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

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