JS body orders action as audit finds irregular commissions at BMU
8 September 2026
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Health
Contraceptive, medicine supply to become normal in 2-3 months: Health minister
7 September 2026
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Health
Bangladesh needs nearly 89,000 doctors to meet WHO standards: Health minister
7 September 2026
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Health
Three more die with measles-like symptoms
7 September 2026
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Health
8 divisional cities to get cancer, kidney and cardiac hospitals by next fiscal year: State minister
7 September 2026
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Parliament
Type 1 diabetes could affect 2.7 million more people by 2049
6 September 2026
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Health
World physiotherapy day 2026 / A healthy heart starts with movement
6 September 2026
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Health
Can doctors prescribe friendship instead of medicine?
6 September 2026
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Health
Planning for parenthood? Could tobacco be getting in the way?
6 September 2026
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Health
Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC
He served as the principal of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College
27 April 2026
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
Dil Afroza appointed new DG of Nursing and Midwifery directorate
Public administration ministry issues circular
26 April 2026
7 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hrs
DGHS recorded one more confirmed measles death during the period
26 April 2026
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
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
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
Measles outbreak linked to vaccination gaps: Health minister
Orders withdrawal of hospital officials over misinformation to media
24 April 2026
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
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
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
Shaheed M Mansur Ali Medical College renamed Sirajganj Medical College
Health ministry issues circular
21 April 2026
Measles death toll rises to 38 as one more dies: DGHS
Two more suspected measles deaths reported in same period
21 April 2026
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
Measles vaccination drive kicks off in Chattogram
Over 10 lakh children to be immunised across district and city
20 April 2026
Govt launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive
Around 1.8 crore children targeted as authorities respond to rising measles cases
20 April 2026
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
Measles death toll rises to 36
DGHS reports 181 suspected deaths till now
19 April 2026
Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive begins tomorrow
Earlier drives in 30 upazilas and four city corporations now scaled up nationwide
19 April 2026
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