Pregnancy diabetes linked to type 2 diabetes 13 years earlier
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Health
PM seeks people’s cooperation to prevent dengue, build clean Bangladesh
11 HOUR(s)
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Health
PM launches three-month nationwide dengue prevention campaign
12 September 2026
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Health
Online survey finds 5.5% of respondents aged 18-24 currently use newer tobacco products
10 September 2026
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Health
Reuters Exclusive / Saima Wazed Putul resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations
10 September 2026
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Health
JS body orders action as audit finds irregular commissions at BMU
8 September 2026
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Health
Contraceptive, medicine supply to become normal in 2-3 months: Health minister
7 September 2026
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Health
Bangladesh needs nearly 89,000 doctors to meet WHO standards: Health minister
7 September 2026
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Health
Three more die with measles-like symptoms
7 September 2026
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Health
8 divisional cities to get cancer, kidney and cardiac hospitals by next fiscal year: State minister
7 September 2026
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Parliament
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