Death toll since March 15 rises to 758

For most families in Bangladesh, a hospital symbolises healing, comfort and hope.

A new wave of 3D printing is quietly transforming hip and knee replacement surgery, promising better comfort, faster recovery and implants that fit people more naturally.

Weight-loss injections have changed the way many people approach obesity, offering hope where years of dieting often brought disappointment.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a trusted assistant in healthcare, but a new study published in PLOS Digital Health suggests that even experienced doctors may find it difficult to question its advice.

The North South University Public Health and Sciences Club (NSU PHSC), in collaboration with Run Bangladesh, organised a 5K awareness run on July 10 as a curtain-raiser for United Healthcare presents Health Fest 2026, which will be held from July 14 to 16.

People of South Asian heritage in the UK may face a greater chance of living with more than one long-term illness, and new research published on PLOS Medicine suggests that many warning signs appear much earlier than expected.

DGHS reports 901 new suspected cases and 128 confirmed infections in 24 hours

DGHS reports 818 new suspected cases and 128 confirmed infections in 24 hours

Tally of deaths this year rose to 24

DGHS reports 796 new suspected cases and 106 confirmed infections in 24 hours

Latest fatalities were reported from Barishal, Khulna and Dhaka, with 660 patients currently undergoing treatment at hospitals across the country

Government move aims to encourage early diagnosis amid rising infections and deaths

Bangladesh’s combined confirmed and suspected measles-related death toll rises to 738 this year, according to DGHS

When Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway announced her third pregnancy at 43, the news travelled far beyond celebrity headlines.

Fitness watches and smart rings have become more than fashion accessories.

Hours spent sitting regular breaks may be doing more than stiffening muscles—they could also raise the risk of dying from cancer.

Bangladesh’s health story is often told through its remarkable achievements. Longer lives, healthier mothers, better survival for children and successful vaccination drives have transformed the nation over recent decades.

For many women, the years before menopause arrive quietly, bringing changes that are often confusing, frustrat-ing and easy to dismiss.

Professor Abdullah H Baqui is one of Bangladesh’s most respected public health researchers, whose work has transformed the way mothers and newborn babies are cared for in some of the world’s poorest communities.