From vacant doctor posts to abandoned construction and unusable ICUs, lawmakers urge urgent govt action

At 7 am, Arif (not a real name), a 21-year-old university student, finishes his workout and reaches for his protein shake.

Bangladesh is stepping up efforts to tackle a surge in measles-related child deaths, with icddr,b partnering the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to scale up an innovative, low-cost respiratory support technology known as bubble CPAP, says a press release.

Mental health advice is everywhere, from social media reels to wellness apps, but not all trends translate into meaningful change. Experts say that while some popular tips can be helpful, the real value lies in consistency and context rather than quick fixes.

United International University hosted the seventh Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon on April 10 and 11, 2026, marking its second consecutive year as the only Bangladesh hub for the global event, according to a press release.

Bangladesh’s healthcare future may depend more on its nurses and midwives than ever before.

A World Health Day 2026 seminar at North South University brought together leading voices in healthcare to explore how systems can evolve to meet modern challenges. Held on April 7 and organised by the NSU Public Health and Sciences Club, the event focused on reimagining health systems through equity, innovation and resilience.

For decades, menstruation has been viewed largely as a reproductive concern. However, emerging evidence highlights a crucial but often overlooked dimension, nutrition. Experts now argue that menstrual health cannot be fully addressed without recognising its strong link to dietary status.

DGHS has confirmed a total of 21 deaths as measles-related

Years of vaccine gaps and stockpile failures left thousands of children vulnerable to infection, he tells parliament

On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organisation is calling for a renewed global commitment to science under the theme “Together for health.

Inclusive education for children with autism in Bangladesh requires more than enrolment in mainstream schools.

Observed globally on 2 April, World Autism Awareness Day highlights the urgent need to improve the lives of people living with autism.

A growing number of doctors are discouraging their children from entering the medical profession, raising concerns about the future of healthcare in South Asia.

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, a quieter crisis is unfolding behind glass offices and crowded meeting rooms, workplace loneliness.

On a small planet suspended in a vast, silent universe, a rare light flickers—the light of human consciousness.

Recommendations due in 15 days; staff asked to focus on emergency measles vaccination

Special arrangements made in some hospitals to treat measles patients, he says

Experts say low-cost oxygen support system could help save children with measles-induced pneumonia

Health experts urge research as growing infections among infants under nine months defy the usual pattern