3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 933
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Dengue kills 5 more, 839 hospitalised in 24 hours
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Step carefully: Protecting your feet from diabetes
23 August 2026
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Small ways to stop stress stealing your day
23 August 2026
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The insulin resistance paradox scientists are unravelling
23 August 2026
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Exercise for the mind, not just the mirror
23 August 2026
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A second chance after goodbye
23 August 2026
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Did You Know? / Diabetes has an emotional side - especially for women
23 August 2026
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Malaria-free goal pushed back four years
23 August 2026
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Dengue cases surpass last year’s same-period tally
23 August 2026
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Same route, different risk: Understanding Hepatitis A & E
A plate of roadside fuchka, a glass of fresh juice from a street cart, or a meal prepared with unclean water may seem harmless.
7 June 2026
The hidden price of missed vaccines
Bangladesh’s recent measles surge is doing more than raising alarm over childhood illness—it may also be fuelling a larger public health challenge, says a press release.
7 June 2026
Show-cause notice within law, says health minister countering Ad-din's challenge
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain stressed that the government's show-cause notice to Ad-din Medical College Hospital adhered to the relevant laws and regulations while the hospital contested that it did not.
6 June 2026
Ad-din terms newborn deaths ‘unexpected negligence’, suspends two staffers
Hospital announces free lifetime treatment and compensation for affected families
6 June 2026
Mobile courts to be launched in 2-3 days to prevent dengue: Health minister
Says institutions found breeding Aedes mosquitoes will face penalties
6 June 2026
Four more die from measles, symptoms
Four more patients died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising the total death toll to 605 since March 15 this year.
5 June 2026
DGHS issues show-cause notice to Ad-din Hospital over newborn deaths
Hospital asked to explain why its licence should not be cancelled following probe findings
4 June 2026
Why did 6 healthy newborns die at Ad-din Hospital? What the DGHS probe found
Probe committee examined six issues
4 June 2026
Ad-din newborn deaths: Probe body submits report
Committee chief declines to disclose findings; health ministry to brief media tomorrow
3 June 2026
All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister
Says eight upazila health complexes already upgraded to 100-bed; remaining 492 to be expanded under govt decision
3 June 2026
Probe report on 6 newborn deaths at Ad-din Hospital due tomorrow
Committee records mothers’ statements ahead of report submission
2 June 2026
Two more die with measles-like symptoms
Two more children died of measles-like symptoms across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
1 June 2026
SC lawyer serves legal notice over newborn deaths at Ad-Din Hospital
Notice seeks accountability, compensation, and nationwide safety measures in maternity wards
29 May 2026
Families in distress as child ward hit by staff shortage at Barishal hospital
Families allege poor treatment, medicine shortages, and forced discharges as only seven nurses handle over 100 patients during Eid holidays
28 May 2026
Bangladesh records 17 deaths with measles and symptoms, matching May 4 peak
DGHS says 16 deaths showed measles-like symptoms, one was confirmed measles
25 May 2026
Tiny Pouches, Big Danger: Youth targeted in nicotine boom
As nicotine pouches quietly flood shop shelves and social media feeds, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised a sharp alarm over what it calls a growing threat to young people worldwide.
24 May 2026
The new prescription - Technology with empathy
Singapore’s healthcare sector has long been recognised for combining advanced medicine with efficiency, but according to Yong Yih Ming, the future of healthcare will depend not only on skilled doctors, but also on how intelligently hospitals use technology, teamwork, and patient-centred systems.
24 May 2026
Ebola moves fast. So must we.
Fear is once again spreading across Central Africa as a fresh Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus has pushed global health authorities into emergency mode.
24 May 2026
Breastfeeding in Bangladesh: Promoting, supporting, and protecting under pressure
In a country where breastfeeding has long been woven into motherhood and survival, Bangladesh now faces a growing challenge: protecting one of the simplest yet most powerful practices for infant health in a rapidly changing society.
24 May 2026
Feast smart this Qurbani Eid
As smoky grills light up homes and plates overflow with festive favourites, Qurbani Eid becomes a celebration of joy, family and irresistible food.
24 May 2026