Investigation underway after snakebite victim died without receiving antivenom

Hospital says ICU support was unavailable, though vials were in stock
10 May 2026

Small acts of love may heal the heart

Love may not always arrive through grand speeches or dramatic gestures.
10 May 2026

Born into burden: The rising cost of Thalassaemia in Bangladesh

A quiet crisis often begins with celebration. In many Bangladeshi homes, the arrival of a child is welcomed with prayers, sweets, and endless dreams for the future.
10 May 2026

Bangladesh’s youth are exhausted! Are they ready for a change?

Bangladesh’s university students are quietly carrying a heavy burden, and a new youth wellness survey has brought their struggles into sharp focus.
10 May 2026

Hantavirus: When ordinary dust turns dangerous

A silent danger carried by rats and mice is once again drawing global attention.
10 May 2026

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

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

United Healthcare launches ethical review board

United Healthcare Services Limited launched its first-ever Institutional Ethical Review Board (IERB) on May 5, said a press release.
10 May 2026

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

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

Of the seven, two are confirmed measles deaths
6 May 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Action saves lives

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

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

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

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

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