Pregnancy diabetes linked to type 2 diabetes 13 years earlier
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Smoking does not stop at the lungs; your liver may be paying the price
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From dinner table to hospital bed
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From home-cooked meals to viral bites - Gen Z’s changing plate
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When cancer enters a home, no one should face it alone
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PM seeks people’s cooperation to prevent dengue, build clean Bangladesh
12 September 2026
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PM launches three-month nationwide dengue prevention campaign
12 September 2026
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Online survey finds 5.5% of respondents aged 18-24 currently use newer tobacco products
10 September 2026
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Reuters Exclusive / Saima Wazed Putul resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations
10 September 2026
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JS body orders action as audit finds irregular commissions at BMU
8 September 2026
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Winter Diseases: Hospitals grapple with influx of child patients
Hospitals in Chattogram are struggling to handle a sharp increase in child patients suffering from cold-related complications during the winter.
24 January 2025
Ctg hospitals grapple with influx of child patients
During visits to various hospitals in the port city, pediatric wards were found filled beyond capacity. Many children were admitted with conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and diarrhoea
24 January 2025
1 dies of dengue in Dhaka
The total number of deaths rose to nine, while that of cases rose to 972
22 January 2025
Freedom fighter quota: MBBS results of 193 withheld for scrutiny
Of the 269 seats reserved under this quota, 193 candidates who passed the admission test have been identified, said the ministry, adding that the remaining 76 seats have already been filled from the merit list
20 January 2025
Meningitis vaccine now compulsory for Bangladeshis visiting Saudi Arabia
The meningitis shot must be taken at least 10 days before travel, however, passengers below one year of age are not required to take the vaccine
20 January 2025
65pc of suicide victims among students are teens: survey
Teenagers accounted for 65.7 percent of 310 student suicides in 2024, according to a survey by the Aachol Foundation.
18 January 2025
Caring for your liver: Key steps to stay healthy
Your liver is a vital organ that supports digestion, cleans toxins from your blood, produces bile to break down fats, and stores glucose for energy. Protecting it is essential for long-term health.
18 January 2025
Winter immunity boost: Eat right, stay strong
As winter sets in, strengthening your immune system is essential, especially in Bangladesh, where cold weather can make people more vulnerable to respiratory infections like the flu and common colds.
18 January 2025
Winter migraine: A curse
Winter, otherwise known for its crisp air and merriment, is quite a difficult time for migraine-prone people.
18 January 2025
Addressing the Nipah virus threat in Bangladesh
One Health is an integrated approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
18 January 2025
Small steps, big changes: Your guide to achieving weight loss goals
Losing weight and improving your health often require lifestyle changes, and setting clear, realistic goals can make a big difference in your success. Effective weight loss goals include a long-term objective—like shedding 10 pounds in six months—supported by smaller, actionable steps, such as daily 20-minute walks after dinner.
18 January 2025
Managing pain and moving freely
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease where bone erosion occurs, leading to rough joint surfaces and reduced joint space due to osteophyte formation.
18 January 2025
Seasonal trends in respiratory infections: A global perspective
As winter takes hold in many parts of the world, there is a predictable rise in acute respiratory infections (ARIs).
18 January 2025
HMPV: Medical team deployed at Hili checkpost
Following instructions from the health ministry, a medical team, led by Md Jahangir Alam, a sub-assistant community medical officer from the upazila health complex, initiated its activities
13 January 2025
HMPV virus: Passengers urged to wear masks at Dhaka airport
The directives were issued one day after a case of HMPV virus was detected in the country
13 January 2025
First HMPV case of the year reported
A 30-year-old woman has been found infected with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the first case of the disease in Bangladesh this year, according to health officials.
12 January 2025
One dies of dengue
57 hospitalised in the last 24 hours
12 January 2025
HMPV detected in Bangladesh
30-yr-old from Kishoreganj undergoing treatment
12 January 2025
Airborne superbugs lurk in Dhaka hospitals
Amid the bustling corridors of Dhaka’s hospitals, an invisible danger wafts silently through the air -- drug-resistant bacteria.
11 January 2025
Rising concern over HMPV amid seasonal surge
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an RNA virus. Belongs to the paramyxoviridae family, similar to RSV. It occurs in late winter and spring. Reinfection can occur throughout life.
11 January 2025