Bangladeshi medical students shine at prestigious SCALPEL IV symposium in Barcelona

Bangladesh has achieved a mentionable feat in the global medical community as two of its young medical students were invited to participate in the prestigious SCALPEL IV Symposium in Barcelona.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!

World Hearing Day 2025, celebrated on March 3rd, emphasises the theme, “Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all.”
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

The hidden web of chronic diseases: A global health crisis

Chronic diseases are an undeniable reality, affecting millions worldwide.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Instant stress busters: quick ways to relax

Feeling overwhelmed? You don’t need hours to unwind—just a few minutes can make a big difference. Try these simple yet effective techniques to ease stress fast.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Menopause and memory: Study links symptoms to later cognitive decline

Menopause brings a range of physical and emotional changes, but new research suggests its impact may extend beyond immediate symptoms.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Cancer can be avoided! It’s not mere a genetic lottery

The National Cancer Institute of America defines cancer as “a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.”
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

July uprising: Dietary allowance raised to Tk 250 per injured patient

The health ministry has directed the relevant authorities to increase the dietary allowance for injured and admitted patients of the student-led mass uprising to improve the quality of their food
5 March 2025, 14:50 PM

60% of adults will be overweight or obese by 2050: study

Nearly 60 percent of all adults and a third of all children in the world will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless governments take action, a large new study said Tuesday
4 March 2025, 02:29 AM

Zika cluster detected in Mohakhali

Bangladesh has detected a cluster of Zika virus cases for the first time, in a worrying development in a country that is already struggling to contain the Aedes mosquito-borne dengue virus.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Hundreds block roads demanding TCB products in Jashore

They demanded the removal of the municipality administrator and the upazila nirbahi officer
3 March 2025, 14:58 PM

Prices of iftar staples hold steady, mostly

This Ramadan, Dhaka residents are finding some comfort in the mostly stable prices of food items and ingredients considered essential for the preparation of iftar meals.
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Mosquito menace sparks symbolic protest in Khulna

Khulna city is grappling with a severe mosquito swarm, prompting locals to stage a symbolic protest -- “Mosquito Net March” -- to demand urgent action from the authorities.
1 March 2025, 20:08 PM

Revolutionising Medical Education: Singapore’s transformative approach

In an era where innovation and adaptability define success, Singapore has pioneered a transformative medical education system that merges disciplines and cultivates multi-faceted healthcare professionals.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Four lemons for Tk 120!

With just a day remaining before Ramadan begins, lemon prices in the capital’s kitchen markets have skyrocketed, frustrating consumers.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Warrior within festival empowers hundreds with healing and transformation

The Warrior Within Festival, an immersive celebration of healing, resilience, and self-discovery, concluded successfully, leaving a lasting impact on hundreds of participants who joined this transformative journey.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM

The best exercises to manage high blood pressure

Regular exercise is a powerful tool for managing high blood pressure, but it is important to do it right.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM

How nutrition shapes our genes: the promise of nutrigenomics

Other than making the body function and providing it with all the nutrients, our diet interacts with genes themselves to affect long-term health by altering gene expression.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Can AI improve medical decision-making?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into the world of healthcare, assisting doctors with complex medical decisions. Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Rangpur Medical College Hospital: Medical waste piles up amid disposal woes

Rangpur Medical College Hospital has long been struggling with ensuring safe and effective disposal of medical waste, raising concerns over public health and the environment.
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Five-point demand: Intern doctors extend strike, announce sit-in

Intern doctors from all government and private medical colleges will continue their work stoppage for the next 48 hours starting today to press home their five-point demand, including restricting the use of the title “doctor” exclusively to MBBS and BDS degree holders.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM