Two patients die minutes after pre-surgery injection at SBMCH Barishal; nurses suspended
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Health
Study Findings: Obesity linked to higher risk of severe infections
15 March 2026, 00:17 AM
Healthcare
Global health milestone: single-dose pill for sleeping sickness gains EU support
15 March 2026, 00:16 AM
Healthcare
Empty clinics, ailing villages: Bangladesh’s quiet rural health crisis
15 March 2026, 00:14 AM
Healthcare
Global partners launch $54m effort to boost maternal nutrition in Africa
15 March 2026, 00:12 AM
Healthcare
Bangladesh’s CHRF wins prestigious Wellcome grant to study severe viral pneumonia in children
15 March 2026, 00:11 AM
Healthcare
The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them
15 March 2026, 00:19 AM
Healthcare
Study links e-cigarettes to higher blood pressure risk
15 March 2026, 00:08 AM
Healthcare
Prices of meat jump before Eid
14 March 2026, 05:45 AM
Price of essentials
4 years on, hospital not fully operational
14 March 2026, 02:05 AM
Hospitals
Five more die of dengue
At least five dengue patients died and 562 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
7 December 2024, 20:59 PM
How to stop people-pleasing
Being nice is a wonderful trait, but when it turns into people-pleasing, it can leave you drained, stressed, and disconnected from your own needs. People-pleasing is not just about being helpful; it is about bending over backward to keep others happy—even when it costs you.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
A breakthrough in managing obesity and preventing type 2 diabetes
Obesity, a chronic disease linked to numerous health complications, is a significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Excitingly, a new study highlights the potential of tirzepatide, a once-weekly medication, to help people with obesity lose weight and reduce their risk of diabetes over a three-year period.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Vitamin K2: A promising remedy for nighttime leg cramps
Nocturnal leg cramps, those sudden and painful muscle spasms that often strike at night, are a common issue for older adults.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
The hidden link between sleep and blood sugar
We all know the importance of exercise and a balanced diet for a healthy lifestyle, but sleep—often overlooked—is just as vital.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Embrace the wellness movement
Dhaka Flow Festival of Yoga & Wellness—a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and community, was organised at the Gulshan Society Lake Park in Dhaka on December 6 and 7.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities
More than 1.3 billion people worldwide experience significant disability, representing 16% of the global population.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: A growing concern
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are global public health challenges, with millions affected worldwide.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
3 more die of dengue, 186 patients get hospitalised
At least three dengue patients died while 186 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
6 December 2024, 20:00 PM
icddr,b's Dr Firdausi Qadri wins 2024 VinFuture Special Prize
Dr Firdausi Qadri, a senior scientist and globally respected expert in infectious disease prevention, has been awarded the 2024 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries
6 December 2024, 17:07 PM
Dengue claims five more lives
At least five dengue patients died, and 570 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 December 2024, 20:03 PM
Brain stimulation can help injured people walk: study
The new technique is intended for people with spinal cord injuries where the connection between their brain and spinal cord has not been totally severed, and who still have some movement in their legs.
5 December 2024, 04:28 AM
5 die of dengue
629 hospitalised
4 December 2024, 13:26 PM
Dengue death toll crosses 500-mark
7 die, 629 hospitalised till this morning
3 December 2024, 13:15 PM
3 die of dengue in 24 hours, 705 hospitalised
The death toll rose to 497, while the total number of cases rose to 93,056.
2 December 2024, 11:42 AM
3 die of dengue, 675 get hospitalised
At least three dengue patients died in the last 24 hours while 675 patients were hospitalised till yesterday morning.
30 November 2024, 20:52 PM
Three more die of dengue, 354 get hospitalised
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 461 this year.
29 November 2024, 19:26 PM
Onion prices fall as supply ramped up
Prices of onion have dipped by up to Tk 40 per kg in the capital’s retail markets as the supply has surged sharply over the last two weeks.
29 November 2024, 18:26 PM
7 die of dengue
837 hospitalised in 24 hours
28 November 2024, 13:36 PM
4 die of dengue in 24 hours, 888 hospitalised
At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours while 888 patients were hospitalised till this morning
27 November 2024, 13:12 PM