World Leprosy Day 2026: Time to put an end to stigma as disease remains curable
25 January 2026, 02:06 AM
Five minutes that could change everything!
25 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Menstrual migraine: The hormone-linked headache many dread
25 January 2026, 01:58 AM
Kidneys in silent mode: Early signs you should not ignore
25 January 2026, 01:54 AM
The silent health threat many people carry alone
25 January 2026, 01:49 AM
Govt forms high-powered committee to tackle non-communicable diseases
21 January 2026, 18:49 PM
Health
Vaping, smoking and teenage wellbeing: Understanding a growing mental health concern
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why does digestion often feel slower in winter?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Did You Know? / We might inhale lung-penetrating microplastics daily!
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Which therapy really helps knee arthritis?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
5 more die of dengue, 841 hospitalised in a day
4 deaths reported from Dhaka South City Corporation areas, 1 from Mymensingh division
14 October 2025, 11:40 AM
Is the typhoid vaccine safe and effective? Here’s what you need to know
Typhoid contamination peaks in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal: Lancet report
13 October 2025, 14:04 PM
Expanding WASH access through local innovation
The Daily Star (TDS): How have RFL’s low-cost sanitation innovations improved hygiene outcomes in rural communities, and what evidence supports these improvements?
12 October 2025, 12:41 PM
6 more die of dengue, 953 hospitalised in a day
2,546 undergoing treatment at hospitals
12 October 2025, 12:19 PM
Nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign begins for 4.9cr children
The month-long campaign, aims to protect children aged 9 months to 15 years
12 October 2025, 04:22 AM
Nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign begins tomorrow
All children aged 9 months to 15 years to be vaccinated
11 October 2025, 15:41 PM
Prof Anupama Azhari elected president of AFOMP
UIU academic to lead Asia-Oceania body for 2025–2028; vows to promote Bangladesh’s role in global medical physics
11 October 2025, 14:53 PM
PCSB observes World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Its primary goal is not to cure the illness but to ensure a dignified and comfortable life for patients
11 October 2025, 13:38 PM
DMCH to resume bone marrow transplants in weeks after BMT unit reopens
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum inaugurated the upgraded unit, designed to offer low-cost transplant services
11 October 2025, 09:30 AM
Only 31% of targeted children registered for typhoid vaccination in Kishoreganj
Officials blame poor publicity and limited awareness among parents and teachers
9 October 2025, 14:51 PM
Authorities warn against service charges for Typhoid vaccine
Campaign targets to vaccinate 4.9cr children free of cost
9 October 2025, 07:21 AM
RMCH facing shortage of anti-venom, says hospital director
Hospital needs 60 to 100 vials daily
8 October 2025, 14:02 PM
3 more die of dengue, 700 hospitalised in a day
2,473 undergoing treatment in hospitals
8 October 2025, 11:24 AM
2 more die of dengue, 715 hospitalised in a day
2,520 undergoing treatment in hospitals
7 October 2025, 11:25 AM
Dengue claims 9 lives in a day
1,042 hospitalised over 24 hours
5 October 2025, 11:31 AM
Global experts share insights on Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling in Dhaka
An international scientific programme titled “Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling” was held on September 27, 2025, at the Dhaka Sheraton, Banani, jointly organized by UNESCO, the University of Dhaka, and Renata PLC, according to a press release.
2 October 2025, 20:10 PM
2 dead, 396 hospitalised with dengue
At least two people died of dengue, and 396 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
1 October 2025, 21:01 PM
September deadliest, Oct peak looms
Dengue infections and fatalities continue to rise at an alarming rate, with the death toll reaching 200 and total reported cases climbing to 47,832 as of yesterday.
1 October 2025, 18:08 PM
Two more die of dengue, 490 hospitalised in a day
Both deaths reported from Dhaka South areas
1 October 2025, 11:13 AM
3 more die of dengue, 556 get hospitalised
At least three dengue patients died and 556 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
30 September 2025, 20:57 PM