Kidney Transplant: Documents of donor, receiver falsified

The committee tasked with probing a possible scam involving the first-ever kidney transplant surgery at the newly inaugurated BSMMU Super Specialised Hospital found that the documents concerning the relationship between the donor and the recipient had been falsified with the latter’s consent.
6 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt failed to tackle dengue outbreak: GM Quader

The government cannot avoid responsibility for its failure to control the dengue situation in the country, said Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader today
6 August 2023, 15:50 PM

Dengue: 10 more die, 2,764 hospitalised in a day

At least 313 people have died so far in 2023 and nearly 66,732 infected, making this the deadliest year since the first recorded epidemic in 2000
6 August 2023, 12:20 PM

Let’s make breastfeeding and work, work!

In the last 10 years, many countries have made significant progress to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates. Yet even greater progress is possible when breastfeeding is protected and supported, particularly in the workplace.
5 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Prioritising liver health: eliminating hepatitis for a healthier future

Your liver silently performs over 500 vital functions every single day to keep you alive. But viral hepatitis infection is also silent, with symptoms only appearing once the disease is advanced. Although there are many different types of hepatitis viruses (A to E), hepatitis B and C are the most concerning and cause nearly 8,000 new infections every day, which are mostly going undetected.
5 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue deaths cross 300

With this year’s death toll from dengue infection crossing the 300-mark yesterday, the fatality rate has risen to 0.5 percent, mirroring the rates seen in 2020.
5 August 2023, 18:00 PM

A new approach to fats and carbohydrates for better health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated its guidance on total fat, saturated and trans fat, and carbohydrates based on the latest scientific evidence.
5 August 2023, 18:00 PM

The rising youth in health technology

Young professional Dr Abdul Gaffar Plabon has been honoured with rising youth awards for his contribution to health technology.
5 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Exercising for a healthy heart

In a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers explored the benefits of different exercise patterns on heart disease risk. Current guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per week to lower the risk of heart disease. However, the researchers wanted to understand whether the distribution of exercise throughout the week made a difference in achieving these benefits.
5 August 2023, 18:00 PM

The art of voice

Overusing our voice is the most common cause of voice sickness. And when a voice with a range of words or behaviours is used to manipulate, intimidate, and maintain power over someone, it is known as ‘verbal abuse’.
5 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue death toll crosses 300-mark

The death toll from dengue this year has crossed the 300-mark as another 10 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today
5 August 2023, 14:30 PM

Dengue Outbreak: Shishu Hospital having to turn away patients

Three-year-old Omar Faruk was having seizures when his father Enamul Haque brought him to Bangladesh Shishu Hospital around 2:30pm yesterday.
4 August 2023, 18:00 PM

10 die of dengue in 24 hrs

At least 10 dengue patients died, eight of which in Dhaka city, in the last 24 hours till this morning
4 August 2023, 14:07 PM

Dengue Outbreak: 2023 already the deadliest year

With 10 new deaths recorded yesterday, the total number of dengue fatalities this year has risen to 283 – making this the deadliest dengue year since the first outbreak in the year 2000.
3 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue death toll now 283, highest in 23 years

At least 10 dengue patients died across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning
3 August 2023, 13:16 PM

Pvt hospitals, perform unnecessary C-sections

Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday said caesarean sections are being performed at private clinics and hospitals unnecessarily when patients seek childbirth assistance.
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Intermittent rain to worsen dengue situation

The ongoing intermittent rain, particularly in Dhaka, will worsen the dengue situation if the authorities fail to take the necessary steps to kill adult mosquitoes and destroy all breeding sources, entomologists said.
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

12 die of dengue in 24 hrs, 27,11 hospitalised

All the deaths were reported in Dhaka
2 August 2023, 13:14 PM

Dengue patients keep pouring into DMCH

After 19-year-old Mohammad Masud was diagnosed with dengue a few days ago, he returned to his Pirojpur home to stay with his parents.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue: 10 more die, 2,584 hospitalised in a day

Ten more dengue patients have died and 2,584 others have been hospitalised in 24 hours preceding this morning
1 August 2023, 13:57 PM