Bangladesh introduces national protocol to detect, treat kidney disease early
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e-Health Card to be launched by June: Health minister
11 March 2026, 20:36 PM
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Nationwide cleanliness campaign from March 14: PM
11 March 2026, 19:32 PM
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Four years on, Narsingdi 250-bed hospital building still unused
11 March 2026, 11:00 AM
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World Kidney Day: When dialysis means distress
11 March 2026, 02:29 AM
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Prof Pravath Chandra Biswas appointed new DGHS DG
10 March 2026, 17:51 PM
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Woman dies after C-section at Gazipur hospital, relatives vandalise facility
9 March 2026, 17:48 PM
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More than a period problem: why menstrual migraine needs attention and action
8 March 2026, 01:58 AM
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Let every child hear, learn and thrive this World Hearing Day 2026
8 March 2026, 01:50 AM
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What digital health is teaching us about rural Bangladesh
8 March 2026, 01:17 AM
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Your eyes blink in time with the music!
Music influences the human body in ways that go far beyond enjoyment and conscious movement. Our eyes naturally blink in time with a steady musical beat, revealing a hidden connection between hearing and involuntary movement.
3 January 2026, 18:27 PM
CPAP therapy offers hope for people with diabetes and sleep apnoea
People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who also have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) face serious health risks, including higher chances of heart problems, stroke, and premature death.
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Millions left behind: Global push to make health care affordable by 2030
Since 2000, most countries have made progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial burden of health care, according to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report 2025 from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank.
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Precision, compassion and progress: How modern oncology is redefining cancer care
Cancer care is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, driven by technology, better understanding of disease biology, and a growing emphasis on quality of life.
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Gestational diabetes linked to lower cognitive scores in mothers and higher developmental risks for children
A major new review of global research suggests that gestational diabetes during pregnancy may affect brain health in both mothers and their children. The findings were presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Vienna.
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM
When winters change, our health does too!
Dr Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed.Winter in Bangladesh is no longer as predictable as it used to be. In the past, winter meant a light morning fog, some sunshine in the afternoon, and intense cold at night. However, in recent years, it has been observed that in many areas, sunlight is absen
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM
When AIs collaborate, accuracy in medicine improves
The growing use of Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has raised questions about how trustworthy these systems really are. According to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, researchers have found that AI systems work more accurately when they “think together” rather than alone.
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Govt approves new medical college in Munshiganj amid nationwide seat cuts
Health ministry reduced hundreds of medical seats over inadequate facilities, manpower
1 January 2026, 12:58 PM
Drug-resistant bloodstream infections set to rise across Europe
A new study has warned that bloodstream infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are expected to rise significantly across Europe over the next few decades, largely due to ageing populations. T
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Global review reinforced vaccine safety on autism!
A new analysis from a World Health Organisation (WHO) global expert committee found no evidence of a causal link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), reaffirming WHO’s long-standing position on vaccine safety.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Ultra-processed foods under fire as experts called for global action!
A major new three-paper series published in The Lancet warned that the rapid rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in diets around the world had become an urgent public health issue and required coordinated government action.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Protect your hands
You must have often heard your relatives or acquaintances saying that their fingers become numb in cold or snowy weather and often turn blue and swollen and cause severe pain. Sometimes, when one spends a lot of time in snowy weather, fingers turn black. Have you ever wondered why this happens?
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Endometriosis: The common condition affecting millions of women worldwide
Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of women of reproductive age globally, around 190 million people.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Gaibe Ora, Shunbe Prithibi: Hearing-impaired children redefine the power of music
Shono Bangladesh Hearing & Speech Clinic, an organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with hearing and speech impairments,
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Mathbaria Upazila Health complex: Construction stalled for 10 months, patients suffer
Patients at the Mathbaria Upazila Health Complex in Pirojpur are facing severe hardship as construction of the hospital’s new building has remained suspended for the last 10 months, badly affecting both indoor and outdoor services.
17 December 2025, 19:48 PM
250-bed Bagerhat District Hospital: Patients suffer as ICU remains non-operational
The 250-bed Bagerhat District Hospital, the only major public healthcare facility for nearly 20 lakh people in the district, is struggling to provide critical services, as its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has remained non-operational for nearly 11 months, while expensive diagnostic equipment lies unused.
15 December 2025, 18:44 PM
Five more die of dengue, 387 hospitalised in a day
Two deaths each from DSCC and Barishal division, one from DNCC
14 December 2025, 12:46 PM
Fewer infections, more chronic illness: The world’s changing health crisis
The world has achieved impressive success in reducing deaths from infectious diseases. Since the 1990s, illnesses such as tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS have caused far fewer deaths and disabilities, while survival among newborns has improved dramatically.
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM
New guidance backed: GLP-1 therapies in fight against global obesity
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its first guideline on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies to address obesity, a growing global health challenge affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide.
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Single-dose drug shows promise against drug-resistant gonorrhoea
A new oral medicine called zoliflodacin is showing strong potential as a treatment for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea, according to a phase 3 clinical trial published in The Lancet. The study found that a single dose of the drug worked just as well as the current standard treatment, which involves an injection of ceftriaxone followed by oral azithromycin.
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM