One dies of dengue

9 hospitalised in 24 hours
25 April 2025

Govt planning to integrate 3 types of health workers in rural areas

They are family‑planning assistants, health assistants, and community healthcare providers, who work at community clinics
24 April 2025

icddr,b to launch 'cutting edge' cancer diagnostic service

"This is the most comprehensive molecular testing service of its kind in the country"
23 April 2025

Why are onion prices rising abruptly?

Onion prices have been increasing over the past weeks, as farmers and traders release fewer stocks to local markets in the hope of better returns amid the government’s suspension of imports
22 April 2025

DNCC administrator calls for dedicated dengue units in hospitals

"Free dengue testing has been arranged at all DNCC urban health centers and maternity centers"
22 April 2025

Sreemangal Health Complex: Patients suffer due to shortage of doctors, nurses

Patients are being deprived of essential healthcare services at the 50-bed Sreemangal Upazila Health Complex in Moulvibazar due to an acute shortage of doctors, nurses, and technical staffers.
19 April 2025

Simple mindfulness techniques for stress relief and better well-being

Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can enhance mental and physical health.
19 April 2025

Emotional first aid: Why we need to treat psychological wounds like physical ones

If you got a deep cut, you would clean it and apply a bandage.
19 April 2025

Beat the headache: Top treatments and tips for lasting relief

Headaches are a common yet disruptive ailment, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain.
19 April 2025

New guidance calls for urgent transformation of mental health policies

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched new guidance aimed at helping countries strengthen their mental health policies and systems.
19 April 2025

Nighttime habits that help you burn fat and sleep better

Losing weight is not just about what you eat or how much you exercise—it is also about the small habits you follow at night.
19 April 2025

Running stronger, safer: What is behind the drop in cardiac deaths?

Long-distance running continues to attract millions, and while it is known for boosting cardiovascular fitness, rare but serious heart-related emergencies can still occur during races.
19 April 2025

Global guidelines released for Meningitis diagnosis and care

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis, aiming to accelerate detection, ensure timely treatment, and enhance long-term care.
19 April 2025

Essential commodities: Price spiral hits fixed-income families hard

Supply chain experts and consumer rights activists blame the absence of consistent market monitoring, dwindling supply of winter vegetables, and the end of VAT exemptions granted during Ramadan.
18 April 2025

Landmark agreement reached at WHO over tackling future pandemics

Aimed at avoiding a repeat of the mistakes made during the Covid-19 crisis
16 April 2025

Soybean oil price hike temporary: commerce adviser

Improved supply and increased competition will help bring down prices soon, he says
15 April 2025

Commerce ministry to sit today as refiners seek to hike soybean oil prices

The commerce ministry is going to hold a meeting tomorrow after edible oil refiners sought to hike prices of soybean oil by Tk 14 or 8 percent for each litre of packaged oil
13 April 2025

60 more injured to go abroad for treatment

The government will send an additional 60 individuals injured during the July-August mass uprising abroad for advanced medical treatment, Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum said yesterday.
13 April 2025

Dengue claims 2 more lives

At least two people died of dengue and 22 were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising this year’s death toll to 16 and the total number of cases to 2,074, according to the DGHS.
12 April 2025

Hilsa prices skyrocket ahead of Pahela Baishakh

Consequently, a week before the Bangla New Year on April 14, the demand for hilsa skyrockets
10 April 2025