Cancer is a growing health concern in Bangladesh, with rising cases of various types such as lung, breast, cervical, and oral cancers.

Says Prof Sazzad Yusuf, head of radiotherapy at CMCH

Bangladesh needs at least 170 cancer treatment centres, as per the World Health Organization’s recommendation of one per million people, but has only 20.

Cancer is responsible for 11.9 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh annually, according to a new study by the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.

A health camp has been held at Masimpur village in Sirajganj recently

The impact of newly-elected US President Donald Trump’s decision to halt foreign aid has also reached Bangladesh’s International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research (icddr,b).

For the first time, she received medical treatment from consultant of colorectal surgeon of Dhaka in a health camp at Masimpur village Sirajganj Sadar upazila this morning

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you are not alone.

A dissemination meeting showcasing the key findings of two pioneering clinical trials aimed at enhancing the management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in infants under 2 months of age was held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka recently.

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon 2025 took place from 17-18 January 2025 and brought together 16 teams from 13 Asia-Pacific markets to address the urgent intersection of health challenges and climate change.

New research from the American Cancer Society shows that women under 65 face a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer compared to men.

Ageing is a natural and unavoidable phenomenon that brings with it various health challenges, including arthritis, memory loss, joint degeneration, lung fibrosis, and other complications.

The number of leprosy patients rose in Sylhet district in recent times amid inadequate treatment facilities.

Hospitals in Chattogram are struggling to handle a sharp increase in child patients suffering from cold-related complications during the winter.

During visits to various hospitals in the port city, pediatric wards were found filled beyond capacity. Many children were admitted with conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and diarrhoea

The total number of deaths rose to nine, while that of cases rose to 972

Of the 269 seats reserved under this quota, 193 candidates who passed the admission test have been identified, said the ministry, adding that the remaining 76 seats have already been filled from the merit list

The meningitis shot must be taken at least 10 days before travel, however, passengers below one year of age are not required to take the vaccine

Teenagers accounted for 65.7 percent of 310 student suicides in 2024, according to a survey by the Aachol Foundation.

Your liver is a vital organ that supports digestion, cleans toxins from your blood, produces bile to break down fats, and stores glucose for energy. Protecting it is essential for long-term health.