10 more die of suspected measles; toll since March 15 reaches 128

DGHS has confirmed a total of 21 deaths as measles-related
7 April 2026

Measles outbreak caused by failures of Awami League, interim govts: Health minister

Years of vaccine gaps and stockpile failures left thousands of children vulnerable to infection, he tells parliament
6 April 2026

Together for health. Stand with science.

On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organisation is calling for a renewed global commitment to science under the theme “Together for health.
5 April 2026

Beyond the classroom door Ensuring inclusion for Autistic students

Inclusive education for children with autism in Bangladesh requires more than enrolment in mainstream schools.
5 April 2026

Bridging the gap in Autism care

Observed globally on 2 April, World Autism Awareness Day highlights the urgent need to improve the lives of people living with autism.
5 April 2026

Why doctors no longer want their children to follow them

A growing number of doctors are discouraging their children from entering the medical profession, raising concerns about the future of healthcare in South Asia.
5 April 2026

Flow Fest redefines

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, a quieter crisis is unfolding behind glass offices and crowded meeting rooms, workplace loneliness.
5 April 2026

Power without conscience

On a small planet suspended in a vast, silent universe, a rare light flickers—the light of human consciousness.
5 April 2026

Committee formed to address health workers’ demands following emergency meeting

Recommendations due in 15 days; staff asked to focus on emergency measles vaccination
3 April 2026

Govt fully prepared to tackle measles outbreak: Health minister

Special arrangements made in some hospitals to treat measles patients, he says
2 April 2026

First phase of bubble CPAP training kicks off amid measles resurgence

Experts say low-cost oxygen support system could help save children with measles-induced pneumonia
2 April 2026

Concern mounts as measles hits infants below vaccination age in Chattogram

Health experts urge research as growing infections among infants under nine months defy the usual pattern
2 April 2026

3 children sharing 1 hospital bed as measles outbreak strains Barishal's SBMCH

8 people have died from measles in the division so far
1 April 2026

PM Tarique Rahman orders urgent probe into measles outbreak

This year, measles cases count stands at 674 in the country
30 March 2026

Advances in surgical oncology bringing new hope to Bangladesh

As cancer continues to rise across South Asia, global collaboration and advances in surgical oncology are offering new hope for patients.
29 March 2026

From infection to memory loss? New study sparks concern

Severe infections may quietly raise the risk of dementia later in life, a new study suggests, highlighting an often-overlooked link between physical illness and brain health.
29 March 2026

Busy Bee Syndrome: When busyness becomes a burden

In a world where packed calendars signal success, a growing concern is emerging: “Busy Bee Syndrome,” a pattern where constant activity masks deeper strain.
29 March 2026

When stress shows on your teeth

Mental health may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about oral hygiene, yet growing evidence shows a clear and often overlooked connection between the two.
29 March 2026

Antibiotics losing power: A growing global health crisis

Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle drugs, are now facing a silent yet escalating threat called antibiotic resistance. This growing crisis, driven by misuse and overuse, is steadily weakening one of medicine’s most powerful tools.
29 March 2026

Too hot to move: Climate change driving global inactivity

Rising global temperatures may be quietly reshaping human behaviour and health by pushing millions towards physical inactivity, according to a new modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health.
29 March 2026