Ad-din hospital’s licence cancelled
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Hospitals
Over 23,000 doctor, nurse, health worker posts vacant in public hospitals: Health minister
10 June 2026, 17:14 PM
Healthcare
Chittagong Medical College Hospital launches drive against broker syndicates
10 June 2026, 16:59 PM
Healthcare
Govt forms committee to set pay structure for entry-level private doctors
9 June 2026, 20:53 PM
Healthcare
Ad-din Hospital submits reply to DGHS show-cause notice over newborn deaths
9 June 2026, 20:43 PM
Healthcare
Intern, postgrad doctors suspend protests after govt assurance
8 June 2026, 21:15 PM
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical industries donate one lakh saline units ahead of dengue season
8 June 2026, 14:13 PM
Healthcare
Ad-din Hospital granted 48-hour extension to respond to DGHS show-cause notice
7 June 2026, 19:25 PM
Healthcare
Suhrawardy Hospital director removed days after DAB protest
7 June 2026, 17:22 PM
Hospitals
3 more die with measles-like symptoms
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Healthcare
Know your ‘superfoods’: Aloe vera
Aloe vera is one of the most popular medicinal plants that people have used for thousands of years.
23 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
Teenage depression: What to look out for and how to help
Depression is more than just a feeling of being sad for a short period. Among teens, depression can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities and it can control thoughts and behaviour.
21 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Know your ‘superfoods’: Moringa
Moringa oleifera is a tree native to the subcontinent.
20 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Sciatica in winter What should you do?
Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the back of your leg to your buttock and to your back, becomes irritated. The irritation may be caused by a herniated disk in your spine, an injury to the nerves, or inflammation.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Children with ADHD can thrive with parent-teacher support
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood, which often continues into adulthood.
14 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Know your deshi superfoods Neem
Almost all parts of the neem tree, also known as Azadirachta indica, have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional home remedies for centuries.
13 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
Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Thankuni leaves
Thankuni leaves or Centella asiatica is one of the most-revered herbal medicines used in traditional home remedies in the subcontinent.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Nigella seeds
Many of us know kalojeera or Nigella seeds from the time when our grandmother handed us a small cloth pouch filled with the black seeds to sniff -- for relief from a stuffy nose.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Holy basil
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), popularly known as “tulsi”, is one of the most used medicinal herbs in Bangladesh.
6 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
Why do we urinate more in winter?
You are warm and cosy under the blanket and suddenly you feel the need to pee, even though you emptied your bladder just a little while back.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Childhood obesity raises diabetes risk
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin produced by the pancreas.
31 December 2021, 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
Lead poisoning Ravaging a nation
In the eighth five-year plan, the government has set a target of raising GDP. After reaching the goal by 2024, the second
30 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
Chia seeds: What are the health benefits?
Chia seeds have become very popular of late for their nutritional properties. The widely used tiny black seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plants.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Launch fire: Sher-e-Bangla hospital struggles to cope with patients with its burn unit closed for two years
The air was heavy with the cries of wounded men, women and children at the surgery ward of Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal yesterday.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Goodbye glasses Should you consider LASIK?
LASIK eye surgery, the most commonly performed laser surgery, is usually done for better vision.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM