Ongoing rainfall raises risk of dengue surge
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges
28 April 2026, 18:28 PM
Business
Confirmed measles deaths rise to 47 as DGHS reports three more fatalities
28 April 2026, 16:52 PM
Disease
Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC
27 April 2026, 21:10 PM
Health
PM unveils plaque of 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building
27 April 2026, 16:10 PM
Health
Dil Afroza appointed new DG of Nursing and Midwifery directorate
26 April 2026, 20:20 PM
Health
7 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hrs
26 April 2026, 17:34 PM
Health
WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies
26 April 2026, 09:10 AM
World
At least 19 children hospitalised with measles-like symptoms in remote Alikadam, Lama
25 April 2026, 23:02 PM
Disease
Chicken prices drop in Dhaka markets
25 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Price of essentials
Covid-19 screening tightened at Ctg Airport as cases rise in India
According to a statement signed by Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, public relations officer at the airport, a set of precautionary measures has been rolled out to prevent potential spread of the virus through international arrivals
8 June 2025, 17:33 PM
Bangladesh intensifies Covid-19 screening at Benapole amid surge in India
The move comes following an alert issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on June 6
8 June 2025, 12:39 PM
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 3 more cases
With the new numbers, the country's total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,021,742
8 June 2025, 10:32 AM
Qurbani hazards: Over 300 injured in Dhaka on first day of Eid-ul-Azha
Most of the injured were seasonal butchers with limited experience in handling large animals or sharp tools, contributing to the high number of accidents, says DMCH resident surgeon
7 June 2025, 17:26 PM
Barishal health officials urge caution in the wake of new coronavirus variant
In the absence of testing, treatment is being administered based on clinical symptoms
6 June 2025, 12:17 PM
One dies of Covid-19 in Dhaka
3 new cases; official Covid-19 death toll 29,500 in Bangladesh
5 June 2025, 14:13 PM
Emergency services resume after weeklong halt
Emergency medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka resumed on a limited scale yesterday, following a weeklong suspension caused by clashes at the facility.
4 June 2025, 20:00 PM
DGHS issues 17-point directive to ensure uninterrupted healthcare during Eid
Emergency services to remain active during the holiday
4 June 2025, 12:12 PM
86% of BKSP athletes lack proper menstrual knowledge: study
Lack of menstrual education hinders athletes' well-being, performance
1 June 2025, 11:23 AM
Nat’l eye hospital: Services halted for fourth day, patients suffer
Gazi Mohammad Akhter arrived in Dhaka from Cumilla on Friday, expecting to be admitted to the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital yesterday for a surgery scheduled for today.
31 May 2025, 20:30 PM
Smart bedtime habits for better diabetes control
Managing diabetes effectively involves not just what you do during the day but also the habits you maintain before bedtime.
31 May 2025, 18:05 PM
How can you manage cortisol belly?
“Cortisol belly” is a buzzword used to describe belly fat linked to chronic stress. While it is not a medical diagnosis, people often associate it with high cortisol levels—the stress hormone produced by your adrenal glands. However, experts caution that chronic stress alone is not a proven cause of belly fat.
31 May 2025, 18:05 PM
WHO recommends new tools to protect infants from RSV
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its first position paper on immunisation products to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children worldwide.
31 May 2025, 18:04 PM
Hypertension even children are not immune
Hypertension (HTN) is a leading global risk factor for death and disability, posing a serious and persistent public health threat. In the South-East Asia Region alone, more than 294 million people live with hypertension.
31 May 2025, 18:03 PM
Unmasking the sweet trap: call for global ban on flavoured tobacco to protect youth
On May 31, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marks World No Tobacco Day 2025 with a bold call: ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products to protect youth from addiction and disease.
31 May 2025, 18:02 PM
Balancing the scales: Diet and lifestyle for corporate men
In Bangladesh’s corporate world, men are increasingly falling victim to sedentary routines, high stress, and poor dietary choices. With the economy growing, corporate demands are intensifying—often at the expense of health. As a result, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and mental health issues are on the rise.
31 May 2025, 18:02 PM
From ‘mama’ to mute: The silent effect of screens on early speech development
“He doesn’t say ‘Mama’ yet, but he can unlock my phone.” This statement has become increasingly common in therapy centres and among worried parents. A silent concern is growing: Why isn’t my child talking?
31 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Is routine cancer surveillance always helpful?
After completing cancer treatment, many patients undergo regular scans and blood tests to check for a return of the disease.
24 May 2025, 19:24 PM
When a broken heart turns deadly: the hidden risk for men
“Broken heart syndrome”, or takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), is a temporary heart condition triggered by extreme stress or emotions—like the loss of a loved one or a serious accident. While it mostly affects women (around 80% of cases), recent research shows men are more than twice as likely to die from it.
24 May 2025, 19:24 PM
Thyroid nodules treated without surgery or scars — just a needle
Dr Md Kamrul Azad.Sweety Akter, a 46-year-old woman, came to my chamber with muscle cramps, tingling in her hands, and a strange twisting of her fingers. She looked worried and said these symptoms had started slowly but were now affecting her daily life. On examination, I noticed a large s
24 May 2025, 19:23 PM