Confirmed measles deaths reach 50 amid rising cases

DGHS records nine more suspected deaths in 24 hours
3 May 2026, 16:08 PM

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, 00:00 AM

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, 00:00 AM

Action saves lives

Clean hands may seem simple, but they remain one of the most powerful shields in health care.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

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, 00:00 AM

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, 00:00 AM

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, 00:00 AM

Vegetable prices soar after rainfall in capital

Rain damages crops, prices rise by Tk 10-20
2 May 2026, 23:06 PM

Four more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hrs

1,024 new suspected cases recorded during the period, DGHS says
2 May 2026, 20:58 PM

Fresh measles outbreak hits Bandarban’s Alikadam

Health officials say 28 patients sought treatment in Alikadam today
1 May 2026, 19:46 PM

Four more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 231

Deaths reported from Dhaka and Sylhet divisions, says DGHS
1 May 2026, 19:38 PM

Interim govt changed vaccine procurement despite Unicef warning: Science report

The shift to open tender triggered delays, stalled immunisation and left Bangladesh facing a widening measles crisis, it says
1 May 2026, 15:01 PM

'Unclaimed': Arisha's journey cut short by measles

One-year-old orphan's burial to proceed without autopsy
1 May 2026, 01:32 AM

MSF supports measles vaccination drive in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps

Over 330 suspected cases and three deaths reported; immunisation campaign underway
30 April 2026, 21:17 PM

Measles vaccination to reach full coverage in a week: Health minister

Govt has already covered 61 percent of the target, he says
30 April 2026, 21:14 PM

Ongoing rainfall raises risk of dengue surge

With ongoing rainfall across the country, the risk of dengue transmission is expected to rise in the coming months if authorities fail to take necessary preventive measures, experts have warned.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges

Eskayef has entered a technology transfer arrangement with Novo Nordisk, which supplies roughly 40 percent of Bangladesh's insulin demand, marking a shift from reliance on imports.
28 April 2026, 18:28 PM

Confirmed measles deaths rise to 47 as DGHS reports three more fatalities

Health authorities also recorded 163 new confirmed cases and six more suspected deaths in 24 hours
28 April 2026, 16:52 PM

Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC

He served as the principal of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College
27 April 2026, 21:10 PM

PM unveils plaque of 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building

Tarique Rahman highlights his government’s commitment to improving healthcare services
27 April 2026, 16:10 PM