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
4 more die of dengue
At least four dengue patients died and 845 others were hospitalised -- the highest number of cases in a single day -- in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
From seeds to sustainable food systems
The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?
28 September 2025, 08:21 AM
Chikungunya hits women, middle-aged people hardest in Ctg
Research finds women made up 52.5 percent of cases, men 47.5 percent, with the average patient age at 45 years
27 September 2025, 16:33 PM
Yunus cautions against leaving healthcare to profit-driven actors
Healthcare gets derailed because of money-making approach, he says
25 September 2025, 15:47 PM
Dengue update: One dead, 632 hospitalised in a day
Currently, 2,062 patients undergoing treatment in hospitals
25 September 2025, 11:58 AM
Five more die of dengue
At least five dengue patients died while 668 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
24 September 2025, 18:12 PM
HIV-prevention drug to be available from 2027
Will be available at $40 a year
24 September 2025, 12:23 PM
One more dies of dengue, 664 hospitalised
At least one dengue patient died, while 664 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
23 September 2025, 21:23 PM
WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol, vaccines
Responds to Trump's claims of Tylenol links with autism
23 September 2025, 12:13 PM
Dengue infection rate 81% higher than last year
The country yesterday recorded the highest single-day dengue toll, with 12 deaths and 740 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, raising grave concerns over the escalating outbreak.
21 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Experts call for national guidelines to tackle rising prostate cancer rates
Speakers stress early screening, family support, and awareness at CCCF event
20 September 2025, 19:27 PM
Expanding access to safe sanitation
The Daily Star (TDS): What strategies does LIXIL use to ensure WASH products reach even the most remote and vulnerable households?
20 September 2025, 19:17 PM
Hidden diabetes affecting 25m finally gets a name
An unusual and long-overlooked form of diabetes, linked to severe childhood malnutrition and affecting mostly lean patients, has finally been given a name, according to a Bloomberg report.
19 September 2025, 20:36 PM
DSCC tops in dengue deaths, Barishal in cases
147 deaths, 40,709 cases recorded so far this year.83 deaths reported in DSCC.11,927 cases in Barishal.Experts warn of October outbreak..Lack of national mosquito control programme blamed.****************.Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has recorded
19 September 2025, 19:00 PM
Five die of dengue, 622 get hospitalised
At least five dengue patients died while 622 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
17 September 2025, 20:56 PM
9 Upazila health complexes: Expansion okayed without solving manpower crisis
The health authorities have moved to expand the capacity of nine upazila health complexes in as many districts to cope with the growing number of patients, without addressing the existing shortage of manpower at the facilities.
17 September 2025, 18:28 PM
Expanding financial access to empower small entrepreneurs
The Daily Start (TDS): How have NRBC’s financial products supported small entrepreneurs, particularly women and rural business owners, in accessing credit and building resilience?
13 September 2025, 18:29 PM
Dengue: 2 dead, 279 hospitalised in a day
Currently, 1,722 patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals
13 September 2025, 10:49 AM
Dengue claims 6 lives, highest in a single day this year
At least six dengue patients died in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday -- the highest number of deaths reported in a single day this year.
11 September 2025, 18:02 PM
Menstrual dignity through markets: A safe path for underserved women
The Daily Star (TDS): How has Safepad’s innovation in reusable menstrual hygiene products improved health and dignity for women in remote and marginalised communities?
31 August 2025, 04:40 AM