National scale up of newborn cord care

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh hosted the Launching Ceremony of National Scale Up
11 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Black diamond - 1

Black foods have been around us forever; but recently scientists have rediscovered particular important ingredients inside these black foods.
11 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Financing new global health goal

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to move towards universal health coverage and to scale up international investment in catalytic
11 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Maintaining your health after Ramadan

Every year the Holy month of Ramadan provides us with the opportunity to eliminate unhealthy eating pattern and gives our overburdened digestive systems a much needed break. However, now that the blessed month of Ramadan is almost over and the Eid-ul-Fitr festivities are on our way soon. Here are few tips for maintaining the incredible health benefits and habits that you worked so hard to gain in Ramadan.
11 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Interactive Infograph: 10 common diseases

Interactive inforgraph of twelve common diseases of male and female
11 July 2015, 12:07 PM

Satire: Waiting for Khaleda to join Awami League

The ruling Awami League has finally found the ultimate solution to the country’s political conflict: force the opposing BNP-Jamaat leaders to join the Awami League.
9 July 2015, 09:13 AM

Drug may 'slow breast cancer growth'

A cheap and safe drug could help half of women with breast cancer to live longer, scientists suggest.
9 July 2015, 06:27 AM

1,200kg bomb-making materials seized, 4 held

Detectives claim to have seized huge stash of explosives materials from Dhaka and Chittagong cities and detain four persons in this connection.
6 July 2015, 06:07 AM

1.78 lakh Yaba tablets seized in Savar, 1 held

Rapid Action Battalion seize 1.78 lakh Yaba tablets from a truck and arrest its driver for possessing those in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.
5 July 2015, 05:21 AM

10 heart friendly foods

A recipe for a healthy heart would contain temperance, abundant open air and a little care. Yes, a little care is all that you need to save your heart from the
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Dutch campaigners fly abortion pills into Poland

Dutch campaigners have used a drone to fly abortion pills into Poland, reports BBC.
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Uppsala University organised seminar on health & allied sciences

Uppsala University is one of the oldest universities in Sweden that is more than 500 years old. Since its birth in 1477, it is continuously putting its effort for the
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Introduction of IPV in Polio endgame

There is steady progress against polio in the world in recent years. In May 2013, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) launched the Eradication &
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

MDGs: Bangladesh is a role model now

Out of the 8 UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that were set, Bangladesh is well on its way to becoming a role model of success at achieving these
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Zero weight gain Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is upon us, which means the nation has reshuffled its sleeping and eating patterns according to the ifatr and seheri timings. In this month weight gain can be easily avoided by eating the right kind of food some form of light exercise.
3 July 2015, 05:47 AM

Nat'l strategy for quality healthcare launched

A national strategy, developed by the Health Economics Unit of the Health and Family Welfare Ministry, was launched yesterday to ensure quality healthcare
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Hijras voice anger at gender test failures

Bangladesh's hijra community voices outrage Thursday after nearly all those appointed to government jobs set aside for transgenders are disqualified after an official medical test deemed them fully male.
2 July 2015, 14:16 PM

10 injured as rival AL men clash in Sunamganj

At least 10 activists were injured in a clash between two factions of the ruling Awami League at Rajapur bazaar in Chhatak upazila of Sunamganj district
1 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Cuba stamps out mother-to-child HIV

Cuba successfully eliminates mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.
1 July 2015, 14:07 PM

New Alzheimer’s treatment fully restores memory function

Australian researchers have come up with a non-invasive ultrasound technology that clears the brain of neurotoxic amyloid plaques - structures responsible for memory loss and a decline in cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients, reports sceincealert.com.
1 July 2015, 05:44 AM