IFRC, BDRCS launch six-month emergency response amid measles surge
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Measles death toll rises to 36
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Disease
Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive begins tomorrow
19 April 2026, 16:03 PM
Health
Zero malaria death by next year a stiff challenge now
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Agro‑entrepreneur cultivates grapes over pond, inspires locals
18 April 2026, 20:40 PM
Agriculture
Doctors’ platform demands punishment over preventable measles deaths
18 April 2026, 14:05 PM
Health
Experts urge front-of-package labelling to tackle rising NCDs risks
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Disease control
3 more die of measles in 24 hrs
17 April 2026, 20:53 PM
Health
Interview / From progress to pushback: Why reproductive rights are slipping worldwide
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Health
Measles death toll rises to 34 as two more die: DGHS
16 April 2026, 17:22 PM
Health
The power in your hand!
The chances of having a heart attack, stroke or dying young may be hidden in the palm of the hand, a study suggests.
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Eat your water
Eating a diet that is rich in whole, plant-based foods is a good way to stay hydrated in hot scorching summer. Fresh fruits and
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Exercise buys five years for elderly
Regular exercise in old age has as powerful an effect on life expectancy as giving up smoking, researchers say.
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Public health experts call for more investments
Public health experts yesterday called for more investments to improve the health status of the urban poor.
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Eight alleged abductors arrested in Mymensingh
Detectives arrested eight people, including a woman, for their alleged involvement in an abduction case.
13 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Bhola-Laxmipur ferry service resumes
After two days of frantic effort, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) started Bhola-Laxmipur Ferry service again on
13 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Strokes ‘rising among young people’
There has been an "alarming" rise in the number of working-age men and women having strokes, a charity warns.
12 May 2015, 05:12 AM
Gonoshastha Kendra sends medical team to quake hit Nepal
Gonoshastha Kendra, an NGO, in Ashulia yesterday sent a medical team and medicines for the earthquake victims in Nepal by donating
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM
What's her fault? (video)
Videos showing policemen attacking a female demonstrator during protests against sexual assault in Dhaka on Mother’s Day yesterday draw widespread condemnation on social media.
11 May 2015, 06:54 AM
Story of excellence
Mount Elizabeth Hospital has been serving Asia Pacific for over 30 years as a leading medical hub, earning the trust of patients from all
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Low light can damage eye sight and lead towards Myopia
The eyes are the most precious, important and sensitive parts of our body. Our eyes need constant, special care to be safe from these problems.
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Mobile health clinics help Nepal
As Nepal struggles to deal with the physical aftermath of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on 25 April, the country also has to
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Mobile health clinics help Nepal
As Nepal struggles to deal with the physical aftermath of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on 25 April, the country also has to
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Liberia declared Ebola-free after weeks of no cases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, confirming that the country has had no new cases in 42 days.
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Protecting the girls’ reproductive health
When a girl reaches adolescence from childhood, her body experiences various transformations due to hormone change. Menstruation
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Liberia declared Ebola-free after weeks of no cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, as the country has had no new cases in 42 days.
9 May 2015, 10:15 AM
Ebola 'lives in eye of survivor'
The Ebola virus has been detected in the eye of a US doctor who had already recovered from the illness.
8 May 2015, 15:41 PM
Malaria 'viral' vaccine shows promising early results
A trial of a malaria vaccine that targets the most dangerous variety of parasite that causes the disease has shown some positive early results.
8 May 2015, 06:08 AM
Three Hindu families leave homes in Shailakupa
Three Hindu families of Nadpara village under Shailakupa upazila left their homes recently, fearing attack and extortion. Nobody knows
7 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Held Fakhrul not getting proper healthcare
With family members and BNP leaders claiming that party acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is seriously ill, the
5 May 2015, 18:00 PM