Bangladesh introduces national protocol to detect, treat kidney disease early
12 March 2026, 21:23 PM
Health
e-Health Card to be launched by June: Health minister
11 March 2026, 20:36 PM
Health
Nationwide cleanliness campaign from March 14: PM
11 March 2026, 19:32 PM
Health
Four years on, Narsingdi 250-bed hospital building still unused
11 March 2026, 11:00 AM
Health
World Kidney Day: When dialysis means distress
11 March 2026, 02:29 AM
Bangladesh
Prof Pravath Chandra Biswas appointed new DGHS DG
10 March 2026, 17:51 PM
Health
Woman dies after C-section at Gazipur hospital, relatives vandalise facility
9 March 2026, 17:48 PM
Healthcare
More than a period problem: why menstrual migraine needs attention and action
8 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Healthcare
Let every child hear, learn and thrive this World Hearing Day 2026
8 March 2026, 01:50 AM
Healthcare
What digital health is teaching us about rural Bangladesh
8 March 2026, 01:17 AM
Healthcare
Health sector sees 0.19pc increase in FY25 budget
The government has decided to raise the allocation for health sector by Tk 3,356 crore in the proposed budget of fiscal year 2024-25 today
6 June 2024, 11:14 AM
Dengue: One dead, 24 hospitalised in 24 hours
One dengue patient died while 24 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
5 June 2024, 15:33 PM
Public, private partnership needed to eliminate TB: speakers
Although Bangladesh has attained considerable success in eliminating Tuberculosis (TB), it still remains a TB-burden country, said speakers at a seminar today
4 June 2024, 14:46 PM
Essentials now luxuries as the poor reel from price shock: CPD
People in Bangladesh have been forced to spend more on food compared to consumers in other countries, and the prices of essentials have surged to such an extent that they have become luxury items for many, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.
2 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Rights of disabled children in Bangladesh
Every child has the right to live independently. In Bangladesh, there is a significant population of disabled children,
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Managing extreme heat: Understanding risks and protective measures
Globally, the environment is changing very rapidly, and one of its effects is the change in atmospheric temperature. In the last few decades, we did not face such hot and humid weather. Nowadays, temperatures surge up to 41–42°C, and due to high
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
16 dengue patients hospitalised
Sixteen people were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Managing eczema: essential tips for relief
Dealing with eczema involves adopting specific habits to alleviate symptoms. Here are some essential tips:. 1. Keep your nails short: Trim and file your nails smooth to avoid skin damage from scratching. If necessary, use your hand's side or top to scratch. . 2. Cool down:
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Understanding and treating hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern characterised by dark patches caused by excess pigment within the skin due to increased melanin production. Melanin, responsible for skin colour, can become irregularly dispersed, leading to hyperpigmentation. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) o
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Enhancing well-being through therapeutic activities for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease
Therapeutic activities play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, promoting happiness, relaxation, and overall health. These activities encompass a broad range of actions, from physical presence and social interaction to engaging in arts and crafts or
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Vitamin A plus campaign for 2.2cr children June 1
However, the campaign would not be possible in many centres in the coastal areas, which are affected by Cyclone Remal
30 May 2024, 14:44 PM
Menstrual Hygiene Day observed
Menstrual Hygiene Day was celebrated on Tuesday to raise awareness and break the silence around menstruation, ensuring that women and girls can manage their periods safely and with dignity
28 May 2024, 19:58 PM
Dengue survey paints grim picture for 2024
After last year witnessed the highest number of dengue fatalities, it seemed the situation couldn’t get any worse. However, dengue fatalities this year till May are already 21 more than the same period last year, indicating the worst is yet to come.
28 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Dengue situation in many Dhaka areas alarming: survey
High density of Aedes larvae were found in 29 wards of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and 12 wards in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), showing an alarming picture this season
28 May 2024, 11:02 AM
Free medical camp in Cumilla
Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in the country, conducted a free medical camp to provide free heart treatment to children in Cumilla district, says a press release.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Managing ovarian cancer in young women
Women aged 55 to 63 are most likely to get ovarian cancer, but it can also occurs in younger women. About one-third of cases are in women under 55, and 1 in 10 are under 45. Younger women face unique challenges, such as impacts on careers, children, and future family planning. Fortunately, they often have better long-term outcomes with the most common type of ovarian cancer compared to older women.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Protecting youth from tobacco and nicotine industry
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products (STOP), a global tobacco industry watchdog, have launched “Hooking the next generation,” a report highlighting how the tobacco and nicotine industry targets youth through product design, marketing campaigns, and policy manipulation.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Urgent global action is needed to combat antimicrobial resistance
A new Lancet Series calls for urgent global action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to prevent 750,000 deaths annually through available vaccines, water and sanitation, and infection control methods. Authors stressed the need for intensified efforts in promoting vaccination, ensuring access to safe water and sanitation, and implementing hospital infection control to reduce infections and antibiotic use.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Lifts at public hospitals: Where Horror Abounds
Shipon Mia (not his real name) fears for his life throughout the hours he works as a liftman at a building of Sir Salimullah Medical College, commonly known as Mitford hospital, in the capital.
21 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Destroy fake diabetes test kits: HC
The High Court yesterday directed authorities to immediately destroy "fake" Accu-Chek Active Test Strips, Batch No 26076156, deemed hazardous to public health
20 May 2024, 18:06 PM