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16 April 2026, 18:18 PM
Parliament
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12 April 2026, 06:41 AM
Healthcare
icddr,b and the government scale up life-saving bubble CPAP to combat measles and pneumonia in children
12 April 2026, 06:36 AM
Healthcare
From micro habits to mindfulness
12 April 2026, 03:38 AM
Healthcare
Bangladesh hosted global health hackathon focused on AI innovation
12 April 2026, 03:33 AM
Healthcare
The untapped power of nurses and midwives in Bangladesh’s future
12 April 2026, 02:13 AM
Healthcare
World Health Day 2026 Seminar / Reimagining health systems for a changing world
12 April 2026, 01:46 AM
Healthcare
Menstruation and nutrition: A missing link in women’s health
12 April 2026, 01:33 AM
Healthcare
10 more die of suspected measles; toll since March 15 reaches 128
7 April 2026, 17:06 PM
Healthcare
Measles outbreak caused by failures of Awami League, interim govts: Health minister
6 April 2026, 18:59 PM
Healthcare
The cost of reaching global health targets by 2030
The SDG Health Price Tag, published in The Lancet Global Health, estimates the costs and benefits of progressively expanding health
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Amid turning tide, AIDS claimed 1 million lives in 2016: UN
AIDS claimed a million lives in 2016, almost half the 2005 toll that marked the peak of the deadly epidemic, says a UN report proclaiming "the scales have tipped".
20 July 2017, 12:26 PM
No gym membership, no problem: how videos can help you work out at home
If you don't have the money for a gym membership or your schedule doesn't suit studio classes, don't worry, the rise of online fitness videos means you can now replicate a gym workout at home, and for free.
18 July 2017, 08:13 AM
Organ transplant will require govt approval
Amputations and organ transplants cannot be done without the government’s consent in any of the hospitals in Bangladesh, says a draft law endorsed by the cabinet. However, some exceptions have been kept.
17 July 2017, 08:17 AM
Summer skincare: 4 tips for managing eczema in the sun
Summer can be a tricky time for people who suffer from eczema or "atopic dermatitis," as sunny weather can lead to major flare-ups due to sweating or photoallergic reactions.
17 July 2017, 05:48 AM
Bangladesh commits US$600M+ to family planning at summit
Recently, leaders from around the world, including Bangladesh, convened at the Family Planning Summit in London, United Kingdom, to
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Prenatal diagnosis of Thalassaemia
About a year ago a doctor couple came to my chamber with worried, anxious and frustrated mood. The lady doctor started crying.
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Impact and importance of effective communication in healthcare delivery
Patients’ perceptions of the quality of the healthcare they receive are highly dependent on the quality of their interactions with the
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM
What ageing ailments are all about?
Ageing is the process of becoming older. In humans, ageing represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time,
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM
First vaccine to show protection against gonorrhoea
Exposure to the meningococcal group B vaccine during a New Zealand mass vaccination campaign was associated with a reduced
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Teaching emotional intelligence could help children succeed
Could it be time for schools to implement programmes teaching emotional intelligence in order to boost child development?
15 July 2017, 10:02 AM
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Annisul Huq apologises for remark on chikungunya
Apologising for his yesterday’s comment on chikungunya, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq says he could not express himself properly.
15 July 2017, 08:03 AM
Yoga, sports mandatory for Indian engineering college students
Students of engineering colleges and technical institutes in India will have to take part in yoga, sports or other socially relevant activities in addition to their regular academics to be awarded a degree.
15 July 2017, 06:52 AM
Not only joints, Chikungunya messes with your mind too
During the last two months, anticipations and suspense regarding the Chikungunya viral fever caused by Aedes Aegypti mosquito have gone viral. Half of the Dhakaites still are in physical pain left by the virus, half are half-relieved that they have been spared so far, and half-anxious about being the next victim.
15 July 2017, 06:34 AM
The curious case of the C-section
Ideally, caesareans are a process that should be used only when there's an emergency and when the life of either the baby or the mother is in danger. But in Bangladesh, more than 80 percent of the deliveries in private hospitals are caesarean.
13 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Ways to maintain good eyesight
It's the age of technology and we are more than ever using our eyes to check our phones, computer screens, gaming consoles and televisions, which can lead to eye fatigue. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and more to take care of eyes, suggest experts.
13 July 2017, 16:04 PM
A wristband with user’s medical records could be a life-saver in emergencies
A wristband that can store medical records of its user can be a life-saver to the person in case of medical emergency situations.
13 July 2017, 06:01 AM
5 ways to use oils in the kitchen to improve health
While too much fat, especially of the "bad" variety, can lead to weight gain and health problems, a moderate amount of fat is essential to a healthy lifestyle.
12 July 2017, 06:36 AM
One step closer to a gonorrhoea vaccine?
A discontinued vaccine against a bacteria that causes brain inflammation also shielded people against gonorrhoea, the first drug ever to offer such protection against the sexually transmitted disease, researchers said Tuesday.
11 July 2017, 07:55 AM
Help desks at all hospitals to tackle Chikungunya
Health and Family Welfare Ministry directs all public hospitals and medical colleges across the country to open help desks to effectively tackle the already wide-spread Chikungunya menace, transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes.
10 July 2017, 15:53 PM