Hope grows as HIV care enters a new era
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Experts call for stronger focus on prevention to build a healthier Bangladesh
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why obesity keeps rising despite our best efforts
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
OCD: Living with a mind that won’t switch off
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When yesterday was normal
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
World Hepatitis day 2026 / Time to break down the barriers to hepatitis care
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Antibiotic overuse putting Bangladesh at risk of resistance crisis: Experts
25 July 2026, 22:19 PM
Health
6 more die with suspected measles, combined toll reaches 816
25 July 2026, 21:57 PM
Disease
Drug-resistant bacteria spreading rapidly in Bangladesh ICUs: icddr,b
25 July 2026, 21:52 PM
Disease
5 more die with suspected measles deaths, toll reaches 810
24 July 2026, 20:06 PM
Disease
Dil Afroza appointed new DG of Nursing and Midwifery directorate
Public administration ministry issues circular
26 April 2026, 20:20 PM
7 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hrs
DGHS recorded one more confirmed measles death during the period
26 April 2026, 17:34 PM
WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies
Children under five account for more than two-thirds of malaria deaths. A new drug offers hope for this vulnerable group
26 April 2026, 09:10 AM
At least 19 children hospitalised with measles-like symptoms in remote Alikadam, Lama
Local chairman says at least four children have died in Kurukpata union
25 April 2026, 23:02 PM
Chicken prices drop in Dhaka markets
Prices of Sonali chicken in Dhaka markets fell sharply yesterday after more than a month of elevated rates, bringing some relief to consumers, though prices of eggs, sugar and onions moved in the opposite direction.
25 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Measles outbreak linked to vaccination gaps: Health minister
Orders withdrawal of hospital officials over misinformation to media
24 April 2026, 21:50 PM
Don’t turn away measles patients
Hospitals have been instructed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to stop transferring patients with measles symptoms on account of a shortage of beds.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
7 districts in line for new medical colleges: Health minister
Feasibility study underway in Munshiganj, Brahmanbaria, Thakurgaon, Natore, Narsingdi, Bhola, Sherpur, and Lakshmipur
22 April 2026, 19:38 PM
PM acknowledges measles testing kit shortage, says vaccines weren’t imported for years
Tarique Rahman tells parliament some testing kits have arrived while others remain stuck at customs; blames previous govts for years of vaccine import failures
22 April 2026, 16:57 PM
Shaheed M Mansur Ali Medical College renamed Sirajganj Medical College
Health ministry issues circular
21 April 2026, 21:22 PM
Measles death toll rises to 38 as one more dies: DGHS
Two more suspected measles deaths reported in same period
21 April 2026, 18:06 PM
RMCH interns on a 24-hour work abstention, leaving patients to suffer
Protest at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital follows allegations of abuse against three doctors
21 April 2026, 16:02 PM
Measles vaccination drive kicks off in Chattogram
Over 10 lakh children to be immunised across district and city
20 April 2026, 15:13 PM
Govt launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive
Around 1.8 crore children targeted as authorities respond to rising measles cases
20 April 2026, 10:38 AM
IFRC, BDRCS launch six-month emergency response amid measles surge
Key actions include cash assistance of Tk 6,000 for 1,950 vulnerable households
19 April 2026, 21:25 PM
Measles death toll rises to 36
DGHS reports 181 suspected deaths till now
19 April 2026, 16:25 PM
Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive begins tomorrow
Earlier drives in 30 upazilas and four city corporations now scaled up nationwide
19 April 2026, 16:03 PM
Zero malaria death by next year a stiff challenge now
The issue of malaria deaths came into focus following the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman from malaria on Friday, ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Agro‑entrepreneur cultivates grapes over pond, inspires locals
Abul Kalam Azad plants 1,200 vines of 22 varieties across homestead and pond
18 April 2026, 20:40 PM
Doctors’ platform demands punishment over preventable measles deaths
Calls for declaring public health emergency
18 April 2026, 14:05 PM