DGHS issues show-cause notice to Ad-din Hospital over newborn deaths
4 June 2026, 23:28 PM
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Analysis / Why did 6 healthy newborns die at Ad-din Hospital? What the DGHS probe found
4 June 2026, 20:14 PM
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All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister
3 June 2026, 12:20 PM
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PM orders immediate action to open six unused hospital buildings
11 May 2026, 00:09 AM
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4 years on, hospital not fully operational
14 March 2026, 02:05 AM
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3,200 doctors to join field services in 10 days
1 February 2026, 04:05 AM
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Mathbaria Upazila Health complex: Construction stalled for 10 months, patients suffer
17 December 2025, 19:48 PM
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250-bed Bagerhat District Hospital: Patients suffer as ICU remains non-operational
15 December 2025, 18:44 PM
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Narsingdi Sadar Hospital: Staff shortage, poor facilities disrupt services
5 December 2025, 21:52 PM
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Rangpur Chest Disease hospital: TB patients left without indoor care
24 November 2025, 22:29 PM
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6 private clinics, hospitals sealed, fined in Tangail
A mobile court sealed three private clinics and hospitals and also fined three others in Tangail today on various charges, including operating business without licences.
28 May 2022, 09:56 AM
All unregistered hospitals to be shut in 72 hrs
The health directorate has ordered closure of all unregistered private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres by tomorrow afternoon.
26 May 2022, 18:00 PM
2 private clinics sealed off in Savar
Savar Upazila Health Department during a drive today (May 26, 2022) sealed off two private clinics in the area on charge of various irregularities.
26 May 2022, 16:43 PM
RMCH shuts Covid unit for lack of patients
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) has shut down its Covid Unit as it lacked patients.
14 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Sailing to save lives
While healthcare is quite accessible for city residents, people living in rural areas are far less fortunate. This is where “Jibon Tari”, a floating hospital aptly named according to the service it provides, creates an impact. The hospital has been sailing through the major rivers of the country, making healthcare accessible for rural citizens.
13 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Parkinson’s treatment: Implant installed in brain here
Doctors successfully implanted a device inside the brain of a patient with Parkinson’s disease.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Better care for newborns
With a view to providing better treatment to critical neonatal patients, the authorities of Chattogram Medical College Hospital introduced Special Care Neonatal Unit yesterday, marking the birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day.
17 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Labaid Cancer Hospital observes 1st anniversary
Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Specialty Centre observed its first founding anniversary through a special event yesterday, said a press release.
2 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Managing Medical Waste: Tk 214.47cr project for 15 public hospitals
The government has approved a project to set up medical waste management infrastructure in 15 public hospitals, with a view to making the facilities safe, clean and infection-free environments, as well as protect the environment from the hazardous waste.
22 February 2022, 18:00 PM
CMCH staffer suspended for stealing govt medicine
Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) authorities yesterday suspended a staffer over stealing government medicine from the hospital.
11 February 2022, 18:00 PM
7-year-old fighting for life at RMCH
A seven-year-old child has been fighting for his life at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) for the last three days. His parents and relatives said this is a result of “wrong treatment” at a private hospital.
3 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Health service limps due to manpower shortage
Medical service for nearly 18 lakh people in Bagerhat is limping amid severe manpower crisis.
1 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Building it right!
Bangladeshi architect Kashef Chowdhury, director of Bangladeshi architecture firm Urbana, has been announced the winner of the 2021 International Prize for the World’s Best New Building by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for his Friendship Hospital project.
26 January 2022, 18:00 PM
If you find a doctor, consider yourself lucky
The block lettered sign on the ochre yellow building reads “Nazirabazar Matri Sadan”. Right beside it, a large banner reads -- “24-hour normal delivery service for expecting mothers”.
25 January 2022, 18:00 PM
A 100-bed facility only on paper
Even when it’s afternoon, one can barely see anything inside. Many beds are worn-down, while others don’t have any covers.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Mahanagar Hospital: Surgery dept closed for 6yrs, ICU inactive, 50% doctor posts vacant
The Dhaka Mahanagar General Hospital is located at Naya Bazar, near the Babubazar Bridge. Its outdoor department is always crowded with patients, many of whom go there for Covid vaccines these days.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Where putrid stench greets patients
Imagine a dumpster sitting right opposite the main gate of a hospital, spreading a ghastly stench. Those who dump waste here don’t even bother to make sure their trash is placed at the bin, which means there’s at least a few feet of waste around the dumpster. Even though the bin has remained at such a sensitive spot for years, no steps have been taken to remove it.
11 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Kidney patients in a fix
Patients of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) are gravely worried about whether they would be able to avail of dialysis service from next week.
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Savar Health Complex: Hamstrung by doctor shortage
Savar Upazila Health Complex has been suffering from capacity issues for quite a long time now. From lack of beds, doctors and every other required facility, the state-sponsored health service is far from fulfilling the needs of the people.
31 December 2021, 18:00 PM
United Hospital launches Gastro Liver Centre
United Hospital has launched a Gastro Liver Centre that offers comprehensive Gastro Liver services in treating complications of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic disorders.
28 December 2021, 18:00 PM