7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
7 June 2026, 17:37 PM
Disease
The medicines losing their magic: Bangladesh’s race against time
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
AI cracks one of biology’s biggest puzzles
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
The hidden price of missed vaccines
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Same route, different risk: Understanding Hepatitis A & E
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why family doctors could save thousands of lives
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
A blood test for forgetfulness? Scientists edge closer to early Alzheimer’s detection
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
3 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
6 June 2026, 19:24 PM
Disease
5 more children die with measles-like symptoms, toll reaches 610
5 June 2026, 18:00 PM
Disease
Father incurs Tk 6 lakh in debt trying to save twins, loses both to measles
5 June 2026, 13:52 PM
Disease
Ensure proper usage of medical equipment in public hospitals: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that medical equipment for public hospitals must be procured considering the real needs of the patients
3 July 2024, 13:09 PM
One dies of dengue, 51 hospitalised in 24 hours
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 45 this year
1 July 2024, 13:51 PM
Lipid-lowering drug slows progression of diabetic retinopathy
Fenofibrate is an FDA-approved medication for treating severe high triglycerides. Although it has not been shown to provide extra heart health benefits when added to statins, some studies suggest it might help reduce the need for laser treatment in diabetic retinopathy (a diabetes-related eye condition).
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Accessible education for children with special needs
Education is one of the most crucial basic rights for all children. Children with special needs also have an equal right to educate themselves. Education may impact their everyday lifestyle. It may also improve personal development and increase people’s independence in their daily lives.
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Embracing Meliorism: Hope amidst uncertainty
In the late nineteenth century, George Eliot believed she had coined the term ‘meliorist’ when she wrote, “I do not know that I ever heard anybody use the word ‘meliorist’ except myself.” Her contemporaries credited her with coining both ‘meliorist’ and
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM
The dangerous link between obesity and dengue hospitalisation in children
Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection, can range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe, life-threatening conditions. While obesity is already known to worsen the severity of dengue in hospitalised patients, its role in increasing the likelihood of hospitalisation has not been thoroughly explored.
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Global health alert
New data show that nearly one-third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM
National framework a must for children's mental health development: experts
Experts have called for a nationally coordinated programme to promote children's mental health
29 June 2024, 15:47 PM
Antivenoms of Russell’s viper available at hospitals: Samanta
Russell's viper bite is treatable and most patients can recover using existing antivenom available at every upazila-level hospitals, say physicians
27 June 2024, 14:37 PM
Dengue: One dead, 43 hospitalised in a day
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 42 this year
25 June 2024, 15:53 PM
Efforts on to create 'unique health ID' for all
Health minister tells JS
25 June 2024, 14:30 PM
Unicef, UNFPA, Canada join hands to improve Bangladesh's healthcare system
Unicef, UNFPA, and Canada have partnered to support Bangladesh with a five-year project to improve the country's primary healthcare system, significantly reducing maternal and child mortality, and enhancing health services in its underserved regions
25 June 2024, 12:15 PM
Pregnant woman dies of 'wrong treatment' at Jashore clinic
A pregnant woman died this afternoon reportedly due to wrong treatment in Rupdia Bazar in Jashore Sadar upazila, family claimed
24 June 2024, 16:47 PM
Long COVID linked to lasting cognitive issues
A recent study published in the Brain found that people who suffer from long-term COVID may experience significant cognitive issues lasting for over a year.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Unlocking the health benefits of Vitamin D
In our daily rush, it is simple to overlook the vital role that vitamin D plays in our health. Often called the sunshine vitamin, it is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones. But what happens when you do not get enough of it?
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Severe health impacts of child marriage
Researchers in Liberia and Sierra Leone have found a close link between child marriage and negative reproductive and maternal health outcomes among young women.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM
International Yoga Day 2024 in photos
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs asana on International Day of Yoga in Srinagar.
21 June 2024, 06:49 AM
Rice polishing reduces production by 16 lakh tonnes each year: minister
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said 16 lakh tonnes of rice production gets reduced annually by polishing processed rice from the 4 crore tonnes of rice produced in the country every year
20 June 2024, 16:22 PM
Regular walking can reduce back pain recurrence, study finds
A new study found that walking for half an hour five days a week made recurrences of lower back pain almost half as frequent. The authors said more focus on preventive care could lead to large future savings
20 June 2024, 03:25 AM
Dengue: One dead, 59 hospitalised in a day
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 41 this year
19 June 2024, 16:48 PM