World Kidney Day: When dialysis means distress

92% of families with kidney patients face financial struggles; cases rising every year
11 March 2026

Prof Pravath Chandra Biswas appointed new DGHS DG

He is one of the vice presidents of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh
10 March 2026

Woman dies after C-section at Gazipur hospital, relatives vandalise facility

Family alleges surgical error at private clinic in Sreepur; authorities launch probe
9 March 2026

More than a period problem: why menstrual migraine needs attention and action

For many women and adolescent girls, menstruation brings more than abdominal cramps and mood changes.
8 March 2026

Let every child hear, learn and thrive this World Hearing Day 2026

On 3 March, the world marks World Hearing Day 2026 with a clear and urgent message: act now so no child is left behind due to ear or hearing problems.
8 March 2026

Blood test: Predicting Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

A simple blood test might one day act as a molecular ‘clock’ to predict not only whether someone will develop Alzheimer’s disease but also when symptoms could begin, according to a Nature report.
8 March 2026

Increased pain during Ramadan: Causes and management

During the holy month of Ramadan, many individuals experience an increase in various types of pain—particularly in the lower back, knees, neck, shoulders, and other joints.
8 March 2026

What to drink after dates at iftar

After long hours of fasting during Ramadan, iftar is a sensitive transition for the body.
8 March 2026

What digital health is teaching us about rural Bangladesh

For decades, rural healthcare in Bangladesh has been shaped by distance, shortages, and silence.
8 March 2026

Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first

Therapies expected to reach patients within months
6 March 2026

NICVD staffer suspended over allegations of diverting patient to pvt clinic

Further action will be taken after completion of the probe, says NICVD director
5 March 2026

Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction: study

The massively popular drugs known as GLP-1 agonists could even halve people's risk of dying from a range of harmful substances, according to the research published in the BMJ journal on Thursday
5 March 2026

A drug-resistant ‘superbug’ spreading in Dhaka ICUs: icddr,b study

Candida auris infecting critically ill patients beyond newborn units, raising alarm over hospital-acquired infections, it says
3 March 2026
3 March 2026

Govt to recruit 1 lakh health workers to improve grassroots healthcare: State minister

Says steps taken to address nationwide rabies vaccine shortage
26 February 2026
26 February 2026

Amid mosquito surge, health ministry to test insecticide effectiveness

Heath minister and state minister to inspect Dhaka city corporation storage facilities
24 February 2026

Ramadan daily food guide: Nourishing your body while fasting

Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting from dawn to sunset. While fasting is primarily spiritual, proper nutrition is essential to maintain energy, hydration, and overall health.
22 February 2026

Long-term air pollution exposure raises Alzheimer’s risk, especially after stroke

A new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, particularly among older adults with a history of stroke. The research was published in PLOS Medicine.
22 February 2026

Next-generation flu vaccines could save millions of lives worldwide

Next-generation influenza vaccines, which aim to provide broader and longer-lasting protection than current seasonal vaccines, could significantly reduce the global burden of flu, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
22 February 2026