Health

JS body orders action as audit finds irregular commissions at BMU

Star Online Report

8 September 2026 • Health

Contraceptive, medicine supply to become normal in 2-3 months: Health minister

Star Online Report

7 September 2026 • Health

Bangladesh needs nearly 89,000 doctors to meet WHO standards: Health minister

Star Online Report

7 September 2026 • Health

measles deaths in Bangladesh 2026 update

Three more die with measles-like symptoms

UNB, Dhaka

7 September 2026 • Health

8 divisional cities to get cancer, kidney and cardiac hospitals by next fiscal year: State minister

7 September 2026 • Parliament

Type 1 diabetes could affect 2.7 million more people by 2049

Star Health Report

6 September 2026 • Health

World physiotherapy day 2026 / A healthy heart starts with movement

Dr M Easin Ali

6 September 2026 • Health

Can doctors prescribe friendship instead of medicine?

Star Health Desk

6 September 2026 • Health

Planning for parenthood? Could tobacco be getting in the way?

Dr Sumaiya Khaled

6 September 2026 • Health

When 'gastric' is not just gastric

6 September 2026 • Health

Two more die with suspected measles; combined toll reaches 731

DGHS reports 732 new suspected cases and 101 confirmed infections in 24 hours

4 July 2026

With 5 more deaths, Bangladesh’s measles-related toll rises to 729

Nearly 1,000 new suspected cases recorded in a day

3 July 2026

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WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over

The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine

2 July 2026

5 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 724

DGHS reports 965 new suspected cases and 154 laboratory-confirmed infections in 24 hours

2 July 2026

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In memory of Faraaz: 1,300 people in 3 districts receive free healthcare

Medical camps across Brahmanbaria, Tangail and Barishal offer specialist consultations and medicines

1 July 2026

Dengue claims one more life, 163 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 19 as total cases reach 6,267 nationwide

1 July 2026

2 more suspected measles deaths reported as case tally crosses 1 lakh

DGHS records 866 new suspected cases and 114 laboratory-confirmed infections in 24 hours

30 June 2026

dengue cases in Bangladesh latest update

Dengue claims 5 more lives, 124 admitted to hospitals

Dengue toll reaches 18 this year

29 June 2026

4 new suspected measles deaths push combined toll to 712

Suspected cases rise to 99,207, while laboratory-confirmed infections reach 11,710

28 June 2026

Vitamin A Plus campaign starts today with 2.4 crore child target

The nationwide programme follows the measles-rubella campaign, where officials reported achieving 103% vaccination coverage

28 June 2026

A modern habit with lasting consequences

Hours spent looking down at phones, tablets and laptops may seem harmless, but they can quietly take a toll on the body.

28 June 2026

Ebola outbreak raises fresh fears as virus crosses into Uganda

A growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed into neighbouring Uganda, raising concerns that the virus could spread further across East Africa.

28 June 2026

Hidden danger: Thousands of Bangladesh’s schools lie close to toxic battery recycling sites

More than 8,800 schools in Bangladesh are located within five kilometres of a documented toxic site, and several sit less than 100 metres from informal battery-breaking yards.

28 June 2026

When ‘natural’ is not always better for your health

The word “natural” has become one of the most persuasive labels in today’s wellness world.

28 June 2026

World allergy week: When your body sounds a false alarm

A sneeze may seem harmless, but for millions of people it signals the start of watery eyes, blocked noses, itchy skin or even serious breathing problems.

28 June 2026