Ramadan bazaar food safety: Battling high temperatures for hygiene and health

Ramadan bazaars are a cherished part of the fasting month, offering a variety of meals for iftar.
15 March 2025

Infant dies at CMCH, father alleges negligence

A seven-day-old infant died this morning at the Neonatology Ward of Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH), allegedly due to the negligence of a ward maid
15 March 2025

Demand for watermelon peaks for Ramadan amid surge in price

Watermelons are currently being sold at Tk 50 per kilogramme, with a variety of sizes and types available across the region
15 March 2025

Swift construction of a 500-bed medical college hospital demanded in Cox’s Bazar

Additionally, the influx of Rohingya refugees has further strained the healthcare system
13 March 2025

Recruitment of 2,000 doctors: Special BCS on the cards

The health ministry has proposed holding a special BCS exam to recruit 2,000 doctors, alongside the ongoing hiring of around 3,500 others through three BCS exams.
13 March 2025

Cumilla Hospital: Patient falls from corridor to death

A patient at Cumilla Medical College Hospital died after accidentally falling from the fourth floor’s corridor to the ground on Friday night.
8 March 2025

How mental health affects self-confidence in thinking

A new study published in PLOS Mental Health found that people with anxiety and depression often doubt themselves, while those with compulsive behaviours (like obsessive-compulsive disorder) tend to be overconfident in their thinking.
8 March 2025

Bangladeshi medical students shine at prestigious SCALPEL IV symposium in Barcelona

Bangladesh has achieved a mentionable feat in the global medical community as two of its young medical students were invited to participate in the prestigious SCALPEL IV Symposium in Barcelona.
8 March 2025

Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!

World Hearing Day 2025, celebrated on March 3rd, emphasises the theme, “Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all.”
8 March 2025

The hidden web of chronic diseases: A global health crisis

Chronic diseases are an undeniable reality, affecting millions worldwide.
8 March 2025

Instant stress busters: quick ways to relax

Feeling overwhelmed? You don’t need hours to unwind—just a few minutes can make a big difference. Try these simple yet effective techniques to ease stress fast.
8 March 2025

Menopause and memory: Study links symptoms to later cognitive decline

Menopause brings a range of physical and emotional changes, but new research suggests its impact may extend beyond immediate symptoms.
8 March 2025

Cancer can be avoided! It’s not mere a genetic lottery

The National Cancer Institute of America defines cancer as “a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.”
8 March 2025

July uprising: Dietary allowance raised to Tk 250 per injured patient

The health ministry has directed the relevant authorities to increase the dietary allowance for injured and admitted patients of the student-led mass uprising to improve the quality of their food
5 March 2025

60% of adults will be overweight or obese by 2050: study

Nearly 60 percent of all adults and a third of all children in the world will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless governments take action, a large new study said Tuesday
4 March 2025

Zika cluster detected in Mohakhali

Bangladesh has detected a cluster of Zika virus cases for the first time, in a worrying development in a country that is already struggling to contain the Aedes mosquito-borne dengue virus.
3 March 2025

Hundreds block roads demanding TCB products in Jashore

They demanded the removal of the municipality administrator and the upazila nirbahi officer
3 March 2025

Prices of iftar staples hold steady, mostly

This Ramadan, Dhaka residents are finding some comfort in the mostly stable prices of food items and ingredients considered essential for the preparation of iftar meals.
2 March 2025

Mosquito menace sparks symbolic protest in Khulna

Khulna city is grappling with a severe mosquito swarm, prompting locals to stage a symbolic protest -- “Mosquito Net March” -- to demand urgent action from the authorities.
1 March 2025

Four lemons for Tk 120!

With just a day remaining before Ramadan begins, lemon prices in the capital’s kitchen markets have skyrocketed, frustrating consumers.
28 February 2025