Can hospitals trust AI with numbers?

Hospitals around the world are racing to bring artificial intelligence into everyday care, but a new study suggests the technology may still stumble over some surprisingly basic tasks.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Thalassaemia - A silent disorder, a national concern

A silent crisis is spreading across Bangladesh, hidden inside families and passed quietly from one generation to another.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Seven more children die from measles, symptoms

Seven more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 343.
9 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Seven more die from measles, measles-like symptoms in a day

Of the seven, two are confirmed measles deaths
6 May 2026, 17:56 PM

Govt procuring vaccines on large scale to boost immunisation: Health minister

Says there's no risk of a vaccine shortage in the near future
6 May 2026, 16:52 PM

Govt working to ensure no citizen is denied essential medical care: Zubaida Rahman

72% of healthcare costs borne directly by the people, making illness one of the main causes of poverty, she says
5 May 2026, 19:07 PM

The body won’t forget: the hidden story behind weight regain

Losing weight is often seen as a fresh start; a chance to reset the body and move towards better health.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The gender gap in empty nest syndrome: why mothers feel it more

When children leave home, the silence they leave behind does not fall evenly on both parents. For many mothers, the shift is deeper, quieter, and far more personal.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The beginning of the end for tobacco in the UK

The United Kingdom has taken a bold step that could reshape the future of smoking.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Yoga’s role in lowering blood pressure

A simple yoga routine may do more than calm the mind ; it could quietly help lower blood pressure in people living with excess weight, according to new research.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Action saves lives

Clean hands may seem simple, but they remain one of the most powerful shields in health care.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The toothache we ignore until it shouts

There is a familiar story in many households. It begins with a mild toothache, the kind that feels easy to ignore.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

From playground to paycheque: how early weight shapes adult life

A child’s early years often shape more than just memories. A new research suggests they may also shape futures  from classrooms to careers and even financial stability later in life.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Global meningitis death toll remains alarming despite progress

More than 250,000 people died from meningitis worldwide in 2023, with children under five accounting for over one-third of the deaths, according to a major global study published in The Lancet Neurology.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Protection for all: Why vaccines must reach everyone, everywhere

Every year, as April draws to a close, the world pauses to recognise the quiet power of protection. From 24 to 30 April, World Immunisation Week shines a spotlight on one of humanity’s simplest yet most powerful shields: vaccines.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

The invisible epidemic of liver damage

A large European study has revealed that hidden liver damage is quietly present in the general population, often without any warning signs.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Not just treatment, but timing: The real battle against cancer

Colorectal cancer is quietly becoming a growing concern in Bangladesh.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Love, stress, and cortisol: the biological cost of narcissistic relationships

Love is often described as healing, yet not all relationships offer comfort.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

At least 19 children hospitalised with measles-like symptoms in remote Alikadam, Lama

Local chairman says at least four children have died in Kurukpata union
25 April 2026, 23:02 PM

World Liver Day 2026 – “Solid Habits, Strong Liver”

Observed globally on 19 April, World Liver Day is an important occasion dedicated to raising awareness about liver health and the prevention of liver-related diseases.
19 April 2026, 09:21 AM