Where hope walks on four legs

In the quiet, green stretches of Savar's Birulia, a revolution in animal care is taking root, as the first-ever Canine Cancer Treatment and Rehabilitation Center was officially inaugurated on Saturday -- a historic step in the country's animal welfare sector.
13 July 2025, 20:00 PM

One dies of dengue, 420 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 420 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning.
13 July 2025, 13:18 PM

The art of boredom in healing your brain

There is an Italian term, il dolce far niente, that calls for intentionally letting go—to prioritise simply being alongside doing. It gives the brain the pause it needs to recharge so that it can be more productive. Yet in today’s hyperconnected world, this kind of purposeful idleness has become increasingly difficult to access.
12 July 2025, 19:59 PM

Mastering portion control for healthier eating habits

It sounds simple enough: just avoid overeating. But managing portion sizes is often more challenging than it seems. Many people unknowingly consume more than they intend to, which can lead to weight gain and other health issues. The key to success lies in understanding what a true serving size looks like—and often, it is smaller than we think.
12 July 2025, 19:58 PM

Stem cell-derived islet cells show promise for type 1 diabetes treatment

Researchers have made a significant advancement in the treatment of type 1 diabetes, a condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. In a recent clinical trial, scientists tested stem cell-derived islet cells (zimislecel) as a potential treatment for this disease.
12 July 2025, 19:49 PM

A Bangladeshi scientist to TIME100 Health List of Global Health Influencers

TIME has named Dr Tahmeed Ahmed, Executive Director of icddr,b, to the 2025 TIME100 Health, its annual list recognising the 100 most influential individuals in global health.
12 July 2025, 19:47 PM

Harnessing AI to enhance traditional medicine

On 11 July 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) released a new report titled Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine.
12 July 2025, 19:47 PM

A comprehensive approach to obesity in heart failure patients

Obesity and heart failure (HF) often go hand in hand, and addressing this connection is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Here is a breakdown of the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of obesity in individuals with heart failure:
12 July 2025, 19:47 PM

Home remedies for dengue viral infection

Dengue, an Aedes mosquito-borne viral infection, has been a crucial public health concern during the monsoon in our country for its worrying statistical value.
12 July 2025, 19:46 PM

One dies of dengue, 391 new cases in 24hrs

Of the 391 new infections, 128 patients were hospitalised in Barishal division
12 July 2025, 13:56 PM

Emergency vaccines slash deaths by 60%: study

A similar number of infections are also believed to have been prevented, while billions of euros have been generated in estimated economic benefit
12 July 2025, 12:50 PM

Dhaka sees fewer dengue cases, but more deaths

Though most dengue cases are being reported from outside Dhaka, the majority of deaths are occurring within the capital.
11 July 2025, 22:38 PM

Dengue cases cross 14,000 mark this year

138 new patients hospitalised in 24 hours
11 July 2025, 11:22 AM

Admission halt at Pabna Mental Hospital causes inhuman suffering for patients

Families forced to return home with patients untreated as contractor change stalls services
11 July 2025, 04:00 AM

2 more die of dengue, 337 get hospitalised

At least two dengue patients died while 337 were hospitalised in the 24 hours until yesterday morning.
10 July 2025, 21:53 PM

One more dies from dengue, 406 get hospitalised

At least one dengue patient died and 406 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
9 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Covid-19: One death, 8 new cases reported in 24hrs

Since January this year, the virus has claimed 25 lives and infected 651 people in the country
8 July 2025, 14:43 PM
8 July 2025, 11:02 AM

Two 'initially' diagnosed with Zika in Chattogram

The samples will undergo further testing at IEDCR lab
8 July 2025, 08:40 AM

Patient admissions halted at Pabna Mental Hospital amid food supplier dispute

Indecision over bidder selection threatens food supply, authorities expect resolution within 1-2 days
7 July 2025, 11:59 AM