bazaars are a cherished part of the fasting month, offering a variety of meals for iftar.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Infant dies at CMCH, father alleges negligence

A seven-day-old infant died this morning at the Neonatology Ward of Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH), allegedly due to the negligence of a ward maid
15 March 2025, 13:22 PM

Demand for watermelon peaks for Ramadan amid surge in price

Watermelons are currently being sold at Tk 50 per kilogramme, with a variety of sizes and types available across the region
15 March 2025, 04:00 AM

Swift construction of a 500-bed medical college hospital demanded in Cox’s Bazar

Additionally, the influx of Rohingya refugees has further strained the healthcare system
13 March 2025, 19:37 PM

Recruitment of 2,000 doctors: Special BCS on the cards

The health ministry has proposed holding a special BCS exam to recruit 2,000 doctors, alongside the ongoing hiring of around 3,500 others through three BCS exams.
13 March 2025, 18:32 PM

Cumilla Hospital: Patient falls from corridor to death

A patient at Cumilla Medical College Hospital died after accidentally falling from the fourth floor’s corridor to the ground on Friday night.
8 March 2025, 19:27 PM

How mental health affects self-confidence in thinking

A new study published in PLOS Mental Health found that people with anxiety and depression often doubt themselves, while those with compulsive behaviours (like obsessive-compulsive disorder) tend to be overconfident in their thinking.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM